Writing assignment 4

4-Day Content Area Literacy Thematic Unit

Planning Guide

Name: Adrianna Mell

Content Area/ Subject: Social Studies Grade Level: 6th

What is the specific theme/topic for this content area unit?

Civics Around the World

What is the essential question for the unit (real-world connection)?

What are Mississippi’s cultural features and what impact do they have on the daily activities of the Mississippi society?

Content Area Standards:

CI.6.1: “Understand the various roles and expectations of citizens throughout the world and apply that understanding to their role as a citizen of their community, state, and nation.”

CI.6.2: “Examine the challenges of civic engagement in the contemporary world.”

CR.6.1: “Identify physical and political factors that contribute to cooperation and conflict among people.”

H.6.1: “Explain the characteristics and development of culture.”

Literacy (ELA) Standards:

RL 6.1- Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

RL.6.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text based upon this determination.

RI 6.2- Determine a central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.

RI.6.3-Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes).

W.6.1a- Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.

W.6.1b-Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

SL.6.1a -Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

SL.6.2- Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.

L.6.1 -Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing (printing, cursive, or keyboarding) or speaking.

L.6.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

1. Text Set: List each item using correct APA format. Explain your rationale for choosing each item.