St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Language Arts 8
Teacher: Maryrisa Fraley
September 2014
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Unit: Short Stories
Reading Skills
•
Identify the elements of
plot related to the pyramid of
action
Reading Skills
CEQS:
1. formulate predictions
 WHAT DOES A 6 TRAIT
2. identify similarities and
MULTI-PARAGRAPH
differences
ESSAY LOOK LIKE?
3. draw conclusions based
 HOW DO YOU IDENTIFY
on text
AND APPLY LITERARY
ELEMENTS?
Literary Analysis
 WHAT ARE ACTIVE
1. Identify elements of a
READING STRATEGIES?
short story
 HOW DO YOU
2. distinguish elements of
DETERMINE THE
plot
MEANING OF WORDS?
3. compare and contrast
 HOW DO YOU ORALLY
point of view
COMMUNICATE FOR THE
4. analyze the author's use
INTENDED AUDIENCE
of foreshadowing
AND PURPOSE?
5. point out examples of
irony
UEQS:



What are the elements of a
short story?
What are the parts of plot?
How do you make an
inference?
Vocabulary
1. Apply knowledge of
Greek and Latin roots
Grammar
1. identify types of nouns
2. identify types of verbs
•
Analyze a story based on
elements of fiction
(8.4.2.2)
Unit Two
Resource
Book
Literary Analysis
•
Determine the
relationship between events
(8.5.3.3)
•
Determine the setting as
it relates to the theme of the
story (8.4.2.2)
•
Decipher the point of
view a story is told from.
•
The story is told from
_______________’s perspective.
•
Define first, second, and
third person point of view.
•
List pronouns used for
each point of view.
•
1. NWEA
2. MCA practice
3. Short story
final
Resources &
Technology
Prentice Hall
Language and
Literacy Gr. 8
Distinguish the
Phschool.com
1. NWEA
2. MCA practice
3. Short story
final
Vocabulary
videos: Tell
Tale Heart
and Flowers
for Algernon
Native
American
Literature
(add)
1. NWEA
2. MCA practice
3. Short story
final
Grammar
1. Short story
writing
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Reading Skills
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predictions
compare and contrast
inferences
Literary Analysis
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short story elements: conflict,
plot, setting, character and
theme
parts of plots: exposition,
rising action, climax, falling
action and resolution
point of view
foreshadowing
irony
Skills
Learning Targets
3. classify types of verb
tenses
4. identify subject-verb
agreement
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology

produce a word
processed document
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)

follow all of the steps
of the writing process
Vocabulary
Forms (Types)
 Word Study - latin roots
o
de
o ee
o ity
o nunce
o mis
o per
o spec
Grammar
create a well-organized short
story or personal narrative
Traits

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
apply the traits listed to
their stories
difference between third person
omniscient and third person
limited.
•
This story is told in
__________________point of
view, I know this because
_________________.
•
Analyze why the author
chose to write in the
_______________point of view.
(8.5.6.6)
•
Identify the three things
needed to make an inference
(details from text, background
knowledge, and personal
experiences).
•
I (think, assume, can
infer, feel, suppose, surmise)
_________________________
because
_________________________.
•
Justify an inference
made about the story.
•
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
assignment
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
1. unit 2 short
story writing
assessment
checklist
2. writing process
item rubric

checklist (self /
peer
evaluation)
Forms (Types)

Pyramid of
Action
Traits

rubric
Identify (literary device)
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Skills
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Learning Targets
 Nouns
o
common / proper
o singular / plural
o reflexive
 Verbs
in the story.
o
•
Identify similarities and
differences between character
and author perspectives.
o
action / linking
o regular / irregular
o tenses (NOT
PERFECT TENSE)
 Pronouns
possesive
o nominative
o reflexive
o pronoun / antecedent
agreement
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology

word processing
Writing
Process (Elements of Composition)




prewriting
drafting
revising
editing
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
•
How does the use of
(literary device) enhance the
text?
•
Define characteristics of
round, flat, static, and dynamic
characters.
•
Identify character traits
of the characters in a story.
•
Determine if characters
are round/flat, static/dynamic.
•
Determine a theme of a
text by analyzing the similarities
and differences of symbols
(8.4.2.2)
•
Define symbolism.
•
Identify a symbolic
object in a text.
•
Determine the object’s
meaning to narrator, culture, and
its significance to the theme or
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St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Skills
Learning Targets

