
Public learning track
Expository Writing and Technical Explanations
6th Grade · Ela · Open Global English
8 lessons
Goal
Write informative and explanatory texts with clear section groupings, domain-specific vocabulary, supporting formatting, and logical conclusions.
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Introducing Informative Topics and Previewing Structure
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- 2Grouping Related Concepts with Headings and SectionsPremiumNot started yet
- 3Developing Your Topic With Relevant FactsNot started yet
- 4Incorporating Precise Definitions and Domain VocabularyNot started yet
- 5Integrating Direct Quotations and Expert ExplanationsNot started yet
- 6Using Formatting, Charts, and Visual Aids to Aid ComprehensionNot started yet
- 7Writing Clear Step-by-Step Technical and Scientific ProceduresNot started yet
- 8Constructing Logical and Summarizing Explanatory ConclusionsNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGE.7.W.2Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 7 / Grade 6 (Age 11) · Grade 6Write informative and explanatory texts (including historical accounts, scientific procedures, encyclopedia entries, and technical processes) that introduce a topic, group related ideas into sections, incorporate formatting and graphics, develop ideas with concrete facts, definitions, and quotations, utilize precise domain vocabulary, and construct a logical conclusion.
- OGE.7.W.5Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 7 / Grade 6 (Age 11) · Grade 6Use digital tools, virtual platforms, and keyboarding skills to produce, format, and publish written and multimodal products (infographics, collaborative blogs, forum posts, digital campaigns) while interacting and collaborating with others responsibly.
Curriculum Framework
6th Grade · Ela · Open Global English
1
8 lessons
Crafting Compelling Arguments and Addressing Counterclaims
Write cohesive argumentative essays that state clear claims, integrate credible evidence, distinguish opposing viewpoints, and provide persuasive conclusions.
2
8 lessons
Expository Writing and Technical Explanations
Write informative and explanatory texts with clear section groupings, domain-specific vocabulary, supporting formatting, and logical conclusions.
3
8 lessons
Narrative Craft, Memoir, and Multimodal Storytelling
Write engaging fictional narratives and personal memoirs utilizing rich characterization, dynamic dialogue, deliberate pacing, and sensory language.
4
7 lessons
The Writing Process: Revision and Syntactic Precision
Plan, draft, revise, and edit texts systematically using peer feedback, syntactic variation, and grammatical accuracy across various timeframes.
5
6 lessons
Digital Writing, Multimodal Publishing, and Collaboration
Utilize digital platforms and tools to produce, format, collaborate on, and publish multimodal written products responsibly.
6
7 lessons
Research Inquiry, Source Evaluation, and Academic Integrity
Conduct focused inquiry projects by gathering data across print and digital sources, evaluating source credibility, paraphrasing evidence, and compiling standard citations.