Unit 1: This unit begins with a launch of the novel Bud,
Not Buddy, with a focus on character development and the author's use of
language. Students will analyze Bud's "Rules to Live By". They will read exerpts
from the novel to closely interpret figurative language as well as similies.
The second half of the unit continues the exploration of the idea of "rules to
live by" through close reading of real-world examples. Students will read
speeches by Steve Jobs and Barack Obama and analyze how structure and word
choice add meaning. Finally, students use a focusing question and important
details to form an evidence based claim about Job's speech and apply those
skills to Obama's speech in the end of unit assessment.
Not Buddy, with a focus on character development and the author's use of
language. Students will analyze Bud's "Rules to Live By". They will read exerpts
from the novel to closely interpret figurative language as well as similies.
The second half of the unit continues the exploration of the idea of "rules to
live by" through close reading of real-world examples. Students will read
speeches by Steve Jobs and Barack Obama and analyze how structure and word
choice add meaning. Finally, students use a focusing question and important
details to form an evidence based claim about Job's speech and apply those
skills to Obama's speech in the end of unit assessment.
Grade 6, Module 2A, Unit One Overview
Grade 6, Module 2A, Unit 1 Recommended Texts: These texts are provided as
recommended resources which relate to the theme of the unit. Lexile scores are
provided to provide appropriate independent reading for each student to build
content knowledge about the topic. Districts may substitute other books as
appropriate and available.
Grade 6, Module 2A, Unit 1 Lessons: There are 12 lessons that can be downloaded as a complete unit from EngageNY here or below as individual files. The handouts and resources needed for each Lesson are included.
Lesson One Lesson Seven
Lesson Two Lesson Eight
Lesson Three Lesson Nine
Lesson Four Lesson Ten
Lesson Five Lesson Eleven
Lesson Six Lesson Twelve
Grade 6, Module 1, Unit 1 Implementation Resources: These resources were developed by the IES Team and regional E2CCB teachers. Permission to use/adapt resources is by Creative Commons-Attribution-Share Alike license.
recommended resources which relate to the theme of the unit. Lexile scores are
provided to provide appropriate independent reading for each student to build
content knowledge about the topic. Districts may substitute other books as
appropriate and available.
Grade 6, Module 2A, Unit 1 Lessons: There are 12 lessons that can be downloaded as a complete unit from EngageNY here or below as individual files. The handouts and resources needed for each Lesson are included.
Lesson One Lesson Seven
Lesson Two Lesson Eight
Lesson Three Lesson Nine
Lesson Four Lesson Ten
Lesson Five Lesson Eleven
Lesson Six Lesson Twelve
Grade 6, Module 1, Unit 1 Implementation Resources: These resources were developed by the IES Team and regional E2CCB teachers. Permission to use/adapt resources is by Creative Commons-Attribution-Share Alike license.