Correlation of Mirrors and Windows, Connecting with Literature, Level III to the Georgia Performance Standards, Language Arts/Grade 8 875 Montreal Way St. Paul, MN 55102 800-328-1452 www.emcp.com
FORMAT FOR CORRELATION TO THE GEORGIA PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Subject Area: English/Language Arts State-Funded Course: 23.01300 Language Arts/Grade 8 Textbook Title: Mirrors & Windows, Level III Publisher: Standard (Cite Number) ELA8R1 EMC Publishing, LLC Standard (Cite specific standard) The student demonstrates comprehension and shows evidence of a warranted and responsible explanation of a variety of literary and informational texts. For literary texts, the student identifies the characteristics of various genres and produces evidence of reading that: a. Identifies the difference between the concepts of theme in a literary work and author s purpose in an expository text. b. Compares and contrasts genre characteristics from two or more selections of literature. c. Analyzes a character s traits, emotions, or motivations and gives supporting evidence from the text(s). d. Compares and contrasts motivations and reactions of literary characters from different historical eras confronting similar situations or conflicts. Where Taught (If print component, cite page number; if non-print, cite appropriate location.) 5, 153, 154, 156, 166, 221, 280, 301, 312, 315, 317-319, 323, 335, 341, 347, 358, 394-395, 414, 421, 433, 439 61, 144, 278 279, 322 323, 477, 514 515, 554 555, 590 591, 592 593, 714 728, 805 807, 818 820, 822 828, 850 854 8, 19 30, 33 44, 46 53, 54 60, 63 73, 78 83, 86 94, 96 103, 104 128, 140 143, 145 152, 154 166, 168 178, 180 187, 188 198, 200 207, 211 219, 222 237, 238 242, 244 253, 254 260, 270 271, 274 277, 302 311, 426 431, 566 570, 616 617, 619 638, 640 677, 685 707, 714 728, 747 759, 760 771, 778 784, 793 796, 804 807, 808 813, 822 828, 836 849 84 85, 220 221, 426 431, 619 638, 808 813 2
e. Evaluates recurring or similar themes across a variety of selections, distinguishing theme from topic. f. Evaluates the structural elements of the plot (e.g., subplots, climax), the plot s development, and the way in which conflicts are (or are not) addressed and resolved. 153, 220 221, 426 431, 516 518, 519 521, 578 580, 773 777 4 5, 6 7, 8, 9 17, 19 30, 33 44, 46 53, 54 60, 63 73, 86 94, 104 128, 140 143, 145 152, 168 178, 180 187, 188 198, 200 207, 211 219, 222 237, 244 253, 254 260, 270 271, 274 277, 302 311, 566 570, 616 617, 619 638, 640 677, 685 707, 708 712, 714 728, 747 759, 778 784, 808 813, 836 849, 850 854, 868 869 g. Analyzes and evaluates the effects of sound, form, figurative language, and graphics in order to uncover meaning in literature: i. Sound (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia, internal rhyme, rhyme scheme, meter) ii. Figurative language (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, symbolism, imagery). 84 85, 168 178, 188 198, 222 237, 474 475, 477, 486 487, 488 491, 493 496, 498 500, 501 504, 538 541, 543 546, 557 559, 571 577, 582 584, 585 586, 594 597, 612 615, 640 677, 714 728, 798 803, 829 835 8, 33 43, 46 53, 74 76, 84 85, 86 94, 96 103, 154 166, 168 178, 188 199, 222 237, 426 431, 474 475, 476 477, 478 480, 481 483, 484 485, 497, 498 500, 505 508, 509 511, 514 515, 516 518, 519 521, 523 524, 525 526, 538 541, 542, 543 546, 548 550, 551, 554 555, 560 564, 566 570, 571 577, 585 586, 587 589, 590 591, 592 593, 612 614, 714 728, 747 759, 760 771, 786 790, 798 803, 814 817, 818 821, 822 828, 829 835, 836 849, 850 854, 868 869 3