•
The symbol in “The
Medicine Bag” is
_____________________ and it
is significant because
___________________________.
short story / personal
narrative
used Charles story, scary
journal, and sci-fi story story
starter as prompt
•
Traits

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

Resources &
Technology
plot.
final draft
Forms (Types)

Assessment
Define theme.
•
Understand the main
message, or theme of the story.
ideas
organization
word choice
voice
October 2014
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Unit: Short Stories
Reading Skills
•
Identify the elements of
plot related to the pyramid of
action
Reading Skills
UEQS:
 What are the elements of
a short story?
 What are the parts of
plot?
 How do you make an
1. formulate predictions
2. identify similarities and
differences
3. draw conclusions based
on text
Literary Analysis
•
Analyze a story based on
elements of fiction
Unit Two
Resource Book
Literary Analysis
(8.4.2.2)
•
1. NWEA
2. MCA practice
3. short story final
Resources &
Technology
Prentice Hall
Language and
Literacy Gr. 8
Phschool.com
Determine the
1. NWEA
videos: Tell Tale
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inference?
Reading Skills



predictions
compare and contrast
inferences
Literary Analysis





short story elements:
conflict, plot, setting,
character and theme
parts of plots:
exposition, rising action,
climax, falling action
and resolution
point of view
foreshadowing
irony
Vocabulary
 Word Study - latin roots
o
de
o ee
o ity
o nunce
o mis
o per
Skills
Learning Targets
1. Identify elements of a
short story
2. distinguish elements of
plot
3. compare and contrast
point of view
4. analyze the author's use
of foreshadowing
5. point out examples of
irony
Vocabulary
1. Apply knowledge of
Greek and Latin roots
Grammar
1. identify types of nouns
2. identify types of verbs
3. classify types of verb
tenses
4. identify subject-verb
agreement
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology

St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
produce a word
processed document
relationship between events
(8.5.3.3)
•
Determine the setting as
it relates to the theme of the
story (8.4.2.2)
•
Decipher the point of
view a story is told from.
•
The story is told from
_______________’s perspective.
•
Define first, second, and
third person point of view.
•
List pronouns used for
each point of view.
•
Distinguish the
difference between third person
omniscient and third person
limited.
•
This story is told in
__________________point of
view, I know this because
_________________.
•
Analyze why the author
chose to write in the
_______________point of view.
Assessment
2. MCA practice
3. short story final
Vocabulary
Resources &
Technology
Heart and
Flowers for
Algernon
Native
American
Literature (add)
1. NWEA
2. MCA practice
3. short story final
Grammar
1. short story
writing
assignment
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
1. unit 2 short story
writing
assessment
checklist
2. writing process
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o spec
Grammar
Listening/Speaking
Skills
Learning Targets
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
(8.5.6.6)

Research/Technology






follow all of the steps of
the writing process
Forms (Types)
word processing
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
prewriting
drafting
revising
editing
final draft
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
create a well-organzed short
story or personal narrative
Traits

apply the traits listed to
their stories
Assessment
item rubric

•
Identify the three things
needed to make an inference
(details from text, background
knowledge, and personal
experiences).
•
I (think, assume, can
infer, feel, suppose, surmise)
_________________________
because
_________________________.
Resources &
Technology
checklist (self /
peer evaluation)
Forms (Types)

Pyramid of
Action
Traits

rubric
6Trait Rubrics
•
Justify an inference
made about the story.
•
Identify (literary device)
in the story.
Forms (Types)


short story / personal
narrative
used Charles story,
scary journal, and sci-fi
story story starter as
prompt
•
Identify similarities and
differences between character
and author perspectives.
•
Define characteristics of
round, flat, static, and dynamic
Traits

