Grade 8. Prentice Hall. Literature, The Penguin Edition, Grade Idaho Content Standards for Language Arts Part I, Grade 8

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1 Prentice Hall Literature, The Penguin Edition, Grade Grade 8 C O R R E L A T E D T O, Grade 8

2 Standard 1: Reading Process Goal 1.1: Acquire Concepts About Print No objectives at this grade level. Goal 1.2: Acquire Concepts About Text 8.LA Analyze the organizational structure of printed material and electronic sources to access information. 8.LA Analyze specific features of text, including the preface and appendix, to understand a selection. SE/TE: Reading Information Materials, 74-77, , , , , , , , , , ; Learning About Fiction and Nonfiction, 4; Elements of Nonfiction, 5; Purposes of Nonfiction, 5; Learning About Short Stories, 206; Learning About Types of Nonfiction, ; Learning About Poetry, ; Learning About Drama, ; Learning About Themes in American Stories, ; Comparing Types of Organization, ; Comparing Narrative Structure, SE/TE: Reading Information Materials, 74-77, , , ; Glossary, R1 R5; Use a Dictionary: 103, 307, 437, 653, 929, 989, R6; Using a Thesaurus, R7 8.LA Interpret graphic features of text to clarify and extend meaning. SE/TE: Outline, 895; Maps and Schedules: 74-77; Making a Chart, 191, 262; Graphic Organizer to Analyze, 162, 544; Venn Diagram, 218, 715; Graphic Organizer: Apply the Skills, 36, 48, 58, 70, 220, 234, 246, 262, 272, 350, 360, 370, 450, 456, 470, 480, 516, 524, 532, 540, 606, 612, 626, 632, 662, 672, 686, 694, 750, 932, 934, 938, 940, 954, 956, 964, 966, 1012, 1020; Graphs,

3 Goal 1.3: Acquire Phonological Awareness Skills No objectives at this grade level. Goal 1.4: Acquire Decoding Skills Using Word Parts 8.LA Use structural analysis and apply root SE/TE: Prefixes, 25, 50, 72, 712, 929, 942, 968, words, prefixes, and suffixes, including Greek and 981; Suffixes, 103, 144, 170, 599, 614, 645, 712; Latin derivatives, to decode complex words. Roots, 219, 248, 741, 752, 773, 872 ( a) 8.LA Read abbreviations appropriate to grade level. SE/TE: Students encounter abbreviations as they read the selections in Prentice Hall Literature. For example see pages 314 (footnote) and 784 (footnote). See also Proofreading pages 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, and 1053; Abbreviations in Business Letters, 769 Goal 1.5: Acquire Decoding Skills Using Syllabication 8.LA Apply spelling and syllabication rules to SE/TE: Unstressed Syllables, 1044; Spelling decode unknown words. ( a) Workshop, 188, 404, 568, 712, 890; Academic Vocabulary, 25, 103, 219, 307, 437, 599, 741, 773, 929. Each reading selection includes word lists providing correct spelling and meaning of new vocabulary. 2

4 Goal 1.6: Acquire Decoding Skills Using Context 8.LA Use context clues to aid in decoding SE/TE: Context Clues, 598, 600, 606, 612, 615, new words , 620, 626, 632, 635, 644, 672 Goal 1.7: Acquire Fluency 8.LA Read grade-level-appropriate text with fluency and accuracy from at least 150 correct words per minute (Hasbrouck & Tindal). SE/TE: For Further Reading, 199, 415, 579, 723, 905, 1055; On Your Own, 200, 416, 580, 724, 906, All selections in Prentice Hall Literature are grade-level appropriate text. Fiction: Short Story, 28, 39, 54, 174, 209, 222, 237, 252, 265, 282, 290, 310, 345, 356, 363, 380, 390, 760, 919, 1017; Mystery, 106; Graphic Novel, 724; Nonfiction: Autobiography, 61, 147, 154, 181, 462, 906; Biographical Essay, 473; Chronological Essay, 490; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 494; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 499; Critical Essay, 535; Historical Essay, 552, 557; Historical Account, 580; Narrative Essay, 440, 453; Speech, 165, 1010; Persuasive Speech, 514; Persuasive Essay, 519; Open Letter, 1034; Reflective Essay, 1038; Poetry, 581, 593, 704, 706, 953, 972, 992, 997, 1000, 1003; Sound Devices, 602, 604, 605, 609, 610, 611; Figurative Language, 622, 624, 625, 629, 630, 631; Imagery, 638, 640, 642, 678, 680, 682, 689, 690, 692; Narrative Poem, 656, 666; Lyric Poem, 659, 660, 665, 671; Drama, 733, 744, 776, 836; Oral Tradition: Myth, 932, 937; Cuento, 950; Tale, 959; Ballad, 962; Tall Tale, 974, 976; Read fluently according to punctuation, 676, 686, 694; Adjust reading rate according to purpose for reading,

