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Unit 1: “Extra! Extra!” Time
Frame: 2 Weeks |
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ELA > Grade 6 > Unit 1 |
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Unit Description This unit
focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing elements of a newspaper.
Content-specific vocabulary terms will be introduced throughout the unit. The
students will review bibliography, quotations, verb usage, and propaganda
techniques. They will analyze fact vs. opinion, listen for point of view and
bias, and determine primary and secondary sources. They will write an article
using a story map and a business letter to the editor. |
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The newspaper is an historical artifact of modern day
life. ·
Newspapers are organized according to the type and value
placed on the information. ·
A properly written news story is factual and nonbiased,
while editorials and advertisements include opinions and may be bias. |
Essential Questions ·
What can we learn about every day life from the newspaper? ·
How are the newspapers and news stories organized? ·
What makes a good news story? |
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GLEs: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18,
19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42,
43, 44, 45, 46, 48 |
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Assessments ·
Performance Task ·
Unit Assessment – |
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