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Unit 2 (Informative): Weeks 6-11)

Aligned with Common Core State Standards and Fayette County Public Schools,

ELA Curriculum Map and Pacing Guide Covers CCSS Standards:

RI6.1 Cite evidence to support analysis of what the text says

explicitly as well as inferences drawn

RI6.2 Determine a central idea and how it is conveyed

through details

RI.6.5 Analyze how a sentence fits into the overall structure

of a text and contributes to ideas

L.6.1b Use intensive pronouns

L.6.1c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pro-

noun number and person

W6.2a Identify/write a relevant topic sentence

W6.8 Quote or paraphrase data while avoiding plagiarism


Language Arts Flashbacks

Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Introduction to Academic Vocabulary Match the words to their definition.

Antecedent central idea credible source informational

plagiarize thesis

1. _____________________________ text that gives facts and is true

2. _____________________________ the main idea of a passage

3. _____________________________ the word to which the pronoun refers

4. _____________________________ contains the focus of your essay and tells your reader what the essay

is going to be about

5. _____________________________ a source of information that is factual and reliable

Intensive pronouns Circle the intensive pronouns.

1. I myself like a little stroll after dinner.

2. We went to hear the man himself speak.

3. The author approved the book cover herself.

4. I myself am tired of doing homework.

5. The president himself appeared at the rally.

6. My sister made the bread herself.

What type of text? Write an “N” for narrative, “P” for persuasive or “I” for informational

______1. Includes headings and subheadings

______2. Tells a story

______3. Has a problem that makes you won-

der what will happen

______4. Can be fiction or nonfiction

______5. Actions lead to solving a problem

______6. Has a strong point of view

______7. Has a character, setting and plot

______8. Uses facts and evidence to make a case

______9. Has tables, graphs and pictures with captions

______10. Tries to influence the reader

______11. Has facts backed up by research

______12. Has boldfaced words or special text fea-

tures



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

Identifying the Central Idea What is this passage mostly about?

Imagine testing glass by throwing chickens at it! Sometimes fast-moving airplanes

fly through flock of birds. If the birds hit the windshield of a plane, the glass could shat-

ter and cause a crash. Airplane manufacturers have made a chicken cannon that fires

rubber chickens at glass windshields. If the windshield doesn’t break when the rubber

chicken hits it, the designers know that the class can withstand the force of a real

crash.

What is the central idea of this passage?

A. Why birds can be dangerous to airplanes

B. How a chicken cannon tests glass

C. How big a bird has to be to damage an airplane

D. How the chicken cannon works

_____Cite evidence that supports inferences RI6.1 _____Determine the central idea RI6.2

_____Identify intensive pronouns L.6.1b

_____Define essential vocabulary W6.8

_____Identify qualities of narrative, persuasive and informational texts

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El Santo was a famous fellow in Mexico. He was successful as a wrestler. But he was a

top movie star, too. In his movies he played a masked wrestler who helped catch criminals and

monsters. His best film was The Mummies of Guanajuato. El Santo died in 1984.

Which evidence best supports the inference that the masked wrestler performed good deeds

in movies?

A. “He was a top movie star…”

B. “El Santo died in 1984.”

C. “...a masked wrestler who helped catch criminals and monsters.”

D. “El Santo was a famous fellow in Mexico.”



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Text Structure Match the text structure with its definition.

Intensive vs. Reflexive Pronouns Circle the pronouns and identify if it is reflex-ive or intensive.

1. The mayor himself spoke to the crowd. _____________________________

2. The girls gave themselves enough time to finish the project. ____________________________

3. Help yourself to a glass of water. _______________________________

4. The cat gave itself a bath. _______________________________

5. The actress herself wrote the play. ___________________________________

Paraphrase Practice Rephrase using your own words and sentence structure.

A. Description

B. Cause/Effect

C. Problem/Solution

D. Chronological/

Sequence

E. Compare/Contrast

______1. The results of something are being explained.

______2. Information is organized in time order.

______3. Two or more things are described, with their similarities and

differences discussed.

