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BAND
Perform 8 major scales with thirds and arpeggios, one octave
Perform 3 related harmonic minor scales with thirds and
arpeggios
Perform a one octave chromatic scale
Increase playing techniques and knowledge to a greater level
Demonstrate an understanding of intermediate music theory
and interpretation
Perform band literature and solo and/or chamber music at
appropriate performance level
Continue to develop multicultural, interdisciplinary and
historical perspectives of music
Assess performances of themselves and those of their peers.
Learn to play in tune with section and full ensemble
Demonstrate leadership skills and responsibilities within the
band
Use alternate fingerings/positions appropriately in repertoire
CHORUS
Exhibit correct posture while singing
Sing with good pitch & support using improved breathing
technique
Sing a variety of more challenging choral literature in 3-part
mixed, SAB & SATB format
Utilize both head and chest voice to enhance and strengthen
vocal tone throughout the singer’s range
Take advantage of solo opportunities such as the annual
WSMA Solo & Ensemble competition
Using improved technique, singers will blend their voices for
more pleasant, mature and expressive choral tone
Demonstrate improved musicianship by watching conductor
for better entrances, cutoffs, dynamics, expression, changes in
tempo and breathing
GENERAL SPANISH
Demonstrate the knowledge of vocabulary through classroom
conversations and dialogue, giving short presentations, written
work, asking and answering questions, and comprehension of
spoken language
Read and comprehend written material on topics covered
Gain knowledge of the location, culture, and history of Spanish
speaking countries
Compare life and culture in the United States to that of Spanish
speaking countries
Learn about important people of Hispanic heritage
Understand important grammatical aspects of the Spanish
language
Randall’s Goals
1. To stimulate an interest
in life-long learning.
2. To help children develop
good character, selfconfidence, and a sense of
responsibility.
3. To teach children to
think critically and seek
information before
making decisions.
4. To provide opportunities
for development of
physical, intellectual, and
social skills.
5. To empower students to
be self-motivated, creative
and independent.
6. To encourage an
appreciation of the arts
and world cultures.
Randall’s Mission
Striving Toward
The
Achievement
8th
Grade
Of
Excellence
Randall Consolidated
School Jt. District #1
37101-87th Street
Burlington, WI 53105
262-537-2211
www.randall.k12.wi.us
Home of the Wildcats
Curriculum
Brochure
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LITERATURE/LANGUAGE ARTS
Cite textual evidence, draw inferences, and determine the validity
of the information being shared from fiction and nonfiction
formats
Determine a theme or central ideas of a text and analyze the
development over the course of the text to provide an objective
summary
Analyze character relationships and how dialogue or incidents in
a story propel the action, reveal aspects of a character or provoke
a decision in fiction
Compare and contrast structures of two or more texts and analyze
how the different structures contribute to the meaning of nonfiction
Compare and contrast information from multiple forms and of
different genres
Increase the range and text complexity exposures and awareness
of personal comprehension to read independently and
proficiently
Plan, revise, and edit a personal narrative to include plot
elements, dialogue, and concrete, figurative and sensory details
Plan, revise, and edit a compare and contrast essay to include
research findings and maintain a formal format
Plan, revise, and edit a persuasive essay to include scholarly
citations that validate a thesis while using persuasive devices and
convincing commentary to address a counterargument
Plan, revise, and edit a research essay to demonstrate a thorough
understanding of a given topic based on scholarly sources while
incorporating next level complex and compound sentences and
mastering the use of works cited
Use Greek/Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes to determine the
meaning of unfamiliar words
Determine the meaning of words in a text including figurative
and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of these words on
meaning and tone, including analogies and allusions
Apply proper use of grammar focusing on verbs and verbals
Plan for and participate in one-on-one, group, and teacher-led
discussions to practice active speaking and listening skills related
to grade eight topics to build on others’ ideas and expressing
their own clearly
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AMERICAN HISTORY
Explain the difference between the North and the South that led to
the secession of most slave states from the U.S. during the preCivil War era
Detail the strategies of the Civil War
Describe reconstruction policies and their effects on the former U.
