Middle School English Language Arts Instructional Guide
ELA6
YEAR AT A GLANCE
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Suggested Pacing
9-10weeks
9-10weeks
9-10weeks
9-10weeks
Writing Focus
Informative
Argument
Multi-Genre/Research
Narrative
Why is it important to communicate information accurately and clearly? Writing: 2 Reading: 5, 6, 7, 10 Speaking & Listening: 1, 2
What are the key elements of a strong argument?
What are the main characteristics of multi-genre writing? Writing: 1, 2, 4 Reading: 5, 7, 12, 13, 14 Speaking and Listening: 1, 3
What makes narrative such a powerful form of expression?
Essential Questions
Writing: 1 Reading: 5, 13 Speaking & Listening: 1, 2
Writing: 3 Reading: 6, 8, 10, 11 Speaking and Listening: 1
Anchor Standards
RIWindow: Aug 22 - Sep 23
RIWindow: Dec 4 - Jan 11
RIWindow: Apr 22 - May 17
DWSBA Window:
DWSBA Window:
DWSBA Window:
RISE Testing
Testing Windows
Fall - Informative 1 Oct. 10th - Nov. 3rd
Winter 1 - Argumentative 1 Dec. 5th - Jan. 13th
Winter 2 - *Informative 2 or Argument 2 Feb. 10th - March 9th *PLC to review before March 8th Early-Out
*PLC to review before Nov. 10th Early-Out
*PLC to review before Jan. 19th Early-Out
*Sample Themes & Resources (linked to CANVAS Sandbox)
Embracing Heritage Figuring it Out
Discovery Courageous Characters
Dreaming Big
The Human Story
Accessing the District-Wide Standards-Based Assessment (DWSBA)
RISE Benchmarks will be utilized for the DWSBA in order to give students an opportunity to practice using the tools in the RISE portal prior to the assessment. These assessments can be found, previewed, and administered at https://utahrise.org/. Please follow this How-To Guide for step by step instructions for administering a benchmark assessment. If you need an account, please contact Cindy.Perry@canyonsdistrict.org.
Last Updated June, 2023 Middle School ELA, Page 10
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