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ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8 (AA-CCPC) Middle Schools > 2017-2018 > Grade 8 > English Language Arts > ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8 (AA-CCPC) > Curcio, Thomas; Gibson, Marleen; Schwarz, Sarah; Wills, Sarah Wednesday, October 18, 2017, 2:30PM Unit Proficiency / Objectives Standards Essential Questions Enduring Understand ing Suggested Activities Evaluation / Assessment Resources 21st Century Skills Teacher Notes LANGU AGE (Week 1, 1 Week) NJSLSA.L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. 1. Consi stentl y revie w and maint ain the aggre gate of gram matic al knowl edge acqui red throu ghout the stude NJ: 2016 SLS: English Language Arts NJ: Grade 8 Writing NJSLSA. W2 Write informati ve/expla natory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and informati on clearly and accurate ly through the effective selectio n, organiza tion, and analysis 1. How do the mea ning s, conn otati ve, figur ative , and tech nical of word s affec t my unde rstan ding of a text? 2. How do I deter mine the mea ning of unkn 1. B y fi g u ri n g o u t t h e c o n n o t a ti v e , fi g u r a ti v e , a Co nve ntio ns of Sta nda rd Eng lish afte r taki ng not es on ver bals thro ugh the use of vide os and oth er sou rces , rea d a par CONVENTI ONS OF STANDAR D ENGLISH Formative: Written: Informative Not es Par agr aph s Sen tenc es Gra phic s Sy mbo ls Sen tenc es Sen tenc es Expl anat ions Tea cher obs ADOPTED TEXTS Allen, Janet, et al. Literature. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell, Inc., 2008. Arthur N., et al. The Language of Literature. Evanston, Illinois: McDougal Littell, Inc., 1997. Odell, Lee. et al. Elements of Language: Second Course. New York, New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2004. LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse, Karen. Out of the Dust Lowry, Lois. The Giver Orwell, George. Animal Farm Quinn, Jason. Steve Jobs/Genius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS NJ: 2014 SLS: 21st Centu ry Life and Career s NJ: All Grad es Care er Rea dy Prac tices Car eer Rea dy Pra ctic es CR P4. Co mm unic ate clea rly NJSLSA.L5 and NJSLSA.L6 are missing from the standards section Conv entio ns of Stan dard Engli sh Yout ube video s avail able onlin e. Sear ch “geru nds” or “parti ciple s” or “infini tives” .

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Page 1: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8 (AA-CCPC) Middle Schools gt 2017-2018 gt Grade 8 gt English Language Arts gt ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8 (AA-CCPC) gt Curcio Thomas Gibson Marleen Schwarz Sarah Wills Sarah Wednesday October 18 2017 230PM

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

LANGUAGE (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAL1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking

1 Consistently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acquired throughout the stude

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis

1 How do the meanings connotative figurative and technical of words affect my understanding of a

text

2 How do I determine the meaning of unkn

1 By figuring out the connotative figurative a

bull Conventions of Standard English

bull after taking notes on verbals through the use of videos and other sources read a par

CONVENTIONS OF STANDARD ENGLISH Formative Written Informative

bull Notes

bull Paragraphs

bull Sentences

bull Graphics

bull Symbols

bull Sentences

bull Sentences

bull Explanations

bull Teacher obs

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly

NJSLSAL5 and NJSLSAL6 are missing from the standards section

bull Conventions of Standard English

bull Youtube videos available online Search ldquogerundsrdquo or ldquoparticiplesrdquo or ldquoinfinitivesrdquo

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nts academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence

of content

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

Language Conventions of Standard English NJSLSAL1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking

own and multiple meaning words or phrases in reading

3 How can verbs function as other parts of speech

nd technical meanings of words I can make stronger

agraph with select words that are underlined or in bold and determine if they are gerunds participles or infinitives

bull after teacher performs different acti

ervation

bull Log review

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE Formative Oral Presentation

bull Narrative

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USE Formative Written Informative

bull Graphic organizer

bull Index cards

bull Graphic org

Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS

and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

bull see activity on wwwreadwritethinkorg

bull bull Kno

wledge of Language

bull None bull bull Voca

bulary Acquisition and Use

bull Teachers might want to create a word bank for the cloze activity for struggling

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L81a Explain the function of verbals (gerunds participles infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences

L81b Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice

L81c Form and use verbs in the indicative imperative interrogative conditional and

accurate inferences and discover a heightened int

ons around the classroom and using the rules of active and passive voice write sentences to describe what is happening

bull once the rules for moods

anizer

bull Reflection

bull Examples

bull Modern interpretation

bull Revised sentences

bull Written connotation

bull Notebook

bull Sentences

REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

students

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

2 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a

subjunctive mood

L81d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L82a Use punctuation (comma ellipsis dash) to indicate a pause or break

erest in a text

2 I can determine the meanings of unfa

have been taught come up with a graphic or symbol to represent each verb mood and a one-word hint to help them remember the defi

Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

spelling

3 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

4 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them

L82b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission

L82c Spell correctly

Knowledge of Language NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading

miliar words and phrases in a text by using background

nition for each Then as practice write example sentences in each of the 5 moods

bull after being given a fake student essay or an online article

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

correctly

5 In typing and when writing long hand bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

6 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

or listening

L83a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (eg emphasizing the actor or the action expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact)

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use NJSLSAL4 Determi

knowledge combined with what the surrounding text is

find examples of passive voice and change them to the active voice Then given the same essay replace incorrect uses of a particular mood

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

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Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

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Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

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Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

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Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

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Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

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Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

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Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

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Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

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Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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21st Century Skills

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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Teacher Notes

ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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Teacher Notes

of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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Teacher Notes

other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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Teacher Notes

and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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Teacher Notes

ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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Teacher Notes

order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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Teacher Notes

desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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Teacher Notes

within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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Teacher Notes

es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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Teacher Notes

thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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Teacher Notes

making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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Teacher Notes

ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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Teacher Notes

g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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Teacher Notes

SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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Teacher Notes

courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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Teacher Notes

members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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Teacher Notes

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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Teacher Notes

rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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Teacher Notes

it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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Teacher Notes

purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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Teacher Notes

up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

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Teacher Notes

peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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Teacher Notes

become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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Teacher Notes

your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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21st Century Skills

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in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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21st Century Skills

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matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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21st Century Skills

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es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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21st Century Skills

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xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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Teacher Notes

bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

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opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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21st Century Skills

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dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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Teacher Notes

words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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Teacher Notes

back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

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selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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Teacher Notes

edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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Teacher Notes

develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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Teacher Notes

academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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Teacher Notes

knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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Teacher Notes

of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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Teacher Notes

and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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Teacher Notes

most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

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ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

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Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

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Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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Teacher Notes

dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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Teacher Notes

text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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Teacher Notes

quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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Teacher Notes

al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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Teacher Notes

W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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Teacher Notes

al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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Teacher Notes

tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

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Teacher Notes

nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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Teacher Notes

nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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Teacher Notes

and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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Teacher Notes

your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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Teacher Notes

ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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Teacher Notes

speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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Teacher Notes

and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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Teacher Notes

speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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Teacher Notes

on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 2: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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Teacher Notes

nts academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence

of content

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

Language Conventions of Standard English NJSLSAL1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking

own and multiple meaning words or phrases in reading

3 How can verbs function as other parts of speech

nd technical meanings of words I can make stronger

agraph with select words that are underlined or in bold and determine if they are gerunds participles or infinitives

bull after teacher performs different acti

ervation

bull Log review

KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGE Formative Oral Presentation

bull Narrative

VOCABULARY ACQUISITION AND USE Formative Written Informative

bull Graphic organizer

bull Index cards

bull Graphic org

Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS

and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

bull see activity on wwwreadwritethinkorg

bull bull Kno

wledge of Language

bull None bull bull Voca

bulary Acquisition and Use

bull Teachers might want to create a word bank for the cloze activity for struggling

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L81a Explain the function of verbals (gerunds participles infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences

L81b Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice

L81c Form and use verbs in the indicative imperative interrogative conditional and

accurate inferences and discover a heightened int

ons around the classroom and using the rules of active and passive voice write sentences to describe what is happening

bull once the rules for moods

anizer

bull Reflection

bull Examples

bull Modern interpretation

bull Revised sentences

bull Written connotation

bull Notebook

bull Sentences

REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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students

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

2 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a

subjunctive mood

L81d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L82a Use punctuation (comma ellipsis dash) to indicate a pause or break

erest in a text

2 I can determine the meanings of unfa

have been taught come up with a graphic or symbol to represent each verb mood and a one-word hint to help them remember the defi

Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

spelling

3 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

4 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them

L82b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission

L82c Spell correctly

Knowledge of Language NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading

miliar words and phrases in a text by using background

nition for each Then as practice write example sentences in each of the 5 moods

bull after being given a fake student essay or an online article

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Teacher Notes

correctly

5 In typing and when writing long hand bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

6 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

or listening

L83a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (eg emphasizing the actor or the action expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact)

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use NJSLSAL4 Determi

knowledge combined with what the surrounding text is

find examples of passive voice and change them to the active voice Then given the same essay replace incorrect uses of a particular mood

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NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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Teacher Notes

tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

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lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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Teacher Notes

ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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Teacher Notes

y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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Teacher Notes

vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

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r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

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without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

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conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

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a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

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d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

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discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Teacher Notes

Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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Teacher Notes

SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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Teacher Notes

courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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Teacher Notes

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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Teacher Notes

rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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Teacher Notes

it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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Teacher Notes

of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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Teacher Notes

purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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Teacher Notes

5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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Teacher Notes

to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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Teacher Notes

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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Teacher Notes

genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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Teacher Notes

es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

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ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

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Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

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print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 3: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L81a Explain the function of verbals (gerunds participles infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences

L81b Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice

L81c Form and use verbs in the indicative imperative interrogative conditional and

accurate inferences and discover a heightened int

ons around the classroom and using the rules of active and passive voice write sentences to describe what is happening

bull once the rules for moods

anizer

bull Reflection

bull Examples

bull Modern interpretation

bull Revised sentences

bull Written connotation

bull Notebook

bull Sentences

REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

students

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Teacher Notes

1 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

2 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a

subjunctive mood

L81d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L82a Use punctuation (comma ellipsis dash) to indicate a pause or break

erest in a text

2 I can determine the meanings of unfa

have been taught come up with a graphic or symbol to represent each verb mood and a one-word hint to help them remember the defi

Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

spelling

3 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

4 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them

L82b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission

L82c Spell correctly

Knowledge of Language NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading

miliar words and phrases in a text by using background

nition for each Then as practice write example sentences in each of the 5 moods

bull after being given a fake student essay or an online article

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correctly

5 In typing and when writing long hand bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

6 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

or listening

L83a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (eg emphasizing the actor or the action expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact)

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use NJSLSAL4 Determi

knowledge combined with what the surrounding text is

find examples of passive voice and change them to the active voice Then given the same essay replace incorrect uses of a particular mood

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NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

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Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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Teacher Notes

tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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Teacher Notes

employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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Teacher Notes

connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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Teacher Notes

ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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Teacher Notes

vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

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role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

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edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

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4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

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include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

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r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

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without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

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conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

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a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

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d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

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discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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Teacher Notes

y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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Teacher Notes

rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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Teacher Notes

it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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Teacher Notes

of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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Teacher Notes

purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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Teacher Notes

up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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Teacher Notes

to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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Teacher Notes

nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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Teacher Notes

dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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Teacher Notes

providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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Teacher Notes

red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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Teacher Notes

elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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Teacher Notes

otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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Teacher Notes

concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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Teacher Notes

For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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Teacher Notes

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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Teacher Notes

which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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Teacher Notes

nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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Teacher Notes

purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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Teacher Notes

texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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Teacher Notes

ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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Teacher Notes

diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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Teacher Notes

ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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Teacher Notes

and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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Teacher Notes

and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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Teacher Notes

d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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Teacher Notes

and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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Teacher Notes

of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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Teacher Notes

practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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Teacher Notes

narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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Teacher Notes

apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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Teacher Notes

the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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Teacher Notes

medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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Teacher Notes

es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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Teacher Notes

recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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Teacher Notes

subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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Teacher Notes

42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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Teacher Notes

annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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Teacher Notes

ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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Teacher Notes

fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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Teacher Notes

structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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Teacher Notes

or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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Teacher Notes

newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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Teacher Notes

on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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Teacher Notes

logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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Teacher Notes

w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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Teacher Notes

appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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Teacher Notes

or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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Teacher Notes

ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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Teacher Notes

observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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Teacher Notes

ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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Teacher Notes

speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 4: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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Teacher Notes

1 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

2 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a

subjunctive mood

L81d Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood

NJSLSAL2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization punctuation and spelling when writing

L82a Use punctuation (comma ellipsis dash) to indicate a pause or break

erest in a text

2 I can determine the meanings of unfa

have been taught come up with a graphic or symbol to represent each verb mood and a one-word hint to help them remember the defi

Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

spelling

3 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

4 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them

L82b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission

L82c Spell correctly

Knowledge of Language NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading

miliar words and phrases in a text by using background

nition for each Then as practice write example sentences in each of the 5 moods

bull after being given a fake student essay or an online article

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Teacher Notes

correctly

5 In typing and when writing long hand bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

6 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

or listening

L83a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (eg emphasizing the actor or the action expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact)

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use NJSLSAL4 Determi

knowledge combined with what the surrounding text is

find examples of passive voice and change them to the active voice Then given the same essay replace incorrect uses of a particular mood

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Teacher Notes

NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

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Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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Teacher Notes

tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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Teacher Notes

ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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Suggested Activities

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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Teacher Notes

y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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Teacher Notes

vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

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izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

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role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

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edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

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4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

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include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

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r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

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without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

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conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

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a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

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d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

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discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

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a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

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peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

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opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

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selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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Teacher Notes

which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

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Teacher Notes

ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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Teacher Notes

ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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Teacher Notes

and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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Teacher Notes

d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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Teacher Notes

of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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Teacher Notes

ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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Teacher Notes

practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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Teacher Notes

narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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Teacher Notes

apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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Teacher Notes

e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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Teacher Notes

medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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Teacher Notes

es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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Teacher Notes

subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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Teacher Notes

texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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Teacher Notes

annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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Teacher Notes

ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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Teacher Notes

the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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Teacher Notes

structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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Teacher Notes

or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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Teacher Notes

on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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Teacher Notes

w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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Teacher Notes

y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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21st Century Skills

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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21st Century Skills

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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21st Century Skills

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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Teacher Notes

ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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Teacher Notes

discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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Teacher Notes

of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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Teacher Notes

platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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Teacher Notes

your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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Teacher Notes

inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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Teacher Notes

speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

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Teacher Notes

Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 5: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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Teacher Notes

spelling

3 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

4 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them

L82b Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission

L82c Spell correctly

Knowledge of Language NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading

miliar words and phrases in a text by using background

nition for each Then as practice write example sentences in each of the 5 moods

bull after being given a fake student essay or an online article

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Teacher Notes

correctly

5 In typing and when writing long hand bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

6 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

or listening

L83a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (eg emphasizing the actor or the action expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact)

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use NJSLSAL4 Determi

knowledge combined with what the surrounding text is

find examples of passive voice and change them to the active voice Then given the same essay replace incorrect uses of a particular mood

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NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

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Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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Teacher Notes

tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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Teacher Notes

employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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Teacher Notes

ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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Teacher Notes

y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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Teacher Notes

vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

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role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

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edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

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4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

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include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

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r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

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without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

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conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

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a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

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d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

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discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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Teacher Notes

y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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Teacher Notes

rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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Teacher Notes

it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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Teacher Notes

of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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Teacher Notes

purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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Teacher Notes

up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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Teacher Notes

to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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Teacher Notes

nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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Teacher Notes

dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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Teacher Notes

providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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Teacher Notes

red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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Teacher Notes

elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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Teacher Notes

otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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Teacher Notes

concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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Teacher Notes

For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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Teacher Notes

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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Teacher Notes

which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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Teacher Notes

nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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Teacher Notes

purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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Teacher Notes

texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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Teacher Notes

ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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Teacher Notes

diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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Teacher Notes

ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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Teacher Notes

and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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Teacher Notes

and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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Teacher Notes

d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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Teacher Notes

and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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Teacher Notes

of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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Teacher Notes

practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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Teacher Notes

narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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Teacher Notes

apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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Teacher Notes

the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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Teacher Notes

medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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Teacher Notes

es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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Teacher Notes

recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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Teacher Notes

subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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Teacher Notes

42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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Teacher Notes

annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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Teacher Notes

ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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Teacher Notes

fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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Teacher Notes

structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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Teacher Notes

or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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Teacher Notes

newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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Teacher Notes

on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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Teacher Notes

logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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Teacher Notes

w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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Teacher Notes

appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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Teacher Notes

or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

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Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 6: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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correctly

5 In typing and when writing long hand bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

6 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

or listening

L83a Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (eg emphasizing the actor or the action expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact)

Vocabulary Acquisition and Use NJSLSAL4 Determi

knowledge combined with what the surrounding text is

find examples of passive voice and change them to the active voice Then given the same essay replace incorrect uses of a particular mood

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NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

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Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

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Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

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without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

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conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

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a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

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d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

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discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Teacher Notes

Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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Teacher Notes

justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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Teacher Notes

SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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Teacher Notes

courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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Teacher Notes

members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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Teacher Notes

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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Teacher Notes

rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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Teacher Notes

it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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Teacher Notes

of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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Teacher Notes

purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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Teacher Notes

5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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Teacher Notes

to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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Teacher Notes

red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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Teacher Notes

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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Teacher Notes

genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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Teacher Notes

es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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Teacher Notes

an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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Teacher Notes

ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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Teacher Notes

mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

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ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

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Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

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Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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Teacher Notes

dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

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Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 7: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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NJSLSAL3 Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts to make effective choices for meaning or style and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening

1 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of grammatical concepts such as parts of

ne or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

L84a Use context (eg the overall meaning of a sentence

telling the reader

3 Verbs can function as other parts of

with the correct use

bull using one of the 8th grade novels scan through a chapter looking for examples of how the author uses a comma ellipsis and a das

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Teacher Notes

speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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Teacher Notes

tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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Teacher Notes

employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

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Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

