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    3. Grade 6 Subjects
    4. Language Arts
    5. Activities
    6. Reading & Viewing

    Reading & Viewing Activities

    Grade 6 Critical Literacy Development

    Comprehensive activities that develop critical readers and viewers through diverse texts, multimedia experiences, and analytical thinking in Caribbean contexts.

    Essential Reading Strategies for Grade 6

    Strategic approaches students will practice across all activities

    Before Reading

    • Preview text features and structure
    • Activate prior knowledge
    • Set reading purpose and goals
    • Make predictions about content
    • Identify text type and genre

    During Reading

    • Monitor comprehension actively
    • Make connections (text-to-self, text-to-text, text-to-world)
    • Visualize and create mental images
    • Question and clarify understanding
    • Summarize key points regularly

    After Reading

    • Synthesize and evaluate information
    • Reflect on reading experience
    • Make judgments about text quality
    • Connect to broader themes and issues
    • Plan follow-up actions or research

    Digital Detective: Fact vs Fiction

    Students analyze online content, identify misinformation, and create guides for digital literacy in their community.

    2-3 weeks
    Advanced
    Groups of 3-4

    Learning Objectives

    • Develop critical evaluation skills for digital media
    • Identify reliable vs unreliable sources
    • Recognize bias and propaganda techniques
    • Create digital literacy resources for others
    • Practice research and verification strategies

    Materials Needed

    • Computers/tablets with internet access
    • Fact-checking websites and tools
    • Sample articles (reliable and unreliable)
    • Digital creation tools (Canva, Google Sites)
    • Evaluation rubrics and checklists

    Activity Procedures

    1. 1Learn about information literacy and source evaluation
    2. 2Practice identifying reliable vs unreliable sources
    3. 3Analyze sample articles for bias and misinformation
    4. 4Research fact-checking techniques and tools
    5. 5Create digital literacy guides for younger students
    6. 6Test guides with target audience for feedback
    7. 7Present findings to school community

    Assessment Criteria

    • Source evaluation accuracy
    • Critical thinking demonstrated in analysis
    • Quality of digital literacy guides created
    • Collaboration and research skills
    • Presentation effectiveness

    Extension Activities

    • Partner with local media organizations
    • Create school-wide digital literacy campaign
    • Develop fact-checking protocols for school
    • Interview journalists about verification
    View Detailed Lesson Plan

    Caribbean Literature Circle

    Students engage in deep discussions about Caribbean literature, exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice.

    4-6 weeks
    Intermediate to Advanced
    Groups of 5-6

    Learning Objectives

    • Explore Caribbean literary traditions and themes
    • Develop analytical reading and discussion skills
    • Make connections between literature and life
    • Practice collaborative learning strategies
    • Build cultural knowledge and appreciation

    Materials Needed

    • Caribbean literature selections (novels, short stories, poetry)
    • Literature circle role sheets
    • Discussion guides and question prompts
    • Cultural context resources
    • Reading journals and response materials

    Activity Procedures

    1. 1Select diverse Caribbean literature for each circle
    2. 2Assign rotating roles (Discussion Director, Connector, etc.)
    3. 3Read assigned sections and prepare role responsibilities
    4. 4Conduct weekly literature circle discussions
    5. 5Complete individual reading responses and reflections
    6. 6Research cultural and historical contexts
    7. 7Present book recommendations to other circles

    Assessment Criteria

    • Quality of role preparation and participation
    • Depth of literary analysis and discussion
    • Cultural connections and understanding
    • Reading comprehension and response quality
    • Collaboration and leadership skills

    Extension Activities

    • Author study projects on Caribbean writers
    • Creative responses through art or drama
    • Connect with Caribbean authors virtually
    • Create book recommendation videos
    View Detailed Lesson Plan

    Multimedia Text Exploration Station

    Students rotate through stations exploring different text types and media formats to develop comprehensive literacy skills.

    2-3 weeks
    Intermediate
    Small groups rotating

    Learning Objectives

    • Experience diverse text types and formats
    • Develop multimodal literacy skills
    • Practice different reading strategies
    • Compare how meaning is created across media
    • Build flexibility in text approach

    Materials Needed

    • Various text types (print, digital, visual, audio)
    • Tablets/computers for digital texts
    • Graphic organizers for each station
    • Audio equipment for listening stations
    • Response journals and reflection prompts

    Activity Procedures

    1. 1Set up stations with different text types and media
    2. 2Introduce specific strategies for each station type
    3. 3Rotate groups through stations with focused tasks
    4. 4Complete graphic organizers and responses at each station
    5. 5Compare experiences and strategies across stations
    6. 6Reflect on how different media affect comprehension
    7. 7Share insights and preferences with class

    Assessment Criteria

    • Completion and quality of station tasks
    • Strategy application across different media
    • Comparative analysis of text types
    • Reflection depth and insight
    • Adaptation to different formats

    Extension Activities

    • Create multimedia texts combining formats
    • Develop station activities for other classes
    • Research how different cultures use media
    • Design accessibility features for texts
    View Detailed Lesson Plan

    Caribbean Author Study Investigation

    Students conduct in-depth research on Caribbean authors, analyzing their works, themes, and cultural contributions.

