Sixth Grade Reading Writing Grammar Full Year ELA Curriculum | Mentor Text Units

Teaching all the sixth-grade middle school ELA Literature, Informational, Grammar, and Writing standards is completely broken down and done for you. Your entire year of eighth-grade reading, writing, and grammar curriculum is complete with this mentor text bundle of units. This ELA curriculum bundle includes five literature and literary devices units, a nonfiction or information reading unit, five essay writing units, the complete volume one grammar bundle, and five mentor text novel studies.

Engage your middle school ELA students with the masterful mentor texts ELA curriculum program...without all the endless planning and grading but with all the student results you've always dreamed of.

What if teaching middle school ELA could be simple and effective? With This Eighth Grade Masterful Mentor Text ELA Curriculum, you'll have everything you need to have:

ELA Teaching Methods and Practices that Produce Results 

• My middle school ELA students increased their ELA proficiency scores by 70% after just two years of me implementing these teaching, assessing, and planning strategies.
• Each unit's methods and lesson plans are designed to get students reading, writing, discussing, and analyzing daily.
• The results? Students drastically increase their reading and writing volume while improving daily. 

A Daily Lesson Plan Framework and Structure 

• Teachers and students are set up for teaching success with a breakdown of the concepts in daily standard-aligned lesson slides so students can build their knowledge through interactive notebook lessons.
• Teachers and students immediately implement their knowledge with the teacher modeling by reading, analyzing, and writing about the Masterful Mentor Text.
• Students now have all the knowledge and modeling they need to ignite their own reading, analyzing, and writing of their own independent novel or text.
• Each lesson is quick and easy to set up, and I have done ALL the work for you. You could even leave these lesson plans for subs.

A Tried and True System to Grade and Assess In Class

• Part of what makes students improve so quickly is the systems that allow you to assess and grade in class.
• Not only do you get to go home at night and do whatever the heck you want...
• ...but you also give your students daily and consistent feedback for them to apply immediately. 

The 17 units included in the Sixth Grade Curriculum are:

1. Literary Devices and Realistic Fiction Reading Unit
2. Realistic Fiction Mentor Text Novel Study: Ghost by Jason Reynolds
3. Narrative Writing Unit
4. Literary Devices and Historical Fiction Reading Unit
5. Historical Fiction Mentor Text Novel Study: Fever 1793
6. Literary Analysis Reading and Writing Unit
7. Literary Nonfiction Reading Unit
8. Literary Nonfiction Mentor Text Novel Study: Chasing Lincoln's Killer
9. Drama Reading Unit
10. Poetry and Verse Reading Unit
11. Poetry and Verse Mentor Text Novel Study: House Arrest
12. Rhetorical Analysis Reading and Writing Unit
13. Literary Devices and Dystopian Reading Unit
14. Dystopian Mentor Text Novel Study: Among the Hidden
15. Volume Two Bundle Middle School Mentor Sentences to Teach Grammar
16. Argumentative Writing Unit
17. Research Writing Unit

The six reading units were thoughtfully designed for teachers to take students through all the ELA standards.

• Each day, students are introduced to a concept, the teacher models the concept application immediately with their mentor text, and then students are asked to think beyond the text with their own novels and responses or discussions.
• Students aren't just checking off a list of concepts... they are digging deeper into each one. 
• Students will learn and apply literature, nonfiction, poetry, and drama reading concepts as outlined in the standards. 

Ready to have middle school ELA students who produce well-developed narratives, thoughtful and complete analytical essays, and articulate expository pieces? The middle school ELA writing units are broken down for teachers and students alike.

• No more looking for examples or piecing together a bunch of writing lessons.
• Each unit is scaffolded and builds up in difficulty each day to support students' learning to create masterful final essays. 
• The narrative, literary analysis, argumentative, research, and rhetorical analysis units are included. 

My Mentor Sentences Grammar Curriculum Units are my most popular resources... and it's for good reason. 

• Each bundle will engage your students in their grammar instruction.
• Students will apply it to their writing.
• Weekly sentences pulled from popular middle grade and young adult novels.
• They are designed so students develop a conceptual understanding of the grammar skills they need to be successful readers and writers.
• This is not a worksheet and test grammar curriculum. This authentic grammar curriculum will have students immediately apply their learning. 

