UNIT 1English Language Arts8th Grade Study Guide–The Challenge of Heroism

Learning Target / Article/Activity / Notes/Examples
RL.8.1 (literary text)
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Breakdown of target: : Be Able To
Cite Strongest Textual Evidence to support an analysis
Make Inferences (characterize, infer tone, mood and theme, plot analyze and make connections based on textual evidence) / Stories/passages:
The Road Not Taken
The Crazy Ones
A Wrinkle in Time
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
The Open Window
Strategy:
ACE /
RI.8.1 (informational text)
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Cite Strongest Textual Evidence to support an analysis
Make inferences about author’s purpose, tone, central idea, and make connections based on textual evidence) /
RL.8.2 (literary text)
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.
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Determine a Theme (lesson)
Connect characters, setting and plot to the lesson
Summarize the passage based on objective facts / Stories/passages:
The Road Not Taken
The Crazy Ones
A Wrinkle in Time
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh
The Open Window
Strategy:
ACE /
RI.8.2
Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Determine a Central Idea
Connect supporting ideas to the central idea (lesson or purpose)
Summarize the passage based on objective facts /
RI.8.7
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Evaluate various mediums (print, digital text, video, multimedia)
Choose the BEST medium to present a particular topic
Use effective mediums to communicate / Summer Novel Project
-presentations /
W.8.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Write narratives (real or imagined)
Use Narrative Techniques such as Dialogue, Thought shots and imagery to present a narrative
Self-reflect on my strengths and weaknesses in narrative writing / Summer Novel Narrative
Narrative practice with A Wrinkle in Time
Tell About a Time Prompt Practice
Strategy:
6 Block Organizer /
L.8.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives)
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.
d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Understand and use effectively (gerunds, participles, and infinitives)
Use active and passive voice effectively in writing for a purpose
Use the various Verb Moods correctly and with purpose
Understand and Correct Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood / Active Voice practice and notes
Practice with Verb not Verbal (notes) /
L.8.6
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
Breakdown of target: Be Able To
Understand and Use Content Vocabulary from Language Arts
Use Content Specific Vocabulary when responding to open response questions / Word Wall: /