h. Analyzes and evaluates how an author s use of words creates tone and mood and provides supporting details from text. For informational texts, the student reads and comprehends in order to develop understanding and expertise and produces evidence of reading that: a. Analyzes and evaluates common textual features (e.g., paragraphs, topic sentences, concluding sentences, introduction, conclusion, footnotes, index, bibliography). b. Applies, analyzes, and evaluates common organizational structures (e.g., graphic organizers, logical order, cause and effect relationships, comparison and contrast). c. Recognizes and traces the development of an author s argument, point of view, or perspective in text. d. Understands and explains the use of a complex mechanical device by following technical directions. e. Uses information from a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents (e.g., job applications) to explain a situation or decision and to solve a problem. 8, 9 17, 19 30, 32, 33 44, 54 60, 61 62, 63 73, 74 76, 84 85, 96 103, 154 166, 188 198, 200 207, 222 237, 244 253, 254 260, 270 271, 274 277, 281 289, 474 475, 477, 478 480, 481 483, 484 485, 493 496, 505 508, 509 511, 512 513, 514 515, 516 518, 519 521, 523 524, 525 526, 538 541, 542, 548 550, 554 555, 557 559, 612 615, 619 638, 685 707, 714 728, 786 790, 791 792, 793 796, 822 828, 829 835 238 242, 394, 396 405, 414 418, 440 444, 448 455, 456 458 130 135, 280, 281 289, 290 298, 302 311, 312 321, 325 333, 354 358, 359 369, 370 371, 394 395, 396 405, 407 409, 410 413, 423 425, 433 436, 437 439, 440 444, 445 447, 501 504, 578 580, 708 712 208 210, 238 242, 280, 281 289, 290 298, 299 300, 301, 302 311, 312 321, 322 323, 325 333, 335 339, 341 345, 347 353, 354 358, 359 369, 370 371, 372 375, 376 378, 390 393, 396 405, 410 413, 414 418, 419 421, 423 425, 433 436, 437 439, 448 455, 501 504, 578 580 433 436 85, 166, 242, 323, 333, 339, 345, 358, 371, 378, 405, 413, 421, 550, 593, 730-735, 736-737, 784, 803 4
ELA8R2 The student understands and acquires new vocabulary and uses it correctly in reading and writing. The student a. Determines pronunciations, meanings, alternate word choices, parts of speech, or etymologies of words. b. Determines the meaning of unfamiliar words in content and context specific to reading and writing. c. Demonstrates an initial understanding of the history of the English Language. 9 17, 45, 46 53, 54 60, 74 75, 78 83, 86 94, 96 103, 104 128, 154 166, 168 178, 179, 180 187, 188 198, 199, 200 207, 208 210, 211 219, 222 237, 243, 244 253, 254 260, 278 279, 280, 281 289, 290 298, 299 300, 301, 302 311, 312 321, 322 323, 324, 334, 335 339, 340, 341 345, 346, 347 353, 354 358, 359 369, 370 371, 372 375, 376 378, 380 385, 386 387, 394 395, 396 405, 414 418, 419 421, 423 425, 426 431, 432, 433 436, 486 487, 493 496, 497, 498 500, 512 513, 514 515, 543 546, 548 550, 551 553, 557 559, 560 564, 566 570, 571 577, 581, 585 586, 619 638, 639, 640 677, 685 707, 747 759, 760 771, 773 777, 778 784, 793 796, 798 803, 804 807, 808 813, 814 817, 822 828, 829 835 4 5, 6 7, 8, 9 17, 18, 33 44, 46 53, 54 60, 61 62, 63 73, 78 83, 86 94, 96 103, 104 128, 130 135, 140 143, 168 178, 180 187, 222 237, 290 298, 312 321, 325 333, 390 393, 396 405, 407 409, 414 418, 419 421, 423 425, 426 431, 433 436, 440 444, 448 455, 470 473, 474 475, 478 480, 488 491, 493 496, 497, 498 500, 501 504, 505 508, 509 511, 514 515, 516 518, 519 521, 581, 582 584, 585 586, 587 589, 640 677, 685 707, 740 743, 747 759, 868 869 63 73, 426 431, 432, 619 638, 640 677, 793 796 5
ELA8R3 The student reads aloud, accurately (in the range of 95%), familiar material in a variety of genres, in a way that makes meaning clear to listeners. The student a. Uses letter-sound knowledge to decode written English and uses a range of cueing systems (e.g., phonics and context clues) to determine pronunciation and meaning. b. Uses self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting strategies). c. Reads with a rhythm, flow, and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody). 