Every lesson is broken down step-by-step for teachers, and each example is broken down with explanations for students.

The 20 Realistic Fiction and Literary Devices Lessons are:

1. Pre-Lesson 1: Starbooks Realistic Fiction Novel Selection/Book Club Selections
2. Pre-Lesson 2: Hard and Fast Figurative Language and Literature Terms
3. Lesson One: Realistic Fiction Novels Point of View Impact
4. Lesson Two: Realistic Fiction Novels Setting Impact
5. Lesson Three: Realistic Fiction Novels Analyzing Character Traits
6. Lesson Four: Realistic Fiction Novels Direct and Indirect Characterization
7. Lesson Five: Realistic Fiction Novels Analyzing Theme
8. Lesson Six: Realistic Fiction Novels Literary Inferences
9. Lesson Seven: Realistic Fiction Novels Literary Conflict
10. Lesson Eight: Realistic Fiction Novels Point of View vs. Perspective
11. Lesson Nine: Realistic Fiction Novels Literary Text Structures
12. Lesson Ten: Realistic Fiction Novels Inspiration from the Past
13. Lesson Eleven: Realistic Fiction Novels Elements of Plot
14. Lesson Twelve: Realistic Fiction Novels Figurative Language Analysis
15. Lesson Thirteen: Realistic Fiction Novels Theme Development
16. Lesson Fourteen: Realistic Fiction Novels Central Idea and Objective Summary
17. Lesson Fifteen: Realistic Fiction Novels Multimedia Versions Analysis
18. Lesson Sixteen: Realistic Fiction Novels Narrative Point of View

The 24 Nonfiction Lesson plans are:

1. Pre-Lesson 1: Starbooks Nonfiction Novel Selection/Book Club Selections
2. Pre-Lesson 2: Hard and Fast Figurative Language and Literature Terms
3. Lesson One: Nonfiction Central Idea Day One
4. Lesson Two: Nonfiction Central Idea Day Two
5. Lesson Three: Nonfiction Author's Purpose Day One
6. Lesson Four: Nonfiction Author's Purpose Day Two
7. Lesson Five: Nonfiction Author's Purpose Day Three
8. Lesson Six: Nonfiction Key Concepts Day One
9. Lesson Seven: Nonfiction Key Concepts Day Two
10. Lesson Eight: Nonfiction Key Concepts Day Three
11. Lesson Nine: Nonfiction Text Structures Day One
12. Lesson Ten: Nonfiction Text Structures Day Two
13. Lesson Eleven: Nonfiction Text Structures Day Three
14. Lesson Twelve: Nonfiction Text Features Day One
15. Lesson Thirteen: Nonfiction Text Features Day Two
16. Lesson Fourteen: Nonfiction Text Features Day Three
17. Lesson Fifteen: Nonfiction Text Sections Day One
18. Lesson Sixteen: Nonfiction Text Sections Day One
19. Lesson Seventeen: Nonfiction Primary and Secondary Sources Day One
20. Lesson Eighteen: Nonfiction Primary and Secondary Sources Day Two
21. Lesson Nineteen: Nonfiction Primary and Secondary Sources Day Three
22. Lesson Twenty: Nonfiction Central Idea Development
23. Bonus Lesson One: Nonfiction Objective Summaries
24. Bonus Lesson Two: Nonfiction Comparing to Multimedia Versions

The 22 Historical Fiction and Literary Devices Lessons are:

1. Pre-Lesson 1: Starbooks Historical Fiction Novel Selection/Book Club Selections
2. Pre-Lesson 2: Hard and Fast Figurative Language and Literature Terms
3. Pre-Lesson 3: Hard and Fast Characters and Literature Terms
4. Lesson One: Historical Fiction Novels World-Building
5. Lesson Two: Historical Fiction Novels Third-Person Point of View
6. Lesson Three: Historical Fiction Novels Historical Account Notes
7. Lesson Four: Historical Fiction Novels Historical Account
8. Lesson Five: Historical Fiction Novels Character Types One
9. Lesson Six: Historical Fiction Novels Character Types Two
10. Lesson Seven: Historical Fiction Novels Characterization
11. Lesson Eight: Historical Fiction Novels Setting Impact
12. Lesson Nine: Historical Fiction Novels Eras and Time Periods
13. Lesson Ten: Historical Fiction Novels Chronological Text Structure
14. Lesson Eleven: Historical Fiction Novels Author’s Craft and Style
15. Lesson Twelve: Historical Fiction Novels Time-Bending Author’s Craft
16. Lesson Thirteen: Historical Fiction Novels Mood and Tone
17. Lesson Fourteen: Historical Fiction Novels Theme
18. Lesson Fifteen: Historical Fiction Novels Historical Fiction Text Structures
19. Lesson Sixteen: Historical Fiction Novels Point of View Impact

The 22 Poetry and Poetic Devices Lessons are:

1. Pre-Lesson 1: Starbooks and Verse Novel Selection or Book Club Selections
2. Pre-Lesson 2: Figurative Language Lesson and Literature Terms Lesson
3. Pre-Lesson 3: Types of Poetry and Poetry Terms Lesson
4. Lesson One: Poetry/Verse Novel Structure Analysis
5. Lesson Two: Poetry/Verse Novel Themes Analysis
6. Lesson Three: Poetry/Verse Novel Mood and Tone Analysis
7. Lesson Four: Poetry/Verse Novel Figurative Language Analysis
8. Lesson Five: Poetry/Verse Novel Plot Impact Analysis
9. Lesson Six: Poetry/Verse Novel Author’s Purpose Analysis
10. Lesson Seven: Poetry/Verse Novel Point of View Impact Analysis
11. Lesson Eight: Poetry/Verse Novel Comparing Structure Impact Analysis
12. Lesson Nine: Poetry/Verse Novel Comparing Mood and Tone Analysis
13. Lesson Ten: Poetry/Verse Novel Plot/Author's Purpose Impact Analysis
14. Lesson Eleven: Poetry/Verse Novel Figurative Language Impact Analysis
15. Lesson Twelve: Poetry/Verse Novel Writing Mentor Text Inspired Poems
16. Lesson Thirteen: Poetry/Verse Novel Writing Mentor Text Inspired Poems
17. Lesson Fourteen: Poetry/Verse Novel Writing Mentor Text Inspired Poems
18. Lesson Fifteen: Poetry/Verse Novel Writing Mentor Text Inspired Poems
19. Lesson Sixteen: Poetry/Verse Novel Writing Mentor Text Inspired Poems

The 11 Drama Lessons are:

1. Lesson One: The History of Drama
2. Lesson Two: Introduction to Drama Terms One
3. Lesson Three: Introduction to Drama Terms Two
4. Lesson Four: Elements of Drama
5. Lesson Five: Stage Directions
6. Lesson Six: Character Types in Drama
7. Lesson Seven: Dialogue and Dialogue Impact
8. Lesson Eight: Types of Drama + Mood and Tone
9. Lesson Nine: Dramatic Irony + The 3 Types of Irony
10. Lesson Ten: Plot
11. Bonus Lesson: Choices by Directors and Actors

The 20 Dystopian Unit lesson plans are:

1. Pre-Lesson 1: Starbooks Nonfiction Novel Selection/Book Club Selections
2. Pre-Lesson 2: Hard and Fast Figurative Language and Literature Terms
3. Dystopian Lesson Day One: Dystopian Elements
4. Dystopian Lesson Day Two: Dystopian World-Building
5. Dystopian Lesson Day Three: Imagery
6. Dystopian Lesson Day Four: Mood and Tone
7. Dystopian Lesson Day Five: Symbolism
8. Dystopian Lesson Day Six: Allusions/Analogies
9. Dystopian Lesson Day Seven: Flashback and Flashforward
10. Dystopian Lesson Day Eight: Literary Conflict
11. Dystopian Lesson Day Nine: Points of View and Perspectives
12. Dystopian Lesson Day Ten: The Antihero in Dystopian Texts
13. Dystopian Lesson Day Eleven: Cliffhangers, Foreshadowing, Suspense
14. Dystopian Lesson Day Twelve: Propaganda in Dystopian Texts
15. Dystopian Lesson Day Thirteen: Author’s Craft
16. Dystopian Lesson Day Fourteen: Theme
17. Dystopian Lesson Day Fifteen: Dystopian Archetypes
18. Dystopian Lesson Day Sixteen: Point of View Response
19. Dystopian Bonus Lesson: Utopia or Dystopia?
20. Dystopian Bonus Lesson: Objective Summaries