•
How does the use of
(literary device) enhance the
text?
ideas
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organization
word choice
voice
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
characters.
•
Identify character traits
of the characters in a story.
•
Determine if characters
are round/flat, static/dynamic.
•
Determine a theme of a
text by analyzing the similarities
and differences of symbols
(8.4.2.2)
•
Define symbolism.
•
Identify a symbolic
object in a text.
•
Determine the object’s
meaning to narrator, culture, and
its significance to the theme or
plot.
•
The symbol in “The
Medicine Bag” is
_____________________ and it
is significant because
___________________________.
•
Define theme.
•
Understand the main
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Skills
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
message, or theme of the story.
•
Use technology,
including the internet, to publish
writing
•
Strengthen my writing by
using all steps in the writing
process (8.7.5.5)
•
Able to produce clear
and coherent writing (4)
•
Can identify and apply
the parts of speech in writing
•
Use affixes as clues to
determine unknown words
(8.11.4.4.B)
November 2014
Content
Skills
Unit: Nonfiction
Reading Skills
UEQS:
 What are the elements of
 summarize and
nonfiction?
paraphrase the main
idea of the text
 How do you use Greek and
Latin roots to figure out
 Distinguish between
the meaning of words?
fact and opinions
Learning Targets
•
Recognize
how the text is
organized.
Assessment
Reading Skills
Resources & Technology
Prentice Hall Language
and Literacy Gr. 8
1. MCA practice tests
Unit Three Resource Book
•
Be able to
compare and contrast
the different types of
2.
Unit 3 test
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 What are adjectives,
articles, conjunctions, and
prepositions?
 How do you write an
effective persuasive essay?
Skills
 analyze the message
and point of view
 identify and classify
author's purpose
Literary Analysis
Reading Skills




main ideas
fact and opinion
proposition and support
author's purpose
Literary Analysis
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

elements of non-fiction
persuasive techniques
types of organization
tone
Vocabulary
 context clues
 synonyms and antonyms
 Word Study - latin roots
o
ance
o ly
o nym
o val
o vag
1. Identify elements of
non-fiction
2. distinguish
persuasive
techniques
3. classify types of
organization
4. recognize how a
non-fiction writer
uses tone
Vocabulary
1. Determine the
meaning of
unknown words by
using context clues
2. identify the
synonym or
antonym of a given
word
3. Apply knowledge of
Greek and Latin
roots
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
organization.
•
Identify the
types of nonfiction.
•
Identify the
author’s attitude
toward his or her
subject.
•
Distinguish
the difference
between tone and
mood.
•
Identify the
main idea of the text.
•
Understand
the differences
between
paraphrasing and
summarizing.
•
Summarize
and paraphrase the
main idea.
Assessment
Literary Analysis
1.
MCA practice
tests
2.
benchmarks tests
Vocabulary
1.
2.
MCA practice tests
Unit 3 vocabulary
test
Grammar
1. benchmark tests
2. mid-year grammar
test
3. identify in their own
short stories or
personal narrative
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
1. rubric for works
cited page
•
Justify the
main idea with
supporting details
from the text.
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
•
This unit needs new writing
Distinguish
Resources & Technology
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o bellum
o pass
o tract
Skills
Grammar
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
between factual
statements and
opinion statements.
1. identify adjectives
and their articles
•
Evaluate
2. identify adverbs
Grammar
3. identify
reliability of a
conjunctions
fact/source.
 adjectives and articles
4. identify prepositions
 adverbs
•
Define
 conjunctions-subordinating
persuasive
Listening/Speaking
 prepositions-coordinating
techniques, devices,
 subordinate/dependent
and appeals.
Research/Technology
clauses
 punctuation
•
Identify
 accurately cite
 sentence types
persuasive
sources
techniques, devices,
 produce a word
Listening/Speaking
processed document and appeals.
Research/Technology

research teen issue
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)





prewriting
drafting
revising
editing
final draft
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)


follow all of the
steps of the writing
process
Persuasive Essay
Assessment
prompts

Resources & Technology
checklist (self / peer
evaluation)
Forms (Types)
Traits


how to essay rubric
persuasive editorial
rubric
•
Apply
persuasive
techniques, devices,
and appeals to make
a convincing
argument.
Forms (Types)

create a wellorganized
persuasive
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Forms (Types)
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persuasive essay on
freedoms in school
how to essay describing
how to make a particular
food/dish
Skills

Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
document
(freedoms)
create a wellorganized how to
essay (food)
Traits

