Day 7 of Unit 1, focusing on making personal and textual connections in 'Red Scarf Girl' and drafting the rising action of the Personal Narrative.

Day 6 of Unit 1, focusing on the 'Fearless?' StudySync Blast for Reading and developing the inciting incident of the Personal Narrative for Writing.

Day 5 of Unit 1, focusing on how character traits influence plot in 'The Mighty Miss Malone' and starting the first official draft of the Personal Narrative with a polished lead.

A research-focused lesson where students gather historical context before starting a new book, focusing on the social and technological landscapes of the setting.

Day 4 of Unit 1, focusing on character traits in 'The Mighty Miss Malone' and crafting engaging leads for personal narratives using Deza Malone's voice as a mentor.

Day 3 of Unit 1, focusing on figurative language in 'Eleven' (the onion metaphor) and sentence structure basics using the Daily Dose of Grammar.

Day 2 of Unit 1, focusing on the first read of 'Eleven' by Sandra Cisneros and using it as a mentor text to brainstorm small moments for the Personal Narrative workshop.

A foundational introduction to Unit 1, focusing on the theme of testing limits and setting the instructional routine for both the reading and writing tracks.

A comprehensive set of 25-day pacing guides for StudySync Grade 6 Unit 1, specifically isolating reading instruction from writing and grammar to allow for targeted curriculum delivery.

A comprehensive guide for students to plan and evaluate a five-paragraph argumentative essay, focusing on research integration and the refutation of counterclaims using the TEEL structure.

A writing lesson focusing on character analysis through comparing and contrasting Violet and Myrtle from 'The Hope Chest' using a Venn diagram and scaffolded paragraph writing.

A lesson covering Chapter 6 of Treasure Island, focusing on comprehension, sequencing, and vocabulary through a reading-based worksheet.