S. Confederacy
Examine educational and social reforms and the early women’s
movement
Discuss the development of the West
Explain the role of railroad barons, inventions, corporations and
labor in America in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
Discuss the need for and attempts at governmental and social
reforms during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s
Explain how and why the U.S. expanded its economic and
political influence in the Pacific and in Latin America
Describe the causes, course, and outcome of World War I
Evaluate the effects the events of the 1920’s had on American
culture and the causes of the Great Depression
Study how the New Deal changed the American economy
Investigate the causes of WWII and the role of the US in WWII
Analyze causes and results of the increased tensions between the
U.S. and the Soviet Union after WW II
Relate the economic, social and cultural distinctions of the U.S.
during the 1950’s
Discuss the civil rights movement in the U.S.
Describe the causes, course, and effects of the Vietnam War
GENERAL MATH
Number Systems: know the difference between rational and irrational numbers, convert repeating decimals into fractions, use
rational approximations of irrational numbers to compare their
size and approximate them on a number line
Expressions and Equations: calculate negative exponents, use
square roots and cube root symbols to solve equations, approximate irrational square roots, perform operations with numbers
expressed in scientific notation, graph, calculate, and interpret
slope, solve linear equations including those with one, infinite,
and no solutions, analyze and solve systems of linear equations,
solve real-world and mathematical problems leading to two linear
equations in two variables
Probability and Statistics: construct and interpret scatter plots for
bivariate data, create a line of best fit and use its equations to
make predictions
Geometry: perform rotations, reflections, translations, and dilations on the coordinate plan, use parallel lines cut by a transversal
to determine angle measure, use and apply the Pythagorean Theorem, solve real-world and mathematical problems involving
volume of cylinders, cones, and sphere
Functions: understand what a function is and compare two
functions represented differently, know that y = mx +b in a linear
function, use functions to model relationships between quantities,
calculate and interpret the rate of change in a function
ALGEBRA I for High School Credit
Expressions, equations, and functions
Linear equations and inequalities
Solving systems
Exponential functions
Polynomial and factoring
Probability and data analysis
Curriculum is set by Wilmot Union High School
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SCIENCE
Understand the tools of scientific measurement
Understand the characteristics of and relationship between living
and nonliving organisms
Understand characteristics of living organisms and their
environment
Understand the diversity of plant life groups and their
environment
Understand the body plans and adaptations of invertebrates
Develop an understanding of how living things have changed
over time
Understand the methods of scientific classification
Understand how populations of organisms are affected by
interactions and adaptations between organisms and their
environment
Understand Newton’s Laws of Motion
Understand how machines help and assist people to do work
Understand physical and chemical makeup of a substance
Understand the vast areas of elements and element properties
Understand the difference between a mixture and a solution
Understand the movement of tectonic plates and its affect on
geologic changes to Earth
Understand the importance of information obtained from
fossils, rocks, and other natural evidence in relationship to the
Earth’s history
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Apply sport rules in a game situation
Apply game strategies: spacing, movement, positioning,
offense, defense and communication
Establish, implement, and evaluate personal fitness goals
Analyze the effects of good and bad sportsmanship on team
relationships
Understand the benefits a physically active lifestyle has on
developing flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance,
cardiovascular fitness and body composition
Solve problems which arise during a group activity
Develop positive group relationships by practicing respect, fairness, compromise, and cooperation
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ART
Apply the elements and principles of design in their artwork
Learn the second half of the principles of design.
Use a variety of medium to express ideas to represent the
expression of ideas and feelings.
Recognize a variety of artists and their works
Develop two-dimensional and three-dimensional work
GUIDANCE
Prepare a monthly budget
Compare and contrast colleges and universities and how to use
resources
Identify their strengths and use them to plan for their
participation in high school and post-secondary schools
Research, prepare and present a presentation about a
post-secondary school
Tour 1 state university, 1 private university, and 1 technical
college
Complete a career portfolio through Career Cruising that will be
transferred and used in high school
List ways to cope with everyday stress
Demonstrate communication skills necessary to build healthy
relationships and work as a team
List the positive and negative characteristics of at least 10
different jobs
Explain why harassment causes a negative work environment.
Analyze different career situations and determine if harassment,
discrimination, or stereotyping were involved
Analyze and discuss safety issues related to online chats, blogs,
and websites
COMPUTERS
Identify and apply appropriate technology skills to various
activities
Acquire and evaluate information from a variety of media
Utilize a wide variety of current technologies and media with
various activities
Enhance computer skills and technological awareness