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8th Grade Core Curriculum - 2nd Quarter
- 1st - - 3rd - - 4th -
| Month(s) | Essential & Essay Questions | Content & Topics | Standards & Benchmarks | Resources | Assessments | Related Literature | ESOL Matrix Correlation |
| November | What should a responsible citizen do to serve one's country? Is Patriotism an old-fashioned idea or a timeless concept? How does the author's tone affect the message of a letter or e-mail? |
"Stop The Sun" by Gary Paulsen Vocabualry "Letter from PFC George Robinson", an excerpt from Dear America Comparing Fiction & Nonfiction Literary Analysis-- Theme, FLashback, Plot, Characterization, Cause & Effect Narative Poetry, Paraphrasing The Writing Process & the Writing Workshop- -Creative Writing of Narrative Poetry -Creative Writing of Narrative Fiction -Expository Writing:using research skills Persuasive Writing: Letter of Request -Six Traits Organization Voice Word Choice Ideas Conventions Grammar Skills form Literature-- -Adjectives & Adverbs Synonyms & Antonyms -Writing Introductions Conclusions |
LAA 2.3.1-Identifies relevant details & makes inferences about what is read LAA 1.3.4-Uses paraphrasing for enhanced understanding of poetry LAE 1.3.2-Examines plot in a short story & Analyzes motivations and reactions of literary characters LAA 2.3.5-Locates, organizes, and interprets written information LAE 1.3.5-Identifies and exaqmines recurring themes in short stories LAE 2.3.2-Connects to the text by comparing personal experiences with character's experiences & Identifies strong versus weak elemants in writing LAE 1.3.4-Uses strategies to clarify meaning LAB 1.3.1 & 1.3.3-Uses the writing process efectively for expository response |
McDougal Littell Textbook Units 1 & 5 Audio/Video Library Poetry Interrpetation Transparncy Character Development Transparency Reading and Critical Thinking Transparencies Prentice Hall Writing & Grammar Text Ch 16 Writing Transparencies FCAT Writes Supplemental Materials 6 Trait Posters |
Vocabulary Quiz Grammar Quiz Short & Extended Response Expository Essay Persuasive Essay |
"The Great Rat Hunt" by Lawrence Yep "Still Me" by Christopher Reeves "Speech" by Christopher Reeves Suggested Novel: Nothing But The Truth by Avi |
A1-A7 B2,B4,B5,B8,B9,B10,B13,B17,B19 C1,C2,C7, D2,D4,D5 E1,E2,E3,E7,E8,E9,E17,E23,E26, F3 G1,G2,G4,G6,G7,G8,G10,G11 |
| Month(s) | Essential & Essay Questions | Content & Topics | Standards & Benchmarks | Resources | Assessments | Related Literature | ESOL Matrix Correlation |
| December |
What would you sacrifice to give to someone less fortunate than yourself? How should effective persuasive writing move your audience? |
"The Treasure of Lemon Brown" Vocabulary Nonfiction Literature "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost Vocabulary "Found Money" "We Alone" by Alice Walker Nothing But The Truth" by Avi Literary Analysis Character Development Conflict, Imagery Mood,Tone,Setting Analogies Figurative Language The Writing Process Expository Writing- Letter to the Editor/Editorial Persuasive Writing- Email of Request Narrative Writing- Descriptive Creative Writing- Poetry Six Traits Sentence FLuency Ideas Conventions Grammar Skills from Literature Adjective & Adverbs Synonyms & Antonyms Transitions in Writing |
LAA 1.3.2-Uses connecting to enhance understanding of fiction & poetry LAA 2.2.7-Compares & Contrasts character motivation & reation LAA 2.3.8-Checks the validity & accuracy of information LAA 2.3.2-Identifies author's purpose LAB 1.3.1-1.3.3-Uses the writing process effectively for expository response LAC 3.3.1-Organizes and effectively delivers a speech LAD 1.3.3-Demonstrates an awareness of the difference between the use of English in formal & informal settings LAE 2.3.1-Understands & appreciates plot development, point of view, & tone as used in various selections to support a central conflict in fiction LAE 1.3.4-Understands and appreciates a poem, author's use of symbols, form & repetition LAE 1.3.2-Understands author's use of dynamic & static characters & analyzes the relevance of setting to the mood, tone, & meaning of a text |
McDougal Littell Textbook Units 3 & 4 McDougal Littell Interactive Reader Audio/Video Library Story Mapping Transparency Character Development Transparency Reading and Critical Thinking Transparencies Prentice Hall Writing & Grammar Text Chs 15, 20 Writing Transparencies FCAT Writes Supplemental Materials 6 Trait Posters Novel - Nothing But The Truth |
Formal Assessment Vocabulary Quiz Grammar Quiz Short & Extended Response Oral Presentation |
"Man-Made Monster" by Daniel Cohen "Charles" by Shirley Jackson "Birthday Ritual Grave Tradition" by Roger Hansen Suggested Novel: House of Dies Drear by Virginai Hamilton |
A1-A7 B2,B4,B5,B8,B9,B10,B13,B17,B19 C1,C2,C7, D2,D4,D5 E1,E2,E3,E7,E8,E9,E17,E23,E26, F3 G1,G2,G4,G6,G7,G8,G10,G11 |
| Month(s) | Essential & Essay Questions | Content & Topics | Standards & Benchmarks | Resources | Assessments | Related Literature | ESOL Matrix Correlation |
| January |
How can someone else breaking the rules affect you> Why is it necessary to respect the rules of a game in order to have a fair outcome? Compare & contrast Expository and Persuasive Writing. |
Novel - Nothing But The Truth Vocabulary "Rules of the Game" by _______________ Vocabulary "I've Been Rooked" "Searching for Bobby Fischer" by Fred Waitzkin "Old Age Sticks" by E.E. Cummings Literary Analysis Setting, Mood, Tone, Characterization, Internal/External Conflict, Making Inferences, Drawing Conclusions The Writing Process Expository Writing: from Literature Persuasive Writing Narrative Writing Creative Writing Six Traits All Traits Review Grammar Skills from Literature Adverbs from Literature and Writing |
LAB 1.3.1-1.3.3-Uses writing process effectively for various responses LAC 1.3.3-Acknowledges the feelings and messages sent in a conversation LAE 1.3.2-Understands author's use of internal & external conflict & draws conclusions to enhance understanding of conflict & understands the relevance of setting to mood, tone, and meaning of a text LAE 2.3.1-Understands and appreciates fiction |
McDougal Littell Textbook Unit 3 Audio/Video Library Character Development Transparency Reading and Critical Thinking Transparencies Prentice Hall Writing & Grammar Text Chs 16 Writing Transparencies FCAT Writes Supplemental Materials 6 Trait Posters Novel - Nothing But The Truth |
---MidTerm Exam---
-Core Literature- --Writing Skills-- |
Suggested Novel: Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper | A1-A7 B2,B4,B5,B8,B9,B10,B13,B17,B19 G1,G2,G4,G6,G7,G8,G10,G11 |