______4. An issue is discussed along with a way to resolve it

______5. Tells about details or characteristics of something

Of the more than 1000 bicycling deaths each year, three-fourths are caused by head inju-

ries. Half of those killed are school-age children. One study concluded that wearing a bike

helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 percent. In an accident, a bike helmet ab-

sorbs the shock and cushions the head. From "Bike Helmets: Unused Lifesavers," Consumer Re-

ports (May 1990)

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________


Identifying the Central Idea What is it mostly about?

When one hears the term "reality" applied to a television show, one might expect that

the events portrayed occurred naturally or, at the least, were not scripted, but this is not always

the case. Many reality shows occur in unreal environments, like rented mansions occupied by

film crews. Such living environments do not reflect what most people understand to be

"reality." Worse, there have been accusations that events not captured on film were later re-

staged by producers. Worse still, some involved in the production of "reality" television claim

that the participants were urged to act out story lines premeditated by producers. With such

accusations floating around, it's no wonder many people take reality TV to be about as real as

the sitcom.


A. The events in reality television occur naturally.

B. Being on a reality show is lucrative.

C. Reality television isn’t always “real.”

D. All reality shows are scripted.

_____Identify intensive and reflexive pronouns L.6.1b _____Cite evidence to support inferences RI6.1

_____Identify the central idea RI6.2 _____ Determine the central idea RI6.2

_____Identify informational text structures W6.2, RI6.5

_____Paraphrase while avoiding plagiarism W6.8

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Lucy Stone was an unusual woman in many ways. She graduated from college in the 1840s.

Stone was the first woman in Massachusetts to do this. She also fought hard to end slavery. And when

she married, she would not take her husband’s last name. Lucy Stone became the first woman in the

United States to keep her own name after marriage.

Which evidence from the text supports the inference that few women went to college in the 1840s?

A. “Lucy Stone was an unusual woman in many ways.”

B. “She graduated from college in the 1840s.”

C. “Stone was the first woman in Massachusetts to do this.”

D. “She fought hard to end slavery.”



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Identify the Text Structure

Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns Fill in the blank with the correct intensive or reflexive pronoun. Identify if it is intensive or reflexive.

1. I fixed the leaking head gasket ____________________. (I / R)

2. Fourteen tourists found __________________ in an tough situation when visiting the ruins. (I / R)

3. Grabbing the microphone, Hannibal _____________________ spoke to the crowd. (I / R)

4. The Corvette __________________ is sitting in the garage waiting for you to start it. (I / R)

5. Andy, Toby, and I _____________________ are going to build the garage. (I / R)

Paraphrase Practice Rephrase in your own words and sentence structure.

While the Sears Tower is arguably the greatest achievement in skyscraper engineering so far,

it's unlikely that architects and engineers have abandoned the quest for the world's tallest

building. And architect Robert Sobel claims that existing technology could produce a 500-

story building. From Ron Bachman, "Reaching for the Sky." Dial (May 1990)

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

1. America suffered various setbacks under the Articles of Confederation. They soon realized a new form

of government was necessary for the success of the states. The United States Constitution was created,

a president was elected, and a supreme court and representative congress were formed.

A. Problem/Solution B. Description C. Compare/Contrast D. Chronological

2. Immigrants began to arrive in Texas to farm cotton. Then Robert Munger developed a new cotton

ginning process. Soon after the railroad system became a major transport of cotton.

A. Problem/Solution B. Cause/Effect C. Description D. Chronological

3. The federal system divides powers between the national and state governments. Both can borrow

money, enforce laws, and establish courts but only the national government can declare war and es-

tablish post offices.

A. Description B. Compare/Contrast C. Cause/Effect D. Problem/Solution



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________


Identifying the Central Idea What is the passage mostly about?