The 13 Narrative Writing Lessons Are:

1. Session 1: Elements of Narrative Essays Part one
2. Session 2: Elements of Narrative Essays Part Two
3. Session 3: Narrative Plot Diagrams
4. Session 4: Using Sensory Details
5. Session 5: Using Dialogue Correctly
6. Session 6: Using Dialogue Effectively
7. Session 7: Ways to Start a Narrative, Writing Rough Drafts, Writing Conferences
8. Session 8: Using Narrative Transitions, Writing Rough Drafts, Writing Conferences
9. Session 9: Pacing Narrative Writing, Writing Rough Drafts, Writing Conferences
10. Session 10: Ways to End a Narrative, Writing Rough Drafts, Writing Conferences
11. Session 11: Consistent Verb Tenses, Peer Editing, Writing Conferences
12. Session 12: Editing vs. Revising Rough drafts, Writing Conferences
13. Session 13-15: Publishing final drafts, Writing Conferences

The 24 Literary Analysis Lessons are:

1. Summarizing vs. Analyzing
2. Selecting and Reading Short Story One
3. Annotating and Summarizing: Short story one
4. Analyzing and Determining Strong Themes: Short story one
5. Analyzing Important Scenes for Your Theme: Short story one
6. Analyzing Author’s Craft: Short story one
7. Analyzing Symbolism: Short story one
8. Selecting, Reading, and Annotating Texts: Short story two
9. Analyzing Themes in Important Scenes: Short story two
10. Analyzing Author’s Craft: Short story two
11. Analyzing an Author’s Craft Across Texts: Short story three or poem
12. Analyzing Symbolism Across Texts: Short story three or poem
13. Utilizing Counterclaims in Literary Analysis
14. Part One: Using analysis and evidence together seamlessly for body paragraphs focusing on one text
15. Part Two: Using analysis and evidence together seamlessly for body paragraphs focusing on two texts
16. Comparative Literary Analysis Planning: Choosing either deep or wide analysis + Thesis statements and Claims + Quick Essay Outlines
17. Literary Analysis Comparative Essay Introductions
18. Literary Analysis Comparative Essay Body Paragraphs
19. Literary Analysis Comparative Essay Drafts and Linking Words Mini-Lesson
20. Literary Analysis Comparative Essay Drafts and Counterclaims Mini-Lesson
21. Literary Analysis Comparative Essay Conclusions
22. Editing vs. Revising
23. Publishing Final Drafts
24. Bonus: Writing Celebration!

The 23 Argumentative lesson plans are:

