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Grade 6 English lessons

Everything in Grade 6 English on one page: 12 units and 120 lessons for learners aged 11–12. Work through the units in order, or jump straight to the topic you need.

Unit 1 · 10 lessons

Academic Listening and Speaking

  1. Academic listening
  2. Summarising spoken arguments
  3. Identifying claims and evidence
  4. Academic discussions
  5. Analytical questions
  6. Evaluating presentations
  7. Formal presentations
  8. Introductory debates
  9. Adapting language to audiences
  10. Reflective communication

Unit 2 · 10 lessons

Advanced Vocabulary and Word Analysis

  1. Academic vocabulary
  2. Technical vocabulary
  3. Greek and Latin roots
  4. Morphological analysis
  5. Word origins
  6. Multiple-meaning words
  7. Figurative language
  8. Contextual meaning
  9. Precise language
  10. Academic vocabulary application

Unit 3 · 10 lessons

Literary Analysis

  1. Plot and narrative structure
  2. Character development
  3. Themes
  4. Conflict
  5. Point of view
  6. Literary techniques
  7. Figurative language
  8. Tone and mood
  9. Comparing literary works
  10. Evidence-based literary interpretation

Unit 4 · 10 lessons

Informational and Argumentative Reading

  1. Central ideas
  2. Summarising complex texts
  3. Text structure
  4. Evaluating claims
  5. Evidence and opinion
  6. Author’s purpose
  7. Perspective and bias
  8. Comparing arguments
  9. Synthesising information
  10. Evaluating conclusions

Unit 5 · 10 lessons

Grammar and Language Conventions

  1. Sentence structures
  2. Independent and dependent clauses
  3. Compound sentences
  4. Complex sentences
  5. Compound-complex sentences
  6. Verb forms and consistency
  7. Pronoun reference
  8. Modifiers
  9. Punctuation
  10. Editing for clarity and style

Unit 6 · 10 lessons

Narrative and Creative Writing

  1. Narrative planning
  2. Plot structure
  3. Characterisation
  4. Setting and atmosphere
  5. Dialogue
  6. Narrative perspective
  7. Pacing
  8. Figurative language
  9. Revision
  10. Publishing original narratives

Unit 7 · 10 lessons

Informative and Explanatory Writing

  1. Essay organisation
  2. Introductions
  3. Central ideas
  4. Supporting evidence
  5. Explanatory paragraphs
  6. Cause-and-effect writing
  7. Compare-and-contrast writing
  8. Transitions
  9. Conclusions
  10. Revision and editing

Unit 8 · 10 lessons

Argumentative Writing

  1. Understanding arguments
  2. Developing claims
  3. Supporting reasons
  4. Selecting evidence
  5. Organising arguments
  6. Alternative viewpoints
  7. Argumentative paragraphs
  8. Introductory argument essays
  9. Revising arguments
  10. Evaluating reasoning

Unit 9 · 10 lessons

Literature, Poetry, and Drama

  1. Short fiction
  2. Extended literary texts
  3. Poetry interpretation
  4. Literary devices
  5. Drama scripts
  6. Character analysis
  7. Theme analysis
  8. Cultural perspectives
  9. Comparing genres
  10. Literary response essays

Unit 10 · 10 lessons

Research and Information Literacy

  1. Research questions
  2. Research planning
  3. Reliable sources
  4. Source credibility
  5. Evidence and unsupported claims
  6. Note-taking
  7. Paraphrasing and summarising
  8. Introductory citations
  9. Research report writing
  10. Presenting findings

Unit 11 · 10 lessons

Media Literacy and Digital Communication

  1. Media messages
  2. Target audiences
  3. Persuasive techniques
  4. Facts and opinions
  5. Evaluating online information
  6. Misleading information
  7. Responsible digital communication
  8. Multimedia messages
  9. Ethical information use
  10. Digital communication projects

Unit 12 · 10 lessons

Secondary School Readiness

  1. Independent reading strategies
  2. Academic vocabulary review
  3. Complex informational texts
  4. Structured essays
  5. Literary analysis
  6. Research-based writing
  7. Formal presentations
  8. Critical thinking
  9. Independent learning
  10. Final Grade 6 literacy assessment

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