Traits






St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
ideas
organization
word choice
voice
sentence fluency
conventions
apply the traits
highlighted to their
essay
December 2014
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Literature Circles
UEQS:
 How does the genre of
a book impact the
character's actions and
the storyline?
 How does group
discussion shape our
understanding of a
novel?
Reading Skills
•
Apply reading
strategies. (Use of Post
It notes, role sheets,
group preparation)
1. Be able to understand
and discuss novel
Assessment
Reading SkillsAR tests
1. individual novel tests
Resources &
Technology
- Novel sets
- copies of role sheets
and test
Literary Analysis
Literary Analysis
1. making connections
2. analyzing characters
3. illustrating important
•
Discuss
elements of fiction and
opinions related to the
novel.
1. peer and self
assessment
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

What are the elements
of a story and how do
authors use these to
make their story
appealing to readers?
How do reading
strategies shape our
understanding of what
we read?
Skills
events
4. researching related
story topics
5. evaluating author's
use of dialogue
6. formulate thoughtful
questions
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading Skills

comprehension
Literary Analysis

story element analysis
Vocabulary
Grammar




punctuation
active and passive
voice
subject and predicates
verbals
1. apply correct
punctuation
2. identify active and
passive voice
3. identify complete
subjects and complete
predicates
Listening/Speaking
1. complete appropriate
role sheet
2. demonstrate effective
listening skills
3. Participate in group
discussions
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
•
Synthesize
ideas about the novel.
(Group tasks)
•
Participate
effectively in groups.
•
Actively listen
and comprehend
messages.
•
Apply selfassessment criteria.
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
2. role sheet
3. stickie notes
4. chapter summaries
Vocabulary
Grammar
1. identify in their own
short stories or
personal narrative
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
•
Use verbs
correctly when writing
and speaking
(8.11.1.1)
•
Use correct
conventions in my
writing
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Traits
(8.11.2.2)
Research/Technology
Listening/Speaking
Writing
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
literature circle roles
Skills
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
Resources &
Technology
Prentice Hall Language
and Literacy Gr. 8
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Traits
Forms (Types)
Traits
January 2015
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Poetry
UEQS:
 What is figurative language?
 What are sound devices?
 How do you use Greek and
Latin roots to figure out the
meaning of words?
 What are the different forms
of poetry?
Reading Skills
•
Define
sound devices.
Reading Skills
Reading Skills

paraphrase
Literary Analysis
1. summarize and
paraphrase the main
idea of poems
Literary Analysis
1. locate sound devices
in poetry
2. analyze the effect of
sound, form and
figurative language to
uncover the meaning
3. use figurative
language and sound
1. MCA practice tests
•
Identify
sound devices.
•
Apply
sound devices in
poetic writing.
•
Define
figurative
language.
•
Identify
figurative
2. poetry test
Literary Analysis
1.
2.
MCA practice tests
poetry test
Vocabulary
1.
2.
MCA practice tests
poetry test
Unit four Resource
Book
Phschool.com
Poetry is Fun booklet
Music - lyrics and
videos
cursive packet
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sound devices
figurative language
structure
poetry v prose
forms of poetry
imagery
types of description
Vocabulary
 poetry terms
 Greek and latin roots
o
im
o ous
o ive
o in
o trans(didn't get to)
o cede (didn't get to)
o vert (didn't get to)
Skills
devices in poetry
4. analyze the structure
of poetry
5. understand the
difference between
prose and poetry
writing
6. identify types of
poetry
Vocabulary
1. define and apply
poetry terms
2. apply knowledge of
Greek and Latin roots
Grammar and Usage
1. write legibly using
cursive
Grammar and Usage

cursive writing (didn't get to)
Listening/Speaking


music journals
poetry vocabulary cards
Research/Technology
Listening/Speaking
1. discovering poetic
terms in lyrics
2. presenting a poetic
term to classmates
Research/Technology
 create a powerpoint
slide
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
Assessment
language.
Grammar and Usage
•
Apply
figurative
language in poetic
writing.
•
Define
poetry structures.
•
Identify
poetry structures.
•
Apply
poetry structures
in poetic writing.
•
Define
poetry forms.
•
Identify
poetry forms.
•
Create
poetry in multiple
forms.
Resources &
Technology
vocabulary cards
1. One poem written in
cursive
Listening/Speaking
1. select the most
accurate music
journals
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)





