Best Standards-Based Technology Integration Practices

for 21st Century Classrooms in Harrison County Schools

Janet Benincosa, Harrison County Technology Integration Specialist

 

 

 

NUTTER FORT INTERMEDIATE:  SIXTH GRADE READING AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

Team Members:

 

Alison DeMaria

Hannah Caplan

Julie Clayton

Cheryl Stewart

 

 

 

 

21st CENTURY

SIXTH GRADE READING AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

CONTENT STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES FOR WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS  (2520.1)

 

The West Virginia Standards for 21st Century Learning include the following components:

21st Century Content Standards and Objectives and 21st Century Learning Skills and Technology Tools. 

 

All West Virginia teachers are responsible for classroom instruction that integrates learning skills, technology tools and content standards and objectives. 

 

Sixth Grade Reading and English Language Arts

RLA.O.6.1.01

use connotation and denotation to understand meaning.

 

 

 

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=80

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=75

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson878/NameMeaningsChart.pdf

 

RLA.O.6.1.02

use root words, prefixes and suffixes to understand words, change word meanings and generate new words appropriate to grade level.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5269, 6506, and 6512.

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=253

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1042

 

http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/3672/?letter=A&spage=8

 

 

RLA.O.6.1.03

use a variety of strategies to increase grade-appropriate vocabulary (e.g., etymology, context clues, affixes, synonyms, antonyms).

Exploring context clues go to:

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/ccinfer.htm

 

Exploring synonyms and antonyms go to this matching game:

http://www.fen.com/studentactivities/sameDiff/samediff.html

 

RLA.O.6.1.04

select defining characteristics, construct background knowledge and develop reading skills to understand a variety of literary passages and informational texts by West Virginia, national and international authors:

·        Myths / fantasies / biographies / autobiographies / science fiction / tall tales / supernatural tales

 

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6564, 6566, 6574, 6577, 6578, 6579, and 6583.

 

 

 

RLA.O.6.1.05

use pre-reading strategies to analyze text for the type and structure of text to determine comprehension strategies:

·        previewing / activating prior knowledge / questioning / skimming / scanning

Students will increase comprehension and understanding of a book’s theme by developing and applying various reading strategies.

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=390

 

RLA.O.6.1.06

differentiate and apply comprehension strategies in literary and informational texts to use prior knowledge / draw conclusions / interpret meaning / determine cause and effect / judge text critically

Exploring cause and effect using expository texts about natural disasters (printable books and worksheets)

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=925

 

RLA.O.6.1.07

determine the elements of literature (e.g., external conflict, mood) to construct meaning and recognize author’s/reader’s purpose.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6553, 6567, 67305, 76324, 76325, and 76326.

 

RLA.O.6.1.08

interpret the actions, behaviors and motives of characters in literary texts.

Developing Characterization in Raymond Carver’s “A Small Good Thing” (book activities and pintables)

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=1050

RLA.O.6.1.09

determine and explain theme by locating supporting details in a literary passage and in informational text across the curriculum.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6515, 6532, 76306, 76307, 76308, 76311, and 76312.

 

RLA.O.6.1.10

evaluate connections (e.g., cause/effect, order) among the facts, ideas, events and concepts of literary and informational texts to self,

to other texts and to the world.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6567, 6568, 6573, 6581, 6582, 8153, and 8169.

 

RLA.O.6.1.11

identify and understand figurative language (e.g., onomatopoeia, personification, alliteration) in text.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6513, 6530, 6546, 6556, 66950, 76302, and 76303.

 

Use figurative language to describe real-life objects

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=60

 

 

RLA.O.6.1.12

characterize and classify various types of poetry.

Fun games to assist with different elements of poetry. 

http://www.poetry4kids.com/games

 

A published poet helps students write their own poetry.

http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/karla_home.htm

 

Interactive riddle poems

 http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/riddle/index.html

 

 

RLA.O.6.1.13

identify and understand literary techniques used to interpret literature (e.g., compare/contrast, symbolism).

Takes students step-by-step through the process of comparing and contrasting. 

