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Grade 6 – Unit 3

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights Releasing Writers-inspired unit connects Grade 6 writing with the Social Studies curriculum, exploring the declaration and the importance of each right and freedom. Students also practise sentence-combining using because, but, and so, making it curriculum-aligned and classroom-ready.

Fluency in Perspective

Canada and the United Nations: Working Together for a Better World

This fluency passage in Unit 3 helps students build understanding of Canada’s role within the United Nations and the importance of international cooperation. As students engage in repeated oral reading, they strengthen fluency, comprehension, and academic vocabulary related to peacekeeping, global citizenship, and human rights. The passage encourages students to consider how countries work together to respond to global challenges and support communities around the world.

From Silence to Responsibility: Canada, Human Rights and the Legacy of the Holocaust

This fluency passage in Unit 3 deepens students’ understanding of human rights, discrimination, and the importance of historical memory. Through repeated reading and discussion, students develop oral reading fluency while strengthening vocabulary and comprehension related to justice, responsibility, and social awareness. The passage supports knowledge building by examining the legacy of the Holocaust and encouraging students to consider the importance of standing up against injustice.

Structured Writing Cycle

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

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