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ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

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w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

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discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

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organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

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periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

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nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

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g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

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careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

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a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

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peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

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opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

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selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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Teacher Notes

of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

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ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

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Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

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Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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Teacher Notes

W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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Teacher Notes

al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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Teacher Notes

tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

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Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 8: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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speech and parts of a sentence

2 Be able to identify and distinguish active from passive voice (active ndash ldquoI love dogsrdquo passive ndash ldquoDogs are lovedrdquo)

3 Be able to identify and correctly use condi

or paragraph a wordrsquos position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase

L84b Use common grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (eg precede recede secede)

L84c Consult reference materials (eg dictionaries glossarie

speech by adding endings such as ndashing or ndashed and by p

h Then explain the authorrsquos purpose for using each form of punctuation

bull during a lesson on textual evidence or quote integration give a full

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tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

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Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

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Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

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Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

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Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

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Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

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Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

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Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

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Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

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Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

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Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

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Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

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Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

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Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

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Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

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Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

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Teacher Notes

and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

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Teacher Notes

ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

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Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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Teacher Notes

of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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Teacher Notes

and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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Suggested Activities

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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Teacher Notes

desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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Teacher Notes

nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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Teacher Notes

within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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Teacher Notes

thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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Teacher Notes

making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

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peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

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opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

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selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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Teacher Notes

and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

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Teacher Notes

and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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Teacher Notes

inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

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accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

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example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

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ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

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ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

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of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

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ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

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logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

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age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

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stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

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more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

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Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

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print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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Teacher Notes

tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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Teacher Notes

observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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Teacher Notes

strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

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Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 9: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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tional verb mood (ldquoIf I had time I would studyrdquo)

4 Be able to identify and correctly use subjunctive verb mood (ldquoI wish it were summerrdquo)

5 Apply knowledge of the stylistic and tonal reasons for

s thesauruses) both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech

L84d Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (eg by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary)

Copyright copy State of New Jersey

lacing the newly formed words in different parts of the

sentence from a particular text and then write the same sentence with an ellipsis omitting certain words to show only what is most important for

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employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

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1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

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Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

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Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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21st Century Skills

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sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

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Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

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Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

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Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

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Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

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Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

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Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

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Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

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Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

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Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

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Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

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Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

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Teacher Notes

of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

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vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

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other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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Teacher Notes

1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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Teacher Notes

style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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Teacher Notes

quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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Teacher Notes

order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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Teacher Notes

desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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Teacher Notes

of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

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nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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Teacher Notes

and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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Teacher Notes

thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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Teacher Notes

avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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Teacher Notes

footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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Teacher Notes

informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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Teacher Notes

ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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Teacher Notes

on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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Teacher Notes

maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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Teacher Notes

work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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Teacher Notes

a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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Teacher Notes

ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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Teacher Notes

Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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Teacher Notes

rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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Teacher Notes

and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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Teacher Notes

MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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Teacher Notes

y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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Teacher Notes

using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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Teacher Notes

justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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Teacher Notes

SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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Teacher Notes

priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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Teacher Notes

courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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Teacher Notes

members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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Teacher Notes

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

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peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

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to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

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nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

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dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

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providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

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class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

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red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

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in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

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matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

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es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

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xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

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bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

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elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

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concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

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ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

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opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

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your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

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words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

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selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

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Teacher Notes

and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

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and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

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sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

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Teacher Notes

inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

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Teacher Notes

oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

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analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

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endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

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Teacher Notes

prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

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applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

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ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

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necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

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Teacher Notes

comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

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Teacher Notes

accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

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Teacher Notes

and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

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acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

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need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

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and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

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to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

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bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

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digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

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interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

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to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

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nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

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ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

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tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

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of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

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purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

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texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

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e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

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ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

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the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

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effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

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print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

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formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

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story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

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other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

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and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

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al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

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W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

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al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

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adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

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other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

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tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

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nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

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nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

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and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

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ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

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limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

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ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

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work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

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e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

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observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

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4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

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discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

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of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

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Teacher Notes

platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

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your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

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impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

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speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

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presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

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inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

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formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

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and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

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21st Century Skills

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speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

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on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

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What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

Atlas Version 82 copy Rubicon International 2017 All rights reserved

Page 10: Atlas - ENG883-885 Language Arts Advanced Language Arts 8

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employing conditional passive or subjective verbs in your writing or speaking

NJSLSAL4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues analyzing meaningful word parts and consulting general and specialized reference materials as appropriate

1996 - 2016

sentence

proving or supporting your point

bull after the teacher returns an essay or journal with circled words to indicate that they are misspelled look up how to spel

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

2 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructio

l the word correctly and keep a spelling log in notebook

bull Knowledge of Language

bull during the completion of a narrative task such as writing an ending to a

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ns these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

3 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educ

story locate three points in their ending where they would like to emphasize something about the character himself or the action of the character

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ated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

4 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

NJSLSAL5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language word relationships and nuances in

and use verb moods andor active and passive voice to accomplish this task

bull Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

bull on a graphic organizer preselect words

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

word meanings

1 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

2 Understand the impact on text of literar

in a text that are unfamiliar to a student First determine if the word can be defined using context clues or if it needs to be looked up in a dictionary If

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

y elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

3 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

4 Consider the

the word can be defined using context clues have the students define the word and then write down the words or phrases that they used to help

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

NJSLSAL6 Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehens

them figure out the definition

bull be given a reference sheet with meanings of various prefixes suffixes and root words Then on index cards be give

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ion or expression

1 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

2 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new

n different prefixes root words and suffixes that come from the reference sheet Then combine index cards to form new words Finally share you

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

vocabulary

3 Understand and apply knowledge of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

4 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

5 Examine authorrsquos purpo

r new words and their meanings

bull after being given a graphic organizer with 3 columns while reading a challenging text with 1st column being labeled

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

se in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

6 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

ldquowordrdquo 2nd column being labeled ldquophonetic spellingrdquo and 3rd column being labeled ldquopart of speechrdquo consult a reference of your choice (dictionary

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

thesaurus online) to determine how to pronounce a word and what the part of speech is in that particular sentence

bull once they have used context

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

clues to figure out the meaning of a specific word in text consult another reference to compare their original inferred meaning to the actual meaning The

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

n write a brief reflection that discusses why they were correct or why they were incorrect

bull while reading A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream (general edu

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

cation) or The Taming of the Shrew (advanced) identify examples of puns sarcasm metaphors exaggeration etc then determine in modern

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

day language what Shakespeare is really saying

bull create multiple sentences that clearly donrsquot make sense Then rewrite the sentences using words

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

that connect better with each other Or give a cloze activity (fill in the blank) about a text that you recently read Then come up with the words that

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

best fill in the blank using the surrounding text

bull after being given multiple sentences that contain the same focus word such as ldquocheaprdquo but make

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

sure that the connotation of the word is slightly different in each identify how the ldquofeelrdquo of the word is different in each sentence

bull keep a vocabulary section

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in their notebook and a word wall in the classroom They will be called on randomly each day by the teacher and will generate a sentence with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

one of the words in their notebook or on the word wall

FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Literature Key Ideas and Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what

1 How do reading literary texts differ from reading informational texts

2 How can I use back

1 Literary texts have diffe

bull Key ideas and Details

bull after being taught the terms ldquoexplicitrdquo and ldquoim

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Formative Written Narrative

bull Written inferences l8

bull Anticipation guide

bull Journal

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull TED Talks website

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull None bull bull Integ

ration of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

drawn from the text

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including

the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RL81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connections that most strongly supports an analysis of what

ground knowledge and (historical) context to enhance my experience of the text

specifically to draw inferences from the text

3 How does an authorrsquos use of literary

rent purposes features and formats from informa

plicitrdquo make inferences about the characters setting andor plot Then extrapolate evidence from the text to support their conclusions Finally det

entry

bull Graphic organizer

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Summative Written Informative

bull Written quotes connotation tone

bull Graphic organizer

bull Journal entry

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Written Essay

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1

Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7

Knowledge and Ideas

bull None

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Teacher Notes

a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opini

the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RL82 Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development

elements affect an authorrsquos intended message

tional texts

2 Using my background knowledge about v

ermine if the evidence is strong or weak and give an explanation as to why the evidence is strong or weak

bull after being given an anticipation guide

bull Essay

bull T-chart

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Journal entry

bull Teacher-created rubric

LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi

Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

onrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

over the course of the text including its relationship to the characters setting and plot provide an objective summary of the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RL83 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story

arious topics presented in the text can help me draw s

with pre-selected themes from a text that they will be reading read through text choose a theme and identify places in the text where that theme plays out

TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

or drama propel the action reveal aspects of a character or provoke a decision

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word

tronger

inferences about the characters setting

Then once finished reading write a journal that shows how the theme played out in the life of the main character

bull play a causeeffect type game with

Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understand the difference

choices shape meaning or tone

RL84 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

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structur

and events

3 When analyzing literary elements such a

the teacher The teacher will begin with one sentence that represents the ldquocauserdquo and then you give a sentence to represent the ldquoeffectrdquo This new sentenc

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

e of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RL85 Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its

s characters setting plot symbolism and allusions

e becomes the ldquocauserdquo and the pattern repeats until all students in the room have shared a sentence After playing this game you will use a T-cha

