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"The learner will . . ." || **Standard(s)** || **No. of Days** || **Vocabulary Terms** || **Resources** || **Student Learning Activities** || **Assessment** || LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression. LA 8.1.4.a Incorporate elements of prosodic reading to communicate textLA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.a Determine meaning of words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words in science, mathematics, and social studies. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes) LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. || 6 || terms related to plot, setting, mood, summarizing || //Elements of Literature// text || notes, discussion, text questions, student resource guide || test and quizzes, informal observation ||
 * Teachers****:** (Melanie Steskal, Lindsay Wonnenberg)
 * Textbook:** (Elements of Literature, Holt, 2009, Write Source 8, Skillsbook 8, Vocabulary Workshop--Level C)
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 * **Obj #** || **Unit** || **Objective:**
 * 1 || Textbook -Collection 1-- "Plot and setting," "The Treasure of Lemon Brown" || *examine how the setting affects plot and creates mood.
 * learn how to summarize a story and analyze details.
 * analyze the structure of a plot to recognize the way conflicts are addressed and resolved. || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.
 * 2 || //Code Talker// by Joseph Bruchac

or other book celebrating achievements of another culture || * increase vocabulary knowledge *work cooperatively *increase comprehension skills. *engage in thoughtful discussion activities to increase comprehension. *take notes over the reading selections and be taught appropriate note taking strategies. *gain a greater understanding of another culture and recognize the contributions made by that culture || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text. LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression. LA 8.1.4.a Incorporate elements of prosodic reading to communicate text LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.d Analyze semantic relationships (e.g., figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials  LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text.  LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources  LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes)  LA 8.1.6.c Analyze author’s use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, personification, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, flashback, suspense, symbolism, irony, transitional devices)  LA 8.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, and synthesize informational text using main idea and supporting details LA 8.1.6.e Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text (e.g., sequence, description, cause and effect, compare/contrast, fact/opinion, proposition/support) LA 8.1.6.f Analyze and evaluate information from text features (e.g., index, annotations, maps, charts, tables, graphs, headings, subheadings, lists) LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.h Analyze a variety of genres for the social, historical, cultural, and biographical influences LA 8.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.k Select text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand, interpret, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, answer a specific question, discover models for own writing) LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice) LA 8.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation) LA 8.2.1.f Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style conventions, manuscript requirements) LA 8.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres. LA 8.2.2.a Write in a variety of genres, considering purpose and audience LA 8.2.2.b Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre (e.g., business letter, report, email, class notes, research paper, play, web page/blog) LA 8.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task (e.g., problem/solution, persuasion) LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. LA 8.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital). LA 8.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and support conclusions using valid information (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources) LA 8.4.1.b Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using prescribed formats and tools (e.g., online citation assistance, publication guidelines) || 35 || Terms related to Navajo culture, WWII, code talking || Code Talker, Code Talkers video, nonfiction article about Code Talkers || notes, discussion, group work, study guides, create a jackdaw to build background knowledge, create a pamphlet, brochure, newscast, etc. to showcase additional knowledge gained related to topic from story, i.e. Iwo Jima, Navajo culture, boarding schools, etc. Use www.4teachers.org use code 410492, trackstar -- I have create a group of links related to the story. || test and quizzes, informal observation || Elements of Literature, "Characters" || *Examine how authors use direct and indirect characterization to create interesting characters. LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, and synthesize informational text using main idea and supporting details LA 8.1.6.e Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text (e.g., sequence, description, cause and effect, compare/contrast, fact/opinion, proposition/support) LA 8.1.6.f Analyze and evaluate information from text features (e.g., index, annotations, maps, charts, tables, graphs, headings, subheadings, lists) LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.k Select text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand, interpret, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, answer a specific question, discover models for own writing) LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. || 4 || terms relating to characterization, inferences, and judgements || text //Elements of Literature// || read, group discussion, identify vocabulary || informal observation discussion rubric || *expand upon active reading skills *learn to read for meaning and to use key reading strategies *become more proficient at reading silently and aloud *derive meanings of words through context *Learn higher order critical thinking skills *express ideas in writing *express ideas aloud *listen and respond to one another || LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills || 5 || terms relating to 1940s-1950s || //Junior Great Book// || identify key vocabulary, share questions, participate in active discussion with discussion and listening || discussion rubric listening rubric observation || "The Medicine Bag" || *learn to understand recurring themes in works of literature. LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.d Analyze semantic relationships (e.g., figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes) LA 8.1.6.c Analyze author’s use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, personification, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, flashback, suspense, symbolism, irony, transitional devices) LA 8.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, and synthesize informational text using main idea and supporting details LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.h Analyze a variety of genres for the social, historical, cultural, and biographical influences LA 8.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.k Select text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand, interpret, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, answer a specific question, discover models for own writing) LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. LA 8.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital). LA 8.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and support conclusions using valid information (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources) || 6 || terms relating to theme and topic, generalizations and predictions || Text //Elements of Literature// || notes, discussion, text questions, student resource guide, research history of medicine bags and create own personal one || test, observation || *work cooperatively *increase comprehension skills. *engage in thoughtful discussion activities to increase comprehension. *take notes over the reading selections and be taught appropriate note taking strategies. *gain a greater understanding of another culture and recognize the contributions made by that culture || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text. LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression. LA 8.1.4.a Incorporate elements of prosodic reading to communicate text LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.d Analyze semantic relationships (e.g., figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes) LA 8.1.6.c Analyze author’s use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, personification, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, flashback, suspense, symbolism, irony, transitional devices) LA 8.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, and synthesize informational text using main idea and supporting details LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.h Analyze a variety of genres for the social, historical, cultural, and biographical influences LA 8.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct
 * 3 || "Collection 2"
 * analyze character's motivations and actions.
 * learn how to make inferences and make connections to better understand and make judgements about characters. || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style
 * 4 || Junior Great Book "Sucker" || *develop skills to become an interpretive reader
 * 5 || Collection 3 Theme Elements of Literature
 * find themes, make generalizations and make predictions.
 * recognize and analyze cause and effect text structures || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression.
 * 6 || //Witch of Blackbird Pond// or other book of historical fiction || * increase vocabulary knowledge

LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice) LA 8.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation) LA 8.2.1.f Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style conventions, manuscript requirements) LA 8.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres LA 8.2.2.b Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre (e.g., business letter, report, email, class notes, research paper, play, web page/blog) LA 8.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task (e.g., problem/solution, persuasion) LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose.

LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated

LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills.

LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language)

LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats

LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community

LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information.

LA 8.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital).

LA 8.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and support conclusions using valid information (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources)

LA 8.4.1.b Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using prescribed formats and tools || 28 || terms related to colonial America, Puritans/Quakers, sailing, etc || Witch of Blackbird Pond, nonfiction articles about Salem Witch trials, Connecticut history, etc. || notes, discussion, group work, study guides, create a jackdaw to build background knowledge, research topic of choice related to book, i.e. Puritans, Connecticut, witchcraft, colonial punishments, etc. put together project related to research || test and quizzes, informal observation discussion rubric || Tell-Tale Heart" || *understand the literary devices that shape an author's style. LA 8.1.4.a Incorporate elements of prosodic reading to communicate text LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.d Analyze semantic relationships (e.g., figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes) LA 8.1.6.c Analyze author’s use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, personification, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, flashback, suspense, symbolism, irony, transitional devices) LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.h Analyze a variety of genres for the social, historical, cultural, and biographical influences LA 8.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community || 6 || figurative language, words related to style, literary devices, irony, paraphrasing, || Text //Elements of Literature,// audio version of story, video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LNjgv5p3Ek
 * 7 || "Collection 4" Elements of literature "Style
 * paraphrase difficult passages of text
 * analyze details and read aloud to notice elements of style || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TM-tAb-bM-s || Listen to rendition of story - Elements of Literature, view video - You tube, compare/contrast audio vs visual of story, notes, discussion, text questions, student resource guide, figurative language activities ||  || LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills || 5 || terms relating to logging, Scandinavia, rural lifestyle || Text //Junior Great Book// || identify key vocabulary, share questions, participate in active discussion with discussion and listening || discussion rubric listening rubric <span style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;">observation || LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.d Analyze semantic relationships (e.g., figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources LA 8.1.6.c Analyze author’s use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, personification, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, flashback, suspense, symbolism, irony, transitional devices) LA 8.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, and synthesize informational text using main idea and supporting details LA 8.1.6.e Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text (e.g., sequence, description, cause and effect, compare/contrast, fact/opinion, proposition/support) LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.h Analyze a variety of genres for the social, historical, cultural, and biographical influences LA 8.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.k Select text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand, interpret, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, answer a specific question, discover models for own writing) LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate.
 * 8 || Junior Great Book - "Winter" || *develop skills to become an interpretive reader
 * expand upon active reading skills
 * learn to read for meaning and to use key reading strategies
 * become more proficient at reading silently and aloud
 * derive meanings of words through context
 * Learn higher order critical thinking skills
 * express ideas in writing
 * express ideas aloud
 * listen and respond to one another || LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate.LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations.
 * 9 || Collection 5 "Elements of Nonfiction" - "Camp Harmony, "Gettysburg Address," "I Have a Dream" || *distinguish types of nonfiction
 * analyze elements and qualities of nonfiction
 * identify main ideas and analyze details || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression.

LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. LA 8.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital). LA 8.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and support conclusions using valid information (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources) LA 8.4.1.b Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using prescribed formats and tools (e.g., online citation assistance, publication guidelines) || 8 || terms related to nonfiction stories, types of nonfiction, elements of nonfiction, qualities of nonfiction, and analyzing details || Text //Elements of Literature// web site [|http://www.americanrhetoric.com/] [|top100speechesall.html] || notes, discussion, text questions, student resource guide, read, listen to other famous speeches, write a short essay identifying the key points and summarizing the speech, create a genre power point || tests, observations ||
 * 10 || Collection 6 Reading for Life