9-17, 19-29, 410 413, 486, 793 796 9-17, 19-30, 46-53, 63-73, 96-103, 180-187, 189-197, 213-219, 244-253, 281-289, 312-321, 322-323, 359-369, 410-413, 477, 487, 493, 498-500, 594-597, 618, 620-637, 641-675, 685-707, 708-712, 714-728, 747-759, 760-771, 786-790, 793-796 9 17, 19 30, 46 53, 168 178, 180 187, 244 253, 281 289, 312 321, 322 323, 477, 486, 493 496, 498 500, 685 707, 708 712, 714 728, 747 759, 760 771, 786 790, 793 796 ELA8R4 The student acquires knowledge of Georgia authors and significant text created by them. The student a. Identifies a variety of Georgia authors both male and female. 96-103, 138, 302 311, 587-598, 850-854 b. Identifies authors connections to Georgia through a variety of materials including electronic media. 311 c. Identifies award winning Georgia authors. 96-103, 138, 302 311, 587-598, 850-854 d. Examines texts from different genres (e.g. picture books, poetry, short stories, novels, essays, informational writing, and dramatic literature) created by Georgia authors. e. Relates literary works created by Georgia authors to historical settings and or events. 96-103, 138, 302 311, 587-598, 850-854 311 6
ELA8RC1 ELA8RC2 f. Explains how Georgia is reflected in a literary work through setting, characterization, historical context, or current events. g. Evaluates recurring or similar themes across a variety of selections written by Georgia authors, distinguishing theme from topic. The student reads a minimum of 25 grade-level appropriate books or book equivalents (approximately 1,000,000 words) per year from a variety of subject disciplines. The student reads both informational and fictional texts in a variety of genres and modes of discourse, including technical texts related to various subject areas. The student participates in discussions related to curricular learning in all subject areas. The student 129, 261, 379, 459, 527, 601, 729, 855 a. Identifies messages and themes from books in all subject areas. 129, 208 210, 261, 424 425, 501 504, 587 589, 619 638, 640 677 b. Responds to a variety of texts in multiple modes of discourse. 208 210, 261, 299 300, 322 323, 396 405, 410 413, 419 421, 423 425, 426 431, 501 504, 509 511, 554 555, 578 580, 678 683, 791 792 c. Relates messages and themes from one subject area to those in another area. 33 44, 84 85, 104 128, 188 198, 222 237, 238 242, 322 323, 423 425, 426 431, 445 447, 484 485, 519 521, 554 555, 566 570, 571 577 d. Evaluates the merits of texts in every subject discipline. 394 395, 396 405, 433 436, 548 550 7
e. Examines the author s purpose in writing. 9 17, 19 30, 104 128, 154 166, 168 178, 188 198, 208 210, 299 300, 312 321, 396 405, 414 418, 419 421, 423 425, 433 436, 440 444, 478 480, 484 485, 493 496, 501 504, 509 511, 516 518, 548 550, 560 564, 619 638, 640 677, 714 728, 760 771, 786 790, 804 807, 814 817, 818 821 f. Recognizes and uses the features of disciplinary texts (e.g., charts, graphs, photos, maps, highlighted vocabulary). 86 94, 104 128, 396 405, 407 409, 433 436, 440 444, 678 683, 708 712, 747 759, 778 784, 791 792, 818 821 ELA8RC3 The student acquires new vocabulary in each content area and uses it correctly. The student a. Demonstrates an understanding of contextual vocabulary in various subjects. 104 128, 208 210, 254 260, 278 279, 302 311, 414 418, 419 421, 423 425, 426 431, 440 444, 488 491, 493 496, 498 500, 516 518, 519 521, 619 628, 640 677, 760 771 b. Uses content vocabulary in writing and speaking. 619 638 c. Explores understanding of new words found in subject area texts. 4 5, 6 7, 18, 104 128, 154 166, 180 187, 188 198, 222 237, 278 279, 302 311, 341 345, 396 405, 407 409, 414 418, 419 421, 423 425, 498 500, 639, 678 683, 747 759, 760 771, 808 813 ELA8RC4 The student establishes a context for information acquired by reading across subject areas. The student 8