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

2 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

meaning and style

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RL86Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

the reader

4 can accurately determine the authorrsquos in

rt type graphic organizer label one side of the organizer as ldquoDialogue or Incidentrdquo and the other side label it ldquoEffect on the Character(s) or Plotrdquo Then

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

feelings about the text

3 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

4 Make determinations regarding the theme or

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RL87 Evaluate the choices made by the directors or actors by analyzing the extent to which a filmed or live

tended message about a text

go through a particular text and when coming across dialogue or an incident that stands out in some way write it down on the left side citing

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

5 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RL89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledg

the text properly On the right side explain how this dialogue or incident affects the character or how it connects to the next event that takes place

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

structure narrative voice etc)

6 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Identify and analyze elements

e historicalcultural context and background knowledge) 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

Range of Reading and Level of

bull Craft and Structure

bull read through chapters 11 and 12 of The Giver or another text with great detail and pay attention to certain quotes from the text that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

2 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding

Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RL810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literature including stories dramas and poems at grade level text-complexity (see Appendix

stand out in some way or strike an emotional chord Then write the quote and underline the specific words that stand out Next think about

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

3 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding

A) or above scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

what feelings thoughts or pictures (connotation) come to mind when you think of those underlined words Finally come up with the tone of that sect

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

4 Understand the concept of

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ion of the text

bull after reading a poem and a short story that share a similar topic such as family or friendship fill out a graphic organizer that compar

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

1 Evaluate and analy

es how one author portrays the topic in the poem and how the other author portrays the same topic in the short story

bull after you have finished reading Out

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ze the effect of sound in poetry and in narrative especially with regard to how sound itself can contribute to meaning tone or mood (for example the alliterative ldquoprdquo in ldquothe pitter patter of plopping

of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) teach a mini-lesson on the dramatic irony Use an educational TED talk

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dropletsrdquo evoking the sensory experience of rain)

2 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyper

video (available online) of your choice Then write a journal entry on how dramatic irony creates either humor or suspense in the novel or play

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bole personification and idioms)

3 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the

Write a Works Cited page in MLA format for the novelplay and TED Talk video

bull Integration of Knowledge and ideas

bull after reading The Giver

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept

(general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) view the film version and write a comparison essay that looks at how faithful the movie stayed with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

(for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

4 Review and understand the basics of poetic structure and language appropriate to Eighth

the book or how different the movie is from the novel Focus on the characters setting plot and themes in your essay and evaluate the directorrsquos and acto

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Grade (lyric and narrative forms including ballad sonnet ode free verse etc)

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

1 Analyze

rrsquos choices that were made in the movie You may also create a ldquoTop 10 Differencesrdquo mini-poster focusing on ten different topics that stand out am

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

2 Understand and apply knowledge of voice

ong the book and film

bull use a T-chart to determine qualities of two different stories that share a similar theme

bull Range of Reading and Level of Text Compl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

point of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

3 Recognize and understand the practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity

exity

bull write a journal entry that compares three works of fiction Discuss how each work of fiction became progressively more challenging

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

4 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

5 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

1 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

2 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

3 Review and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

4 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film where withheld knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge creates suspense or humor

5 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Critically view films or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

live productions based on books in order to evaluate the choices made by the director or actors

2 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

3 Identify essential and non-esse

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ntial aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different medium

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Work to construct background knowl

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultures etc)

2 Understand and apply the concepts of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

allusion and allegory

3 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

4 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

scaffolding as needed

1 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors perspectives and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

5 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

6 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

7 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

monitoring and self-correcting)

8 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

NON-FICTION (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Reading Informational Text Key Ideas and

1 Why is it important to ask questions and make annotations

1 Asking questions a

bull bullKey Ideas and Details

bull after being given a bag

KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS Summative Written JournalDiary

bull Journal response

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades

bull Key Ideas and Details

bull Google images

bull Approved media

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

1 Practice close reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres historical perio

Details NJSLSAR1 Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences and relevant connections from it cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text

RI81 Cite the textual evidence and make relevant connectio

when reading a text particularly for the first time

2 How do preconceived notions affect our readingunderstanding of a text How can I move past ldquowhat I thought I knewrdquo

3 How do I draw

nd annotating text helps the reader to construct dee

filled with items from the teacher make inferences about the teacher based on the items in the bag Write a journal response that describes their

bull Digital written headlines

bull Venn diagram

CRAFT AND STRUCTURE Formative Written Informative

bull labeled sentences

bull Written analysis

bull Responses to the questions

bull Written refle

Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885

Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and inno

center databases

bull bull Craft

and Structure

bull Article titled Equal Rights for Women is available online

bull bull Integ

ration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull Surviving the Dust Bowl is available

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ds authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo

4 Produce evidence from the text for all claim

ns that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

RI82 Determine a central

evidence from my readings to support any understandings ideas and claims in a text

per meaning of the text and compels the reader to res

teacher which must be supported by their inferences with evidence from the bag This can serve as an introduction to reading informational texts and

ction

INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Oral Presentation

bull Presentation

bull Text codes

bull Text codes

bull Annotations

RANGE OF READING AND LEVEL OF TEXT COMPLEXITY Summative Written Report

bull (See RL

LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle

vation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in

on Youtube

bull bull Rang

e of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

bull None

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

s and inferences both in formal academic work and collaborative discussion

5 Annotate texts as reading occurs both formally for analytical reference and informally to cement comprehension

6 Distinguish

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

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

RI83 Analyze how a text

earch beyond the text what he or she doesnrsquot know

2 Pr

finding textural evidence to support their analyses

bull after the teacher posts pictures of current events or events in history around the room create a

810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff

solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

between evidence which strongly supports a claim or position and details which may be irrelevant or extraneous

NJSLSAR2 Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development summarize the key supporting details and ideas

1 Understan

makes connections among and distinctions between individuals ideas or events (eg through comparisons analogies or categories)

Craft and Structure NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurativ

econceived notions often misguide the reader The read

ldquodigital headlinerdquo for each picture If teacher chooses heshe may use the following formula for creating a central idea Identify the Topic + Determ

Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d a central idea

2 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

3 Use notes and annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text

e meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone

RI84 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

er can move past what he or she originally thought by c

ine a power verb + Finish your thought = Central Idea This formula can be used as the opening sentence for writing an objective summary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

together

4 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

NJSLSAR3 Analyze how and why individuals events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

1 Read closely to determine how

allusions to other texts

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole

RI85 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a specific paragrap

omparing preconceived notions with new factual info

bull after reading an online article about a topic such as ldquoUtopiasrdquo identify two categories of either people (men vs women) events (morning vs eve

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

authors develop key individuals ideas or events in a text

2 Include examination of authorrsquos purpose intended audience and possible biases when analyzing text

3 Notice structure and connectio

h in a text including the role of particular sentences to develop and to refine a key concept

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

RI86 Determine an authorrsquos point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds

rmation

3 I can draw evidence by identifying specific wor

ning) or ideas (religious beliefs and education) Then fill out a Venn diagram to look at the similarities and differences between those two categories

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like the

to conflicting evidence or viewpoints

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

RI87 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using

d choices and phrases that strongly support the authorrsquo

Finally write a response that explains how the text made connections among or distinctions between those two categories using appropriate transition wor

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

4 Practice a variety of communication strategies for

different mediums (eg print or digital text video multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

RI88 Delineate and evaluate

s claims and ideas about the text

ds and phrases

bull Craft and Structure

bull (See RL84 just use a non-fiction text instead)

bull after the teacher reads a picture book or finds an article that

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conveying information (whether an analogy is more effective than a direct description for instance)

NJSLSAR4 Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text including determining technical connotative and figurative meanings and analyze how specific word choices shape

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

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build

has particular organizational patterns (such as compare and contrast cause and effect sequence of events series of questions etc) chose a par

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

meaning or tone

1 Analyze and evaluate the effect of sound form non-literal language such as idioms and figures of speech and graphics to aid in comprehension of complex informational text

2 Analyze

knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

RI89 Analyze and reflect on (eg practical knowledge historicalcultural context and background knowledge) two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or

agraph that struck the most Then label each sentence with one of the organizational patterns Finally write a structural analysis that explains how the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and evaluate how an authorrsquos use of words creates tone mood or focus in informational text

3 Understand and apply knowledge of how diction changes for varying audiences and purposes

interpretation

Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

RI810 By the end of the year read and comprehend literary nonfiction (see Appendix A) at

author used a particular pattern to unfold the idea or concept in the text

bull find a digital text that offers multiple viewpoints on a topic such as ldquoEqual Rig

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-specific terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

5 Determine pronunciations meanings alternate word choices parts

grade level text-complexity (see Appendix A) or above with scaffolding as needed

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology 81 Educational Technology All students will use digital tools to access manage evaluate and synthesize information in order to

hts for Womenrdquo by Shirley Chisholm Then read through the text and place stars next to each area that answers the following questions bullWh

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of speech and etymologies of words as needed using context to aid in identifying the meaning of unfamiliar words

NJSLSAR5 Analyze the structure of texts including how specific sentences paragraphs and larger portions of the text (eg a section chapter scene or stanza) relate to each other

solve problems individually and collaborate and to create and communicate knowledge A Technology Operations and Concepts Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts systems and operations

