# How do I know what are the essential components of each unit? **URL:** \ **Category:** Unit and Lesson Discussion\ **Created:** [September 24, 2021, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-i-know-what-are-the-essential-components-of-each-unit/35165 "2021-09-24T16:00:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
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@ksinclair, Oh goodness. That is not much time. I would love to say just get through chapter one of Unit 2 - Web Design with HTML. I love that unit because kids feel successful quickly and you can intertwine problem solving lessons from Unit 1 as the kids are working through the Unit 2 HTML lessons. BUT I would also ask if you will see kids again each year and are the classes split by grade? So could they cover Chapter 1 of Unit 2 in 7th grade and Chapter 1 of Unit 3 in 8th while your 6th graders complete the CSF Express course (see my suggestion below to read [this post](https://forum.code.org/t/pacing-x1-day-per-week/10147/2))Here are my suggestions for getting started and others may give suggestions as well: - Take a look at the [pacing section](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-O6o5yQ4I1dk0n4Qzh86quXGBtzDDtyJ3Skr6RpcpO4/preview#heading=h.tqyjfwsssacd) from the curriculum guide. It gives a good overall view on how long each unit is. - Search this forum for other posts. “Pacing” is a great keyword and there are many posts. I particularly liked [this one](https://forum.code.org/t/pacing-x1-day-per-week/10147/2). Although it is from 2017, @mike gives some good advice to consider having your 6th graders start with the express course. - If you have further questions, you can always post again here for further advice. ~Michelle --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.code.org/t/how-do-i-know-what-are-the-essential-components-of-each-unit/35165)._