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.

Structured Writing Cycle

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• Mentor Text – The Universal Declaration of Human Rights
• Educator Resource – Structured Writing
  • Instructional Slide Deck – Structured Writing
  • Instructional Slide Deck – Vocabulary
  • Colour Coded and Student Exemplars
  • Student Writing Page with Prompt

General Resources

• Learning Through Literacy Grade 6 Overview