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Unit 4 ELA Standards

Unit 4 ELA Middle School Curriculum Explanation
Unit 4 6th Grade ELAII Curriculum Map

Quarter 1

Grammar Focus: Types of sentences, determining complete sentences, subjects & predicates, combining sentences, using strong verbs

Writing Focus: Narrative Essay
                      *Alphabiography Project (essay collection)

Quarter 2

Grammar Focus:  Modifiers (adjectives & adverbs), direct & indirect objects, pronouns, prepositional phrases

Writing Focus: Persuasive Essay
                     *Making a Healthier Franklin (letter)

Quarter 3

Grammar Focus:  Subject-Verb agreement, write sentences of varying lengths

Writing Focus: Expository Essay
                     *"How To" Powerpoints

                     *"How To Survive Middle School" Booklets

Quarter 4

Grammar Focus: Year in review

Writing Focus: Creative Writing
                     *Critique Unit, Picture Books, Poetry Unit, Short Stories