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Ms. Rivera · Grade 6 ELA
My classes
- Period 2
- 24 students · code MG6-2
- Period 5
- 22 students · code MG6-5
Teacher pack Answer keys and tests download only for signed-in teachers. Students cannot open these files.
- Lesson plan
- RACE organizer (printable)
- Exit ticket + answer guide
- Portrait rubric
Lesson plan · ELA 1.6
| Big idea | Answer, prove it with the text, then explain how it proves it. |
|---|---|
| Objective | I can write a short answer that uses one piece of text evidence and explains it. |
| Steps | Hook 5 · Model 8 · Together 8 · Try it 12 · Check 7 · Exit ticket 5 (minutes) |
| Supports | Spanish key words, sentence frames, Support level, Listen, partner talk |
| Exit ticket | Why did Icarus fall? Use one quote and explain it in 2-3 sentences. |
Class table and Portrait rubric 4 = on their own · 3 = shows it (target) · 2 = with help · 1 = beginning. Planning tool, not a state score.
| Student | Mastery check | Critical Thinker | Communicator | Reflective | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Fox | 5/5 ⭐ Perfect | 4 | 3 | 3 | Challenge: two quotes |
| Blue Comet | 3/5 Not yet | 2 | 3 | 2 | “Learn it another way” loop |
| Green Owl | 5/5 ⭐ Perfect | 3 | 4 | 3 | Partner coach |
| Red Maple | 4/5 Not yet | 3 | 2 | 3 | Sentence frame for “explain” |
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- My contract: district Board documents or your local union; NYSUT resources.
- Retirement: NYS Teachers' Retirement System (nystrs.org); district 403(b)/457(b) vendor list.
- Taxes 2026: educator expense deduction up to $350 ($700 if both spouses qualify); new itemized option starting 2026.
- Loans: Public Service and Teacher Loan Forgiveness (studentaid.gov).
Last checked November 5, 2026.