6th Grade Biliteracy Unit Framework
Unit-by-unit biliteracy resources for 6th Grade, in English and Español. Each unit includes the biliteracy framework, assessment materials, standards, foundational skills, and family newsletters.
Unit 1
English
August 24 – September 25
Cycle 1 Assessment: September 28–October 1
How do living things function?
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Standards: RL 6.1, RL 6.2, RL 6.4, RL 6.5, RL 6.6, RL 6.10 · W.6.3, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.7, W.6.9, W.6.10
Spanish
August 24 – September 25
Emergence of Humankind: Adaptation, Migration, and Ways of Life
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Standards: RI 6.1, RI 6.2, RI 6.4, RI 6.5, RI 6.7, RI 6.10 · W 6.1, W 6.4, W 6.5, W 6.6, W 6.8, W 6.10
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · Matrix · Binder · Assessment (ID 151843)
Unit 2
English
September 28 – October 30
Cycle 2 Assessment: November 2–November 5
How does water shape Earth’s surface & systems?
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Standards: RI 6.1, RI 6.2, RI 6.4, RI 6.5, RI 6.7, RI 6.10 · W.6.2, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.7, W.6.10
Spanish
September 28 – October 30
Emergence of Civilization: Mesopotamia
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Standards: RL 6.1, RL 6.3, RL 6.4, RL 6.6, RL 6.7 · W.6.3 Narrative (Realistic Fiction), W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.7, W.6.10
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · Matrix · Binder · Assessment (ID 151926)
Unit 3
English
November 9 – January 15
Cycle 3 Assessment: January 19–January 22
How do regional characteristics and thermal energy transfer interact to shape climate zones across California?
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Standards: RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.7, RL.6.9 · W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.8
Spanish
November 9 – January 15
Growth of Civilizations: Beliefs, Interactions & Conflicts – Egypt, Kush, Ancient Israelites (Hebrews)
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Standards: RI 6.1, RI 6.3, RI 6.4, RI 6.5, RI 6.7, RI 6.9 · W.6.2 Informative (Article), W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.8, W.6.10
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151845
Unit 4
English
January 25 – February 26
How do humans apply engineering design to alter the thermal energy transfer that occurs within Earth systems?
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Standards: RL.6.3, RL.6.4, RL.6.7, RL.6.9 · W.6.1, W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.8
Spanish
January 25 – February 26
Assessment Cycle 4: March 1–March 4
Growth of Civilizations: Beliefs, Interactions & Conflicts – India and China
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Standards: RI 6.1, RI 6.3, RI 6.4, RI 6.5, RI 6.7, RI 6.9 · W.6.2 Informative (Article), W.6.4, W.6.5, W.6.6, W.6.8, W.6.10
Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151846
Unit 5
English
March 8 – April 23
How do regional characteristics and thermal energy transfer shape climate zones around the planet, and the living systems within each zone?
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Spanish
March 8 – April 23
Cycle 5 Assessment: April 26–April 30
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Curriculum Alignment: Curriculum Alignment · Matrix · Binder · Assessment ID #151847