Doctors wanted to find out why many athletes got stress fractures in their bones. They

studied a sports team and were surprised to find that the cause was sweat! The athletes lost

calcium in their sweat after hard exercise. Bones need calcium to stay healthy.


A. Doctors studied athletes

B. Where stress fractures occur

C. Why many athletes got stress fractures

D. What calcium does

_____Cite evidence that supports inferences RL6.1 _____Paraphrase while avoiding plagiarism W6.8

_____Identify the text structure W6.2, RI6.5

_____Determine the central idea RI6.2

_____Ensure pronouns are in the proper case L.6.1a

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A famous Saint Bernard dog named Barry lived in the Swiss Alps in the 1800s. Barry res-

cued people who were lost or trapped by avalanches. He would go out on his own each

morning. When he located someone who needed help, he would return with a human team

to aid them. Barry was responsible for saving the lives of over 40 people.

What evidence from the text best supports the inference that people in the Swiss Alps were

grateful to Barry?

A. “Barry rescued people who were lost or trapped by avalanches.”

B. “When he located someone who needed help…”

C. “...Barry lived in the Swiss Alps…”

D. “...he would return with a human team to aid them.”



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Identify the Text Structure

Correcting Pronoun Shifts in Number Circle the correct pronoun.

1. If a salesperson calls, tell (them, him or her) that I’m not home.

2. If a passenger is running late, (he or she, they) must wait until the next flight is available.

3. Bill and Jim went home to get (their, his) bikes.

4. I talked to the guidance counselor, and (they, she) gave me good advice.

5. A politician should work hard to represent (his or her, their) district.

Supporting Details

1. Russia is one of the world’s largest countries in land area. It is nearly 6.6 million square miles and is

spread across two continents with the majority of the population living west of the Urals where the

climate is mild.

A. Problem/Solution B. Chronological C. Description D. Cause/Effect

2. As a result of the Law of April 6, 1830, issues of states’ rights, the Battle of Gonzales, and the colonists

feeling their rights as individuals were infringed upon, Mexico and the Texas colonists engaged in a

revolution that changed the course of history.

A. Chronological B. Description C. Cause/Effect D. Problem/Solution

If you were invited to dinner during the Middle Ages, you would have to be certain to wash

your hands. At that time people had only spoons and their fingers to eat with, and they shared plates.

Scratching an itch at the table was very impolite because you might carry the flea that was biting you

to the common food dish. But after dinner you would throw the bones on the floor for the dogs!

Which detail best supports the central idea that table manners in the Middle Ages were very unsani-

tary?

A. “Scratching an itch at the table was very impolite…”

B. “...you would have to be certain to wash your hands.”

C. “...their fingers to eat with, and they shared plates.”



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Making Accurate Inferences


Screech! When a driver pushes on the brake pedal, it initiates a process that causes the

vehicle to stop in motion. You literally trust automotive braking systems with your life every time

you get into a vehicle or cross at a busy intersection. But, how does this process work? It begins

when the pedal is pushed. At this moment, brake fluid is released into the area where the

breaking mechanisms are. As the fluid collects, this creates a leverage, which causes a friction

to be applied. If the breaking system is functioning properly, this friction will create a force that

will cause the wheels to stop and allow you to reach your destination safely.


A. Driver safety is very important.

B. You should always check your breaks to ensure they are working.

C. There are many processes that happen simultaneously to make your car work.

D. The braking system in a car is complex, but important.

_____Identify the text structure W6.2, RI6.5 ______ Make correct inferences RI6.1

_____Determine what details support the central idea RI6.2


_____ Recognize and correct pronouns shifts in number L.6.1c

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A limousine is a large luxury car. Most limousines are custom-made. One special limou-

sine is called “The American Dream.” It is sixty feet long, has two engines, and needs two peo-

ple to drive it. One person drives from the front, and the other drives from the back. The two

drivers use headphones to communicate with each other.

Which of the following is an accurate inference based on the text?

