6th Grade ELA
(13 Units, 125 Lessons)
Unit 7 - The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy(8 Lessons)
Cities in Mesopotamia: Understanding a Complex Text6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:Engage students by having them create and interpret a map of an ancient Mesopotamian city after reading a nonfiction article and viewing a video clip.
Early Societies: Vocabulary Skill Building6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:Build critical thinking skills as the students learn about the development of agriculture among early humans.
Sumer, the First Civilization of the Fertile Crescent6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:Active learning strategies and a complex text: a winning combination!
Gilgamesh the King: Focus on Comprehension 6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:Journey back in time to discover how a mythical king learns what it means to be human.
Gilgamesh the King: Character Change6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:The power of friendship transforms a lonely king.
The Revenge of Ishtar6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:This lesson based on an ancient Mesopotamian myth gives kids a chance to get up and active – twice!
The Last Quest of Gilgamesh6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:Is the king’s transformation from cruel to kind lasting? Find out in this last book in the series.
Celebrate the Life of Nelson Mandela, Honor His Memory6th Grade ELA» Unit:The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
6th Grade ELA
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The ELA and Social Studies Connection: Content-Area Literacy
Big Idea:The world mourns the passing of an important leader.
