Ongoing -1 Common Core State s: 8th Grade Skills Emphasis (Ongoing through all Quarters) Students are to master all listed skills by the end of the year and retain these skills throughout their education. Skills listed in the "Ongoing" section of the curriculum map are to be taught throughout the year, along with the skills listed in each Quarter. Although there is no specified list of terms that may be tested at this time, literacy and grammatical terminology should be taught. Items marked with an asterick are particularly likely to require continued attention. Shaded areas below indicate there will be no multiple-choice items on the TLI tests. Reading Literary Text Students may be tested on reading skills taught in previous grade levels. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RL.8.7 Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors. RL.8.7. I will integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. analyze; evaluate; director Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity RL.8.10 By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. RL.8.10 I will read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. comprehend; text complexity proficiently;
Reading Literary Text Ongoing -2 Students may be tested on reading skills taught in previous grade levels. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas RI.8.7 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. RI.8.7. I will integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words. evaluate; mediums; multimedia; RI.8.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. RI.8.8. I will delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence. delineate; evaluate; claim/counterclai m; assess; relevant/irrelevant ; evidence; RI.8.9 Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. RI.8.9. I will analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. analyze; interpretation;
Ongoing -3 Students may be tested on reading skills taught in previous grade levels. RI.8.10 Reading Literary Text Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6 8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. RI.8.10. I will read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently. comprehend; literary nonfiction; text complexity; proficiently; L.8.2c L.8.3 Language Students must know parts of speech well. Students may be tested on skills taught in previous grade levels. An explanation of Language Progressive (LP) skills is included as the last page of Ongoing Skills. Conventions of English Spell correctly. Knowledge of Language Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Student Friendly Language L.8.2c. I will spell correctly. L.8.3. I will use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. Vocabulary conventions; Resources L.8.3a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). L.8.3. I will use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects. active and passive voice; conditional mood; subjunctive mood; "state contrary to fact;"
L.8.4 Language Students must know parts of speech well. Students may be tested on skills taught in previous grade levels. An explanation of Language Progressive (LP) skills is included as the last page of Ongoing Skills. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. Ongoing -4 L.8.4. I will determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. determine; clarify; L.8.4a L.8.4b Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede ). L.8.4a. I will use context; context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. L.8.4b. Use common, affix; root; grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.
L.8.4c Language Students must know parts of speech well. Students may be tested on skills taught in previous grade levels. An explanation of Language Progressive (LP) skills is included as the last page of Ongoing Skills. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. Ongoing -5 L.8.4c. I will consult general and specialized reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. glossaries; thesauruses; determine; clarify; L.8.4d L.8.5 L.8.5b Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. L.8.4d. I will verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase. L.8.5. I will demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. L.8.5b. I will use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. verify; preliminary; determination; inferred; context; demonstrate; figurative language; nuances;
L.8.5c L.8.6 Language Students must know parts of speech well. Students may be tested on skills taught in previous grade levels. An explanation of Language Progressive (LP) skills is included as the last page of Ongoing Skills. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute ). Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Ongoing -6 L.8.5c. I will connotation; distinguish among the denotation; connotations of words with similar denotations. L.8.6. I will acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domainspecific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; I will demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. academic vocabulary; domain-specific vocabulary; comprehension; expression;
LP.8.3.3a LP.8.4.3b Language Students must know parts of speech well. Students may be tested on skills taught in previous grade levels. An explanation of Language Progressive (LP) skills is included as the last page of Ongoing Skills. Knowledge of Language Choose words and phrases for effect.* Choose punctuation for effect. Student Friendly Language LP.8.3.3a. I will effect choose words and phrases for effect. LP.8.4.3b. I will choose effect punctuation for effect. Vocabulary Ongoing -7 Resources W.8.4 Writing Production and Distribution of Writing Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.) W.8.4. I will produce coherent; clear and coherent development; writing in which the organization; development, style; task; organization, and style purpose; are appropriate to audience; task, purpose, and audience. W.8.5 With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1 3 up to and including grade 8 on page 52.) W.8.5. I will develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach. guidance; planning; revising; editing; rewriting; purpose; audience; conventions