a. Explores life experiences related to subject area content. 8, 9 17, 19 30, 33 34, 46 53, 54 60, 63 73, 78 83, 86 94, 96 103, 104 128, 129, 154 166, 168 178, 180 187, 188 198, 200 207, 211 219, 222 237, 244 253, 254 260, 281 289, 290 298, 325 333, 335 339, 341 345, 348 353, 359 369, 414 418, 419 421, 426 431, 440 444, 445 447, 448 455, 478 480, 481 483, 488 491, 509 511, 512 513, 514 515, 516 518, 519 521, 543 546, 557 559, 560 564, 582 584, 585 586, 587 589, 590 591, 592 593, 594 597, 598 600, 618, 619 638, 708 712, 714 728, 746, 773 777, 778 784, 786 790, 793 796, 818 821, 822 828, 829 835 b. Discusses in both writing and speaking how certain words and concepts relate to multiple subjects. c. Determines strategies for finding content and contextual meaning for unfamiliar words or concepts. 19 30, 46 53, 78 83, 104 128, 200 207, 222 237, 244 253, 426 431, 456 458, 551 553, 592 593, 685 707 9 17, 78 83, 86 94, 188 198, 222 237, 516 518, 519 521, 560 564, 746, 747 759, 760 771, 773 777, 778 784 ELA8W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure. The student a. Selects a focus, organizational structure, and a point of view based on purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. 29, 44, 76, 85, 94, 130 135, 159, 166, 187, 272 273, 380 385, 405, 413, 421, 431, 435, 437, 444, 447, 455, 460 465, 468, 475, 480, 483, 485, 491, 496, 501, 504, 508, 511, 515, 521, 526, 528 533, 536, 546, 550, 555, 559, 563 564, 570, 579 580, 586, 589, 600, 602 607, 610, 828, 833, 835 9
b. Writes texts of a length appropriate to address the topic or tell the story. 241, 242, 405, 431, 444, 447, 455, 460 465, 468, 491, 508, 511, 515, 521, 526, 528 533, 536, 555, 559, 563 564, 579 580, 586, 589, 600, 602 607, 610, 621, 638 c. Uses traditional structures for conveying information (e.g., chronological order, cause and effect, similarity and difference, and posing and answering a question). d. Uses appropriate structures to ensure coherence (e.g., transition elements, parallel structure). e. Supports statements and claims with anecdotes, descriptions, facts and statistics, and specific examples. 94, 130 135, 198, 262 269, 380 385, 435, 460 465, 468, 501, 504, 528 533, 546, 550, 796 159, 166, 198, 272 273, 447, 480, 526, 550, 559, 602 607, 610 44, 130 135, 380 385, 405, 437, 444, 447, 455, 460 465, 468, 483, 485, 508, 511, 528 533, 570, 602 607 ELA8W2 The student demonstrates competence in a variety of genres. The student produces a narrative (fictional, personal, experiential) that: a. Engages readers by establishing and developing a plot, setting, and point of view that are appropriate to the story (e.g., varied beginnings, standard plot line, cohesive devices, and a sharpened focus). b. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. c. Relates a clear, coherent incident, event, or situation by using wellchosen details. 262 269, 405, 413, 491, 511, 524, 546, 580, 593, 610 611, 777, 784 44, 53, 85, 128, 152, 198, 289, 311, 345, 358, 378, 405, 431, 491, 500, 515, 524, 564, 580, 586, 593, 602 607, 610 611, 803 30, 62, 76, 128, 152, 166, 178, 187, 198, 210, 221, 262 269, 311, 333, 345, 413, 431, 455, 491, 511, 521, 524, 580, 593, 597, 602 607, 610 611 d. Reveals the significance of the writer s attitude about the subject. 491, 515, 521, 564, 597, 602 607, 610 611, 759 e. Develops complex major and minor characters using standard methods of characterization. 262-269, 683, 792 10
f. Includes sensory details and concrete language to develop plot, setting, and character (e.g., vivid verbs, descriptive adjectives, varied sentence structures, and specific narrative action). 62, 210, 221, 260, 262 269, 333, 378, 500, 511, 521, 524, 546, 564, 580, 593, 597, 821 g. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate information. 597, 602 607, 610 611 h. Uses a range of strategies (e.g., suspense, figurative language, dialogue, expanded vocabulary, flashback, movement, gestures, expressions, foreshadowing, tone, and mood). 17, 103, 128, 178, 262 269, 333, 546, 580, 593, 759, 777, 792, 796 i. Provides a sense of closure appropriate to the writing. 53, 602 607, 610 611 The student produces writing (multi-paragraph expository composition such as description, explanation, comparison and contrast, or problem and solution) that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. 