818A2 Create a document (eg newsletter reports

o is the author bullWhat is the title bullWhat key words or phrases do I notice as I read bullWhat words or phrases are critical for my understanding

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and the whole

1 Analyze and evaluate common textual features (eg paragraphs topic sentences introduction conclusion footnotes index bibliography)

2 Analyze and evaluate common organ

personalized learning plan business letters or flyers) using one or more digital applications to be critiqued by professionals for usability

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior

of the text bullWhat is the author thinking and saying about the topic or idea bullWho is the intended audience of the text bullWhat is the authorrsquos personal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

izational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast problem and solution order of importance question and answer)

3 Review and apply knowl

818D2 Demonstrate the application of appropriate citations to digital content

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

role in the topic or themes Then write a reflection that discusses the authorrsquos view of the topic and how the author acknowledges and responds to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

edge of varying sentence structures noting those that are most effective in a given text (beginning with a subordinate clause for example or the effective placement of phrases and modifiers)

conflicting views

bull Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

bull watch a video titled ldquoSurviving the Dust Bowlrdquo (which can be found on YouTube) and rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

4 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

5 Note the differences in structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or

d a printed leveled text of the Dust Bowl Then create a presentation that explains to the teacher which medium (video or text) they prefer and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

include other types of support

NJSLSAR6 Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text

1 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view or perspective in text

2 Recognize autho

why they prefer it

bull read an article and use text coding to identify the specific claims in a text use a ldquoCrdquo for this step Next mark any supporting evidenc

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

r bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a newscaster describing someone as a

e with an ldquoErdquo Now in order to determine if the evidence is irrelevant think about whether or not the quotes are from unrelated authority figu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

3 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opinion piece

4 Practice summarizing works

res or if the author attempts to appeal to a readerrsquos emotions or fears over using the actual facts Finally determine if the amount of evidence

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

5 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos logos) used by the author to respond to

presented was convincing enough

bull after being given two different texts by different authors discuss the same topic the texts must disagree on

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

conflicting viewpoints or evidence

NJSLSAR7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media including visually and quantitatively as well as in words

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge medi

their claims They can use the same text coding from Standard 88 and then annotate where the authors disagree Then write a compare-

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a applications

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Determine preferred media base

and-contrast journal entry that describes where the authors have similar opinions and where the authors have different opinions

bull Range of Rea

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

d upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual

ding and Level of Text Complexity

bull (See RL810 activity Change to non-fiction texts)

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evalu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

NJSLSAR8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence

1 Apply knowledge of common organizatio

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nal structures for arguments (cause and effect for example)

2 Acquire or review knowledge of the types of logical fallacies commonly used in argument (see vocabulary below)

3 Acquire or revie

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

w knowledge of syllogisms inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning

4 Make it a practice to provide valid and logical evidence and support for all claims formal or informal and require the same from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

discourse with others

5 Extract extraneous information from an argument

NJSLSAR9 Analyze and reflect on how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

1 Employ knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

organizational structures relevant to multiple or competing information or points of view (eg similaritiesdifferences comparecontrast causeeffect)

2 Read a wide variety of texts across genres historical

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

periods styles and points of view but also ready a wide of variety of texts on single topics or current topics of debate in our country and in the world in order to make a considered assessme

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nt of alternative points of view

3 Make it a practice to construct students own assessment of the validity of a claim or assertion without relying on the ldquoexpertsrdquo ndash or even the newscasters or journalists ndash but relyin

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

g instead on students own ability to identify fallacies and unsupported claims versus solid arguments

NJSLSAR10 Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently with scaffolding as needed

1 Practice

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and subjects

3 Use annotation and note-taking

4 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and historical periods

5 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

any relevant student work produced

WRITING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence

1 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argu

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Writing Text Types and Purposes NJSLSAW1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasonin

1 How do I accurately use citations in my writing

2 What is the difference between persuasive and argumentative writing

3 How can

1 Good writers paraphrase or use specifi

bull Text Types and Purposes

bull read and annotate an article that contains multiple claims In your own words

TEXT TYPES AND PURPOSES Formative Oral Discussion

bull Annotations

bull Claims

bull Exit card

bull Text codes

bull Revisions

bull List bull Rev

isions in paper

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Co

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull Literature Anthology

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ment writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge

g and relevant and sufficient evidence

W81 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence

W81a Introduce claim(s) acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims and organize the reasons and evidence logically

W81b Support

analyzing authorsrsquo styles help to form my own writing style

c quotes from text Then they include the authorrsquos las

write down 3-4 claims that can be concluded from the article Next go back into the article for a second read and determine which of those

bull Annotations

bull Conclusion

bull Poster

bull PowerPoint

bull Research paper

bull Introduction

bull Annotations

bull Written transitions in writing

bull Graphic organizer

bull List bull Rev

isions in

ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam

mmunicate clearly and effectively and with reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strat

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the

claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence using accurate credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text

W81c Use words phrases and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s) counterclaims reasons and evidence

W81d Establish and maintain

t name and page number if available

2 Persuasive writing

claims can be best supported with evidence the article provides Then write on an exit card the best way to go about finding a strong claim to

writing

bull Labeled sentences

bull Original ending

bull Annotations

bull Original ending

PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF WRITING Summative Written Informative

bull Underlining

bull Annotations

bull Outline

bull Checklist

Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York

egies

CRP8 Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration

a formal styleacademic style approach and form

W81e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through

uses emotion and experience while argumentative writi

argue

bull after looking at a model for how an author transitions properly in his or her writing look at their own paper and ldquotext coderdquo the different sections

bull Prewriting

bull Drafting

bull Revising

bull Editing

bull GoogleDocs

RESEARCH TO BUILD AND PRESENT KNOWLEDGE Summative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Teacher-created rubric

bull Graphic organizer

bull PARCC

Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

NJSLSAW2 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection organization and analysis of content

1 Employ knowledge

the effective selection organization and analysis of content

W82 Write informativeexplanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas concepts and information through the selection organization and analysis of relevant content

W82a Introduce a topic and organize ideas concepts and

ng focuses on evidence and facts

3 When a reader analy

of their writing with the following causeeffect comparecontrast sequence emphasis Then using a reference sheet with categorized transitions revi

Rubric for Literacy

bull Analyses task

bull Analysis

RANGE OF WRITING Summative Performance Authentic Task

bull PARCC practice assessment

Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrele

information using text structures (eg definition classification comparisoncontrast causeeffect etc) and text features (eg headings graphics and multimedia)

W82b Develop the topic with relevant well-chosen facts definitions concrete details quotations or other information and examples

zes an authorrsquos style he or she can model after a similar

se their paper by placing proper transition words for a smooth flow in their writing

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos attitude or feelings abo

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

vant or overly trivial information

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

W82c Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts

W82d Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic

W82e Establish and maintain a formal styleacademic style approach

craft displayed by the original author

ut a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in their paper Then discuss an authorrsquos writing style as the way the author writes

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

other aids

5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

and form

W82f Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event

This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Then go back in their paper and change all areas of info

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21st Century Skills

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dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

NJSLSAW3 Write narratives to develop real

sequences

W83 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences

W83a Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator andor characters

rmal style to formal style

bull present a model of a conclusion paragraph and annotate each sentence for its purpose For example this could incl

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or imagined experiences or events using effective technique well-chosen details and well-structured event sequences

1 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or develops an idea

2 Show awareness of audience and purpose

3 Use all the steps

organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically

W83b Use narrative techniques such as dialogue pacing description and reflection to develop experiences events andor characters

W83c Use a variety of transition words phrases and clauses to convey sequence signal shifts from one time

ude a restatement of the thesis their minor claims the importance of the topic and a call to action that projects the future Then write conclud

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of the writing process

4 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

5 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax

frame or setting to another and show the relationships among experiences and events

W83d Use precise words and phrases relevant descriptive details and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

Production and Distribution of Writing NJSLSAW4 Produce clear

ing section following the same format

bull before reading Out of Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (honors) choose a preselected

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and figurative language

6 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

NJSLSAW4 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

and coherent writing in which the development organization and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

W84 Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development organization voice and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience (Grade-specific expectations for writing

topic such as the Dust Bowl or women in a specific time period and write an information essay project (such as a poster or a PowerPoint) or a for

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1 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

2 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

3 Use a formal academic

types are defined in standards 1ndash3 above)

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

W85 With some guidance and support from peers and adults develop and strengthen writing as

mal research paper in MLA format about the topic chosen

bull read the introductions of various ldquofakerdquo student informational essays or read the

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

style as recommended

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Use traditional structures for conveying information

6 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

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

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

W86 Use technology

introductions of online articles and determine that the authors section their introduction into three parts grabbing the readerrsquos attention gen

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quial or informal

7 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

NJSLSAW5 Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning revising editing rewriting or trying a new approach

1 Practice using multi

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

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of

eral background information about the topic and a clear thesis Then practice writing introductions

bull gather various resources from books jour

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ple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

2 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in

each source and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism

W88 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 plagiaris

nal articles and websites Teacher will discuss how to determine what is most important in the texts by focusing on facts quotes from experts words

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order to broaden your scope and skill set