W.8.6 Writing Production and Distribution of Writing Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. Ongoing -8 W.8.6. I will use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. publish; interact; collaborate; W.8.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. W.8.7. I will conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions,. I will demonstrate understanding of the subject under investigation. self-generated question; generate;
W.8.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. W.8.8. I will gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. relevant; sources; search terms; assess; credibility; paraphrase; data; conclusions; plagiarism, citation format; Ongoing -9 W.8.10 Writing Range of Writing Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. W.8.10. I will write routinely over extended time frames and shorter time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences. routinely; time frame; disciplinespecific; task; purpose; audience; Comprehension and Collaboration Speaking and Listening
Ongoing -10 SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. SL.8.1. I will prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. engage; collaborative;
Ongoing -11 SL.8.1a Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. SL.8.1a. I will come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; I will explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. explicitly; evidence; topic; text; issue; probe; reflect; SL.8.1b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. SL.8.1b. I will follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. collegial; deadline;
SL.8.1c SL.8.1d Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. Ongoing -12 SL.8.1c. I will pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. SL.8.1d. I will acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. pose; relevant; evidence; acknowledge; warranted; qualify; justify; evidence;
Ongoing -13 SL.8.2 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. SL.8.2. I will integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. analyze (visually, quantitatively, orally); purpose; evaluate; soundness; reasoning; relevance; sufficiency; evidence; identify; irrelevant; SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. SL.8.3. I will evaluate a speaker s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric following the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. delineate; argument; claim/counterclai m; evaluate; soundness; reasoning; relevance; sufficiency; evidence; irrelevant;
SL.8.4 Speaking and Listening Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Ongoing -14 SL.8.4. I will present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. claim; counterclaim; emphasize; salient; focus; coherent; relevant; evidence; valid; appropriate; adequate; SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. SL.8.5. I will make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. integrate; multimedia; visual display; clarify; claim/counterclai m; evidence;
Key Ideas and Details RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Common Core State s: 8th Grade Skills Emphasis (1st Quarter) Reading Informational Text TLI Skill Emphasis A. article details B. inference RI.8.1. I will read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; I will cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. cite; textual evidence; analysis; explicit; 1st Quarter -15 RI.8.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. A. central idea B. summary RI.8.2. I will summary; determine central determine; ideas or themes of a central idea; text and analyze their analyze; development; I will summarize the key supporting details and ideas. RI.8.3 Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). A. analysis B. sequencing RI.8.3. I will analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. analyze; text; connections; distinctions;
1st Quarter -16 Reading Informational Text Craft and Structure RI.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. TLI Skill Emphasis A. vocabulary RI.8.4. I will interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings. I will analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. determine; figurative; connotative; technical; analyze, impact; analogies; allusion; RI.8.5 Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept. A. genre B. text features RI.8.5. I will analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text relate to each other and the whole. analyze; structure; role; refine; genre; text features;
1st Quarter -17 RI.8.6 Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. A. author's purpose RI.8.6. I will assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. determine; point of view; author's purpose; analyze; evidence; viewpoint; L.8.1 L.8.1a Language Conventions of English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. L.8.1. I will demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.8.1a. I will explain the function of verbals in general and their function in particular sentences. demonstrate; conventions; standard English; grammar; usage; function; verbal (gerund; participle; infinitive); L.8.1b Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. L.8.1b. I will form and active voice; use verbs in the active passive voice; and passive voice.