boxed poem rubric
Haiku
Limerick
ABC Alliteration
page
Paint a Poem
Traits


organization
sentence fluency
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
Skills
powerpoint
Writing
Process (Elements of Composition)
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



prewriting
drafting
revising
editing
final draft
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
 follow all of the steps
of the writing process
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
o
o
Forms (Types)


create 4 different
types of poems
Forms (Types)
Traits



boxed poetry assignment
poetry portfolio
apply the traits
highlighted to their
poems
Traits






ideas
organization
word choice
voice
sentence fluency
conventions
February 2015
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
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UNIT: The Diary of Anne
Frank
UEQS:
 What are direct/indirect
objects and clauses?
 How do you use Greek
and Latin roots to figure
out the meaning of
words?
 What are the elements
of drama?
 How do significant
historical events effect
lives?
Reading Skills

cause and effect
Literary Analysis



dialogue
character motivation
flashback
Vocabulary
 Greek and latin roots
o
ist
o in
Skills
Reading Skills
1. explain the effects of
historical events
related to Anne
Frank's life
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School East
Learning Targets
•
Analyze how
dialogue develops the
plot.
•
Dramatize the
play using voice.
1. apply knowledge of
Explain the
Greek and Latin roots •
effects of historical
events and how they
relate to Anne Frank.
Grammar and Usage
1. identify direct and
indirect objects
2. identify different
types of clauses
•
Understand
the relationship
between events in the
play.
1. Anne Frank test
Literary Analysis
Phschool.com
1.
Anne Frank test
bellringers
Vocabulary
Grammar and Usage
1. use their own stories
to apply
Park Square Theatre
Study Guide
Anne Frank video
Listening/Speaking
Who Do you Think You
Are?
Research/Technology
Historical background

use a research paper
rubric
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)

use an editing rubric
Forms (Types)
Listening/Speaking
1. dramatize script
Resources & Technology
Prentice Hall Language
and Literacy Gr. 8
Unit fiveResource Book
•
Analyze
character motivation.
•
Identify and
Literary Analysis
analyze the author’s
1. analyze how dialogue use of literary devices
such as flashback.
develops the plot
2. analyze character's
•
Understand
motivation
the purpose of written
3. identify and apply
stage directions in a
flashback
play.
Vocabulary
Assessment
Reading Skills
•
Formulate a
Traits
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Grammar and Usage


direct and indirect
objects
clauses
Skills
using voice and stage
directions
Research/Technology

Listening/Speaking

read and listen to play
Research/Technology

1) research a topic
related to the Holocaust
analyze primary and
secondary sources
 compose a works
cited page using a
works cited website
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)

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Learning Targets
clear thesis statement.
•
Quote and
paraphrase
information from
reliable sources.
Assessment
 use a compare and
contrast rubric
Resources & Technology
•
Accurately
cite sources using the
MLA format.
•
Collect and
organize information
that is relevant to
assigned topic.
1. research paper
2. compare and contrast
essay
2) compare and contrast
the Anne Frank play to
Traits
the play we read in class
 conventions
Forms (Types)
 ideas
Traits
 sentence fluency
March 2015
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
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Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Literature Circles
UEQS:
 How does the genre of
a book impact the
character's actions and
the storyline?
 How does group
discussion shape our
understanding of a
novel?
 What are the elements
of a story and how do
authors use these to
make their story
appealing to readers?
 How do reading
strategies shape our
understanding of what
we read?
Reading Skills
•
Apply reading
strategies. (Use of Post
It notes, role sheets,
group preparation)
Reading Skills
1. Be able to understand
and discuss novel
Literary Analysis
Literary Analysis
1. making connections
2. analyzing characters
3. illustrating important
events
4. researching related
story topics
5. evaluating author's
use of dialogue
6. formulate thoughtful
questions
Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading Skills