5 TE: Options for Independent Reading, 2b, 204b, 422b, 586b, 728b, 914b; Promote Independent Reading, 200, 416, 580, 724, 906, 1056 Goal 1.8: Vocabulary and Concept Development 8.LA Apply origins of root words, prefixes, SE/TE: Prefixes, 25, 50, 72, 712, 929, 942, 968, and suffixes to determine the meaning of unknown 981; Suffixes, 103, 144, 170, 599, 614, 645, 712; words. Roots, 219, 248, 741, 752, 773, 872; Word Origins, 307, 372, 653, LA Explain relationships among words including connotation/denotation, antonyms, synonyms, and words with multiple meanings. SE/TE: Antonyms, 481, 511, 526; Synonyms, 403, 437, 458, 481, 482, 614; Connotations and Denotations of Words, 528, 530, 531, 532, 536, 540; Words with Multiple Meanings, ; Vocabulary Builder 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 471, 481, 501, 957, 967 4

6 8.LA Define words and concepts necessary for comprehending Grade 8 content area text. SE/TE: Reading Information Materials, 74-77, , , , , , , , , , ; Literature in Context: Connection, 478; Culture Connection, 254, 522, 938; Geography Connection, 920; History Connection, 64, 243, 446, 748, 796, 862, 997, 1012; Language Connection, 32; Law Connection, 562; Science Connection, 126, 184, 313, 539; Social Studies Connection, 15, 294, 392, 468, 964; World events Connection, 808; Academic Vocabulary, 25, 103, 219, 307, 437, 599, 741, 773, 929; Vocabulary Builders 26, 52, and throughout book; Literary Analysis 26, 52, and throughout book; Comparing Literary Works, 172, 280, and throughout book 8.LA Clarify pronunciations, meaning, alternate word choices, parts of speech and etymology of words using the dictionary, thesaurus, glossary, and technology resources. SE/TE: Glossary, R1 R5; Use a Dictionary: 103, 307, 437, 653, 929, 989, R6; Using a Thesaurus, R7; Spelling Workshop, 188, 404, 568, 712, 890,

7 Standard 2: Comprehension/Interpretation Goal 2.1: Acquire Strategies and Skills for Comprehending Text 8.LA Determine the relationships among facts, ideas, and events used in various texts to support a central purpose. ( c) SE/TE: Author's Purpose, 102, 104, 107, 109, 110, 113, 115, 118, 119, 123, 127, 129, 133, 134, 138, 140, 142, 145, 151, 152, 155, 160, 162, 165, 167, 168, 171, 186; Main Idea, 436, 438, 442, 443, 447, 449, 450, 454, 456, 460, 463, 464, 466, 469, 470, 475, 477, 480, 483, 502; Details, 24, 36, 48, 102, 116, 220, 306, 306, 308, 314, 322, 330, 342, 350, 356, 366, 436, 450, 456, 480, 1019; Facts and Opinions, 510, 512, 515, 516, 519, 520, 522, 523, 524, 527, 528, 531, 532, 536, 538, 540, 543, 544, 566; Theme, 354, 360, LA Distinguish cause and effect relationships in text to gain meaning. SE/TE: Cause and Effect, 772, 774, 777, 778, 779, 780, 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 787, 789, 790, 791, 792, 794, 798, 801, 802, 803, 804, 806, 809, 814, 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 826, 828, 830, 832, 834, 837, 838, 842, 843, 846, 850, 853, 857, 859, 860, 863, 864, 865, 866, 870, 873, 888; Analyze Cause and Effect, 84, 168, 450, 456, 934, 975, 1004; Types of Organization, 488, 495, 496, 497, 498, 501 6