130 135, 460 465, 468 469, 480, 508, 521, 526, 555, 796 b. Develops a controlling idea that conveys a perspective on the subject. 17, 53, 62, 76, 85, 130 135, 166, 221, 333, 345, 358, 371, 380 385, 388 389, 480, 496, 508, 515, 521, 526, 528 533, 536 537, 556, 784, 813, 821 c. Creates an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. 30, 44, 53, 130 135, 166, 380 385, 413, 421, 460 465, 468 469, 508, 515, 521, 528 533, 536 537, 555, 570, 784 d. Develops the topic with supporting details. 17, 30, 44, 62, 76, 85, 103, 130 135, 166, 187, 198, 210, 221, 358, 371, 380 385, 388, 389, 421, 460 465, 468 469, 496, 504, 508, 515, 521, 526, 528 533, 536 537, 555, 556, 570, 777, 792 e. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate information. 130 135, 413, 496 f. Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. 53, 130 135, 166, 187, 210, 380 385, 504, 515, 528 533, 536 537, 556 11
g. Concludes with a detailed summary linked to the purpose of the composition. The student produces technical writing (business correspondence: letters of application and letters of recommendation, résumés, abstracts, user guides or manuals, web pages). a. Creates or follows an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context. 130 135, 221, 460 465, 468 469, 528 533, 536 537, 813, 821 251, 421, 431, 435, 458, 570, 586 b. Excludes extraneous and inappropriate information. 251, 421, 431, 435, 458, 570, 586 c. Follows an organizational pattern appropriate to the type of composition. 431, 435, 458, 570, 586 d. Applies rules of Standard English. 251, 421, 431, 435, 458, 570, 586 The student produces a response to literature that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, or otherwise developing reader interest. 511, 546, 771, 849 b. Demonstrates an understanding of the literary work. 44, 76, 83, 138 139, 152, 178, 187, 198, 207, 210, 272 273, 289, 300, 339, 470 471, 480, 511, 546, 550, 555, 580, 589, 683, 712, 728, 803, 817, 821, 854 c. Supports a judgment through references to the text and personal knowledge. d. Justifies interpretations through sustained use of examples and textual evidence from the literary work. e. Supports a judgment through references to the text, references to other works, authors, or non-print media, or references to personal knowledge. f. Produces a judgment that is interpretive, analytic, evaluative, or reflective (orally, graphically, in writing). 53, 138 139, 207, 272 273, 546, 550, 555, 589 44, 76, 85, 94, 138 139, 198, 210, 289, 300, 546, 550, 555, 580, 589, 638, 728 178, 480, 555, 580 62, 166, 260, 339, 388 389, 546, 580, 759, 828, 835 12
g. Anticipates and answers a reader s questions. 17, 38, 76, 128, 130-135, 138, 152, 198, 210, 259, 292, 332, 333, 371, 480, 491, 496, 511, 513, 519, 546, 550, 555, 559, 564, 580, 589, 683, 728, 777, 784, 792, 796, 803, 813, 821, 828, 835 h. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. 272 273, 339, 813 The student produces a multi-paragraph persuasive essay that: a. Engages the reader by establishing a context, creating a speaker s voice, and otherwise developing reader interest. b. States a clear position or perspective in support of a proposition or proposal. c. Creates an organizing structure that is appropriate to the needs, values, and interests of a specified audience, and arranges details, reasons, and examples. 369, 378, 447, 593, 730-735 152, 242, 369, 439, 447, 485, 564, 593, 730 735, 738 739 242, 564, 593, 730 735, 738 739 d. Includes appropriate relevant information and arguments. 369, 439, 485, 564 e. Excludes information and arguments that are irrelevant. 369, 378, 439, 485, 564, 730-735 f. Provides details, reasons, and examples, arranging them effectively by anticipating and answering reader concerns and counter-arguments. g. Supports arguments with detailed evidence, citing sources of information as appropriate. 447, 485, 730 735, 738 739 593, 730 735, 736 737, 790 h. Anticipates and addresses reader concerns and counter-arguments. 485, 730 735 i. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. 730 735 The student produces a piece of writing drawn from research that: a. Poses relevant and tightly drawn questions about the topic. 221, 294, 577, 856 863 b. Engages the reader by establishing a context. 577, 728, 784, 866 867 13