1st Quarter -18 L.8.1c Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. L.8.1c. I will form and indicative use verbs in the mood; indicative, imperative, imperative interrogative, mood; conditional, and interrogative subjunctive mood. mood; conditional mood; subjunctive mood;
1st Quarter -19 L.8.1d Language Conventions of English Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.* L.8.1d. I will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood. inappropriate shift; verb voice; verb mood; L.8.2b LP.8.5.1d Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. L.8.2b. I will use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. LP.8.5.1d. I will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. ellipsis, omission; inappropriate shift; verb tense; LP.8.6.1c Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. LP.8.6.1c. I will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. inappropriate shift; pronoun number; pronoun person; LP.8.6.1d Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). LP.8.6.1d. I will recognize and correct vague pronouns. vague pronoun; ambiguous; antecedent;
1st Quarter -20 LP.8.6.2a Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. LP.8.6.2a. I will use correct punctuation to set off nonrestrictive/parent hetical elements. nonrestrictive;/r estrictive punctuation; parenthetical elements; Language LP.8.7.1a Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. LP.8.7.1a. I will explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. function; phrase; clause; LP.8.7.1c Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. LP.8.7.1c. I will place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. phrase; clause; misplaced modifier; dangling modifier; LP.8.7.3a Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. LP.8.7.3a. I will choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. express; concise, wordiness; redundancy;
W.8.3 Writing Text Types and Purposes Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. W.8.3. I will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, wellchosen details, and well-structured event sequences. narrative; effective technique; relevant; sequence; 1st Quarter -21 W.8.3a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. W.8.3a. I will engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; I will organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. engage; orient; establish; context; point of view; narrator; character; event sequence;
1st Quarter -22 Writing W.8.3b Text Types and Purposes Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. W.8.3b. I will use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. narrative; dialogue; pacing; description; reflection; character; W.8.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. W.8.3c. I will use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. variety; transition; phrase; clause; convey; sequence; shift; time frame; setting;
1st Quarter -23 Writing W.8.3d Text Types and Purposes Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. W.8.3d. I will use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. sensory language; W.8.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. W.8.3e. I will provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. W.8.9a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new ). W.8.9a. I will apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature.
Common Core State s: 8th Grade Skills Emphasis (2nd Quarter) Reading Literary Text Key Ideas and Details TLI Skill Emphasis RL.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. A. article details B. inference RL.8.1. I will read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; I will cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. cite; textual evidence; analysis; explicitly; inference; 2nd Quarter -24 RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. A. theme B. summary C. central idea RL.8.2. I will determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; I will summarize the key supporting details and ideas. determine; theme; central idea; analyze; characters; setting; plot; summary; RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. A. literary element analysis B. analysis RL.8.3. I will analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. analyze; dialogue; propel; aspects; character; provoke;
2nd Quarter -25 Reading Literary Text Craft and Structure TLI Skill Emphasis RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. A. vocabulary B. literary devices RL.8.4 I will interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings. I will analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. determine; text; figurative; connotative; analyze; impact; word choice; tone; analogy; allusion; RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. A. genre B. text features RL.8.5 I will analyze compare/co the structure of texts, ntrast; including how specific structure; sentences, paragraphs, analyze; and larger portions of style; the text relate to each other and the whole.
2nd Quarter -26 RL.8.6 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor. A. author's purpose RL.8.6 I will assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. assess; point of view; character; irony; dramatic irony; suspense; humor; Reading Literary Text Craft and Structure TLI Skill Emphasis RL.8.8 (Not applicable to literature) RL.8.9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of comparison and events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious contrast works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. RL.8.9. I will analyze rendered how two or more texts new; address similar themes analyze; or topics in order to fiction; build knowledge or to theme; compare the pattern; approaches the character authors take. types; myth; L.8.1d Language Conventions of English Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.* L.8.1d. I will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood. inappropriat e shift; verb voice; verb mood;
2nd Quarter -27 L.8.2 L.8.2a Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. L.8.2. I will determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; I will summarize the key supporting details and ideas. L.8.2a. I will use correct punctuation to indicate a pause or break. demonstrate ; conventions; standard English; ellipsis; dash; L.8.5 Language Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. L.8.5. I will demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings. demonstrate ; figurative language; word relationships ; nuances; L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. L.8.5a. I will interpret figures of speech in context. figure of speech; verbal irony; pun; context;
2nd Quarter -28 Language Progressive LP.8.3.1a Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. LP.8.3.1a. I will explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. function LP.8.3.1f Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. LP.8.3.1f. I will ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. ensure; subject verb agreement; pronounantecedent agreement;