All stories || *distinguish types of informational texts LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade level texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression. LA 8.1.4.a Incorporate elements of prosodic reading to communicate text LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style LA 8.1.4.c Recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups (e.g., choral reading, reader’s theatre performances) LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar) LA 8.1.5.d Analyze semantic relationships (e.g., figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.a Analyze the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author's purpose, perspective, and information from additional sources LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes) LA 8.1.6.c Analyze author’s use of literary devices (e.g., foreshadowing, personification, idiom, oxymoron, hyperbole, flashback, suspense, symbolism, irony, transitional devices) LA 8.1.6.d Summarize, analyze, and synthesize informational text using main idea and supporting details LA 8.1.6.e Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text (e.g., sequence, description, cause and effect, compare/contrast, fact/opinion, proposition/support) LA 8.1.6.f Analyze and evaluate information from text features (e.g., index, annotations, maps, charts, tables, graphs, headings, subheadings, lists) LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.h Analyze a variety of genres for the social, historical, cultural, and biographical influences LA 8.1.6.i Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.k Select text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand, interpret, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, answer a specific question, discover models for own writing) LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.n Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice) LA 8.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation) LA 8.2.1.f Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style conventions, manuscript requirements) LA 8.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres. LA 8.2.2.a Write in a variety of genres, considering purpose and audience LA 8.2.2.b Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre (e.g., business letter, report, email, class notes, research paper, play, web page/blog) LA 8.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task (e.g., problem/solution, persuasion) LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group) LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose. LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. LA 8.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital). LA 8.4.1.a Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and support conclusions using valid information (e.g., print, subscription databases, web resources) LA 8.4.1.b Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using prescribed formats and tools (e.g., online citation assistance, publication guidelines) || 12 || terms related to real life documents regarding communication, instructions, and information || Text //Elements of LIterature,// || notes, discussion, text questions, student resource guide, research addresses, type business letter, memo, and envelope, evaluate web sites || tests, observations || LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary. LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations.) LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.b Identify and analyze elements of narrative text (e.g., character development, setting, plot development, conflict, point of view, inferred and recurring themes) LA 8.1.6.g Analyze and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres LA 8.1.6.j Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions, analyzing and synthesizing prior knowledge, information from the text and additional sources, to support answers LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres. LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language) LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community LA 8.4.1 Multiple Literacies: Students will research, synthesize, evaluate and communicate information in a variety of media and formats (textual, visual, and digital). || 28 || words related to individual stories || chapter books such as //Soldier X, Defining Dulcie, The Boy Who Dared, Call it Courage, Journey of the Frog, Hope was Here, etc.// || students read daily and communicate on edmodo.com with each other about what they are reading || observation || LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will extract and construct meaning using prior knowledge, applying text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading grade level text. LA 8.1.6.k Select text for a particular purpose (e.g., understand, interpret, enjoy, solve problems, form an opinion, answer a specific question, discover models for own writing) LA 8.1.6.l Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically || all year || none || free choice books || students choose own reading materials to read daily in class and write short reviews of each book read || reading log || -determine the meaning of the word -apply comprehension by writing sentences using the spelling words -compare and contrast word meanings -describe the use of high frequency words || * LA 8.1.5Vocabulary: Students will build and use conversational, academic, and content-specific grade level vocabulary. Write Source 8 Commonly misspelled words, Dictionaries, Thesaurus, Computer, L to J process || Worksheets, Computer || Tests || -Relate new vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. -Analyze each word according to its definition. -Use vocabulary words correctly in writing. -Describe and determine the parts of speech regarding the vocabulary words. || LA 8.1.4 Fluency: Students will read a variety of grade-level print/digital texts fluently with accuracy, appropriate pace, phrasing, and expression to support comprehension. LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build and use conversational, academic, and content-specific grade level vocabulary.
 * evaluate informational texts by previewing, skimming, and scanning
 * use graphics to locate information || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.
 * 11 || differentiated chapter books for blog || *communicate with other students electronically
 * discuss thoughtfully various aspects of story such as topic, main idea, theme, characters, etc.
 * choose books based on individual reading preferences and abilities || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style
 * 12 || Independent reading || *choose reading materials of own *develop an appreciation of reading || LA 8.1 Students will learn and apply reading skills and strategies to comprehend text.LA 8.1.4.b Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style
 * 1 || Spelling || ** - ** spell specific words correctly
 * LA 8.1.5.a Apply knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words across content areas.
 * LA 8.1.5.b Select and apply knowledge of context clues (e.g., word, phrase, sentence, and paragraph clues) and text features to determine meaning of unknown words.
 * LA 8.1.5.c Acquire new academic and content-specific grade-level vocabulary, relate to prior knowledge, and apply in new situations.
 * LA 8.1.5.d Analyze and use semantic relationships (e.g., multiple meanings, synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions) to determine the meaning of words, aid in comprehension, and improve writing.
 * LA 8.1.5.e Verify meaning and pronunciation of words or phrases using reference materials. || Weekly || Homophones, synonyms, antonyms, plurals, spelling rules, root words || Spelling Demons Book,
 * 2 || Vocabulary || ** - ** Determine meaning of words using context clues.
 * LA 8.1.4.a Use reading strategies to persevere through text of increasing length and/or complexity.

> Apply knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words across content areas LA 8.1.6 Comprehension: Students will construct meaning by applying prior knowledge, using text information, and monitoring comprehension while reading increasingly complex grade-level literary and informational text. || Weekly || Context Clues, antonyms, synonyms, homophones, root words || Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop--Level C, Online Vocabulary Workshop, L to J process || Workbook, Computer || Quiz || -evaluate a writing sample using the writing process. -evaluate a writing sample by applying the traits of writing. -describe and understand the use of peer editing. -practice peer editing. -apply the six traits to writing. -understand each of the six traits of effective writing -describe the use of a rubric. -learn how to assess and evaluate writings with a rubric. || LA 8.2 Students will learn and apply writing skills and strategies to communicate. > Generate a draft that conveys complex ideas through analysis and use of organizational patterns that are suited to the purpose and intended audience and includes a strong thesis, body, conclusion, and appropriate transitions linked to the purpose of the composition. Writing Modes: Students will write in multiple modes for a variety of purposes and audiences across disciplines. LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. LA 8.3.1 Speaking Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine speaking skills to communicate key ideas in a variety of situations. LA 8.3.2 Listening Skills: Students will develop, apply, and refine active listening skills across a variety of situations. LA 8.3.3 Reciprocal Communication: Students will develop, apply, and adapt reciprocal communication skills. LA 8.4 Students will identify, locate, and evaluate information. || 20-30 days || 6-Traits, 5-steps, Genres of Writing, Purpose, Audience, Tone || Write Source 8, Write Tools Resources, Computer || Peer Editing, Sample Writing Revision, Group Assessment, Writing Workshop || Quiz, Writing papers ||
 * LA 8.1.5.a
 * LA 8.1.5.b Select and apply knowledge of context clues (e.g., word, phrase, sentence, and paragraph clues) and text features to determine meaning of unknown words.
 * LA 8.1.5.c Acquire new academic and content-specific grade-level vocabulary, relate to prior knowledge, and apply in new situations.
 * LA 8.1.5.d Analyze and use semantic relationships (e.g., multiple meanings, synonyms, antonyms, figurative language, connotations, subtle distinctions) to determine the meaning of words, aid in comprehension, and improve writing.
 * LA 8.1.5.e Verify meaning and pronunciation of words or phrases using reference materials.
 * 3 || 6-Traits of Writing and Writing Process || ** - ** describe and understand the five steps of the writing process.
 * LA 8.2.1 Writing Process: Students will apply the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other conventions of standard English appropriate for grade-level.
 * LA 8.2.1.a Use prewriting activities and inquiry tools to recursively generate ideas, organize information, guide writing, answer questions, and synthesize information.
 * LA 8.2.1.b
 * LA 8.2.1.c Gather and use relevant information and evidence from multiple authoritative print and/or digital sources including primary and secondary sources to support claims or theses.
 * LA 8.2.1.d Compose paragraphs with grammatically correct simple, compound, and complex sentences of varying length and complexity.
 * LA 8.2.1.e Revise to improve and clarify writing through self-monitoring strategies and feedback from others
 * LA 8.2.1.f Provide oral, written, and/or digital descriptive feedback to other writers.
 * LA 8.2.1.g Adjust writing processes to persevere in short and longterm writing tasks of increasing length and complexity.
 * LA 8.2.1.h Proofread and edit writing recursively for format and conventions of standard English (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation, syntax, semantics).
 * LA 8.2.1.i Display academic honesty and integrity by avoiding plagiarism and/or over-reliance on any one source and by following a standard format for citation.
 * LA 8.2.1.j Publish a legible document using a variety of media, and apply formatting techniques to enhance the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, design, images, citations).
 * LA 8.2.2.a Write in a variety of genres, considering purpose and audience
 * LA 8.2.2.b Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre (e.g., business letter, report, email, class notes, research paper, play, web page/blog)
 * LA 8.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task (e.g., problem/solution, persuasion)
 * LA 8.2.2.d Analyze models and examples (own and others’) of various genres in order to create a similar piece
 * LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting
 * LA 8.3.1.b Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations
 * LA 8.3.1.c Utilize available media to enhance communication
 * LA 8.3.2.a Apply listening skills needed for multiple situations and modalities (e.g., video, audio, distance, one-to-one, group)
 * LA 8.3.2.b Listen and ask questions concerning the speaker’s content, delivery and purpose.
 * LA 8.3.2.c Listen to, analyze, and evaluate thoughts, ideas, and credibility of information being communicated
 * LA 8.3.3.a Demonstrate sensitivity to the use of words (e.g., stereotypes, connotations, subtleties of language)
 * LA 8.3.3.b Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats
 * LA 8.3.3.c Respect diverse perspectives while collaborating and participating as a member of the community
 * 4 || Parts of Speech || -Describe and understand different parts of speech.

-Use the correct parts of speech in writing.

-Distinguish the differences among the different parts of speech. || LA 8.1.5 Vocabulary: Students will build literary, general academic, and content specific grade level vocabulary.

LA 8.1.5.b Relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations.

LA 8.3.1.a Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting || 20 days || 9 parts of speech || Write Source 8, Skillsbook 8, Write Source Computer Activities, Grammar Ninja Resources || Workbook, worksheets, computer || Quiz || -revise and edit drafts by changing and rearranging text according to the 6 traits of writing. -assess writing examples and in class writing using the 6 traits rubric. -understand the content and the structure of a narrative, expository, persuasive paragraph. -choose a topic to write about. -plan, draft, revise, and edit a narrative, expository, persuasive essay. -follow the 5 steps in the writing process. || LA 8.2.1 Writing Process: Students will apply the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit and publish writing using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other standard conventions appropriate for grade level. LA 8.2.2 Writing Genres: Students will write for a variety of purposes and audiences in multiple genres. LA 8.3 Students will learn and apply speaking and listening skills and strategies to communicate. || 20 days for each writing unit || Editing, Revising, Peer Editing, 6-traits, Writing Process || Write Source 8, Writing Workshop Folders || Writing Workshop, Group Work, Sample Writings || Writing Assignments Quizzes || -define and describe different types of sentence structures. -identify the subject and predicate. -define clauses and phrases. -correct sentence fragments, commas splices, and run-ons. -identify double negatives. -use subject-verb agreement correctly. -list and define kinds and types of sentences. || LA 8.1.5.c Select a context clue strategy to determine meaning of unknown words appropriate to text (e.g., restatement, example, gloss, annotation, sidebar)
 * 5 || Writing Units: Poetry, Descriptive Writing, Expository, Persuasive || ** - ** use freewriting, charts, lists, and graphic organizers to gather and organize details.
 * LA 8.2.1.a Use prewriting activities and inquiry tools to generate and organize information, guide writing, answer questions, and synthesize information
 * LA 8.2.1.b Generate a draft by:
 * Defining and stating a thesis
 * Structuring ideas and arguments in an effective and sustained way, following an organizational pattern appropriate to the purpose and intended audience
 * Identifying and using parallelism to present items in a series and items juxtaposed for emphasis
 * LA 8.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice)
 * LA 8.2.1.d Provide oral, written, and electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others’ feedback to improve own writing
 * LA 8.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation)
 * LA 8.2.1.f Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document (e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style conventions, manuscript requirements)
 * LA 8.2.2.a Write in a variety of genres, considering purpose and audience
 * LA 8.2.2.b Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre (e.g., business letter, report, email, class notes, research paper, play, web page/blog)
 * LA 8.2.2.c Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task (e.g., problem/solution, persuasion)
 * LA 8.2.2.d Analyze models and examples (own and others’) of various genres in order to create a similar piece
 * 6 || Sentence Basics, Problems, and Variety || ** - ** identify complete sentences.

LA 8.1.5.e Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials

LA 8.1.6.m Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct || 20 days || Run-on, Comma Splice, Fragments, Complete Sentences, Subjects, Predicates || Write Source 8, Skillsbook 8 Computer CD interactive || Worksheets, Computer, Workbook || Quizzes || -Describe the uses of colons and semicolons. -Apply and describe all types of forms of punctuation correctly. 8.1.4.a -Describe proper capitalization and abbreviations. 8.2.1.c, 8.2.1.d, 8.2.1.e -Understand the process of using dialogue in writing and use punctuation accordingly. 8.1.6.l, 8.1.6.o, 8.4.1.a || * LA 8.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice) > > > || 20 days || Punctuation, Abbreviations, Capitalization, Commas, end punctuation, etc. || Write Source 8, Skillsbook 8, Interactive CD || Workbook, Class Work, Interactive Computer Work || Quizzes ||
 * 7 || Marking Punctuation, Editing For Mechanics || ** - ** Describe the different comma uses.
 * LA 8.2.1.d Provide oral, written, and electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others’ feedback to improve own writing
 * LA 8.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation)
 * LA 8.1.6.o Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically
 * 8 || Using the Right Word || -understand the difference in words that sound the same but differ in meaning

-use the words correctly in writing

-spell them correctly || * LA 8.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice) Predator, grooming, virus, spyware, etc. || iSafe lessons 1-5 Netsmartz.org Internet safety videos || Internet safety and digital citizenship lessons using available Power Point lessons or lessons downloaded from Internet || Assessment quizzes included with iSafe materials, teacher led discussion || school year || home row, QWERTY, etc. || Microsoft Office-Word, power typing.com, freetypinggame.net, keyboarding textbooks, keyboard cover-ups || keyboarding lessons using textbook and Internet sites || 30 gwam/90% accuracy, rubric, teacher observation ||
 * LA 8.2.1.d Provide oral, written, and electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others’ feedback to improve own writing
 * LA 8.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation) || 15-20 Days || Spelling, Contractions, Subject, verbs, apostrophes, homophones || Write Source 8, Skillsbook 8, Interactive Write Source Computers || Workbook, handouts, computer || Quizzes ||
 * 1 || Digital Citizenship || Examine and practice cultural, social, ethical, and legal issues associated with information technology || 1. Students will demonstrate positive digital citizenship || 5-7 days || Cyberbullying, privacy, profile, instant messaging, sexting, copyright
 * 2 || Computer processes || Operate basic computer functions in order to run various programs and manage files. || 2. Students will develop a knowledge of basic computer operations || 4-5 days || software, commands, files, folders, menus, memory, etc. || computer || hands-on approach, teacher leads students by modeling the various aspects of the computer and describing the various functions || rubric, teacher observation ||
 * 3 || Keyboarding || learn appropriate keyboarding skills to improve speed and accuracy || 3. Students will master keyboarding skills || 9 weeks spread through
 * 4 || word-processing || identify and learn the basic functions of word processing software in order to create various documents. || 4. Students will use word processing applications || 6-7 days || header, footer, tables, format, toolbars, font, menus, formatting palette, etc. || Microsoft Office-Word || hands-on approach, teacher leads students by modeling the various aspects of the software and describing the various functions of each, students practice using the various toolbars, || newsletter or other finished product, rubric, teacher observation ||
 * 5 || spreadsheets || identify and learn the basic functions of a spreadsheet program in order to display data in a variety of ways. || 5. Students will utilize spreadsheet applications to organize and manipulate data. || 4-5 days || column, row, cell, formula, function, sort, ascending, descending, data, spreadsheet, etc. || Microsoft Office-Excel, Internet || hands-on approach, teacher leads students by modeling the various aspects of the software and describing the various functions of each, students practice using the various toolbars || finished project of teacher's choosing, rubric, teacher observation ||
 * 6 || presentation || create a formal presentation using a variety of technology that allows them to showcase their research in a variety of ways || 6. Students will create a formal presentation || 6-7 days || slide, template, layout, view, background, master, transitions, animations, etc. || Power Point, iMovie, Garageband, Inspiration, etc. || hands-on approach, teacher leads students by modeling the various aspects of the software and describing the various functions of each, students practice using the various toolbars || finished project of student's choosing,

rubric, teacher observation || http://zapatopi.net/treeoctopus/ -- hoax site || students communicate with each other using appropriate software, evaluate web sites for worth, || rubric, web site evaluation rubric, teacher observation ||
 * 7 || communication || Use the Internet efficiently and effectively as well as evaluating the effectiveness of search terms and web sites. Communicate with others via various methods || 7. Students will be able to understand the use of technology communication tools || 4-5 days || cookie, bookmarks, Internet, navigate, website, URL, HTML, browser, search engine, hyperlinks, extensions, netiquette, etc. || Internet, Edmodo, Netsmartz.org, Angel/Blackboard