WE ED A NI VIRGI ST IT I O N Correlation to the West Virginia RLA Content Standards Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) Reading Standard 1 RLA.O.S.8.1 Students will use skills to read for literacy experiences, read to inform and read to perform a task by • identifying and using the dimensions of reading components (phonemic awareness, phonics, background knowledge/vocabulary, high frequency words/fluency, comprehension, writing and motivation to read) and • employing a wide variety of literature in developing independence as readers. Objectives RLA.O.8.1.01 Compare/contrast connotation and denotation in complex passages to understand and enhance meaning of words, sentences, and shorter passages. STUDENT EDITION: English Language Coach: Denotations and Connotations 932, 935, 947, 966, 968, 969, 1000, 1003, 1006, 1011, 1020, 1023, 1026, 1029 Word Connotation in Persuasive Writing 942 Semantic Slanting 978, 980, 986, 989 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: English Language Coach: Semantic Slanting 978 Language Coach: Denotation and Connotation 948, 1010, 1015, 1021, 1025, 1027, 1028, 1029, 1037 Semantic Slanting 981, 982, 983, 988, 989 Reading Skill: Understanding Cause and Effect 1057, 1092, 1093, 1099 RLA.O.8.1.02 Use knowledge of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes to determine the meaning of words, spell words, change word meanings, and generate new words appropriate to grade level, recognize that knowledge of the origins and history of word meanings enhances understanding of a word’s meaning. WV4 STUDENT EDITION: English Language Coach: Greek Roots 848, 851 Latin Roots 874, 877, 880, 883 Anglo-Saxon Roots 796, 813, 824, 826 Prefixes 606, 609, 612, 620, 624, 636 Suffixes 586, 589, 591, 594, 596, 598, 599, 652, 655 Affixes 664, 669, 674, 681 Word Analysis 560, 563 Word Families 572, 576 Word Parts 734, 740, 748, 757, 760 Historical Influences on English 764, 769, 779, 781, 783, 786, 892, 894, 898, 899, 905, 906 WE ED Reading and Language Arts Standards A NI CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS VIRGI ST IT I O N Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) RLA.O.8.1.02 (continued) TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Language Coach: Greek Roots 852 Suffixes 601 Affixes 49, 664 Word Analysis 561, 564 Word Families 734 Word Parts 737, 743, 757 Word Origins 750, 806 Historical Influences on English 768, 777, 778 English Language Coach: Latin Roots 394 Greek and Latin Roots 1161 The Prefix Co– 745 Prefixes and Suffixes 86 Historical Influences on English 764 RLA.O.8.1.03 Use etymology, context clues, affixes, synonyms, or antonyms to increase grade appropriate vocabulary. STUDENT EDITION: English Language Coach: Context Clues 16, 21, 23, 29, 30, 33, 37, 44, 48, etc. Affixes 664, 669, 674, 681, 684 Synonyms 54, 56, 57, 61, 162, 167, 170, 174, 258, 259, 264, 267, 272 Antonyms 54, 56, 57, 61, 162, 167, 267 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: English Language Coach: Context Clues 27, 68, 71, 80, 107, 136 Affixes 49 Synonyms 63, 119, 172, 258, 259, 755 Synonyms and Antonyms 262, 267 RLA.O.8.1.04 Analyze the defining characteristics, build background knowledge and apply reading skills to understand a variety of literary passages and genres by West Virginia, national, and international authors: • fiction • nonfiction • myths • fantasies • biographies • autobiographies • science fiction • tall tales • supernatural fiction Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Genre Focus: Short Stories 546–557 Historical Text 1056–1063 Folktales 150–159 Poetry 446–447 Autobiography and Biography 4–13 Build Background 17, 31, 45, 55, 65, etc. Read and Apply Skills: Short Stories 1036–1043, 1170–1173 Autobiography 688–699 WV5 WE ED A NI VIRGI ST CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS IT I O N Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) RLA.O.8.1.04 (continued) TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Short Story 259 Nonfiction 248, 268 Mythology 240 Folktales 180, 194, 206 African American Folklore 163 Autobiography 16, 38 Biography 54 Science Fiction 346 English Language Coach: Build Background 162, 198, 228, 238, 249 RLA.O.8.1.05 Use pre-reading and comprehension strategies (e. g., generating questions and previewing, activating and evaluating prior knowledge, and scanning or skimming texts) to critically analyze and evaluate the composition of literary and informational texts for • making judgments • hypothesizing • making complex or abstract summaries. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Reading Skill: Setting a Purpose for Reading 4, 5, 42–43, 45, 46, 53, 55, 56, 58, 61 Previewing 292, 293, 296–297, 299, 300, 311, 312 Activating Prior Knowledge 4, 7, 62–63, 65, 66, 68, 72, 75, 77, 78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 87 Skimming and Scanning 292, 293, 322–323, 325, 326, 331, 332 Evaluating 446, 468–469, 471, 472, 473, 477, 479 Making Inferences 150, 152, 182–183, 185, 187, 188, 189, 195, 197, 199, 200, 546, 547, 550, 551, 555, 634–635, etc. Paraphrasing and Summarizing 712, 717, 846–847, 849, 850, 853, 855, 857, 861, 862 Critical Thinking 28, 36, 52, 60, 74, etc. TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Reading Skill: Previewing 296A, 301, 303 Activating Prior Knowledge 62A, 71 Skimming and Scanning 322A, 323 Evaluating 468A, 523, 524, 527, Making Inferences 157, 158, 182A, 186, 201, 213, 221, 222, 224, 226, 229, 270, 272, 549, 557, 634A, 655 Paraphrasing and Summarizing 846A, 851, 865 Literature Focus Lesson: Setting a Purpose for Reading 42A, 129 WV6 WE ED Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) RLA.O.8.1.06 Determine and interpret the elements of literature to construct meaning and recognize author’s purpose and/ or reader’s purpose: • theme • character • setting • internal conflict • rising and falling action • point of view • antagonist • protagonist • hero Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: A NI CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS VIRGI ST IT I O N STUDENT EDITION: Reading Skill: Identifying Author’s Purpose 4, 13, 96–97, 99, 100, 107, 111 Setting a Purpose for Reading 4, 5, 42–43, 45, 46, 55, 56, 58 Literary Element: Theme 150, 159, 241, 244, 247, 546, 557, 607, 613, 617 Characterization 546, 547, 549, 561, 563, 564, 566, 567 Setting 171, 175, 546, 551, 637, 638, 641, 643, 645 Plot 150, 158, 159, 195, 197, 198, 199, 201, etc. Conflict 150, 155, 207, 209, 213, 595 Rising Action 195, 595 Falling Action 195, 595, 601 Climax 195, 595, 600, 1007, 1011, 1015 Resolution 195, 595, 601 Point of View 4, 6, 45, 46, 47, 49, 55, 57 Protagonist and Antagonist 150, 163, 165, 166 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Author’s Purpose 44, 102 Characterization 546, 628 Dynamic vs. Static Characters 818 Point of View 13 Setting 553 Short Story 647 Reading Skill: Setting a Purpose for Reading 42A, 129 Identifying Author’s Purpose 96A, 112, 120, 135 Literary Element: Plot 196, 200, 550, 556, 599 Theme 243, 245, 259, 612 Differentiated Instruction: Character Comparison 548 Literary Element: Setting 647 Characterization 562, 565 Conflict 156, 210, 212 Climax 1010, 1013 Protagonist and Antagonist 156, 164, 167 WV7 WE ED A NI VIRGI ST CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS IT I O N Reading and Language Arts Standards RLA.O.8.1.07 Analyze and draw parallels between common themes across a variety of literature and information text (e.g., friendship, honesty, loyalty, survival). Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Reading Skill: Connecting 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14–15, etc. Connect to the Reading 45, 55, 65, 77, 99, etc. Connecting to the Big Question 2, 148, 290, 444, 544, 710, 924, 1054 Reading Across Texts 404–419, 516–529, 1018–1033, 1152–1167 Literary Element: Theme 150, 159, 241, 244, 247, 546, 557, 607, 613, 617 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Reading Skill: Connecting 8, 14A, 47, 57, 70, 72, etc. Literary Element: Theme 243, 245, 259, 612 RLA.O.8.1.08 Recognize connections among ideas in literary and informational text (e.g., text-to-self, text-to-text, text-toworld connection) and recognize that global awareness promotes understanding, tolerance, and acceptance of ethnic, cultural, religious, and personal differences. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Reading Skill: Connecting 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 14–15, etc. Connect to the Reading 45, 55, 65, 77, 99, etc. Connecting to the Big Question 2, 148, 290, 444, 544, 710, 924, 1054 Reading Across Texts 404–419, 516–529, 1018–1033, 1152–1167 Literary Element: Cultural Reference 4, 12, 107, 108, 110, 113, etc. TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Reading Skill: Connecting 8, 14A, 47, 57, 70, 72, etc. Literary Element: Cultural Reference 7, 1057, 1063 Literature Focus Lesson: Identifying Your Own Cultural References 113 WV8 WE ED Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) RLA.O.8.1.09 Summarize explicit and implied information from literary and information texts to recognize the relationships among the facts, ideas, events, and concepts (e.g., names, dates, events, organizational patterns, graphical representations as found in photographs, captions, maps, tables, or timelines, textual features including table of contents, headings, or side bars). Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: A NI CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS VIRGI ST IT I O N STUDENT EDITION: Reading Skill: Paraphrasing and Summarizing 712, 717, 846–847, 849, 850, 853, 855, 857, 861, 862 Text Element: Text Features 77, 79, 86 Analyzing the Photo 19, 21, 25, 26, 72, etc. TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Titles and Subheads 30 Text Features 77 Reading Skill: Paraphrasing and Summarizing 846A, 851, 865 Text Element: Text Features 81, 82, 84, 88 RLA.O.8.1.10 Evaluate the effect of figurative language in text. STUDENT EDITION: Literary Element: Figurative Language—Metaphor and Simile 446, 471, 472, 473, 475 Literal and Figurative Language 849, 850, 851, 857, 859, 890, 893, 894, 895, 896, 897, 898, 899, 901, 902, etc. Metaphor 446, 471, 472, 473, 475, 890, 1135, 1137 Simile 446, 471, 472, 473, 475, 890 Literary Element: Sound Devices 875, 877, 879 Alliteration 399, 400, 403, 446, 447, 491, 493, 495, 497, 875 Assonance 875 Consonance 875 Onomatopoeia 875, 879 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Sensory Language 451 Visual Imagery Chart 472 English Language Coach: Figurative Language 729, 857 Literature Focus Lesson: Figurative Language 1149 Metaphor 1135 WV9 WE ED A NI VIRGI ST CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS IT I O N Reading and Language Arts Standards RLA.O.8.1.11 Read, compare, and interpret types of poetry (e.g., narrative poems, ballads, lyric, epic) and interpret elements (e.g., lines, stanzas, rhythm, meter, or rhyme) to derive meaning of poetry. Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Genre Focus: Poetry 446–447, 453, 472–473, 492–493, etc. Narrative Poetry 186, 190, 193 Free Verse 451, 453, 455 Literary Element: Rhyme 446, 447, 497, 498, 503, 504, 507 Rhythm 497, 875 Ballad R10 Epic R11 Lyric R13 Meter R13 Stanza R16 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Rhyme Scheme 185 Poetry 446, 450, 498 Speaker 470 Free Verse 532 Differentiated Instruction: Rhyme and Rhythm 477 RLA.O.8.1.12 Identify literary techniques used to interpret literature: • irony • satire • persuasive language • analogies WV10 STUDENT EDITION: Literary Element: Irony 292, 293, 339, 343, 347, 349, 351, 355, 366 Persuasive Appeals 926, 928, 933, 936, 937, 938, 941 Analogy (Comparison) 17, 22, 25 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literary Element: Irony 375 Literature Focus Lesson: Persuasive Appeals 929 Persuasive Speech 942 Differentiated Instruction: Persuasive Appeals 933 WE ED Reading and Language Arts Standards RLA.O.8.1.13 Use examples and details in practical texts to make inferences and logical predictions about outcomes of procedures in such texts. A NI CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS VIRGI ST IT I O N Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) STUDENT EDITION: Reading Skill: Making Inferences 182–183 Predicting 204–205 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Reading Skill: Predicting 153, 213 Making Inferences 157, 158, 306 RLA.O.8.1.14 Critique the usefulness of the form and content of practical texts and judge the importance of certain steps and procedures in such texts. STUDENT EDITION: Literary Element: Sequence 99, 102, 103, 105 Text Element: Chronological Order 249, 251, 255 Reading Skill: Understanding Text Structures 336–337 Text Element: Instructions 509, 510, 515 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Sequence 23, 99 Organization 510 Differentiated Instruction: Sequence 39 Understanding Text Structures 295 RLA.O.8.1.15 Increase amount of independent reading and select appropriate graphic organizers (e.g., diagrams, flow charts, story maps, outlines, concept maps, tables, reading guides) to analyze relationships among more complex ideas generated while reading. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Graphic Aids: Charts 977 Context Clues: Characteristics 16 Character Traits 570 Comparison 117, 257, 405, 517, 891, 1019, 1153 Description 29 Flowcharts RH7 Graphs RH18 Reviewing 979 Tables RH18 Venn Diagram 506, 975 Word Webs 258 Foldables™ 3, 149, 291, 445, etc. Wrap-Up: Write a Reading Plan 132 Create a Reading Chart 133 Is It Worth It? 421 WV11 WE ED A NI VIRGI ST CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS IT I O N Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Flow Charts and Diagrams 3 Graphic Organizer 301, 513 Storyboard 41 Before and After Charts 313 Pros-and-Cons Chart 326 Compare and Contrast 1157 Reading in the Real World: Character Webs 26 English Language Coach: Synonyms 63 Geography Terms 21 RLA.O.8.1.15 (continued) Writing Standard 2 RLA.S.8.2 Students will apply writing skills and strategies to communicate effectively for different purposes by • using the writing process, • applying grammatical and mechanical properties in writing, and • selecting and evaluating information for research purposes. Objectives RLA.O.8.2.01 Use notes to create an outline for developing a written and/or oral presentation, noting the inclusion of computer graphics. STUDENT EDITION: Answering the Big Question: The Unit Challenge 1035 Create an Outline 319 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Text Structure 319 Differentiated Instruction: Visuals 381 RLA.O.8.2.02 Analyze how analogies, illustrations, examples, and anecdotes are used to enhance oral and written communication (e.g., letters, poems, brief reports, descriptions, extended texts, illustrations). Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Answering the Big Question: The Unit Challenge 132, 276, 420, 530, etc. Write About Your Reading 28, 52, 74, 104, etc. TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Anecdote 118 Differentiated Instruction: Picture It 123 Memory Poem 129 Writing About Conveniences 137 WV12 WE ED Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) RLA.O.8.2.03 Use pre-writing, editing, and revision techniques (e.g., read, draft aloud, peer feedback, or a provided rubric) to vary sentence length, change sentence order, eliminate organizational errors, and use vivid and concise words to create a personal style or voice while clarifying and enhancing the central idea. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: A NI CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS VIRGI ST IT I O N STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop 38, 92, 178, 234, 316, etc. Applying Good Writing Traits: Voice 40, 869 Word Choice 466 Fluency 994 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: English Language Coach: Using Exact Words 869 Word Choice 993 Writing a Second Draft 92 Differentiated Instruction: Voice 93 Revising for Style 234 Editing and Proofreading 467 RLA.O.8.2.04 Use the five-step writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, editing, publishing) to develop a creative or reflective composition (e.g., reflect on an experience or time in the past, draw upon imagination) and identify areas for further research by making personal connections to self, to texts, and to the world to demonstrate that written communication is affected by choices writers make in language, tone, and voice. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: RLA.O.8.2.05 From a prompt, use the five-step writing process to develop a focused composition that contains specific, relevant details, and vivid, precise words. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop: Autobiographical Sketch 38, 92 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Autobiographical Sketch 38A Literature Focus Lesson: Autobiography 38 English Language Coach: Using Exact Words 869 Word Choice 993 STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop 38, 92, 178, 234, 316, etc. TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Writing Workshop 38A, 178A, 316A, etc. Differentiated Instruction: Writing New Endings 50 WV13 WE ED A NI VIRGI ST CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS IT I O N Reading and Language Arts Standards RLA.O.8.2.06 Recognize and write a simple thesis statement. Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop: Start Writing! 