LP.8.4.1f Language Language Progressive Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and runons.* LP.8.4.1f. I will produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and runons. fragment; runon/fused sentence; 2nd Quarter -29 LP.8.5.2a LP.8.6.1e Use punctuation to separate items in a series. Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. LP.8.5.2a. I will use punctuation to separate items in a series. LP.8.6.1e. I will recognize variations from standard English in their own and others writing and speakin. I will identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. standard English; conventional language; LP.8.6.3a Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. LP.8.6.3a. I will vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. vary; sentence pattern; style;
2nd Quarter -30 LP.8.7.1a Language Language Progressive Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. LP.8.7.1a. I will explain the function of phrases and clauses in general and their function in specific sentences. function, phrase, clause; LP.8.7.3a Choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. LP.8.7.3a. I will choose language that expresses ideas precisely and concisely, recognizing and eliminating wordiness and redundancy. expresses; precisely; concisely; wordiness; redundancy
W.8.2a Writing Text Types and Purposes Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. W.8.2a. I will introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting, graphics, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. topic; preview; concepts; categories; formatting; headings; graphics; charts; tables; multimedia; comprehensi on; 2nd Quarter -31 W.8.2b Writing Text Types and Purposes Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. W.8.2b. I will develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. relevant; concrete details; quotations;
2nd Quarter -32 W.8.2c W.8.2d W.8.2e Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Establish and maintain a formal style. W.8.2c. I will use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. W.8.2d. I will use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. W.8.2e. I will establish and maintain a formal style. appropriate; varied; transition; cohesion; clarify; concepts; precise; domainspecific vocabulary; topic; establish; formal style;
2nd Quarter -33 Writing W.8.2f Text Types and Purposes Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. W.8.2f. I will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. concluding statement; concluding section; W.8.9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9. I will draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. evidence; literary text; informationa l text; analysis; reflection; W.8.9b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced ). W.8.9b. I will apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction. literary nonfiction;
Common Core State s: 8th Grade Skills Emphasis (3rd Quarter) Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and Details TLI Skill Emphasis RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what A. article details the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. B. inference 3rd Quarter -34 RI.8.1. I will read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; I will cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. cite; textual evidence; analysis; explicit; RI.8.2 Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. A. central idea B. summary RI.8.2. I will determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; I will summarize the key supporting details and ideas. summary; determine; central idea; analyze; RI.8.3 Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories). A. analysis B. sequencing RI.8.3. I will analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. analyze; text; connections; distinctions;
Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and Details TLI Skill Emphasis RI.8.6 Determine an author s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how A. author's purpose RI.8.6. I will assess how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. 3rd Quarter -35 determine; point of view; author's purpose; analyze; evidence; viewpoint; L.8.1 Language Conventions of English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.8.1. I will demonstrate demonstrate; command of the conventions; conventions of standard standard English grammar and English; usage when writing or grammar; speaking. usage; L.8.1a L.8.1b Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. L.8.1a. I will explain the function of verbals in general and their function in particular sentences. L.8.1b. I will form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. function; verbal (gerund; participle; infinitive); active voice; passive voice;
L.8.2 Language Conventions of English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 3rd Quarter -36 L.8.2. I will demonstrate conventions; command of the standard conventions of standard English; English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. L.8.2b LP.8.4.1f Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and runons.* L.8.2b. I will use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. LP.8.4.1f. I will produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons. ellipsis; indicate; omission; fragments; runon/fused sentence; LP.8.4.1g Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).* LP.8.4.1g. I will correctly homonym; use frequently confused words.
3rd Quarter -37 LP.8.5.1a Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. LP.8.5.1a. I will explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. function; Language LP.8.6.1e Conventions of English Recognize variations from standard English in their own and others writing and speaking, and identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. LP.8.6.1e. I will standard recognize variations English; from standard English in conventional their own and others language; writing and speaking. I will identify and use strategies to improve expression in conventional language. LP.8.6.2a Language Progressive Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements. LP.8.6.3a Vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. LP.8.6.2a. I will use punctuation to set off nonrestrictive/parenthe tical elements. LP.8.6.3a. I will vary sentence patterns for meaning, reader/listener interest, and style. nonrestrictive/r estrictive punctuation; parenthetical punctuation; sentence patterns; style;
LP.8.6.3b LP.8.7.1c Maintain consistency in style and tone. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. LP.8.6.3b. I will maintain consistency in style and tone. LP.8.7.1c. I will place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. consistency; style; tone; misplaced modifier; dangling modifier; 3rd Quarter -38 W.8.1 Writing Text Types and Purposes Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.8.1. I will write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. arguments; claims/counter claims; relevant; evidence; W.8.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. W.8.1a. I will introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. claim/countercl aim; acknowledge; distinguish; evidence;