8 8.LA Make inferences, draw conclusions, and form opinions based on information gathered from text and cite evidence to support. SE/TE: Make Inferences, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 329, 334, 335, 338, 339, 341, 342, 346, 347, 349, 350, 353, 356, 358, 360, 364, 365, 366, 368, 370, 373, 402; Critical Thinking: Infer, 58, 70, 142, 162, 168, 180, 184, 216, 234, 289, 296, 389, 434, 456, 470, 480, 532, 556, 632, 639, 642, 686, 694, 705, 750, 762, 926, 934, 940, 966, 973, 975, 1004, 1022; Critical Viewing: Infer, 122, 230, 240, 320, 324, 363, 390, 430, 520, 552, 682, 788, 799, 867, 972, 1020; Draw Conclusions, 742, 744, 749, 750, 753, 764; Critical Thinking: Draw Conclusions, 70, 92, 162, 184, 246, 272, 289, 296, 350, 360, 370, 400, 470, 480, 493, 596, 606, 686, 708, 870, 886, 1004, 1037; Critical Viewing: Draw Conclusions, 13, 443, 473, 736 Goal 2.2: Acquire Skills to Comprehend Expository Text 8.LA Evaluate expository text structure to SE/TE: Reading Information Materials, 74-77, 146- extend comprehension. 151, , , , , , , , , ; Learning About Types of Nonfiction, ; Nonfiction: Autobiography, 70, 460, 464, 470; Biographical Essay, 460, 479, 480; Chronological Essay, 488, 491, 493, 501; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 488, 495, 496, 497, 501; Comparison-and- Contrast Essay, 499, 500, 501; Critical Essay, 535; Historical Essay, 552, 557; Historical Account, 580; Narrative Essay, 451, 457; Speech, 512, 516; Persuasive Essay, 512, 521, 523, 524; Open Letter, 1032, 1041; Reflective Essay, 1032,

9 8.LA Generate how, why, and what-if questions for interpreting expository texts. SE/TE: Thinking About the Selection, 434, 450, 456, 470, 480, 493, 498, 500, 516, 524, 532, 540, 564; Generating Research Questions, 871, LA Apply central ideas (literal of inferential) and critical details to summarize information from expository text. 8.LA Identify the main purpose and anticipate outcomes of procedures specified in informational text. SE/TE: Main Idea, 436, 438, 442, 443, 447, 449, 450, 454, 456, 460, 463, 464, 466, 469, 470, 475, 477, 480, 483, 502; Details, 24, 36, 48, 102, 116, 220, 306, 306, 308, 314, 322, 330, 342, 350, 356, 366, 436, 450, 456, 480, 1019; Summarizing, 928, 930, 934, 940, 943, 947, 948, 952, 954, 956, 961, 962, 966, 969, 980; Research summary, 343, 351, 898, 935, 941 SE/TE: Recipe, ; Instructions, ; How-to Essay,