319 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Writing a Thesis 319 RLA.O.8.2.07 Independently resolve information conflicts and validate information through assessing, researching, and comparing data. STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop: Research Your Topic 317 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Evaluating Web Sites 316 Literature Focus Lesson: Primary and Secondary Sources 317 Research Report 316A WV14 RLA.O.8.2.08 Conduct research by gathering, evaluating, and synthesizing data from a variety of sources: • Internet • databases for periodicals/newspapers • interviews • reference books • card catalogue • miscellaneous research materials STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop: Research Your Topic 317 RLA.O.8.2.09 Select and use a variety of resource materials to plan, develop, and deliver a research project (5 pages) with documented sources, using multiple computer-generated graphic aids. STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop: Research Report 316–320, 380–385 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Evaluating Web Sites 316 Literature Focus Lesson: Primary and Secondary Sources 317 Research Report 316A TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Literature Focus Lesson: Primary and Secondary Sources 317 Research Report 316A Differentiated Instruction: Visuals 381 WE ED Reading and Language Arts Standards A NI CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS VIRGI ST IT I O N Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) Listening, Speaking, and Media Literacy Standard 3 RLA.S.8.3 Students will apply listening, speaking, and media literacy skills and strategies to communicate with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. Objectives RLA.O.8.3.01 Model effective oral communication skills (e.g., tone, volume, rate, audience, etiquette, standard English) through the presentation of • compositions • reports • scripts Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: RLA.O.8.3.02 Present an oral report with computer-generated graphic aids (e.g., tables, graphs, diagrams, or charts). STUDENT EDITION: Oral Presentation 382 Answering the Big Question: The Unit Challenge 531, 1169 STUDENT EDITION: Talk About Your Reading 36, 90, 114, 202, etc. Oral Presentation 382 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Oral Presentation 94 Rate of Speech 382 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Oral Presentation 94 Visuals 381 RLA.O.8.3.03 Critique oral/visual information presented, relate personal experiences, and apply the information to global situations. Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: STUDENT EDITION: Talk About Your Reading 36, 90, 114, 202, etc. Analyzing the Photo, Cartoon, Image, or Painting 10, 14, 19, 21, etc. TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Viewing the Image 2 Analyzing the Cartoon 14, 21, 25, 26, etc. Viewing or Analyzing the Art or Illustration 190, 251, 452, 505, etc. Viewing or Analyzing the Photo 198, 225, 230, 260, etc. Differentiated Instruction: Picture It 56 WV15 WE ED A NI VIRGI ST CORRELATION TO THE WEST VIRGINIA RLA CONTENT STANDARDS IT I O N Reading and Language Arts Standards Reading with Purpose, Course 3 (Grade 8) RLA.O.8.3.04 Listen in order to analyze and critique information received in spoken texts (e.g., of a guest speaker, informational video, televised interview, or radio news program). STUDENT EDITION: Active Listening 94 RLA.O.8.3.05 Perform a variety of roles in group discussions: • collaboration • facilitation • persuasion Opportunities to practice this competency occur throughout the textbook. Specific references follow: TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Listening and Evaluating 499 STUDENT EDITION: Group Discussion 633 Talk About Your Reading 36, 90, 114, 202, etc. Active Listening 94 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Listening and Evaluating 499 RLA.O.8.3.06 Properly use private and public information. STUDENT EDITION: Writing Workshop: Research Your Topic 317 Cite Your Sources 320 TEACHER WRAPAROUND EDITION: Differentiated Instruction: Evaluating Web Sites 316 Quoting Others 384 Literature Focus Lesson: Primary and Secondary Sources 317 Research Report 316A RLA.O.8.3.07 Plan, create, organize, and present an age-appropriate media product that demonstrates format, purpose, and audience. WV16 STUDENT EDITION: Answering the Big Question: The Unit Challenge 686, 910, 1168–1169
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