Books We Love: Special Education
Grade 6 English Language Arts 60-Minute Lesson Narrative Writing & Oral Presentation
Learning Objectives & Standards
Cite textual evidence about favorite books (RL.6.1) Write narrative pieces with clear sequences (W.6.3) Present narratives with clear speaking skills (SL.6.4 & SL.6.6) Use assistive technology for writing and editing (L.6.6)
Materials & Assistive Technology
Student-chosen books or excerpts Tablets with text-to-speech software Dyslexia-friendly fonts and colored overlays Graphic organizers with visual cues Recording devices for presentations
Warm-Up: What Makes Books Special?
Share what makes your book special Use sentence starters: 'I like this book because...' Practice citing evidence: 'On page __, it says...' Fill in graphic organizer categories
Lesson Timeline & Activities
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Narrative Writing Structure
Introduction: Name the book and author Body: Describe what happens and why it's meaningful Conclusion: What did you learn or feel? Use descriptive details and clear sequences
Writing & Revision Workshop
Draft your narrative paragraph Use assistive technology as needed Exchange drafts for peer feedback Revise using the feedback checklist
Presentation Skills
Good speakers use: clear voice, eye contact, appropriate pacing, and confident posture
Differentiation Strategies
Dyslexia-friendly fonts and colored overlays Text-to-speech and word prediction software Choice of oral, typed, or handwritten responses Visual graphic organizers with color coding Peer support partnerships
Assessment & Next Steps
Formative assessment through observation and participation Narrative writing evaluated for clarity and sequencing Oral presentations assessed for speaking skills Future: Create class 'Books We Love' anthology