10 Goal 2.3: Acquire Skills for Comprehending Literary Text 8.LA Read and respond to literature from a variety of genres, including poetry. ( a) SE/TE: Learning About Short Stories, 206; Learning About Poetry, ; Learning About Drama, ; Learning About Themes in American Stories, ; Fiction: Short Story, 28, 39, 54, 174, 209, 222, 237, 252, 265, 282, 290, 310, 345, 356, 363, 380, 390, 760, 919, 1017; Mystery, 106; Graphic Novel, 724; Poetry, 581, 593, 704, 706, 953, 972, 992, 997, 1000, 1003; Sound Devices, 602, 604, 605, 609, 610, 611; Figurative Language, 622, 624, 625, 629, 630, 631; Imagery, 638, 640, 642, 678, 680, 682, 689, 690, 692; Narrative Poem, 656, 666; Lyric Poem, 659, 660, 665, 671; Drama, 733, 744, 776, 836; Oral Tradition: Myth, 932, 937; Cuento, 950; Tale, 959; Ballad, 962; Tall Tale, 974, LA Interpret how situations, actions, and SE/TE: Characters, 3, 206, 266, 268, 270, 278, other characters influence a character s personality 280, 283, 284, 286, 288, 289, 291, 293, 295, and development. ( b) 296, 297, 738; Character's Motivations, 206, 834, 836, 838, 840, 844, 848, 852, 854, 858, 861, 868, 869, 870; Character Traits, 206, 250, 253, 255, 256, 257, 262, LA Analyze the importance of the setting to the mood and to the meaning of the story. ( b) SE/TE: Setting, 22, 206, 222, 226, 228, 229, 231, 233, 238, 240, 242, 244; Mood, 104, 112, 114, 116, 120, 121, 124, 125, 128, 130, 132, 134, 138, 141, 142 9

11 8.LA Evaluate the structural elements of the plot and how conflicts are addressed and resolved. ( b; b) SE/TE: Plot, 26, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 206, 278; Conflict, 18, 36, 48, 52, 56, 58, 62, 66, 67, 68, 70, 206, 213, 214, 662, 669, 670, LA Explain the author s point of view and interpret how it influences the story. ( a) SE/TE: Author's perspective, 2, 3, 6, 204, 205, 208, , 915, 918, 926; Author's Influences, 1008, 1009, 1011,

12 8.LA Analyze the themes across various genres. SE/TE: Themes, 208, 354, 357, 359, 365, 369, 370, 916, 918, 921, 923, 926, 1035, 1037, 1039, 1041; Implied Theme, 207; Selections by Theme: Coming of Age, 39, 209, 282, 380, 390, 462, 591, 593, 659, 660, 682, 689, 997, 1000, 1003, 1056; Meeting Challenges, 174, 310, 356, 473, 484, 530, 605, 609, 616, 704, 744, 760, 906, 972, 1034, 1038; Quest for Freedom, 54, 165, 237, 290, 440, 514, 552, 557, 610, 656, 671, 755, 776, 835, 88, 1010; From Sea to Shining Sea, 7, 61, 75, 80, 154, 519, 580, 625, 665, 666, 680, 706, 724, 950, 953, 974, 992, 1017, 1026; Extraordinary Occurrences, 13, 85, 106, 137, 146, 181, 222, 265, 276, 427, 490, 494, 535, 544, 604, 622, 630, 631, 638, 919, 937, 976; The Lighter Side, 28, 200, 345, 363, 375, 416, 453, 499, 602, 624, 629, 640, 642, 678, 690, 692, 699, 932, 944, 959 Standard 3: Writing Process Goal 3.1: Acquire Prewriting Skills 8.LA Generate ideas using a variety of strategies. ( a; b) SE/TE: Prewriting : brainstorming for job situations, 766; browsing, 300, 1047; conducting a newswatch, 893; conducting media flip-through, 571; flipping through magazines, 982; Freewriting, 191; holding round table, 571; listing, 96, 504, 982; making a blueprint, 191, 715; making timeline of personal experience, 715; matching task with time, 646; self-interview, 893, LA Generate a main idea or thesis appropriate to the writing. SE/TE: Shaping Writing, 97, 192, 301, 408, 505, 573, 647, 716,

