Grade 6 English: Secondary School Readiness
Free Grade 6 English unit on Secondary School Readiness: 10 lessons in order. Includes practice questions and answer keys.
10 lessons in this unit
Independent reading strategies
Use independent reading strategies to tackle demanding texts: previewing, questioning, annotating, monitoring and rereading.
Lesson 2Academic vocabulary review
Review and consolidate academic and subject vocabulary, using roots, affixes and context, and use words precisely in speech and writing.
Lesson 3Complex informational texts
Read and analyse complex informational texts: identify structure, central ideas, key terms, evidence and the author’s approach.
Lesson 4Structured essays
Write structured essays of different types (informative, argumentative, literary response) with clear thesis, paragraphs and conclusion, in a timed setting.
Lesson 5Literary analysis
Apply literary analysis skills to a text: identify theme, character, technique and effect, and write a short analytical response with evidence.
Lesson 6Research-based writing
Combine research skills and writing skills to produce a short, well-organised, cited piece of research-based writing.
Lesson 7Formal presentations
Deliver a formal presentation with clear structure, evidence, visuals, appropriate register and confident delivery, and respond to questions.
Lesson 8Critical thinking
Apply critical thinking to texts and arguments: ask probing questions, weigh evidence, recognise assumptions and justify judgements.
Lesson 9Independent learning
Develop independent learning habits: setting goals, planning time, using resources, monitoring progress and seeking help.
Lesson 10Final Grade 6 literacy assessment
Demonstrate Grade 6 English and Language Arts learning in a final review of reading, vocabulary, grammar, writing, research and media skills, and reflect on readiness for secondary school.