6th Grade Connectors Of Contrast Lesson Plan

Topic: Connectors of contrast

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to understand and use contrast connectors such as however, nevertheless, and although in written and spoken communication.

Materials

• Newspaper articles or other written materials for practice
• Lecture or discussion
• Handouts with examples of contrast connectors

Warm-up

• Ask students to share examples of contrast in their daily lives. Write their examples on the board.
• Explain that contrast connectors are used to highlight the differences between two ideas or concepts.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the contrast connectors: however, nevertheless, and although.
• Using the examples from the warm-up, demonstrate how each connector functions differently. For example, however emphasizes a contrast between two ideas, whereas nevertheless emphasizes a contrast despite a previous idea or concept.
• Explain that although is a more formal connector and can be used to contrast two ideas or concepts, or to contrast with a previous idea or concept.

Guided Practice

• Using the handouts or a text from a previous lesson, have students work in pairs to identify and mark any contrasts in the text. For example, if the text discusses the differences between plant and animal cells, then the student should mark however or nevertheless to indicate a contrast between the two ideas.
• After completing the text analysis, allow students to share their findings with the class and discuss the role of the contrast connectors in the text.
• For a higher level of difficulty, have students find and mark contrast connectors in a more complex text, such as an article from a science or news magazine.

Independent Practice

• For independent practice, have students choose a topic of their choice and write a short paragraph discussing the differences and similarities between two related topics.
• Encourage students to use contrast connectors such as however and nevertheless to help organize their thoughts and present a clear contrast between the two topics.

Closure

• Review the importance of contrast connectors in writing and discuss any new understandings or insights that students gained from this activity.

Assessment

• Collect and review students' written pieces to assess their understanding of contrast connectors and their ability to use them effectively.