13 8.LA Apply appropriate organizational strategies to plan writing. ( a; b) SE/TE: Shaping Writing, 97, 192, 301, 408, 505, 573, 647, 716, LA Match appropriate writing format to purpose and audience. ( c) SE/TE: Description of a Person, ; Autobiographical Essay, ; Response to Literature: Critical Review ; Short Story, ; How-to Essay, ; Persuasion: Editorial to Solve a Problem, ; Writing for Assessment, ; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, ; Business Letter, ; Research Report, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause-and-Effect Essay, ; Writing, 37, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 939, 941, 955, 965, 967, 1013, LA Produce a written product within a set time period. SE/TE: Timed Writing, 51, 73, 77, 145, 151, 171, 249, 279, 295, 353, 373, 377, 459, 483, 487, 504, 543, 549, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 701, 727, 753, 757, 873, 879, 943, 969, 1007, 1031; Writing for Assessment, Goal 3.2: Acquire Skills for Writing a Draft 8.LA Use ideas generated and organized in prewriting to write a draft with a main idea and supporting information. ( a; b; c) SE/TE: Shaping Writing, 97, 192, 301, 408, 505, 573, 647, 716,

14 8.LA Write a draft with ideas sequenced in a logical, cohesive order. SE/TE: Drafting, 97, 192, 301, 408, 505, 571, 647, 716, 766, 894, 983, 1048 Goal 3.3: Acquire Skills for Revising a Draft 8.LA Revise draft for meaning, clarity, and effective organization. (744.01; ) SE/TE: Revising: Overall Structure, 505, 574, 647, 718, 767, 896, 983; Paragraphs, 97, 194, 410, 505, 718, LA Add details and delete irrelevant or redundant information. SE/TE: Word Choice, 194, 301, 410, 647, 767, 987, 1050; Add supporting details, 505; LA Arrange transition words and phrases in draft to clarify meaning and improve organization. ( c) SE/TE: Revising, 97, 194, 301, 410, 505, 574, 647, 718, 767, 896, 983, LA Apply a variety of sentence structures to improve sentence fluency and enhance writing style. ( c) SE/TE: Revising: Sentence Beginnings, 194, 719; Sentences, 408, 574,

15 8.LA Apply literary models to refine writing style. SE/TE: From the Author s Desk, 193, 409, 573, 717, 895, 1049; Student Model, 99, 196, 303, 412, 507, 576, 649, 720, 769, 900, 985, LA Conference with others to improve writing. (744.01) SE/TE: Reflecting on Your Writing & Rubric for Self-Assessment, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Peer Review, 194, 410, 574, 718, 897, 1050 Goal 3.4: Acquire Skills for Editing a Draft 8.LA Edit the draft using an editing checklist with common editing marks. SE/TE: Opportunities to address this standard may be found on the following pages: Rubrics, 100, 197, 304, 413, 577, 721, 903, 986, 1053; Editing marks can be found in the following student models, 97, 410, 718, 767, 983; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053 Goal 3.5: Acquire Skills to Publish Writing 8.LA Publish writing in an appropriate format for the purpose and audience. SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Writing, 37, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 939, 941, 955, 965, 967, 1013,

16 8.LA Use text features and graphics, if applicable, to further convey meaning. SE/TE: Creating statistical graphs, 517, 525; Visual aids, 361, 371, 471, 481, 871, 898; Multimedia Report, ; Brochure, 163, LA Use appropriate technology to create a final draft. SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Using a Computer Spell Checkers, 568 TE: See all Tips for Using Technology side notes. 8.LA Share writing with intended audience. ( c) SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053 Standard 4: Writing Applications Goal 4.1: Acquire Expressive (Narrative/Creative) Writing Skills 8.LA Write narratives about specific events SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical or situations using precisely chosen details. Essay, ; Short Story, ; Writing ( c) Applications: Character Profile, 263, 273; Biographical Sketch, 451, 457; Diary Entries, 833; Myth, 935, 941; Personal Narrative, 135,