A. Limousines are black.

B. You would not need training to drive “The American Dream.”

C. “The American Dream” can most likely only fit five people in it.

D. It is difficult to drive “The American Dream.”



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Writing Informative Topic Sentences

Which is the BEST topic sentence for a paragraph based on the above Venn diagram?

a. Mammals are warm-blooded; fish are cold-blooded.

b. Fish breathe through gills, while mammals breathe with lungs.

c. Fish and mammals are both animals, but they differ in many ways.

d. Both fish and mammals have spines and hearts.

Correcting Shifts in Pronoun Number Write the correct pronoun on the line.

1. When Andy and Laura got home, _______________ ate a snack.

2. When my cousin Jessica comes to visit this summer, _______________ will stay in our guest room.

3. The new girl on our softball team told me what _______________ old school was like.

4. Teachers should care about _______________ students.

5. Kristy and I worked on _______________ science project for two weeks

Academic Vocabulary Review Match the vocabulary with the definition.

conclusion headings inference intensive pronoun non-fiction

1. _____________________ pronoun that emphasizes a noun or another pronoun (myself, our-

selves)

2. _____________________ a logical guess or conclusion based on evidence

3. _____________________ writing that is true or factual

4. _____________________ the end which brings together the rest of the piece

5. _____________________ the title at the beginning of a section of text

Spine

Heart

Gills, fins, cold blood Lungs, legs, warm blood

Fish Mammals



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Making Accurate Inferences

Identifying the Central Idea What is the passage mostly about?

There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom, but perhaps no stranger

carrier than the platypus. The platypus is one of few venomous mammals. Males carry a ven-

om cocktail in their ankle spurs that incapacitates victims with excruciating pain. Stranger still,

the platypus is the only mammal that uses electroreception. What this means is that the platy-

pus uses its bill to sense the electricity produced by the muscular movements of its prey. The

platypus neither sees, hears, nor smells its prey while hunting but, rather, pursues it through elec-

troreception. Perhaps most odd, the platypus is the only mammal that lays eggs rather than

giving birth to live young. The platypus is an odd creature indeed.


A. There are many types of lethal venom in the animal kingdom.

B. The platypus has many strange and unique attributes.

C. The platypus is one of the most venomous mammals.

D. Stay away from platypus, because they are dangerous.

_____ Recognize and correct pronouns shifts in number L.6.1c

_____ Determining the central idea RI6.2

_____ Making accurate inferences RI6.1

_____ Identify a relevant topic sentence W6.2a

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The Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the Chinese lunar calendar. This is not the

same as the New Year’s Day on the calendar most people in the United States use. To celebrate, the

Chinese people clean and decorate their houses. There are lion dances and fireworks. Red decora-

tions line the streets for good luck. Ang-Pow, a red packet containing money, is given to unmarried

young people and elderly.

Which is an accurate inference based on the passage?

A. The Chinese people decorate for the Chinese New Year.

B. Ang-Pow is a red packet containing money.

C. Red is a special color used for the Chinese New Year.

D. Chinese New Year is on the same day as New Year’s Day in the United States.



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Topic Sentences Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Every year my aunts, uncles, and cousins come from all over to spend Thanksgiving at my

house. In the morning, we have a touch football game. We usually play in a wide-open field

in the park near my home. My uncle takes pride in his defense. He jokes that no one can

score against him.

Which of the following is the BEST topic sentence for this paragraph?

a. Watching football on Thanksgiving is a tradition in my family.

b. Playing football on Thanksgiving is a tradition in my family.

c. On Thanksgiving all of my family members eat at my house.

d. I am determined to prove that my uncle is wrong.

Correcting Shifts in Pronoun Person Cross out the incorrect pronoun and re-write the correct pronoun above.