comprehension
Literary Analysis

1. apply correct
punctuation
2. identify active and
passive voice
3. identify complete
subjects and complete
predicates
story element analysis
Vocabulary
1. individual novel tests
Resources &
Technology
- Novel sets
- copies of role sheets
and test
Listening/Speaking
•
Discuss
elements of fiction and
opinions related to the
novel.
•
Synthesize
ideas about the novel.
(Group tasks)
•
Participate
effectively in groups.
•
Actively listen
and comprehend
messages.
•
Apply selfassessment criteria.
1. peer and self
assessment
2. role sheet
3. sticky notes
4. chapter summaries
5. Poster activity
Vocabulary
Grammar
1. identify in their own
short stories or
personal narrative
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
1. complete appropriate
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Grammar



punctuation
active and passive
voice
subject and predicates
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Skills
Learning Targets
role sheet
2. demonstrate effective
listening skills
3. Participate in group
discussions
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
Traits
Research/Technology
Listening/Speaking

literature circle roles
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Traits
Forms (Types)
Traits
April 2015
Content
UNIT: Drama
UEQS:
 What are the elements
of a sonnet?
 How do you apply
dramatic devices?
 How do you
paraphrase and
comprehend
Skills
Reading Skills
Learning Targets
•
Understand
Shakespeare (life, time
period, background)
and his impact on
literature.
1. Paraphrase excerpts
of Merchant of
Venice into current
language
Identify and
2. Read and understand •
label
poetic
devices.
the plot of Merchant
•
Understand
Assessment
Reading Skills
1. Merchant of Venice
quiz
Literary Analysis
1.
Merchant of
Venice quiz
Resources & Technology
 Drama binder
 Merchant of Venice
graphic novels
 video cameras
 computer labs for
editing
 Merchant of Venice
movie
 powerpoints for
drama, Shakespeare
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Shakespearean
writing?
Skills
of Venice
Literary Analysis
Reading Skills


paraphrase
comprehension
Literary Analysis


poetry structure
(Shakespeare)
plot analysis
Vocabulary


acting terms
Shakespearean
terminology
Grammar and Usage
 infinites
 gerunds
 moods
Listening/Speaking


intonation and
phrasing
annunciation
1. identify and label
poetic devices used
by Shakespeare
2. Understand the plot
structure of
Merchant of Venice
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Learning Targets
the plot structure of
Shakespearean play.
Assessment
Vocabulary
1.
•
Paraphrase
parts of Merchant of
Venice into current
language.
•
Apply acting
terminology to
dramatic activities.
Resources & Technology
and Merchants of
Venice
Merchant of
Venice quiz
Grammar and Usage
Listening/Speaking
1. speaking rubrics
Research/Technology
Vocabulary
1. Apply acting
terminology to
drama activities
2. Identify and Lable
Shakespearean
terminology
1. commercial rubric
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Traits
Grammar and Usage
1) identify infinitives and
infinite phrases
2) identify gerunds
3) recognize different types
of moods
Listening/Speaking
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 non-verbal cues
Research / Technology

video recording /
editing
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Traits
Skills
1. dramatize picture
books using voice
(didn't do)
2. Apply annunciation
and phrasing while
delivering dialogue
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources & Technology
3. Practice using nonverbal cues in role
play activities
Research/Technology
1. produce a quality
commercial video
recording (didn't do)
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
Traits
May 2015
Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
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Content
Skills
Learning Targets
Assessment
UNIT: Reading Workshop
(RWS)
Reading Skills
•
Identify the elements of
plot related to the pyramid of
action
Reading Skills
UEQ:
 How does the genre
of a book impact the
character's actions
and the storyline?
 How do reading
strategies shape our
understanding of what
we read?
 How does our history
as a reader shape who
we are as readers
today? What can we
do to improve
ourselves as readers
moving forward?
 What do statistics say
about reading and
how can we use those
statistics to improve
ourselves as readers?
 What are the elements
of a story and how do
authors use these to
make their story
appealing to readers?
Reading Skills
1. Point out what's
happened in the
novel so far and
predict what
happens next
(predict)
2. Identify important
details from the
novel and illustrate
those details
(visualize)
3. State events from
the novel and
explain how your
life connects to
those events
(connect)
4. Produce questions
and answers based
on the novel's
chapters (question)
5. Evaluate the novel
and make
recommendations
based on the
evaluation
(evaluate)
•
Analyze a story based on
elements of fiction
(8.4.2.2)
•
Determine the
relationship between events
(8.5.3.3)
•
Determine the setting as
it relates to the theme of the
story (8.4.2.2)
•
Decipher the point of
view a story is told from.
•
The story is told from
_______________’s perspective.
•
Define first, second, and
third person point of view.
•
List pronouns used for
each point of view.
1. Journals
2. Post It Notes
Literary Analysis
1. Journals
2. Assassin by Anna
Myers
Resources &
Technology
Internet Explorer
(to share different
topics that
connect to current
events; i.e. the
updated banned
books list, the
updated Newbery
Award winners,
etc.)
Vocabulary
1. Socrative
Grammar
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
1. Journals
•
Distinguish the difference Traits:
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and third person limited.
1. Multiple journals that
•
This story is told in
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




Predict
Visualize
Connect
Question
Evaluate
Literary Analysis






Genres of Literature
Plot
Setting
Characterization
(character conductor)
Conflict and
Resolution
Theme
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Skills
Learning Targets
Literary Analysis
__________________point of
view, I know this because
_________________.
1. Recognize
differences
between the genres
of literature and
identify which
genre the chosen
novel is
2. Identify the
elements of a story
within the novel of
choice
Vocabulary
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
focus on Ideas
•
Analyze why the author
chose to write in the
_______________point of view.
(8.5.6.6)
•
Identify the three things
needed to make an inference
(details from text, background
knowledge, and personal
experiences).
Grammar
Vocabulary
Grammar
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
Listening/Speaking
Research/Technology
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)


Journals
Writing
Process (Elements of
Composition)
Forms (Types)
1. Produce journals
based on the
assigned
topics/weekly
focus
•
I (think, assume, can
infer, feel, suppose, surmise)
_________________________
because
_________________________.
•
Justify an inference made
about the story.
•
Identify (literary device)
in the story.
•
How does the use of
(literary device) enhance the
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Skills


Traits
2.
3.

Ideas
Traits
1. Construct multiple
journals that focus
on the Idea/topic
assigned based on
the weekly focus
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
text?
•
Identify similarities and
differences between character
and author perspectives.
•
Define characteristics of
round, flat, static, and dynamic
characters.
•
Identify character traits
of the characters in a story.
•
Determine if characters
are round/flat, static/dynamic.
•
Determine a theme of a
text by analyzing the similarities
and differences of symbols
(8.4.2.2)
•
Define symbolism.
•
Identify a symbolic object
in a text.
•
Determine the object’s
meaning to narrator, culture, and
its significance to the theme or
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Skills
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
plot.
•
The symbol in “The
Medicine Bag” is
_____________________ and it is
significant because
___________________________.
•
Define theme.
•
Understand the main
message, or theme of the story.
•
Recognize how the text is
organized.
•
Be able to compare and
contrast the different types of
organization.
•
Identify the types of
nonfiction.
•
Identify the author’s
attitude toward his or her subject.
•
Distinguish the difference
between tone and mood.
•
Identify the main idea of
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Skills
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
the text.
•
Understand the
differences between paraphrasing
and summarizing.
•
Summarize and
paraphrase the main idea.
•
Justify the main idea with
supporting details from the text.
•
Distinguish between
factual statements and opinion
statements.
•
Evaluate reliability of a
fact/source.
•
Define persuasive
techniques, devices, and appeals.
•
Identify persuasive
techniques, devices, and appeals.
•
Apply persuasive
techniques, devices, and appeals
to make a convincing argument.
•
Define sound devices.
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Skills
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Learning Targets
•
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
Identify sound devices.
•
Apply sound devices in
poetic writing.
•
Define figurative
language.
•
Identify figurative
language.
•
Apply figurative language
in poetic writing.
•
Define poetry structures.
•
Identify poetry
structures.
•
Apply poetry structures
in poetic writing.
•
Define poetry forms.
•
Identify poetry forms.
•
Create poetry in multiple
forms.
•
Apply reading strategies.
(Use of Post It notes, role sheets,
group preparation)
•
Discuss elements of
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Skills
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Learning Targets
Assessment
Resources &
Technology
fiction and opinions related to the
novel.
•
Synthesize ideas about
the novel. (Group tasks)
•
Participate effectively in
groups.
•
Actively listen and
comprehend messages.
•
Apply self-assessment
criteria.
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