17 8.LA Create original works that include descriptive strategies and figurative language. ( c) SE/TE: Narrative Poem, 663, 673; Diary Entries, 833; Myth, 935, 941; Personal Narrative, 135, 143; Writing Workshop: Description of a Person, ; Adding figurative language, 97, 627, 633; Description of a futuristic setting, 235, 247 Goal 4.2: Acquire Expository (Informational/Research) Writing Skills 8.LA Write technical text that identifies a SE/TE: How-to Essay, See also: sequence of activities or processes. ( b) Recipe, ; Instructions, LA Write expository essays that include a main idea (thesis), supporting details, and introductory, body, and concluding paragraphs. ( b) Goal 4.3: Acquire Persuasive Writing Skills 8.LA Write persuasive compositions that state a position and support it with evidence and emotional appeals. ( b; c) SE/TE: How-to Essay, ; Persuasion: Editorial to Solve a Problem, ; Writing for Assessment, ; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, ; Research Report, ; Multimedia Report, ; Cause-and-Effect Essay, SE/TE: Persuasion: Editorial to Solve a Problem, ; Timed Writing: Persuasion, 727, 753 Goal 4.4: Acquire Skills for Literary Response 8.LA Write responses to literature that demonstrate an awareness of an author s style. ( b) SE/TE: Response to Literature: Critical Review ; Writing for Assessment, ; Response to Literature Writing Activity, 533, 541; Critical Review Writing Activity 687, 695; Analysis of Author's Style, 162,

18 8.LA Write responses to literature that analyze an author s style. SE/TE: Response to Literature: Critical Review ; Writing for Assessment, ; Response to Literature Writing Activity, 533, 541; Critical Review Writing Activity 687, 695; Analysis of Author's Style, 162, 168 Standard 5: Writing Components Goal 5.1: Acquire Handwriting Skills 8.LA Write fluently and legibly in print or cursive. SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Legible Note-Taking, 894 Goal 5.2: Acquire Spelling Skills 8.LA Spell correctly Grade 8 high-frequency words and content area words. ( a) SE/TE: Spelling Workshop, 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044; Academic Vocabulary, 25, 103, 219, 307, 437, 599, 741, 773, 929. Each reading selection includes word lists providing correct spelling and meaning of new vocabulary. 8.LA Spell correctly complex multi-syllabic words that include those with Greek and Latin derivatives. ( a) SE/TE: Spelling Workshop, 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044; Roots, 219, 248, 741, 752, 773, 872; Word Origins, 307, 372, 653, 696; Borrowed and Foreign Words, 1006, 1024, 1043; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986,

19 8.LA Apply spelling rules appropriate to grade level (e.g., less common prefixes, suffixes and plurals) to spell accurately. ( a) SE/TE: Spelling Workshop, 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044; Prefixes, 25, 50, 72, 712, 929, 942, 968, 981; Suffixes, 103, 144, 170, 599, 614, 645, 712; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053 Goal 5.3: Acquire Skills for Sentence Structure 8.LA Write correct and varied sentence SE/TE: Sentences, 719, 768, 872, 899, 942, 984; structure (e.g., simple, compound, complex, and Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, compound-complex). ( c) 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, LA Use correctly: ( a) future verb tenses adjectives personal pronouns conjunctions adverbs SE/TE: Adjectives, 458; Adverbs, 482; Verb Tense, 352, 372; Conjunctions, 526, 575, 899; Personal Pronouns, 144; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053 Goal 5.4: Acquire Skills for Using Conventions 8.LA Apply capitalization correctly in writing. ( a) SE/TE: Capitalization, 1024, R43; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986,

20 8.LA Use commas, including in appositives; use parentheses, and semicolon. SE/TE: Punctuation, 968, 1006, 1051; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Grammar Handbook, R31 R47; Appositives, 719; Semicolons, 1006 Standard 6: Communication Goal 6.1: Acquire Listening Skills 8.LA Listen to acquire and summarize information from a variety of electronic or live sources. ( a) SE/TE: Effective Listening and Note Taking, 198; Conducting Interviews, 414; Evaluating an Informational Presentation, 578; Evaluating Media Messages, 722; Listening and Speaking, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 939, 941, 955, 965, 967, 1013, LA Listen to evaluate the credibility of a speaker, including whether the speaker has hidden agendas or presents slanted or biased material. ( a) the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site SE/TE: Evaluating an Informational Presentation, 578; Evaluating Media Messages, 722; Debate, 517, 525; Panel Discussion, 262, 273, 361, 371; Effective Listening and Note Taking, 198 the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site Goal 6.2: Acquire Speaking Skills 8.LA Paraphrase a speaker s purpose and point of view and ask questions concerning the speaker s content, delivery, and attitude toward the subject. SE/TE: Effective Listening and Note Taking, 198; Evaluating an Informational Presentation; Evaluating Media Messages, 722; Storytelling Workshop, 957, 967; Poetry Evaluation Form, 663, 673; Role Play of Conflict 59, 71 19