1. Argumentative Lesson Day One: Collecting, Sorting, and Ranking Evidence
2. Argumentative Lesson Day Two: Debate One- Taking a Position
3. Argumentative Lesson Day Three: Argumentative Flash Draft One
4. ArgumentativeLesson Day Four: Debate Two- Switching Your Position
5. Argumentative Lesson Day Five: Elements of an Argumentative Paper
6. Argumentative Lesson Day Six: Argumentative Flash Draft Two
7. ArgumentativeLesson Day Seven: The Counter Argument
8. Argumentative Lesson Day Eight: Debate Three- Taking a Position
9. Argumentative Lesson Day Nine: Credible Sources- Learning + Practice
10. Argumentative Lesson Day Ten: Argumentative Flash Draft Three + Thesis Statements
11. ArgumentativeLesson Day Eleven: Logical Reasoning and Relevant Evidence
12. Argumentative Lesson Day Twelve: Debate Four- Taking a Position
13. ArgumentativeLesson Day Thirteen: Argumentative Flash Draft Four
14. Argumentative Lesson Day Fourteen: Outlining an Essay- Claims and Curating Credible Sources
15. Argumentative Lesson Day Fifteen: Outlining an Essay- Thesis Statements + Organizing Reasons and Evidence Logically
16. Argumentative Lesson Day Sixteen: Argumentative Essay Introductions + Demonstrating Understanding
17. Argumentative Lesson Day Seventeen: Argumentative Essay Body Paragraphs + Transitions Mini-Lesson
18. Argumentative Lesson Day Eighteen: Argumentative Essay Drafts- Blending Quote + Clarifying Relationships Between Claims + Reasons + Evidence Mini-Lesson
19. Argumentative Lesson Day Nineteen: Argumentative Essay Drafts- Counter Argument Mini-Lesson
20. Argumentative Lesson Day Twenty: Argumentative Essay Conclusions
21. Argumentative Lesson Day Twenty-One: Editing vs. Revising
22. Argumentative Lesson Day Twenty-Two: Publishing Final Drafts
23. Argumentative Lesson Day Twenty-Three: Writing Celebration!

The 20 Research lesson plans are:

1. Research Lesson Day One: Elements of a Research Paper 
2. Research Lesson Day Two: Formulating a Research Question 
3. Research Lesson Day Three: Credible Sources 
4. Research Lesson Day Four: Using Search Terms Effectively 
5. Research Lesson Day Five: Curating Credible Sources 
6. Research Lesson Day Six: Creating Related Questions 
7. Research Lesson Day Seven: Following a Standard Citation Format 
8. Research Lesson Day Eight: Gathering Relevant Information from Multiple Sources (2-3 days) 
9. Research Lesson Day Nine: Quoting and Paraphrasing + Avoiding Plagiarism 
10. Research Lesson Day Ten: Research Statement + Organizing a Research Paper 
11. Research Lesson Day Eleven: Research Paper Introduction + Demonstrating Understanding 
12. Research Lesson Day Twelve: Organizing a Research Paper's Sections + Paper Structure 
13. Research Lesson Day Thirteen: Organizing a Research Paper's Sections 2 + Blending Quotes 
14. Research Lesson Day Fourteen: Organizing a Research Paper's Sections 3 + Quoting and Paraphrasing Review 
15. Research Lesson Day Fifteen: Research Paper Conclusions 
16. Research Lesson Day Sixteen: Editing vs. Revising
17. Research Lesson Day Seventeen: Publishing Final Drafts (2-3 days) 
18. Research Lesson Day Eighteen: Research Projects (2-3 days) 
19. Research Lesson Day Nineteen: Research Project Presentation  (2-3 days) 
20. Research Lesson Day Twenty: Writing Celebration

The 23 Rhetorical Analysis lessons are:

1. Summarizing vs. Analyzing
2. Author’s Purpose.
3. Rhetorical Appeals/Persuasion Techniques
4. Rhetorical Devices in Advertisements
5. Analyzing Famous Speeches for Rhetorical Appeals
6. Rhetorical Devices
7. Rhetorical Devices PowerPoint Activity and Practice
8. Analyzing Famous Speeches for Rhetorical Devices
9. Analyzing Rhetorical Appeals and Devices in Famous Speeches 1
10. Rhetorical Analysis Response One
11. Analyzing Rhetorical Appeals and Devices in Famous Speeches 2
12. Rhetorical Analysis Response Two 
13. Utilizing Counterclaims in Rhetorical Analysis
14. Using analysis and evidence together seamlessly for body paragraphs focusing on two texts
15. Comparative Rhetorical Analysis Planning: Choosing either deep or wide analysis + Thesis statements and Claims + Quick Essay Outlines
16. Rhetorical  Analysis Comparative Essay Introductions
17. Rhetorical Analysis Comparative Essay Body Paragraphs
18. Rhetorical Analysis Comparative Essay Drafts and Linking Words Mini-Lesson
19. Rhetorical Analysis Comparative Essay Drafts and Mini-Lesson
20. Rhetorical Analysis Comparative Essay Conclusions
21. Editing vs. Revising
22. Publishing Final Drafts
23. Writing Celebration!

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