Using sensory details in narrative writing allows the reader to visualize and feel what is happening in the story. Using figurative language in narrative writing helps bring the reader into the story. If applicable, students should create dialogue between characters and punctuate a piece of narrative writing.
Students are expected to establish exposition at the beginning of the narrative section. Students are expected to create a descending action after the climax in the narrative piece is reached. Students are expected to use sensory details to create depth in a narrative piece.
Students will follow the writing process by prescribing, drafting, editing, revising, and publishing the final written narrative. Students will incorporate rich words, powerful phrases, and sensory details to bring narrative writing to life. Students will use a variety of sentence structures to create flow through the organization of a narrative piece of writing.
Writing Workshop/Narrative Writing ‐ Students will transfer and apply their understanding of narrative text structure and the use of text elements to create a narrative writing piece that aligns with the PA Core Standards of Writing.
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Stage 1 – Desired Results
CC.1.2.6.F Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in reading and grade-level content, including the interpretation of figurative language in context. Integrating knowledge and ideas CC.1.2.6.G Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visual, quantitative) and in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or problem. Vocabulary acquisition and use CC.1.2.6.J Acquire and accurately use common academic and domain-specific words and phrases;
CC.1.2.6.L Read and comprehend nonfiction and informational literary text at grade level, reading independently and proficiently. E06.B‐C.2.1.1 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. E06.B‐V.4.1.1 Determine or clarify the meaning of unfamiliar and multiple meaning words and phrases based on grade 6 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a variety of strategies.
CC.1.4.6.C Develop and analyze the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations or other information and examples; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aid understanding. CC.1.4.6.F Demonstrate a grade-appropriate grasp of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling. Producing and delivering writing CC.1.4.6.T With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
CC.1.4.6.U Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writings and to interact and collaborate with others; demonstrate sufficient command of keyboarding skills to type at least three pages in a single sitting. CC.1.4.6.V Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on multiple sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. CC.1.4.6.X Write routinely over longer time frames (time for research, . reflection and revision) and shorter.
E06.E.1.1.2 Develop the analysis using relevant evidence from text(s) to support claims, opinions, ideas and inferences and demonstrate an understanding of the text(s). CC.1.5.6.D Present claims and findings, logically arrange ideas and use pertinent descriptions, facts and details to emphasize main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, sufficient volume and clear pronunciation. CC.1.5.6.G Demonstrate control of the conventions of standard English when speaking based on grade 6 level and content.
Stage 2 – Evidence
Students will use a variety of sentence structures to create a flow through the organization of an informative piece of writing. Students will expand their reading vocabulary by correctly identifying and using synonyms, homophones, homographs, idioms, literal and figurative words, and words with roots, suffixes, and/or prefixes.
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
CC.1.2.6.A Determine the central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text separated from personal opinions or judgments. CC.1.2.6.B Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says, as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from the text. CC.1.2.6.C Analyze in detail how a key person, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text.
CC.1.2.6.D Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text. CC.1.2.6.J Acquire and use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases accurately;. CC.1.4.6.I Uses clear reasons and relevant evidence to support claims, using reliable sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic.
CC.1.4.6.S Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and inquiry, using grade-level reading standards for literature and nonfiction. CC.1.4.6.T Develop and strengthen writing with guidance and support from peers and adults as needed. CC.1.3.6.A Determine the theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed with specific details; provide a summary of the text that differs from personal opinions or judgments.
CC.1.3.6.B Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text explicitly says, as well as inferences and/or generalizations drawn from the text. CC.1.3.6.D Determine an author's purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in a text. CC.1.3.6.E Analyze how the structure of a text contributes to the development of theme, setting, and plot.
CC.1.3.6.F Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in reading and grade-level content, including the interpretation of figurative language in context. CC.1.3.6.H Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics, as well as their use of additional literary elements. .. CC.1.3.6.I Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple. This means words and sentences based on reading material and grade-level content, flexibly choosing from a range of strategies and tools. CC.1.3.6.J Acquire and accurately use common academic and domain-specific words and phrases; .. gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase that is important for understanding or expression.
CC.1.4.6.S Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research, applying grade-level reading standards for literature and literary nonfiction. CC.1.5.6.G Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English when speaking based on 6th grade level and content. . piece. Close Reading Workshops/Text-Dependent Analysis of Text - Students will be able to analyze text to support their.
Writing Workshop/Poetic Writing Piece - Students will transfer and apply their understanding of poetic text structure and the use of figurative language to create a poetic writing piece that aligns with the PA Core Standards.