1. Bob and Frank are going to the science museum, where you can see artifacts from the Titanic.

2. She enjoys watching movies that make you cry.

3. When a person goes to the opera, you should be on time.

4. Some students take carpentry class where you learn how to make furniture.

5. They love to visit Hilton Head every summer, where you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean.

Writing Topic Sentences

Write an appropriate topic sentence for the following paragraph:

Although Albert Einstein was one of the greatest scientists of all time, he failed almost all his clas-

ses in high school. Thomas Edison, the inventor, attended school for only three months. Harriet Tubman

was a slave with no formal schooling. But she used her knowledge of the forest to help more than three

hundred people escape from slavery!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________



Name:_____________________________________Class: ___________

Identifying Text Structure and Making Accurate Inferences


What do you get when you cross a robot and an astronaut? A Robonaut! Robonauts

are robot helpers designed to work side-by-side with astronauts. Work on the first Robonaut be-

gan in 1997, and by 2002 Robonaut B was revealed to the public. Robonaut B may have fea-

tured interchangeable lower bodies, like four-wheel mode or hydraulic legs, but scientists and

engineers continued to improve Robonaut. In February of 2010, Robonaut 2 was released to

the public. Robonaut 2 moved four times faster than the first Robonaut. An advanced version

of Robonaut 2 was finally tested in outer space in 2011. Robonaut functioned exactly as de-

signed.


A. Robonauts have improved over the years.

B. Robonauts are a cross between a robot and an astronaut.

C. Work on the Robonaut began in 1997.

D. There are many different types of robots that can make life easier.

_____Make accurate inferences RI6.1 ______ Identify the text structure RI6.5


_____Identify and write a topic sentence W6.2a

_____Correct shifts in pronoun personL6.1c

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As a child Florence Nightingale enjoyed playing nurse to her dolls and once saved the life of a

dog. Although her family was wealthy, she rejected British society. She preferred instead to be a nurse.

In 1854 she was asked to help wounded British troops who were fighting the Crimean War. Today she is

considered the founder of the nursing profession.

1. What text structure did the author use for this passage?

A. Cause/Effect B. Problem/Solution C. Description D. Chronological

2. Which is an accurate inference that can be drawn from the passage above?

A. Nightingale liked animals. C. Nightingale did not enjoy helping people.

B. Nightingale was a nurse. D. Nightingale’s family was poor.


Week 6

Monday

1. Informational

2. Central Idea

3. Antecedent

4. Thesis

5. Credible Source

Tuesday

1. myself

2. Himself

3. Herself

4. Myself

5. Himself

6. Herself

Wednesday

1. I

2. N

3. N

4. N

5. N

6. P

7. N

8. P

9. I

10. P

11. I

12. I

Thursday

C

Friday

B

Week 7

Monday

1. B

2. D

3. E

4. C

5. A

Tuesday

1. himself, intensive

2. Themselves, reflexive

3. Yourself, reflexive

4. Itself, reflexive

5. Herself, intensive

Wednesday

750 of 1000 bike deaths are caused by head injuries.

Kids make up 500 of 1000 deaths. Wearing a helmet

takes on the impact of a crash and can make it 85%

less likely you will have a head injury.

Thursday

C

Friday

C

Week 8

Monday

1. A

2. D

3. B

Tuesday

1. myself, intensive


2. Themselves, reflexive

3. Himself, intensive

4. Itself, intensive

5. Myself, intensive

Wednesday

Professionals continue to try to build the world’s highest

building by out-building the Sears Tower. With modern tools,

professionals could build a 500-story building.

Thursday

A

Friday

C

Week 9

Monday

1. C

2. C

Tuesday

1. Him/her

2. He/she

3. Their

4. She

5. His/her

Wednesday

C

Thursday

D

Friday

D

Week 10

Monday

C

Tuesday

1. they

2. She

3. Her

4. Their

5. Our

Wednesday

1. intensive pronoun

2. Inference

3. Non-fiction

4. Conclusion

5. Headings

Thursday

C

Friday

B

Week 11

Monday

B

Tuesday

Replace you with…

1. they

2. Her

3. He or she

4. They

5. They

Wednesday

Many famous people did great things without schooling.

Thursday

1. D

2. A

Friday

A

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