21 8.LA Deliver oral summaries of articles that: ( b) Include the main ideas and the most significant details. State ideas in own words, except for when quoted directly from sources. 8.LA Organize oral presentations to maintain a clear focus. the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site SE/TE: Opportunities to address this objective may be found on the following pages: Summarizing, 928, 930, 934, 940, 943, 947, 948, 952, 954, 956, 961, 962, 966, 969, 980; Delivering an Instructional Presentation, 904, Delivering a Persuasive Speech Using Multimedia, 1054; Writing a Summary of a Myth, 935, 941 the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site SE/TE: Delivering an Instructional Presentation, 904; Delivering a Persuasive Speech Using Multimedia, 1054; Multimedia Report, ; Oral Presentation, 163, 169, 935, 941, 1005; Oral Description, 135, 143; Debate, 517, 525; Group Discussion, 751; Introductory Speech, 533, 541; Memorial Speech, 471, 481 the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site 8.LA Deliver persuasive presentations that: ( a) Include a well-defined position on the topic. SE/TE: Delivering a Persuasive Speech Using Multimedia, 1054; Debate, 517, 525; Statistical Snapshot, 517, 525 Differentiate fact from opinion and support arguments with detailed evidence, examples, reasoning, and persuasive language. the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site 20

22 8.LA Use speaking techniques that include effective verbal and non-verbal communication. ( a) SE/TE: Poetry Reading, 613, 627, 663, 673; Poetry Recitation, 627, 633; Storytelling Workshop, 957, 967; Skit, 451, 457; Dramatic Reading, 235, 247, 687, 695 the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site 8.LA Deliver oral response to literature that: Interpret a reading and provide insight. Connect personal responses to the writer s techniques and to specific textual references. SE/TE: Poetry Recitation, 627, 633; Storytelling Workshop, 957, 967; Skit, 451, 457; Dramatic Reading, 235, 247, 687, 695; Group Reading, 607, 613 the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site Goal 6.3: Acquire Viewing Skills 8.LA View media, appropriate to grade level, to analyze as source for information, entertainment, and persuasion. SE/TE: Evaluating an Informational Presentation, 578; Evaluating Media Messages, 722 the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site 8.LA Interpret, critique, and evaluate the various ways in which visual image makers (e.g., graphic artists, illustrators, and news photographers) communicate information and create impressions and opinions. SE/TE: Evaluating an Informational Presentation, 578; Evaluating Media Messages, 722; Advertisements, ; Web Site Format, LA Evaluate the role of media in focusing people s attention on events and in forming their opinions on issues. CD-ROM; From the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site SE/TE: Evaluating an Informational Presentation, 578; Evaluating Media Messages, 722; Advertisements, ; Debate, 517, 525; Delivering a Persuasive Speech Using Multimedia,

23 8.LA Evaluate the purpose, organization, content, and delivery of verbal communication and non-verbal cues. CD-ROM; From the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site SE/TE: Evaluating an Informational Presentation, 578; Evaluating Media Messages, 722; Advertisements, ; Effective Listening and Note Taking, LA Apply technical skills and a variety of resources to produce visuals that deliver information. ( b) CD-ROM; From the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site SE/TE: Delivering a Persuasive Speech Using Multimedia, 1054; Multimedia Report, ; Designing Brochures, 163, 169; Creating Visuals, 59, 71, 235, 247, 361, 371, 871, 898, 995, 1005 CD-ROM; From the Author s Desk DVD; Companion Web Site 22