c. Conveys clear and accurate perspectives on the subject. 23, 27, 108, 150, 202, 207, 210, 219, 294, 345, 369, 421, 485, 504, 529, 559, 589, 712, 723, 783, 817, 821, 856-863, 866 867 d. States a thesis. 856 863 e. Records important ideas, concepts, and direct quotations from significant information sources, and paraphrases and summarizes all perspectives on the topic, as appropriate. f. Uses a variety of primary and secondary sources and distinguishes the nature and value of each. 242, 431, 455, 546, 577, 586, 771, 777, 856 863, 866 867 85, 152, 431, 856 863 g. Organizes and displays information on charts, maps, and graphs. 298, 371, 455, 458, 546, 555, 586, 759, 771, 792, 821, 856 863 h. Provides a sense of closure to the writing. 856 863, 866 867 i. Documents resources (bibliography, footnotes, endnotes, etc.). 178, 353, 712, 856 863 ELA8W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing. The student a. Plans and conducts multiple-step information searches by using computer networks and modems. b. Achieves an effective balance between researched information and original ideas. 30, 53, 62, 76, 94, 219, 289, 333, 339, 371, 421, 434 436, 511, 515, 521, 546, 589, 792, 796, 803, 813, 816, 835, 856 863 856 863 c. Avoids plagiarism. 856 863 ELA8W4 The student consistently uses the writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. 130 135, 262 269, 272 273, 380 385, 460 465, 468 469, 528 533, 536 537, 602 607, 730 735, 847, 856 863 14
b. Revises writing for appropriate organization, consistent point of view, and transitions between paragraphs, passages, and ideas. 130 135, 262 269, 272 273, 380 385, 460 465, 468 469, 528 533, 536 537, 602 607, 730 735, 738 739, 847, 856 863, 866 867 c. Edits writing to improve word choice, grammar, punctuation, etc. 130 135, 262 269, 272 273, 380 385, 460 465, 468 469, 528 533, 536 537, 602 607, 610 611, 730 735, 738 739, 847, 856 863, 866 867 ELA8C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student a. Declines pronouns by gender and case, and demonstrates correct usage in sentences. b. Analyzes and uses simple, compound, complex, and compoundcomplex sentences correctly, punctuates properly, and avoids fragments and run-ons. 66, 77, 139, 199, 547, 565 31, 56, 100, 101, 115, 134, 167, 243, 266, 329, 403, 406, 420, 522, 556, 663, 769, 867 c. Revises sentences by correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers. 772, 785 d. Revises sentences by correcting errors in usage. 31, 91, 113, 115, 134, 167, 171, 266, 273, 334, 340, 384, 389, 532, 537, 606, 797 e. Demonstrates appropriate comma and semicolon usage (compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, split dialogue, and for clarity). f. Analyzes the structure of a sentence (basic sentence parts, nounadjective-adverb clauses and phrases). g. Produces final drafts/presentations that demonstrate accurate spelling and the correct use of punctuation and capitalization. 115, 167, 324, 406, 693, 744 745, 802 66, 100, 101, 115, 139, 171, 243, 250, 307, 329, 334, 340, 384, 416, 422, 492, 684, 713, 860, 867 95, 134, 266, 384, 532, 606, 860 15