3 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the

m and following a standard format for citation

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

W89a Apply grade 8 Reading standards to

and definitions specific to their topic and other examples that help develop the topic Then underline and annotate relevant information in your own

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desired results

4 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a stude

literature (eg ldquoAnalyze 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 newrdquo)

W89b Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (eg

resources

bull with a list of preselected transitions revise your own writing by adding transitions where appropriate

bull as a close-read activity focus specific

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nt progresses past the elementary grades

NJSLSAW6 Use technology including the Internet to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others

1 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing

ldquoDelineate 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 introducedrdquo)

Range of Writing NJSLSAW10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research

ally on discovering words or phrases that pertain to your topic Underline those words and phrases in the article Then on a graphic organizer

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information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and

reflection and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks purposes and audiences

W810 Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research reflection metacognitionself correction and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or

write out the wordphrase and add a clarification of what the word means and how it pertains to the topic

bull after reviewing tone as the authorrsquos

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within the time limits required

4 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

5 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

6 Peruse sites for other class

two) for a range of discipline- specific tasks purposes and audiences

NJ 2014 SLS Technology NJ Grades 6-8 81 Educational Technology B Creativity and Innovation Students demonstrate creative thinking construct knowledge and develop innovative products and process

attitude or feelings about a subject generate a list of ldquoformalrdquo words that could be used in your paper Then discuss the authorrsquos writing style as ldquothe

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es and students across the country to see the writing of others

NJSLSAW7 Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects utilizing an inquiry-based research process based on focused questions demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation

1 Apply knowledge

using technology

818B1 Synthesize and publish information about a local or global issue or event (ex telecollaborative project blog school web)

D Digital Citizenship Students understand human cultural and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical

way the author writesrdquo This can include sentence structure figurative language word choices and sensory details Finally go back to your paper and cha

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Teacher Notes

of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

2 Use background knowledge

behavior

818D3 Demonstrate an understanding of fair use and Creative Commons to intellectual property

818D4 Assess the credibility and accuracy of digital content

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nge all areas of informal style to formal style and dull areas to more vibrant writing

bull examine conclusion paragraphs in various explanatory models

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable

and label the purpose of each of the sentences in the paragraph For example recognize the same controlling idea that was stated in the introductio

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thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

5 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

6 Think critically

n paragraph presented in a new light why the topic is important and any new or additional insights that you learned

bull after reading an excerpt of a short

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making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

NJSLSAW8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources assess the credibility and accuracy of each source and integrate the information while

story or after reading the ambiguous ending of a novel such as The Giver develop an ending for that text in the authorrsquos style

bull look at the original text

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Teacher Notes

avoiding plagiarism

1 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news

that they will write their ending for and annotate it for authorrsquos style This could include the following point of view characters how the author sequen

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

footage)

2 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Accurately summarize without bias

5 Annotate formally and

ces the events dialogue description including types of figurative language pacing additional word choiceslanguage tone and how the author conclud

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informally

6 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

7 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new techn

es Once doing this practice these stylistic choices in your own ending (a-d)

bull Production and Distribution of Writing

bull individually read the teacher-cre

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ologies

8 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

NJSLSAW9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis reflection and research

1 Incorporat

ated task sheet which includes the prompt and aligned question Underline and annotate the prompt for the specific components of the task and its pur

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e warranted commentary on how and why the author employs specific strategies (eg literary elements rhetorical strategies organizational ploys) to achieve desired effects

2 Produce writin

pose Then in your own words summarize the task purpose and audience Finally in pairs or individually map out the development of your writi

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g that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

3 Maintain a focus

ng by organizing it into sections before drafting

bull generate a checklist for your writing based on the rubric given to them ahead of time Then usin

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Teacher Notes

on audience and purpose throughout

NJSLSAW10 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 tasks purposes and audiences

1 Maintain a routine writing practice both within

g the writing process (planningprewriting drafting revising editing final product) determine areas of strength and weakness so you can meet with

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the classroom and independently

2 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

3 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

4 Practice

each other and the teacher to strengthen your writing

bull use GoogleDocs to type your essays and share their documents with one another so that peers

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maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

5 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas

and teachers can comment and give feedback as you process through your work

bull Research to Build and Present Knowledge

bull after writing

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

work samples college applications etc

an informational research paper on a selected topic from Out of the Dust (general education) or Taming of the Shrew (advanced) create

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a visual representation of the topic in the form of a poster PowerPoint Prezi etc The visual must have cited sources and on index cards

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bull discuss your process of research including other questions that came up as you became an ldquoexpertrdquo on the topic Then present research proj

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ect to the class

bull after teacher writes a topic on the whiteboard such as ldquoShould euthanasia be legalizedrdquo discuss keywords that you can use to search the

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Internet (Make sure to explain that typing in just ldquoeuthanasiardquo will produce a large amount of results so itrsquos important to narrow down your sea

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Teacher Notes

rch) Next determine you can know whether a source is accurate and credible Brainstorm a list of questions to ask Then discuss plagiarism

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and how to avoid it On a graphic organizer practice how to quote from the text properly and how to also paraphrase whatrsquos in the text with proper

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Teacher Notes

MLA citations

bull after being taught the literary elements theme allusions and irony select one Then write a literary analysis that unpacks how

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

a modern work of fiction such as Animal Farm or the short story ldquoThe Ransom of Red Chiefrdquo draws on either the themes allusions or iron

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y from a traditional story such as a myth or religious work The analysis must use quotes or paraphrases from the original texts and cite properly

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using MLA format

bull after reading an article where the author takes a strong stand on a topic determine if the claims and supporting reason

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Teacher Notes

s on the text are sound and relevant with annotated reactions Then write an analysis that explains whether or not the authorrsquos argument and reasons are

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justifiable and make sense

bull Range of Writing

bull be given a PARCC practice assessment and timed according to PARCC standards

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SPEAKING AND LISTENING (Week 1 1 Week)

NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appro

NJ 2016 SLS English Language Arts NJ Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Comprehension and Collaboration NJSLSASL1 Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners building on othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

1 How can note taking and discussing a text with my peers help me to understand it better

2 How can I work collaboratively to evaluate an authorrsquos claim(s) in a text and demonstrate

1 Taking notes and discussing a text with peers can deepe

bull Comprehension and Collaboration

bull after reading a story from The Junior Great Book series answer an inquiry-based question presented by

COMPREHENSION AND COLLABORATION Formative Other Teacher Rubric

bull Shared-inquiry rubric

bull GoogleDocs

bull Graphic organizer

PRESENTATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS Summative Project Technology

bull PowerPoint or Prezi

ADOPTED TEXTS Allen Janet et al Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 2008 Arthur N et al The Language of Literature Evanston Illinois McDougal Littell Inc 1997 Odell Lee et al Elements of Language Second Course New York New York Holt Rinehart and Winston 2004 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED READING LIST Hesse Karen Out of the Dust Lowry Lois The Giver Orwell George Animal Farm Quinn Jason Steve JobsGenius By Design ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR LANGUAGE ARTS Great Books Foundation The Junior Great Books ndash Series 8 Schmidt Gary D Wednesday Wars

NJ 2014 SLS 21st Century Life and Careers NJ All Grades Career Ready Practices Career Ready Practices

CRP4 Communicate clearly and effectively and with

Comprehension and Collaboration

bull Great Books Roundtable Level 3 books

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priate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common

and persuasively

SL81 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 othersrsquo ideas and expressing their own clearly

SL81a Come to discussions prepared having read or

my understanding of the text

3 How can I support my discussion and claims with textual evidence

n ones understanding of a text when ideas are combi

the teacher Use textual evidence to answer the question and prepare ahead of time for a shared-inquiry discussion Teacher can post discussion-based

bull Electronic exit slip

bull Journal entry

Shakespeare William A Midsummer Nightrsquos Dream Stead Rebecca When You Reach Me ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS Shakespeare William The Taming of the Shrew Shelley Mary Frankenstein ENG883-885 LANGUAGE ARTS AND ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS ndash GRADE 8 47 A-1 LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels Myers Walter Dean Monster Myers Walter Dean Slam Woodson Jacqueline If You Come Softly ADVANCED LANGUAGE ARTS REQUIRED SUMMER READING Select and read one of the following novels

reason

CRP6 Demonstrate creativity and innovation

CRP7 Employ valid and reliable research strategies

CRP8 Utilize critical thin

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courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and

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

SL81b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making track progress toward specific goals and deadlines and define

ned to form thoughtful connections and strong conclusi

language so students know how to speak to each other properly (a-d)

bull (See shared inquiry a-d)

bull research specific information on a topic such as

Crichton Hattie Michael Jurassic Park Larson Kirby Big Sky Taylor Mildred Roll of Thunder Hear My Cry Twain Mark The Adventures of Tom Sawyer SOFTWARE Microsoft Word Microsoft PowerPoint Inspiration Moodle Turnitincom GoogleDocs Prezi TEACHER SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS Fare Dennis M ed PARCC ELALiteracy Assessments Piscataway REA 2014 OrsquoBrien Peggy ed Shakespeare Set Free New York Washington Square Press 1993 DATABASES Bloomrsquos Literary Reference EBSCO Host Gales Literary Index AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIAL

king to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

Copyright copy State of New Jersey 1996 - 2016

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Teacher Notes

ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallaci

individual roles as needed

SL81c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to othersrsquo questions and comments with relevant evidence observations and ideas