3rd Quarter -39 W.8.1b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. W.8.1b. I will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. claim/countercl aim; reasoning; relevant; evidence; credible;
3rd Quarter -40 W.8.1c Writing Text Types and Purposes Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. W.8.1c. I will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. cohesion; clarify; claims/counter claims; reasons; evidence; W.8.1d Establish and maintain a formal style. W.8.1d. I will establish and maintain a formal style. establish; formal style; W.8.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. W.8.1e. I will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. concluding statement; concluding section; argument; W.8.9 Research to Build and Present Knowledge Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. W.8.9. I will draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. evidence; literary text; informational text; analysis; reflection;
3rd Quarter -41 W.8.9a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new ). W.8.9a. I will apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature
Key Ideas and Details RL.8.1 Common Core State s: 8th Grade Skills Emphasis (4th Quarter) Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Reading Literary Text TLI Skill Emphasis A. article details B. inference RL.8.1 I will read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; I will cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. cite; textual evidence; analysis; explicitly; inference; 4th Quarter -42 RL.8.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. A. theme B. summary C. central idea RL. 8.1 I will determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; I will summarize the key supporting details and ideas. determine; theme; central idea; analyze; characters; setting; plot; summary; RL.8.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. A. literary element analysis B. analysis RL.8.3. I will analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. analyze; dialogue; propel; aspects; character; provoke;
4th Quarter -43 Craft and Structure RL.8.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Reading Literary Text TLI Skill Emphasis A. vocabulary B. literary devices RL.8.4. I will interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings. I will and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. determine; text; figurative; connotative; analyze; impact; word choice; tone; analogy; allusion; RL.8.5 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. A. genre B. text features RL.8.5. I will analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text relate to each other and the whole. compare/contrast; structure; analyze; style; RL.8.6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. A. author's purpose RL.8.6. I will assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text. assess; point of view; character; irony; dramatic irony; suspense; humor;
4th Quarter -44 Reading Literary Text RL.8.9 Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new. A. comparison and contrast RL.8.9. I will analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. rendered new; analyze; fiction; theme; pattern; character types; myth; L.8.1 Language Conventions of English Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.8.1. I will demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. L.8.1c Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. L.8.1c. I will form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
4th Quarter -45 L.8.2 Language Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. L.8.2. I will determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; I will summarize the key supporting details and ideas. L.8.2a Conventions of English Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. L.8.2a. I will use correct punctuation to indicate a pause or break. L.8.5 Vocabulary Acquisition and Use Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. L.8.5. I will analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text relate to each other and the whole. figurative language; word relationship; nuance; L.8.5a Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. L.8.5a. I will interpret figures of speech in context. figure of speech; verbal irony; pun; context;
LP.8.3.1a LP.8.3.1f Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. LP.8.4.1g Language Language Progressive Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. Correctly use frequently confused words (e.g., to, too, two; there, their).* LP.8.3.1a. I will explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. LP.8.3.1f. I will ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. function; ensure; subjectverb agreement; pronounantecedent agreement; LP.8.4.1g. I will correctly homonym; use frequently confused word. 4th Quarter -46 LP.8.5.1a Explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. LP.8.5.1a. I will explain the function of conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections in general and their function in particular sentences. function; LP.8.5.1d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. LP.8.5.1d. I will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense. shifts; verb tense;
4th Quarter -47 LP.8.5.2a Use punctuation to separate items in a series. LP.8.5.2a. I will use punctuation to separate items in a series. LP.8.6.1c LP.8.6.1d Language Language Progressive Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. Recognize and correct vague pronouns (i.e., ones with unclear or ambiguous antecedents). LP.8.5.2a. I will recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person. LP.8.6.1d. I will recognize and correct vague pronouns. shift; pronoun number; pronoun person; vague pronoun; ambiguous; antecedent; LP.8.6.3b Maintain consistency in style and tone. LP.8.6.3b. I will maintain consistency in style and tone. consistency; style; tone;
W.8.1 Writing Text Types and Purposes Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. W.8.1 I will write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. arguments; claims/counterclai ms; relevant; evidence; 4th Quarter -48 W.8.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. W.8.1a. I will introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. claims/counterclai ms; evidence; W.8.1b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. W.8.1b. I will support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources; I will demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text. claim/counterclaim; relevant; evidence; credible;
W.8.1c Writing Text Types and Purposes Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. W.8.1c. I will use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. cohesion; clarify; claims/counterclai ms; evidence; 4th Quarter -49 W.8.1d Establish and maintain a formal style. W.8.1d. I will establish and maintain a formal style. formal style; W.8.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. W.8.1e. I will provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. concluding statement; concluding segment; argument;