ELA8LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-student, and group verbal interactions. The student a. Initiates new topics in addition to responding to adult-initiated topics. 736-737, 864-865 b. Asks relevant questions. 9 17, 19 30, 46 53, 54 60, 86 94, 104 128, 129, 145 152, 154 166, 208 210, 212 219, 222 237, 238 242, 244 253, 254 260, 281 289, 290 298, 299 300, 312 321, 348 353, 359 369, 372 375, 505 508, 509 511, 598 600, 685 707, 746, 760 771, 808 813, 818 821, 829 835, 836 849 c. Responds to questions with appropriate information. 4 5, 9 17, 19 30, 33 44, 46 53, 54 60, 61 62, 63 73, 74 76, 79 83, 86 94, 96 103, 104 128, 154 166, 168 178, 180 187, 188 198, 208 210, 212 219, 238 242, 244 253, 254 260, 278 279, 302 312, 325 333, 359 369, 505 508, 509 511, 760 771, 798 803, 818 821, 829 835 d. Confirms understanding by paraphrasing the adult s directions or suggestions. 67 e. Displays appropriate turn-taking behaviors. 68, 506, 511 f. Actively solicits another person s comments or opinions. 38, 129, 226, 231, 265, 383, 443, 511, 589, 593, 733, 859, 864 865 g. Offers own opinion forcefully without domineering. 265, 383, 600 16
h. Responds appropriately to comments and questions. 9 17, 19 30, 46 53, 74 76, 79 83, 86 94, 96 103, 104 128, 154 166, 168 178, 180 187, 188 198, 212 219, 222 237, 238 242, 244 253, 254 260, 278 279, 299 300, 302 311, 312 321, 325 333, 359 369, 474 475, 493 496, 598 600, 818 821 i. Volunteers contributions and responds when directly solicited by teacher or discussion leader. 4 5, 9, 33 44, 61 62, 104 128, 168 178, 180 187, 281 289, 301, 386 387, 394 395, 493 496, 505 508, 509 511, 822 828 j. Gives reasons in support of opinions expressed. 9, 33, 44, 46, 53, 54, 60, 85, 128, 210, 311, 405, 475, 496, 736 737, 784, 828 k. Clarifies, illustrates, or expands on a response when asked to do so. 85, 586, 705, 707, 746, 784 l. Employs a group decision-making technique such as brainstorming or a problem-solving sequence (e.g., recognizes problem, defines problem, identifies possible solutions, selects optimal solution, implements solution, evaluates solution). 90, 122, 263, 286, 292, 299 300, 315, 316, 319, 323, 341, 375, 394 395, 421, 526, 559, 705, 770, 819, 857 m. Develops a plan of action or agenda for written and/or verbal follow-up. 287, 289, 341, 345, 819 ELA8LSV2 The student listens to and views various forms of text and media in order to gather and share information, persuade others, and express and understand ideas. The student will select and critically analyze messages using rubrics as assessment tools. When responding to visual and oral texts and media (e.g., television, radio, film productions, and electronic media), the student: a. Interprets and evaluates the various ways in which visual image makers (e.g., graphic artists, illustrators, news photographers) communicate information and affect impressions and opinions. b. Analyzes oral communication by paraphrasing a speaker s purpose and point of view, and asks relevant questions concerning the speaker s content, delivery, and purpose. 6 7, 43, 80, 92, 104, 144, 149, 165, 173, 201, 260, 326, 377, 394 395, 409, 442 443, 447, 622 59, 70, 92, 114, 136, 161, 165, 231, 466 467, 534 535, 608 609 17
When delivering and responding to presentations, the student: a. Gives oral presentations or dramatic interpretations for various purposes. b. Organizes information (e.g., message, vocabulary) to achieve particular purposes and to appeal to the background and interests of the audience. c. Shows appropriate changes in delivery (e.g., gestures, expression, tone, pace, visuals). 17, 44, 53, 62, 103, 120, 136 137, 152, 186, 198, 202, 210, 218, 242, 270 271, 352, 386 387, 428, 450, 466 467, 495, 504, 511, 534 535, 550, 570, 580, 593, 596, 608 609, 683, 788, 807, 813, 864 865 128, 270 271, 421, 428, 450, 466 467, 534 535, 550, 608 609, 736 737, 777, 784, 835, 864 865 59, 71, 92, 136 137, 186, 198, 202, 270 271, 352, 386 387, 428, 466 467, 495, 534 535, 570, 596, 608 609, 714 728, 736 737, 807, 864 865 d. Uses language for dramatic effect. 136 137, 198, 270 271, 534 535, 608 609, 738 739, 864 865 e. Uses rubrics as assessment tools. 136 137, 270 271, 386 387, 466 467, 534 535, 608 609, 736 737 f. Responds to oral communications with questions, challenges, or affirmations. 270 271, 386 387, 466 467, 504, 511, 534 535, 864 865 g. Uses multimedia for presentations. 187, 202, 210, 386 387, 466 467, 777, 784, 792, 864 865 18