    3-4 weeks
    Intermediate to Advanced
    Individual or pairs

    Learning Objectives

    • Research and analyze author's life and works
    • Identify recurring themes and literary techniques
    • Understand cultural and historical contexts
    • Make connections between author's life and writing
    • Present findings through creative formats

    Materials Needed

    • Caribbean author biographies and works
    • Research databases and online resources
    • Interview templates for author research
    • Presentation tools and materials
    • Timeline and graphic organizer templates

    Activity Procedures

    1. 1Select Caribbean author for in-depth study
    2. 2Research author's biography and cultural background
    3. 3Read multiple works by the chosen author
    4. 4Analyze themes, style, and literary techniques
    5. 5Create timeline of author's life and major works
    6. 6Develop creative presentation of findings
    7. 7Share author studies with class and school

    Assessment Criteria

    • Research depth and accuracy
    • Literary analysis quality and insight
    • Cultural context understanding
    • Creative presentation effectiveness
    • Connection-making between life and works

    Extension Activities

    • Contact living authors for interviews
    • Create author appreciation events
    • Develop reading guides for other students
    • Write in the style of studied authors
    View Detailed Lesson Plan

    Genre Transformation Workshop

    Students analyze how the same story or information changes when presented in different genres and formats.

    2-3 weeks
    Intermediate
    Groups of 4-5

    Learning Objectives

    • Understand how genre affects meaning and purpose
    • Analyze author's choices in different formats
    • Compare effectiveness of different genres
    • Practice adapting content for different audiences
    • Develop genre awareness and flexibility

    Materials Needed

    • Same story/topic in multiple genres
    • Genre characteristic charts
    • Comparison graphic organizers
    • Creation tools for different formats
    • Audience analysis templates

    Activity Procedures

    1. 1Examine same content presented in different genres
    2. 2Analyze how genre affects presentation and meaning
    3. 3Identify target audience for each genre version
    4. 4Compare effectiveness for different purposes
    5. 5Choose content to transform into new genre
    6. 6Create transformed version with justification
    7. 7Present transformations and analysis to class

    Assessment Criteria

    • Genre analysis accuracy and depth
    • Understanding of audience and purpose
    • Quality of genre transformation
    • Justification of creative choices
    • Comparative analysis skills

    Extension Activities

    • Create genre transformation guides
    • Analyze how news is presented differently
    • Transform historical events into various genres
    • Study how social media changes communication
    View Detailed Lesson Plan

    Visual Literacy Gallery Walk

    Students analyze visual texts, advertisements, and media to develop critical viewing skills and visual literacy.

    1-2 weeks
    Beginner to Intermediate
    Individual and small groups

    Learning Objectives

    • Develop visual analysis and interpretation skills
    • Recognize persuasive techniques in visual media
    • Understand how images convey meaning
    • Practice critical viewing of advertisements
    • Create visual texts with intentional messages

    Materials Needed

    • Collection of visual texts and advertisements
    • Visual analysis frameworks and guides
    • Magnifying tools for detail examination
    • Response sheets and reflection prompts
    • Creation materials for visual responses

    Activity Procedures

    1. 1Set up gallery with diverse visual texts
    2. 2Introduce visual analysis techniques and vocabulary
    3. 3Rotate through gallery analyzing different visuals
    4. 4Complete analysis sheets for each visual text
    5. 5Discuss findings and interpretations in groups
    6. 6Create original visual text with intentional message
    7. 7Present visual creations with analysis explanation

    Assessment Criteria

    • Visual analysis depth and accuracy
    • Use of appropriate vocabulary
    • Critical thinking about visual messages
    • Quality of original visual creation
    • Explanation of creative choices

    Extension Activities

    • Analyze visual texts from different cultures
    • Create visual literacy guides for others
    • Study historical changes in visual communication
    • Develop media literacy presentations
    View Detailed Lesson Plan

    Teaching Tips for Reading & Viewing Activities

    Building Critical Readers

    • • Model thinking aloud during text analysis
    • • Encourage questioning at all levels
    • • Provide diverse text types and perspectives
    • • Connect reading to students' lives and interests
    • • Celebrate different interpretations and insights

    Supporting Diverse Learners

    • • Offer texts at multiple reading levels
    • • Use multimedia and visual supports
    • • Provide choice in response formats
    • • Include culturally relevant texts
    • • Allow collaborative reading opportunities