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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

English Language Arts — Grade 6

Goal 3: The learner will examine the foundations of argument.

Objective 3.02. Explore the problem solution process by:

  • studying examples (in literature and other text) that present problems coherently, describe the solution clearly, sequence reasons to support the solution, and show awareness of audience.
  • preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that focus on the diagnosis of a problem and possible solutions.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Solving problems, writing solutions
In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 1.5
In this lesson for grade 6, students consider problems in the workplace and follow writing prompts to craft solutions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Guidance)
By Jennifer Brookshire and Julie McCann.

Resources on the web

The penny problem
In this lesson from EconEdLink, students explore possibilities for “phasing out” the penny from the United States money supply. This lesson incorporates links to a variety of web resources. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts)
Provided by: EconEdLink
Inventing and presenting unit 3: Persuasive speaking and invention promotion
This lesson is part of a three-part unit from ReadWriteThink titled “Inventing and Presenting.” In this interdisciplinary unit, students use what they have learned about experimentation and the scientific method, critical thinking, clear writing,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Inventing and presenting unit 2: Effective speeches and building the invention
This lesson is part of a three-part unit from ReadWriteThink titled “Inventing and Presenting.” In this interdisciplinary unit, students use what they have learned about experimentation and the scientific method, critical thinking, clear writing,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink
Adopt a lot
Students identify a place in the community that needs to be improved and develop a plan to renew the area. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink