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Inside Reading Academic Plan 2017-2018 1008010C; 1008040C; 1008070C

Adopted Instructional Materials: National Geographic Cengage Learning: Inside Level C, Volume 2

Intensive Reading Quarterly Content Guide Quarter One

Unit Theme: Our Precious World Quarter Two

Unit Theme: Conflict and Resolution

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Unit 5 Selection 1 2-3 Weeks

A Natural Balance: Find out how the way

we live affects our

environment.

LAFS.8.RI.1.1, LAFS.8.RI.1.3, LAFS.8.RI.2.6,

LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.RI.2.4, LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.L.1.1, LAFS.8.L.1.2, LAFS.8.L.3.4,

LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.L.2.3, LAFS.8.W.1.3,

LAFS.8.W.2.4, LAFS.8.W.2.5, LAFS.8.W.3.9,

LAFS.8.W.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.1.1


Nadia the Willful: Sometimes changing

your mind may solve

a conflict.

LAFS.8.RL.1.1, LAFS.8.RL.2.4, LAFS.8.RL.2.6,

LAFS.8.L.1.1, LAFS.8.L.1.2, LAFS.8.L.3.5,

LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.RL.1.2, LAFS.8.RL.4.10,


LAFS.8.W.2.6, LAFS.8.W.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.1.1


Siberian Survivors: Discover how people

help animals survive.

LAFS.8.R.I.1.1, LAFS.8.RI.2.4 LAFS.8.RI.2.6,


LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.W.1.1,



LAFS.8.W.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.1.1, LAFS.8.SL.2.4


Passage to

Freedom: Meet

someone who acts

bravely to overcome

a terrible conflict.

LAFS.8.RL.1.1, LAFS.8.RL.2.4, LAFS.8.L.1.1,




LAFS.8.W.3.9, LAFS.8.W.4.10, LAFS.8.S.L.1.1,

LAFS.8.SL.2.4


Mireya Mayor

Explorer/

Correspondent: Learn how an

explorer’s discoveries

help the world.



LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.RI.3.7,

LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.W.1.3, LAFS.8.W.2.4,


LAFS.8.W.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.1.1


Zlata’s Diary: Explore the way

writing about conflict

helps someone live

with it.

LAFS.8.RI.1.1, LAFS.8 RI.2.4, LAFS.8.RI.2.6,

LAFS.8.L.1.1, LAFS.8.L.1.2, LAFS.8.L.3.4a,

LAFS.8.L.3.5, LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.RI.1.2,

LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.W.1.1, LAFS.8.W.1.2,


LAFS.8.W.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.2.4

Unit 5 Close Read

1 Week

Wilderness Letter: Consider what our

lives would be like

without our natural

wilderness.

LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.RI.2.6, LAFS.8.L.3.6,

LAFS.8.W.4.10 Unit 6

Close Read 1 Week

Protecting Human

Rights: Think about

human rights and

freedoms in different

parts of the world.

LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.RI.2.6, LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.4.10



Intensive Reading Quarterly Content Guide Quarter Three

Unit Theme: Fair is Fair Quarter Four

Unit Theme: Food for Thought

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Q3 Unit 7

Selection 1 2-3 Weeks

The Clever Magistrate: See what happens when people

ask someone to judge what’s fair.

LAFS.8.RL.1.1, LAFS.8.RL.1.2, LAFS.8.RL.2.4, LAFS.8.L.1.1, LAFS.8.L.1.2, LAFS.8.L.3.4, LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.W.1.3d, LAFS.8.RL.2.5, LAFS.8.RL.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.1.1, LAFS.8.SL.1.2, LAFS.8.W.1.3, LAFS.8.W.2.4 , LAFS.8.W.3.9, LAFS.8.W.4.10

Feeding the World: Decide on the safer way to feed the

world.


LAFS.8.RI.3.9,LAFS.8.RL.2.4, LAFS.8.L.1.1,


LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.SL.1.1,

LAFS.8.SL.1.2, LAFS.8.SL.1.3, LAFS.8.SL.2.4,

LAFS.8.W.1.1, LAFS.8.W.2.4, LAFS.8.W.2.5

LAFS.8.W.3.9, LAFS.8.W.4.10

Q3 Unit 7


The Constitution: Learn how Americans came up

with a plan for fairness to all.

LAFS.8.RI.1.1,LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.RI.2.4, LAFS.8.L.1.1, LAFS.8.L.1.2, LAFS.8.L.3.4, LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.W.1.3d, LAFS.8.RI.1.3, LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.S.L.1.1, LAFS.8.SL.1.2, LAFS.8.SL.2.4, LAFS.8.W.1.3, LAFS.8.W.3.9, LAFS.8.W.4.10

Q4 Unit 8


Soup for the Soul: Learn how

people feed the hungry in their own

community.


LAFS.8.L.3.4, LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.RI.1.2,

LAFS.8.RI.4.10, LAFS.8.L.3.6, LAFS.8.SL.1.1,

LAFS.8.SL.2.4, LAFS.8.SL.2.6, LAFS.8.W.1.1,


LAFS.8.W.3.7, LAFS.8.W.3.8,

LAFS.8.W.3.9,LAFS.8.W.4.10

Q3 Unit 7


Kids Take Action: Learn about the rights and

responsibilities of being a citizen.

LAFS.8.RI.1.1, LAFS.8.RI.1.3,

LAFS.8.RI.2.4, LAFS.8.L.1.1,

LAFS.8.L.3.4, LAFS.8.L.3.6,

LAFS.8.W.1.3d, LAFS.8.RI.1.2

LAFS.8.RI.3.7, LAFS.8.RI.4.10,

LAFS.8.SL.1.1, LAFS.8.SL.1.2,

LAFS.8.SL.1.3, LAFS.8.SL.2.4,

LAFS.8.W.1.3, LAFS.8.W.3.9,

LAFS.8.W.4.10

Q4 Unit 8


The Girl and the Chenoo: Find out how food connects people.

LAFS.8.RL.1.1, LAFS.8.RL.2.4

LAFS.8.L.1.1, LAFS.8.L.1.2,

LAFS.8.L.2.3, LAFS.8.L.3.4


LAFS.8.RL.4.10

LAFS.8.SL.1.1, LAFS.8.SL.2.6


LAFS.8.W.2.6 LAFS.8.W.3.7, LAFS.8.W.3.8,

LAFS.8.W.3.9, LAFS.8.W.4.10



Q3 Unit 7

Close Read 1 Week

From The Words We Live By:

Your Annotated Guide to the

Constitution:

Consider what the phrase “We the

People” in the preamble of the

constitution means to different

people throughout history.

LAFS.8.RI.1.2, LAFS.8.L.3.6

LAFS.8.W.4.10

Q4 Unit 8

Close Read 1 Week

Omnivore’s Dilemma and Math

for Locator’s: Think about the

foods you eat and the journey they

take to get your plate.


LAFS.8.W.4.10

ELA Standards for Excellence

Literacy Strategy Handbook

Unit: 5, Our Precious World Selection: 2, Siberian Survivors Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: What makes the environment so valuable? Selection Big Idea: Discover how people help animals survive.

Standards

Content Standards Cross-Curricular Connections

Genre Focus: Science Feature; Fact Sheet Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.R.I.1.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text

says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.2.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including

figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. LAFS.8.RI.2.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author

acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. Language Standards

Critical Viewing- TE p. T350, Interpret the Map Cultural Perspectives- TE p. T350, Recognize and Appreciate

Aspects of World Culture Community-School Connection- TE p. T351, Monitor Awareness Content Area Connections- TE p. T352, Social Science, National

Parks Out of School Literacy- TE p. T354, Media and Technology,

Learning Sources Research/Speaking- TE p. T356, Health and Science, Informative

report research

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LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

when writing or speaking. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. c. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases

based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific

words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of

the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.8.W.1.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style

are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.2.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen

writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.



LAFS.8.W.2.6- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the

relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. LAFS.8.W.3.8- Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms

effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. LAFS.8.W.3.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and

research. LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision)

and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. Standards for Speaking and Listening LAFS.8.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and

teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. LAFS.8.SL.2.4 - Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent

manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

Essential Outcome Question

What elements in a text help the reader determine the author’s perspective or viewpoint?

Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources

Strategies for Differentiation

Selection 2

Compare Viewpoints

Visualize

Use Key Vocabulary

Use Academic Vocabulary

Introduce Genre

Textbook Resources Selection 2 TE pp. 340 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 341-343 Language and Grammar; Make Comparisons

Selection 2 Inside Practice Book pp.149 -155

Additional Resources-

Rotation Model to support Differentiated Instruction Small Group Instruction Based on Selection/Performance Test data

Drill Down Lessons

Re-teaching Lessons MyNGConnect.com Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)

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Use Context Clues

Build Fluency

Grammar: Comparative Adjectives

TE pp.344-345 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Use Key Vocabulary; Focus on Reading: Visualize: Use Sensory Images; Compare Viewpoints TE pp. 346 -353 Siberian Survivors; Visualize: Use Sensory Features; Plan: Preview; Recognize Genre: Science Feature; Compare Viewpoints; Interpret and Analyze Visuals; Plan: Set a Purpose; Use Key Vocabulary; TE pp. 354 Tigers in the Wild, Recognize Genre: Fact Sheet; Analyze Text Features: Introductory Statement; Labels and Captions; Bullet Points

Teaching PowerPoint/ Overview on Text Features

Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. G97 - G102 Inside Writing Book Project 9 Writing a Business Letter p. T237Wa -

T249W Literacy Strategy Handbook

Monitoring Options: TE p. 355 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. 356-357 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)

Unit: 5, Our Precious World Selection: 3, Mireya Mayor, Explorer/Correspondent Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: What makes the environment so valuable? Selection Big Idea: Learn how an explorer’s discoveries help the world.

Standards


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Genre Focus: Online Article Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says

explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.2.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including

figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning

and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. LAFS.8.RI.2.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author

acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when

writing or speaking. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,

and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate

an omission. c. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases

based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific

words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to

comprehension or expression.

Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the

text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.3.7 - Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or

digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. LAFS.8.RI.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the

grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Home-School Connection- TE p. T369, Conservation Efforts Critical Viewing- TE p. T369, Interpret Photos Content Area Connections- TE p. T370, Career Study,

Explorer/TV Correspondent



Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are

appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.2.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing

as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well

purpose and audience have been addressed. LAFS.8.W.2.6- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the

relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. LAFS.8.W.3.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and

research. LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision)

and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks,

purposes, and audiences.

Standards for Speaking and Listening LAFS.8.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and

teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and

expressing their own clearly.


How does an author’s personal experiences influence his or her perspective and writing?

Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted

Materials Additional Resources Strategies for Differentiation

Selection 3 ● Analyze Author’s

Viewpoint

● Visualize

Textbook Resources

Selection 3

Selection 3 Inside Practice Book pp. 156 - 162

Additional Resources

Rotation Model to support Differentiated

Instruction





● Use Context Clues

● Use Key Vocabulary

● Use Academic

Vocabulary

● Build Fluency

● Grammar: Adverbs

TE pp. 358 Selection

Overview; Build

Background

Knowledge TE pp. 359-361

Language and

Grammar; Elaborate TE pp.362-363 Prepare

to Read: Key

Vocabulary; Focus on

Reading: Visualize:

Identify Emotional

Response TE pp. 364 -370 Mireya

Mayor:

Explorer/Corresponden

t Visualize: Identify

Emotional Response;;

Plan:

Preview;Recognize

Genre: Online Article

Strategy: Use Context

Clues; Analyze

Author’s Viewpoint

Reteaching Lesson on Context Clues-CPALMS

Small Group Instruction Based on Selection/Performance Test data

● Drill Down Lessons

● Re-teaching Lessons

MyNGConnect.com

Inside Fundamentals (As required by data

support) ● Decoding

● Grammar

● Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice

Book pp. G103 - G108

Inside Writing Book Project 10 Friendly Letter

pp. T249Wa - T261W

Monitoring Options: TE p. 371 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. 372 - 373 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 3 Assessment (Performance Matters)

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Unit: 5, Our Precious World Selection: Close Reading, Wilderness Letter Suggested Range: 1 week

Unit Guiding Question: What makes the environment so valuable? Selection Big Idea: Learn how to analyze author’s viewpoint.

Standards


Genre Focus: Argument Letter Language Arts Florida Standards-Close Reading Selection Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text,

including, its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.2.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author


Language Standards LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words

and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or

expression.

Additional Standard(s): Writing Standard(s) LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and

shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and

audiences.

Environmental Education: Endangered species and wilderness protection




How does identifying, understanding, and analyzing differing authors’ viewpoints impact my learning?



Close Read ● Analyze Author’s

Viewpoint

● Write About Author’s

Viewpoint

Textbook Resources TE pp. 374-375

Wilderness Letter;

Summarize; Analyze;

Discuss and Write

Inside Interactive Practice Book Vocabulary Review pp. 161-162

Additional Resources Signposts Strategy for Close Reading Close Reading Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. 164-168


Instruction


Small Group Instruction

● Based on Cluster/Performance

Test data




● Grammar

● Word recognition

Anchor Centers:

Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice

Book Pp G91-G112

Inside Writing Book pp. T225Wa-T261W

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Monitoring Options: Unit 5 Assessment (Performance Matters)

Unit: 6, Conflict and Resolution

Selection: 1, Nadia the Willful Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: How should people overcome conflict? Selection Big Idea: Sometimes changing your mind may resolve a conflict.

Standards


Genre Focus: Short Story; poem Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.1.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says

explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RL.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including

figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,

including analogies or allusions to other texts. LAFS.8.RL.2.6 - Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or

reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says

explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of

the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the

text. LAFS.8.L.3.5- Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word

meanings.

Critical Viewing- TE p. T393, Design Content Area Connections- TE p. T394, Health and Science,

Camel Adaptations Critical Viewing- TE p. T395, Perspective Home-School Connection- TE p. T397, Character Traits Out-of-School Literacy- TE p. T398, Media and Technology,

Characterization Critical Viewing- TE p. T399, Character Home-School Connection- TE p. T400, Families Helping Each

Other Critical Viewing- TE p. T402, Design



a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g.,

bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific

words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to

comprehension or expression.

Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.1.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course

of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of

the text. LAFS.8.RL.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and

poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator

and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop

experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one

time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the

action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are

appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.2.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as

needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose

and audience have been addressed.



LAFS.8.W.2.6- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the

relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and

shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks, purposes, and

audiences. Standards for Speaking and Listening LAFS.8.SL.1.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and


expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that

preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under

discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and

deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and

comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own

views in light of the evidence presented


Why do authors use figurative language and how does the use of figurative language impact the interpretation of the text?



Unit Launch Focus on Reading

● Determine Author’s

Purpose

● Analyze Word Choice

Focus on Vocabulary ● Strategy: Interpret

Figurative Language

Textbook Resources

Unit Launch TE pp.378-383 Unit 6

Launch and Essential

Question

Unit Launch Inside

Practice Book pp. 172,

173, 174

Selection 1 Inside

Practice Book pp. 175 -

181

Nadia the Willful-Close Read

Plan with UbD


Instruction



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Selection 1 ● Respond to and

Interpret Visuals

● Express Opinions

● Grammar: Use

Compound Sentences

● Compare Viewpoints

● Make Inferences

● Build Fluency

● Interpret Figurative

Language

TE pp. 380-381 Focus

on Reading: Use

Academic Vocabulary,

Determine Author’s

Purpose, Analyze

Word Choice TE pp. 382-383 Focus

on Vocabulary; Use

Academic Vocabulary;

Strategy: Interpret

Figurative Language

Selection 1 TE pp. 384 Selection

Overview; Build

Background

Knowledge TE pp. 385-387

Language and

Grammar; Use

Compound Sentences TE pp.388-389 Prepare

to Read: Key

Vocabulary; Make

Inferences; Compare

Viewpoints TE pp. 390-400 Nadia

the Willful; Plan:

Preview; Plan:

Preview; Make

Inferences; Recognize

Genre; Compare

Viewpoints; Interpret

Additional Resources CPALMS, Florida: Feast

of Figurative Language

Lessons

YouTube Alliteration,

Personification,

Onomatopoeia,

Hyperbole Video

YouTube Personification

Video



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● Grammar



Book pp. G113-G118

Inside Writing Book Project 11 Write to Describe

pp. T261W - T303W

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JY7s3C6aSk

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and Analyze Visuals;

Use Key Vocabulary;

Strategy: Interpret

Figurative Language;

Express Opinions;

Strategy: Use Word

Parts; Analyze Theme; TE pp. 401 Quilt,

Recognize Genre;

Interpret Figurative

Language TE pp. 402 Chief

Koruinka’s Song Recognize Genre;

Analyze Literary

Elements; Interpret

Figurative Language


Unit: 6, Conflict and Resolution Selection: 2, Passage to Freedom Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: How should people overcome conflict? Selection Big Idea: Meet someone who acts bravely to overcome a terrible conflict.

Standards




Genre Focus: Historical Fiction Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.1.1 - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says

explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RL.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative

and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including

analogies or allusions to other texts.

Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when

writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular

sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,

and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an

omission. c. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based

on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a

sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word

(e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both

print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred

meaning in context or in a dictionary).

Critical Viewing: TE p. T415/T416, Effect Critical Viewing: TE p. T419, Design Content Area Connections: TE p. T421, History, Refugees in

History Out-of-School Literacy: TE p. T422, Media and Technology,

History’s Heroes Critical Viewing: TE p. T423, Effect Cultural Perspectives: TE p. T425, World Cultures,

Celebrations



LAFS.8.L.3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word

meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g.,

bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words

and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension

or expression.

Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.1.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of

the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the

text. LAFS.8.RL.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and

poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and

organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and

clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal

style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are


needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and

audience have been addressed.



LAFS.8.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and

research. a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on

themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the

Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and

specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and

sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”). LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and


audiences.

Standards for Speaking and Listening LAFS.8.S.L.1.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and


expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that

preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under

discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and

deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and

comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own

views in light of the evidence presented. LAFS.8.SL.2.4- Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with

relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate

volume, and clear pronunciation.




Why do authors use visuals and how do visuals impact my understanding of the text?

Aligned Learning Goals District-Adopted Materials Additional Resources Strategies for Differentiation

Selection 2 ● Build Background

● Visualize


● Use Academic

Vocabulary

● Evaluate Historical

Fiction

● Make Inferences

● Introduce Genre

● Introduce Idioms

● Build Fluency

● Grammar: Complex

Sentences

Textbook Resources

Selection 2 TE pp. 406 Selection Overview; Build

Background Knowledge TE pp. 407-409 Language and Grammar;

Complex Sentences TE pp.410-411 Prepare to Read: Key

Vocabulary; Use Key Vocabulary;

Prepare to Read: Reading Strategy:

Make Inferences; Evaluate Historical

Fiction; TE pp. 412-424 Passage to Freedom;

Strategy: Interpret Figurative Language;

Plan: Set a Purpose; Make Inferences;

Evaluate Historical Fiction TE pp. 425-

426 A Message form Hiroki Sugihara,

Recognize Genre: Historical Fiction

Afterword; Strategy: Use Word Parts;

Evaluate Historical Fiction; Determine

Importance

Selection 2 Inside Practice Book

pp.182-188

Additional Resources CPALMS, Analysis of a Political News

Article

Visualization Graphic

Organizer/Download


Instruction





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● Grammar



Book pp. G119-124

Inside Writing Book Project 12 Write as a Reader

T237Wa-T291W

Monitoring Options:



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http://www.powayusd.com/projects/literacy/CriticalThinking/PDFs/Visual%20Summarizing.doc





TE p. 427 Connect Reading and Writing TE p. 428-429 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)

Unit: 6, Conflict and Resolution Selection: 3, Zlata’s Diary Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: How should people overcome conflict? Selection Big Idea: Explore the way writing about conflict helps someone live with it.

Standards


Genre Focus: Diary Inside Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly

as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8 RI.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,

connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone,

including analogies or allusions to other texts. LAFS.8.RI.2.6- Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author


Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing

or speaking. LAFS.8.L.1.2 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and

spelling when writing.

Content Area Connections: TE p. T440, Art, Photography

in War Times Out-of-School Literacy: TE p. T441, Art, The Use of Visual

Art in War Times Language Development: TE p. T442, Language

Development, Justify Critical Viewing: TE p. T444, Critical Viewing



a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an

omission. c. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on

grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a

sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g.,

precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print

and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase LAFS.8.L.3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word

meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g.,

bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and

phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or

expression.

Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2-Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text,

including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades

6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.

Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.



a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and

organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses

to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.8.W.1.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and

information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader

categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to

aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other

information and examples. c. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and

concepts. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation

presented. LAFS.8.W.2.4-Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are


needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and

audience have been addressed. LAFS.8.W.3.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on

themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the

Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and

specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient;

recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”).



LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and


audiences.

Standards for Speaking and Listening LAFS.8.SL.2.4 - Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with

relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate

volume, and clear pronunciation.


Why do authors leave room for readers to make inferences and how does making inferences enhance the reader’s understanding?


Selection 3 ● Analyze Author’s

Viewpoint

● Make Inferences

● Go Beyond the Literal

Meaning


● Use Academic

Vocabulary

● Build Fluency

● Grammar: Combine

Sentences

Textbook Resources

Selection 3 TE pp. 430 Selection Overview; Build

Background Knowledge TE pp. 431-433 Language and Grammar;

Justify TE pp.434-436 Prepare to Read: Key

Vocabulary; Prepare to Read: Reading

Strategy; Make Inferences; Analyze Author’s

Viewpoint; TE pp. 436-443 Zlata’s Diary: Visualize: Plan: Preview; Make

Inferences; Recognize Genre: Diary; Analyze

Author’s Viewpoint; Analyze Text Features:

Elements of a Diary Entry; Interpret and

Analyze Visuals; Strategy: Interpret Figurative

Selection 3 Inside Practice Book

pp. 189-195

Additional Resources

Figurative Language- The

Flocabulary Blog, I Have a Dream

Speech Analysis Lesson


Instruction





MyNGConnect.com



● Grammar


http://blog.flocabulary.com/i-have-a-dream-speech-analysis-lesson-plan/







Language; Use Word Parts; TE pp. 444

Recognize Genre: Song; Analyze Chorus and

Verse; Respond to Literature


Book pp. G125-G130

Inside Writing Book Project 12 Write as a Reader

pp. T292W-T303W


Unit 6: Conflict and Resolution Suggested Range: 1 week

Close Reading, Protecting Human Rights Unit Guiding Question: How should people overcome conflicts?

Selection Big Idea: Learn how to analyze author’s viewpoint.

Standards


Genre Focus: Article and Historical Document

Language Arts Florida Standards-Close Reading Selection Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.R.I.1.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including

its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.

Social Issues: Human Rights



LAFS.8.R.I.2.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a t ext and analyze how the author acknowledges

and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

Language Standards LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and

phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter

time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.


How does identifying, understanding, and analyzing the author’s craft impact the reader’s understanding of text?



Close Read ● Analyze Author’s

Viewpoint

● Write About Author’s

Viewpoint

Textbook Resources TE pp. 448-449

Protecting Human

Rights; Summarize

Inside Interactive Practice Book Vocabulary Review pp. 201-202

Additional Resources Signposts Strategy for Close Reading Close Reading Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. 196-200


Instruction



● Based on Cluster/Performance

Test data


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● Grammar

● Word recognition

Anchor Centers:

Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice

Book Pp G113-G134

Inside Writing Book pp. T261Wa-T303W


Unit: 7, Fair is Fair

Selection: 1, The Clever Magistrate Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: What should you do when life is unfair? Selection Big Idea: See what happens when people ask someone to judge what’s fair.

Standards


Genre Focus: Folk Tale Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.1.1- Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text

says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Content Area Connections- p. T468, Dramatic Retelling Out-of-School Literacy- p. T469, Media and Technology Critical Viewing- p. T469, Interpret the Illustration Community School Connection- p. T471, Community Resources Cultural Perspectives-U.S. Culture: Justice Systems, p. T472



LAFS.8.RL.1.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the

course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RL.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,

including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and

usage when writing or speaking. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing: Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break, use an ellipsis to indicate an omission, spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or

phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-

specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3d- Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory

language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.2.5 - Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the

differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style. LAFS.8.RL.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories,

dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.8.SL.1.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in

groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect



on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. LAFS.8.SL.1.2 - Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg.

visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g. social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or event LAFS.8.W.2.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and

style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.3.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,

and research. a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”). LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and

revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.




How do authors impart theme through storytelling?



Compare Text Structures

Focus on Vocabulary Use Word Origins

Selection 1 Determine theme

Use Key Vocabulary


Build Fluency

Grammar: Use Participles as Adjectives

Textbook Resources Unit Launch TE 452-453 Unit 7 Launch and Essential Question TE pp. 454-455 Focus on Reading: Use Academic Vocabulary, Compare Text Structures TE pp. 456-457 Focus on Vocabulary; Use Word Origins Selection 1 TE pp. 458 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 459-461 Language and Grammar; Tell an Original Story TE pp.462 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Prepare to Read; Determine Importance; Determine Theme; TE pp. 464-471 The Clever Magistrate; Plan: Preview; Determine Importance: Summarize; Recognize Genre: Folk Tale; Elements of Folk Tales: Character, Plot, Moral, Dialogue; Determine Theme; Interpret and Analyze Visuals TE pp. 472 The Clever Old Woman, Recognize and Appreciate Aspects of US Culture; TE pp. 474 Argument; Recognize Genre: Poem; Analyze Tone

Unit Launch Inside Practice Book

pp. 204, 205, 206, Selection 1 Inside Practice Book

pp. 207-213 Literacy Strategy Handbook

Rotation Model to support Differentiated Instruction


Drill Down Lessons

Re-teaching Lessons MyNGConnect.com

Inside Fundamentals (As required

by data support) Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. G135-G140 Inside Writing Book Project 13

Write to Explain T304W-T315W







Selection: 2, The Constitution Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: What should you do when life is unfair? Selection Big Idea: Learn how Americans came up with a plan for fairness to all.

Standards


Genre Focus: Social Science Textbook; Poem; Song Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.1- Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what they text says

explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.1.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of

the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.2.4 - Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including

figurative, connotative, and technical meanings’ analyze the impact of specific words choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage

when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.

Critical Viewing- p. T488 Analyze the Photograph Out-of-School Literacy- p. T489 Media and Technology Community School Connection- p. T492, Who Represents Us? Content Area Connections- p. T493, Social Science, Research an

Amendment Critical Viewing- p. T494 Design Critical Viewing- p. T495 Analyze the Political Cartoon Content Area Connections- p. T496, History, Evaluate the Amendments Critical Viewing- p. T499, Compare Images Critical Viewing- p. T500, Analyze the Visual Cultural Perspectives- p. T501 World Cultures: Patriotism



LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. c. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or

phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-

specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3d- Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language

to capture the action and convey experiences and events. Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.3 - Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals,

ideas, or events (through comparisons, analogies, or categories). LAFS.8.RI.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of

the grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.8.S.L.1.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups,

and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to



others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. LAFS.8.SL.1.2 - Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media formats (eg.

visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g. - social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. LAFS.8.SL.2.4 - Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent

manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. LAFS.8.W.3.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,

and research. a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”). LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and

revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.




How does determining central idea impact my comprehension of the text?



Selection 2 Build Background

Summarize

Use Key Vocabulary


Analyze Main Ideas and Details

Determine Importance

Introduce Genre: Social Science Textbook; poem; song

Use Word Origins

Build Fluency

Grammar: Use Participial Phrases to Combine Sentences

Textbook Resources Selection 2 TE pp. 478 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 479-481 Language and Grammar; Using Participial Phrases to Combine Sentences TE pp.482- Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Use Key Vocabulary; Prepare to Read: Reading Strategy: Determine Importance TE pp. 484-495 The Constitution; Plan: Set a Purpose; Determine Importance: Identify Main Idea and Details; Strategy: Use Word Origins; Summarize TE pp. 496-500 The Amendments; Determine Importance: Identify Main Idea and Details; Strategy: Use Word Origins; Determine Importance: Summarize TE pp. 501 The Star-Spangled Banner; Recognize Genre: Song; Analyze Song Lyrics, Theme TE pp. 502 The Flag We Love; Recognize Genre: Poem; Analyze Poetic Language, Theme

Selection 2 Inside Practice Book pp.215-220

Literacy Strategy

Handbook



Drill Down Lessons



support) Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. G141-G146 Inside Writing Book Project 14 Write as a

Reporter T315Wa-T333

Monitoring Options: TE p. 503 Connect Reading and Writing






TE p. 504-505 Connect Across the Curriculum Selection 2 Assessment (Performance Matters)


Selection: 3, Kids Take Action Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: What should you do when life is unfair? Selection Big Idea: Learn about the rights and responsibilities of being a citizen.

Standards


Genre Focus: Social Science Feature Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.1 - Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what text says explicitly as

well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.1.3 - Analyze how a text makes connections among distinctions between individuals, ideas, or

events (eg. - through comparisons, analogies, or categories). LAFS.8.RI.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including

figurative, connotative, and technical meanings’ analyze the impact of specific words choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when

writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. LAFS.8.L.3.4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based

on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a

Content Area Connections- p. T516, Social Science, Make Your

Voice Heard Out-of-School Literacy- p. T517 Media and Technology Home-School Connection- p. T519 How We Can Help Critical Viewing- p. T520 Details



sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words

and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3d- Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to

capture the action and convey experiences and events. Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text,

including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.3.7 - Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (eg. print or digital

text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea. LAFS.8.RI.4.10 - By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the

grades 6-8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.8.SL.1.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and

teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.



LAFS.8.SL.1.2 - Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media formats (eg. visually,

quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g. - social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. LAFS.8.SL.1.3 - Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the

reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. LAFS.8.SL.2.4 - Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner

with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective

technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. LAFS.8.W.3.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and

research. a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”). LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and

shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.




How do Cause and Effect relationships structure text?



Selection 3 Relate Cause

and Effect

Determine Importance

Use Word Origins

Use Key Vocabulary


Build Fluency

Grammar: Use Gerunds and Infinitives

Textbook Resources Selection 3 TE pp. 506 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 507-509 Language and Grammar; Interpret a Visual Image; Use Gerunds and Infinitives TE pp.510-511 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Prepare to Read: Reading Strategy; Determine Importance; Relate Cause and Effect; TE pp. 512-520 Kids Take Action: Plan: Preview; Determine Importance; Recognize Genre: Social Science Feature; Relate Cause and Effect; Interpret and Analyze Visuals; Strategy: Use Word Origins

Selection 3 Inside Practice Book pp. 221-227 Literacy Strategy

Handbook



Drill Down Lessons


Inside Fundamentals (As required by

data support) Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. G147-G152






Inside Writing Book Project 14 Write as

a Reporter pp. T334W-T345W



Selection: Close Reading, from The Words We Live By Suggested Range: 1 week

Unit Guiding Question: What should you do when life is unfair? Selection Big Idea: Consider what the phrase “We the people” in the preamble of the constitution means to different people throughout history.


Genre Focus: Social Studies Feature Additional Selection Standards (Instructional): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the

course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-

specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Writing Standards

Social Studies: Primary Source document



LAFS.8.W.4.10 - Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and



How can determining the central idea help me to understand the text?


Close Read Analyze Main Idea

and Details

Write About Main Idea and Details

Textbook Resources TE pp. 524-525 from The Words We Live By; Summarize

Inside Interactive Practice Book Vocabulary Review pp. 233-235 Close Reading Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. 228-232

Literacy Strategy

Handbook

Rotation Model to support Differentiated Instruction Small Group Instruction

Based on Cluster/Performance Test data

Drill Down Lessons

Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support)

Decoding

Grammar

Word recognition

Anchor Centers:

Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book PP: G137-G157 Inside Writing Book






pp. T303Wa-T345W Achieve3000

5 step process

Goal of 75% of higher

Use of Reading Connections/Graphic Organizers


Unit: 8, Food for Thought

Selection: 1, Feeding the World Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: How can we provide for our communities? Selection Big Idea: Decide on a safer way to feed the world.

Standards


Genre Focus: Non-Fiction: Persuasive Article; Poem Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly

as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.3.8- Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the

reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. LAFS.8.RI.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative,

connotative, and technical meanings’ analyze the impact of specific words choices on meaning and tone,

including analogies or allusions to other texts.

LAFS.8.RI.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Content Area Connections- p. T544, Geography, World

Hunger Hot Spots Out-of-School Literacy- p. T545, Media and Technology,

Viewpoints Critical Viewing- p. T545, Details Home-School Connection- p. T546 Cultural Perspectives- p. T548, World Cultures Critical Viewing- p. T548, Design



a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”). Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative

and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing

or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and

spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. c. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on

grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). LAFS.8.L.3.6- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and

phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text



LAFS.8.RI.1.2- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text,

including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.4.10- By the end of the year read and comprehends literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades

6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.8.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-

led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. LAFS.8.SL.1.2- Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,

quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. LAFS.8.SL.1.3- Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. LAFS.8.SL.2.4- Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with

relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are

appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.



LAFS.8.W.2.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as

needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. LAFS.8.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and

shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.


How do authors use language to persuade?




Evaluate Argument

Focus on Vocabulary Use Word Origins

Selection 1 Analyze Argument

and Support

Strategy: Use Context Clues and References: Specialized Language and Vocabulary

Textbook Resources Unit Launch TE 528-529 Unit 8 Launch and Essential Question TE pp. 530-531 Focus on Reading: Use Academic Vocabulary, Evaluate Argument TE pp. 532-533 Focus on Vocabulary; Use Context Clues and References (Specialized Language and Vocabulary) Selection 1 TE pp. 534 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 535-537 Language and Grammar; Persuade; Respond to and Interpret Visuals; Listen to and Discuss a Conversation; Use Verbs in the Present Perfect Tense

Unit Launch Inside Practice Book pp. 236,

237, 238 Selection 1 Inside Practice Book pp. 239-245 Literacy

Strategy

Handbook



Drill Down Lessons


Inside Fundamentals (As required by

data support) Decoding

Grammar







Persuade

Use Key Vocabulary


Build Fluency

Grammar: Use Verbs in the Present Perfect Tense

TE pp.538-539 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Prepare to Read; Academic Vocabulary; Synthesize: Draw Conclusions; Analyze Argument and Support TE pp. 540-547 Feeding the World; Plan: Preview; Synthesize: Compare Arguments and Evidence; Recognize Genre:Persuasive Article; Analyze Argument and Support: Use Context Clues; Use Word Parts TE pp. 548 Market Women, Recognize Genre: Poem; Analyze Rhythm; Compare Across Cultures

Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. G157-G162 Inside Writing Book Project 15 Write

with Style T345Wa-T361W


Unit: 8, Food for Thought Selection: 2, Soup for the Soul Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: How can we provide for our communities? Selection Big Idea: Learn how people feed the hungry in their own community.

Standards


Genre Focus: Non-Fiction: Interview; Non-Fiction: Persuasive Essay; Fiction: Folk Tale Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative,

and technical meanings’ analyze the impact of specific words choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. LAFS.8.RI.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Content Area Connections- p. T562, Social

Science, Hunger in America Out-of-School Literacy- p. T563, Social Science,

Spreading the Word Community-School Connection- p. T565, Fun or

Drudgery? Cultural Perspectives- p. T566, World Cultures:

Folk Tales



a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new”). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced”). Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or

speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. LAFS.8.L.3.4- Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8

reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). LAFS.8.L.3.6- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases;

gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its

relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.4.10- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction at the high end of the grades 6–8 text

complexity band independently and proficiently. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.3.6- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases;

gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.



Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.8.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with

diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. LAFS.8.SL.2.4- Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant

evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. LAFS.8.SL.2.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when

indicated or appropriate. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.8.W.1.2- Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information

through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. Establish and maintain a formal style. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to

task, purpose, and audience.



LAFS.8.W.2.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by

planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. LAFS.8.W.3.7- Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on

several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. LAFS.8.W.3.8- Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess

the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. LAFS.8.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time

frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.


How does determining central idea impact my comp rehens ion of the text?

How does determining central idea impact my comprehension of the text?



Selection 2 Compare Writing

About the Same Topic

Strategy: Use Context Clues and References: Specialized

Textbook Resources Selection 2 TE pp. 552 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 553-555 Language and Grammar; Use Verbs in the Past Perfect Tense TE pp.556-557 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Use Key Vocabulary; Prepare to Read: Reading Strategy: Synthesize: Draw Conclusions

Selection 2 Inside Practice Book pp.247-250 Literacy

Strategy

Handbook



Drill Down Lessons







Language and Vocabulary

Use Key Vocabulary


Build Fluency

Grammar: Use Verbs in the Past Perfect Tense

TE pp. 558-563 Soup for the Soul Plan: Preview; Synthesize: Draw Conclusions; Recognize Genre: Interview; Compare Writing About the Same Topic; Interpret and Analyze Visuals; Strategy: Use Context Clues; TE pp. 564-565 Running a Restaurant; Strategy: Use Context Clues; Recognize Genre: Persuasive Essay; Text Structure: Main Idea and Supporting Details; Compare Writing about the Same Topic TE pp. 566 Holding Up the Sky; Recognize Genre: Folk Tale; Analyze Persuasive Language


Inside Fundamentals (As required

by data support) Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition


Write as a Citizen T374W-T384W



Selection: 3, The Girl and the Chenoo Suggested Range: 2-3 weeks

Unit Guiding Question: How can we provide for our communities? Selection Big Idea: Find out how food connects people.

Standards


Genre Focus: Play Assessed Standards (Selection & Unit): Reading Standards for Literature

Critical Viewing- p. T581



LAFS.8.RL.1.1- Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the

text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RL.2.4- Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text,

including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.1.1- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and

usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. LAFS.8.L.1.2- Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization,

punctuation, and spelling when writing. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. Spell correctly. LAFS.8.L.2.3- Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading,

or listening. Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). LAFS.8.L.3.4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or

phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). LAFS.8.L.3.6 - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-

specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

Listening/Speaking (Drama)- p. T582, Perform a Scene from “The Girl and

the Chenoo” Content Area Connections- p. T585, Drama, Careers in the Theater Critical Viewing- p. T586 Cultural Perspectives- p. T587, Compare Across Cultures: Folklore Cultural Perspectives- p. T588, World Cultures: Storytelling Critical Viewing- p. T589, Effect Home-School Connection- p. T591, Showing Hospitality Critical Viewing- p. T593, Setting, p. T595, Plot Out-of-School Literacy- p. T594, Media and Technology



Additional Selection Standards: Reading Standards for Literature LAFS.8.RL.1.2- Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over

the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RL.3.7- Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays

faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors. LAFS.8.RL.4.10- By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories,

dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently. Speaking and Listening Standards LAFS.8.SL.1.1- Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in

groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. LAFS.8.SL.2.6- Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of

formal English when indicated or appropriate. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.1.1- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style.



e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. LAFS.8.W.2.4- Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and

style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. LAFS.8.W.2.5- With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen

writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. LAFS.8.W.2.6- Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and

present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. LAFS.8.W.3.7- Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-

generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. LAFS.8.W.3.8- Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search

terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. LAFS.8.W.3.9- Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection,

and research. LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and

revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences


How do context clues help with vocabulary comprehension in a text?



Selection 3 Analyze Drama

Strategy: Use Context Clues and References: Specialized Language and Vocabulary

Use Key Vocabulary


Textbook Resources Selection 3 TE pp. 570 Selection Overview; Build Background Knowledge TE pp. 571-573 Language and Grammar; Respond to and Interpret Visuals; Use Conditionals

Selection 3 Inside

Practice Book pp. 254-259

Rotation Model to support Differentiated Instruction Small Group Instruction Based on Selection/Performance Test data

Drill Down Lessons





Build Fluency

Grammar: Use Conditionals

TE pp.574-575 Prepare to Read: Key Vocabulary; Prepare to Read: Reading Strategy: Synthesize: Form Generalizations; TE pp. 576-596 The Girl and the Chenoo: Synthesize: Form Generalizations; Recognize Genre: Play; Strategy: Use Context Clues and References; Analyze Drama;

Literacy

Strategy

Handbook

Inside Fundamentals (As required by data support) Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition

Anchor Centers Grammar Practice - Inside Interactive Practice Book pp. G169-G174 Inside Writing Book Project 16 Write as a Citizen pp. T374W-T385W



Selection: Close Reading, from The Omnivore’s Dilemma and Math for Locavores Suggested Range: 1 week

Unit Guiding Question: How can we provide for our communities? Selection Big Idea: Think about the foods you eat and the journey they take to get to your plate.

Standards







Genre Focus: Play Reading Standards for Informational Text LAFS.8.RI.1.2- Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of

the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text LAFS.8.RI.3.8- Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing

whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. Language Standards LAFS.8.L.3.6- Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-

specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. Writing Standards LAFS.8.W.4.10- Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and


Response to Literature- p. T605, Drama, Persuasive Monologue


How do I break down an argument over the course of a text to determine the validity and relevance of the claim?


Close Read

-Analyze argument -Write to analyze an argument

Textbook Resources Close Read - From The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan

Close Read Literacy Strategy Handbook






-Evaluate text evidence

p.T600 and Math for Locavores by Stephen Budiansky p. T602

Based on Selection/Performance Test data

Drill Down Lessons


Inside Fundamentals (As

required by data support) Decoding

Grammar

Word Recognition


Write as a Citizen pp. T374W-T385W