SL81d Acknowledge new information expressed by others and when warranted qualify or justify their own views in light of the

ons

2 I can work collaboratively with others by utilizing s

Disneyland Look at various commercials brochures online information historical information and data Then determine the purpose of each type of

Animal Farm Perf Kelsey Grammer Ian Holm Julia Louis-Dreyfus 1999 Film T he Giver Perf Jeff Bridges Brenton Thwaites Meryl Streep 2014 DVD Pleasantville Dir Gary Ross Perf Tobey Maguire Reese Witherspoon William H Macy Joan Allen and Jeff Daniels New Line Cinema 1988 DVD Surviving the Dust Bowl Perf Matthew Modine Liev Schreiber PBS Home Video [distributor] 1998 Film The Taming of the Shrew Perf Elizabeth Taylor Richard Burton 1967 Film William Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights Dream Perf Kevin Kline Michelle Pfeiffer Rupert Everett Fox Searchlight Pictures 1999 Film

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es when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team

evidence presented

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

SL82 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (eg visually quantitatively orally)

pecific conversation language and forming other st

format For example the purpose of the commercials may be to persuade while the data about Disneyland may be used to determine future pos

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members

NJSLSASL2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats including visually quantitatively and orally

1 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

and evaluate the motives (eg social commercial political) behind its presentation

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

SL83 Delineate a speakerrsquos argument and specific claims evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and

udent-led collaborative strategies to complete the t

sibilities and outcomes for the theme park

bull after being shown a speech such as Martin Luther Kingrsquos ldquoI Have a Dreamrdquo speech and being given a gra

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Teacher Notes

2 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

3 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding prefe

sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and

ask in a specific amount of time

3 I can support my discussi

phic organizer that breaks down the speech into ldquoClaimsrdquo ldquoReasons-Strong Weak Irrelevantrdquo ldquoHow Do I Knowrdquo Then fill out a graphic organizer as you

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

rred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benef

style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

SL84 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

on and claims with textual evidence by determining wh

watch or listen to the speech

bull Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

bull after reading Old Majorrsquos Speech in Animal Farm either create a Prezi Po

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Teacher Notes

it from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

4 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

SL85 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information strengthen claims and evidence and add interest

NJSLSASL6 Adapt

at is more important in the text and then aligning the k

werPoint or other visual of your choice to discuss Old Majorrsquos claims counter claims reasons and his relevant evidence

bull find a video andor visual to

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Teacher Notes

of media evaluating texts that you consume in all formats for their effectiveness

5 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and

speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

SL86 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

Copyright copy State of

ey points to my claims

go along with their presentation about Old Majorrsquos Speech Then explain how the video andor visual strengthens and connects to their present

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Teacher Notes

purpose

6 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

NJSLSASL3 Evaluate a speakerrsquos point of view reasoning and use of evidence and rhetoric

1 Use all of your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a spea

New Jersey 1996 - 2016

ation

bull once you have a specific task brainstorm a list of key words and phrases that will be used in your presentation depending on the audienc

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Teacher Notes

kerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

2 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evaluating a speakerrsquos argument

3 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use

e and task Then use a selection of those words in your presentation Finally write a reflection that discusses how different words are appropriate

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of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

4 Consider the impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make

for different audiences and context

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Teacher Notes

up clothing etc

NJSLSASL4 Present information findings and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization development and style are appropriate to task purpose and audience

1 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to

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Teacher Notes

become better at it

2 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

3 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your own pacing volume and inflection

4 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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5 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

NJSLSASL5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations

1 Learn about and use the latest digita

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

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l trends for gathering and sharing information

2 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

3 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

4 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evide

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

nce into a coherent claim

NJSLSASL6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate

1 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

2 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

3 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

4 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

APPENDIX A SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADV LA (Week 1 1 Week)

SAMPLE AUTHENTIC ASSESSMENTADVANCED LA Summative Written Informative

APPENDIX B - Sample Authentic Assessment-Adv LAdocx

APPENDIX B RUBRICS

RUBRICSProse and Narrative Tasks

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(Week 1 1 Week)

Summative Other Teacher Rubric

APPENDIX C- Rubricsdocx

APPENDIX C OUTLINE OF READING AND WRITING SKILLS (Week 1 1 Week)

OUTLINE OF WRITING SKILLS Summative Written Report

APPENDIX E- Outline of Writing Skillsdocx

APPENDIX D NJCCC CURRICULUM STANDARDS FOR TECH (Week 1 1 Week)

APPENDIX G- NJCCCC Standards for Technologydocx

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APPENDIX E NJ STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS (Week 1 1 Week)

NJ

STUDENT LEARNING STANDARDS GRADE 8docx

APPENDIX F MODIFICATIONS (Week 1 1 Week)

Modificationspdf

Modificationspdf

The Ever-changing Adolescent Identity (Week 1 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge acqui

Where does our sense of identity come from How do we decide our own fate What does it mean to be truly human How does one overcome loss and hardship and still retain a sense of hope

Students will understand why it is important to ask questionsmake annotations when reading a text especially for the first time

Novels Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt The Giver Lois Lowry Excerpts from Monster Walter Dean Meyers Short Stories Broken Chain Gary Soto The Great Rat Hunt Laurence Yep

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

red throughout the students academic career

2 Be aware of the need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomp

How do choices and behavior shape who we become

The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers Raymonds Run Toni Cade Bambara Excerpts from Knots in my Yo-Yo String Jerry Spinelli The Rules of the Game Amy Tan The Black Cat Edgar Allan Poe Poetry Identity Julio Noboa (poem) I Am From Lorian Dahkai (poem) Non-Fiction

httpswwwtheplayerstribunecomcategoryletter-to-my-younger-self Excerpts from What I Know Now LETTERS TO MY YOUNGER SELF By Ellyn Spragins Excerpts from Bad Boy Walter Dean Meyers Surviving the Dust Bowl (video)

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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lex sentences regularly

3 Review and maintain familiarity with rules and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

4 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

in doubt about a spelling

5 Do not allow abbreviations common to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

6 Review and maintain foundational knowledge of gram

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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matical concepts such as parts of speech and parts of a sentence

7 Make effective use of reference materials including digital references

8 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devic

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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es in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing interviewing or speaking situations

9 Always use personal resources (text conte

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

xt roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order to keep these skills sharp

10 Proactively and independently continue to build voca

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

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Teacher Notes

bulary

11 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile personification hyperbole idioms etc)

12 Understand the impact on text of literary

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

13 Identify and analyze various sound devices (alliteration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

14 Consider the conn

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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otations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

15 Be independent and proactive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

16 Understand and apply knowledge of the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

concepts of literal and figurative meaning

17 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own purpose when choosing language

18 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

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Teacher Notes

For fiction AND non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts inclu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

ding a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanalysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction chara

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Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

cterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expe

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Teacher Notes

ctations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal

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Teacher Notes

literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofrien

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Teacher Notes

dshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and

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Teacher Notes

with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and supp

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ort theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected reading exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

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13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building

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contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subjectivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figura

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Teacher Notes

tive language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understand the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concr

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Teacher Notes

ete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is

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an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and

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evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contrast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint

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Teacher Notes

of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame narrative epistolary novel in medias res flash

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Teacher Notes

back and foreshadowing

21 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heavy text for example)

22 Analyze how difference

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Teacher Notes

s in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor

23 With in class novels and self-

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selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

24 Review and apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from

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which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character or characters do not know for example when

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Teacher Notes

the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

25 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

26 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narra

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Teacher Notes

tive elements so that specific instances of these may be recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

27 Acquire or review basic knowl

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Teacher Notes

edge of literary periods and major works

28 Practice careful and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

29 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles

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Teacher Notes

genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

30 Use annotation and note-taking

31 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

32 Choose works from multiple genres cultur

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es and literary periods

33 Consider keeping a notebook of texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

34 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates

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Teacher Notes

an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

35 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational struct

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Teacher Notes

ures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial infor

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Teacher Notes

mation

3 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

4 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or other aids

5 Use sophisticated

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Teacher Notes

strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal story and avoid listing the

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Teacher Notes

facts you will cover in your exposition

7 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

8 Develop a clear coherent text that tells a story or

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Teacher Notes

develops an idea

9 Show awareness of audience and purpose

10 Use all the steps of the writing process

11 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice and style

12 Choose details

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Teacher Notes

carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

13 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization traits and types (such as static

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Teacher Notes

and dynamic)

14 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

15 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

16 Use a formal

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academic style as recommended

17 Use traditional structures for conveying information

18 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic colloquial or informal

19 Exhibit

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Teacher Notes

knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

20 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with special focus on the evolution

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Teacher Notes

of your piece between the first and second drafts

21 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

22 Note the admonition in standard W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

23 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatical spelling capitalization

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

24 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are

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Teacher Notes

most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

25 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

sources for research

26 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other content areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

inquiry

27 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

28 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when devel

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

oping multiple avenues of exploration

29 Annotate formally and informally

30 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader when producing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

analysis of literary elements or rhetorical strategies in essay form

31 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose throughout

32 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and indep

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

endently

33 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

34 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboarding skills to write effectively within given time frames