 

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcccon1.htm

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=903

 

RLA.O.6.1.14

use graphic organizers to create, develop, interpret and organize information (e.g., tables, graphs, diagrams, charts).

Use different graphic organizers to compare and contrast

 

http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us/sites/elementary/palmasola/rcccon1.htm

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/compcontrast/

 

Scaffolding Comprehension Strategies Using Graphic Organizers

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=95

 

RLA.O.6.1.15

increase the amount of independent reading to comprehend, analyze and evaluate literary text and informational text.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6517, 6532, 6534, 6541, 6560, 6573 and 6574.

 

RLA.O.6.2.01

use correct note taking skills organize information into an outline that categorizes information by topic, subtopic and detail.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6601 and 6608.

 

RLA.O.6.2.02

use the five-step writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) to generate topics, plan approaches and develop descriptive and narrative writing tasks:  compositions / personal narratives / brochures / speeches / poetry

After the students have been introduced to Odyssey Writer, the students will complete prompts within Odyssey Writer program.   

 

RLA.O.6.2.03

from a prompt, use the writing process to develop a composition that contains specific, relevant details and transitions.

After the students have been introduced to Odyssey Writer, the students will complete prompts within Odyssey Writer program.   

 

RLA.O.6.2.04

use the five-step writing process to address specific writing purposes and to address various audiences (e.g., creative, journalistic, essay, narrative, informative, persuasive).

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6429, 6476, 6501, 6586, 6587, 6588 and 6593.

 

RLA.O.6.2.05

use analogies, illustrations, examples, or anecdotes to enhance written communication.

Using a projector, teacher demonstrates how to use analogy games at:

  • Analogies, More Analogies, and Analogies for 1-2 players.

http://www.quia.com/cb/7146.html

 

RLA.O.6.2.06

edit one’s own  compositions as well as the writing of others to correct errors in organization, content, usage, mechanics and spelling.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6439, 6486, 6490, 6590, 6594 and 6597.

 

 

RLA.O.6.2.07

develop a 5-7 paragraph composition with an introductory paragraph, supporting details paragraph(s) and concluding paragraph.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6429, 6476, 6586, 6589, 6593, 76306, and 76307.

 

 

 

RLA.O.6.2.08

demonstrate the ability to  use electronic and non-electronic reference materials to locate information, analyze the source, evaluate the data, and create a product based upon an assigned task.

 

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 6578

 

 

RLA.O.6.2.09

credit sources of information by citing references using various formats, (e.g., footnotes, bibliography).

Students visit http://sachem.suffolk.lib.ny.us/teen/writing.htm

For nine links that give examples and help form individual citations. 

 

 

 

RLA.O.6.2.10

select and use a variety of resource materials to plan, develop, and deliver a research project using computer-generated graphic aids.

 

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 8339

 

 

RLA.O.6.3.01

exhibit effective oral communication skills (e.g., volume, rate, audience, etiquette, standard English) through the presentation of

  • compositions / personal narratives / brochures / speeches / poetry

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5229, 5239, 5253, 5254, 5295, 6601, and 6608.

 

www.pbs.org –Lesson plans for writing compositions including online and offline activities

 

 

RLA.O.6.3.02

retell and create original, simple and detailed sequential stories.

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5265, 5266, 56014, 6603, 6604, 6609, and 6610.

 

 

 

RLA.O.6.3.03

interpret spoken text in order to comprehend topic, purpose and perspective in spoken texts (e.g., of a speaker, informational video, televised interview, radio news program).

Using a data projector, the teacher will show the students http://irc.harr.k12.wv.us Odyssey 5265, 5266, 56014, 6603, 6604, 6609 and 6610.

 

View video clips of newscasts at www.wboy.com or www.wdtv.com

 

RLA.O.6.3.04

perform a variety of roles in group discussions including active listener and discussion leader.

 

 

www.pbs.org/teachers   Lesson plans and resources for public speaking

 

 

RLA.O.6.3.05

create and present an age-appropriate media product that demonstrates format, purpose, and audience.

 

Create a podcast using an ipod to do newscast or read stories for younger readers.- Use software available at Audacity

 

View video clips of newscasts at www.wboy.com