35 Practice maintaining focus on

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

36 Maintain a portfolio of your written work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a mature disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and shari

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ng your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instru

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ctions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ssion)

9 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

10 Practice your presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye conta

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ct volume etc

11 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and inflection

12 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

13 Adapt speech as necessary for formal and informal presentations

14 Review and exhibit knowledge of the types of langu

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

age used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

15 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

16 Exhibit knowledge of the foundations of grammar consi

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

stently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

17 Proactively seek out opportunities to speak in informal situations as well as

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

The Dystopian Future (Week 7 6 Weeks)

Language 1 Consi

stently review and maintain the aggregate of grammatical knowledge

What is dystopian literature How do authors use symbols and symbolism to convey meaning Can one person really change the world Is a utopia really possible Does absolute

Dystopian literature will help students understand how certain characteristics of our world compares to that of dystopians societies

Novels The Giver Lois Lowry Animal Farm George Orwell Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury Short Stories Harrison Bergeron Kurt Vonnegut Jr Non-Fiction Lois Lowrys Biography Origins of the Utopian Idea by Rustin Quaide

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

acquired throughout the students academic career

2 Review and reinforce knowledge of active and passive voice avoiding lengthy constructions in passive voice in writing

3 Be aware of the

power corrupt absolutely What is the role and impact of propaganda in society Is democracy possible if not everyone has access to education How do authors use background such as personal experiences to impact their writing

Excerpt from Utopia Book II Of Their Trades and Manner of Life by Sir Thomas More Newbery Acceptance Speech by Lois Lowry The Onion website Newsela website Film 2081 The Giver The Truman Show Pleasantville History channel biography Stalin Man of Steel

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

need for variety in sentence construction employing knowledge of phrases and clauses to use compound complex and compoundcomplex sentences regularly

4 Review and maintain familiarity with rules

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and patterns of spelling in standard English correctly spell homophones

5 Routinely consult reference materials for clarification when in doubt about a spelling

6 Do not allow abbreviations common

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

to digital media to adversely impact spelling in your formal writing

7 Understand the rules of comma ellipsis and dash usage and use them correctly

8 In typing and when writing long hand

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

bring a mature consideration to the neatness and legibility of your work

9 Develop a working knowledge of how sentences are built and how they work

10 Make effective use of reference materials including

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

digital references

11 Avoid becoming overly dependent on electronic devices in determining correct spellings or grammatical constructions these tools will not always be at hand in testing

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

interviewing or speaking situations

12 Always use personal resources (text context roots word patterns) to determine meaning or at least make an educated guess before consulting reference materials in order

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

to keep these skills sharp

13 Proactively and independently continue to build vocabulary

14 Identify and analyze the effects within texts of various types of figurative language (metaphor simile perso

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

nification hyperbole idioms etc)

15 Understand the impact on text of literary elements such as imagery diction syntax and sensory detail

16 Identify and analyze various sound devices (allite

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ration assonance consonance onomatopoeia etc)

17 Consider the connotations of various words when determining the authorrsquos purpose in employing specific diction

18 Be independent and proac

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

tive in the acquisition of new vocabulary

19 Acquire or review foundational knowledge of roots pre-fixes suffixes and other structural tools for decoding new vocabulary

20 Understand and apply knowledge

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of the concepts of literal and figurative meaning

21 Differentiate between situations that require formal diction and those that do not

22 Examine authorrsquos purpose in word choice and be aware of ones own

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

purpose when choosing language

23 Analyze the cumulative effect of diction on a text

Fiction AND Non-fiction

1 Practice careful and attentive reading by using annotations and identifying literary components of both assigned

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

texts and independent text choices

2 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and subjects

3 Exhibit knowledge of what ldquoanal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

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ysisrdquo means as compared to ldquosummaryrdquo ldquoparaphraserdquo or ldquoargument from opinionrdquo ndash analysis is the positing of a thesis about a text based solely on an unbiased evaluation of the literary elements (eg tone

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diction syntax imagery figurative language plot construction characterization)

4 Annotate texts (both formally and informally) as you read in order to gather text evidence for claims and for analyses

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5 Practice reading texts within the prescribed time limit for grade-level expectations (for example completing a 300 page book within the number of days delineated by your assignment)

6 Understand the difference

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between theme and central idea some texts are concrete in nature and deal literally with a topic such as World War II (main idea) while other texts tell a story in order to connect with or make a

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point about a larger more universal human experience such as ldquofriendshiprdquo or ldquobetrayalrdquo (theme)

7 Practice summarizing a text in a way that makes it absolutely impossible to determine your personal

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feelings about the text

8 Make predictions about developing themes within your annotations and class notes citing evidence that influences your evolving opinion

9 Make determinations regarding the theme or

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central idea and allow it to change as you connect with the author and with other readerslenses

10 Incorporate all literary elements into your determination of theme (tone mood imagery organizational

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structure narrative voice etc)

11 Identify how authors develop and support theme over time in the text

12 Identify and analyze elements of plot in both teacher assigned and self-selected readi

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ng exposition rising action climax falling action resolution

13 Examine plot structure including parallel or sub-plots understanding the way in which conflict drives the action in a story

14 Identify

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and analyze the elements of characterization (a characterrsquos thoughts words actions appearance experiences etc) understanding the ways in which an author creates a multi-dimensional

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and changing character (or a flat and unchanging one) by building contextual information around that character

15 Understand the concept of narrative voice (first second or third personomniscience subje

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ctivity etc)

16 Readily identify and understand the impact of major types of figurative language as they are used in the text (for example metaphor simile hyperbole personification and idioms)

17 Understan

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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d the difference between analogy and allusion an analogy uses one concrete example to make a point about another concept (for example being on the internet is like driving a race car - it is fast

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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and fun but can be dangerous if used incorrectly) while an allusion is an indirect reference to another literary work or well-known concept (for example Randy was running for the office

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of mayor and considered that little office in city hall to be Camelot)

18 Analyze and evaluate common organizational structures (eg chronologicallogical order cause and effect relationships comparison and contr

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ast and problem and solution)

19 Understand and apply knowledge of voicepoint of view authorrsquos purpose genre expectations audience length and format requirements

20 Recognize and understand the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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practical and literary merits of traditional structures such as similarity and difference posing and answering a question chronological order etc

21 Apply knowledge of plot structure devices such as frame

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narrative epistolary novel in medias res flashback and foreshadowing

22 Analyze and evaluate the impact of narrative voice on the structure of a novel (first person narration versus dialogue-heav

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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y text for example)

23 Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (eg created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as susp

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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ense or humor

24 With in class novels and self-selected reading evaluate the use of point of view authors style and purpose and its effectiveness on how the story is told (RW)

25 Review and

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apply knowledge of the concept of dramatic irony from which most suspense and comedy derives (dramatic irony exists when one or more characters in a text knows something crucial than the other character

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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or characters do not know for example when the protagonist is about to step into a trap but she doesnrsquot know it)

26 Be aware of this construction and try to identify examples in text and film wher

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

e withheld knowledge creates suspense or humor

27 Apply the concept of dramatic irony in students own writing

28 Critically view films or live productions based on books in order to evaluate

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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the choices made by the director or actors

29 Identify motivating factors that drive director and actor decisions

30 Identify essential and non-essential aspects of plot when transferring a story to a different

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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medium

31 Work to construct background knowledge of major foundational works from which modern literature draws (the Bible the Quran Homer Ovid Shakespeare mythology from various cultur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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es etc)

32 Understand and apply the concepts of allusion and allegory

33 Generalize concepts of setting plot characterization and other narrative elements so that specific instances of these may be

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recognized as having thematic similarities or differences (for example ldquovillainrdquo or ldquodark and stormy nightrdquo)

34 Acquire or review basic knowledge of literary periods and major works

35 Practice caref

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ul and attentive reading of both assigned texts and independent text choices

36 Read a wide variety of texts including a variety of styles genres literary periods authors perspectives and

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subjects

37 Use annotation and note-taking

38 Read within appropriate time frame for extended text

39 Choose works from multiple genres cultures and literary periods

40 Consider keeping a notebook of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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texts read with notes annotations and any relevant student work produced

41 Use self-correction when subsequent reading indicates an earlier miscue (self-monitoring and self-correcting)

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42 Read with a rhythm flow and meter that sounds like everyday speech (prosody)

43 Practice constructing objective summaries that are completely free of editorial bias (your opinion)

44 Use notes and

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Teacher Notes

annotations to physically sort connecting ideas from the text together

45 Keep an on-going record of evidence from the text that can be sorted and used later for analysis

46 Notice structure and conn

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

ectionsdistinctions in everyday informational texts and form opinions about the appropriateness of a given structure for a given purpose (for example notice the logical connections between things like

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

the placement of items within a grocery store or the grouping of texts in a library) Analyze the significance of key individuals events or ideas in a text

47 Acquire and apply knowledge of domain-speci

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fic terms for certain kinds of informational texts such as contracts or applications

48 Recognize the effective placement of topic sentences in informational documents

49 Note the differences in

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structure for paragraphs that present evidence provide a quote share an anecdote or include other types of support

50 Recognize and trace the development of an authorrsquos argument point of view

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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or perspective in text

51 Recognize author bias both when it is overt and when it subtle subtle bias is often expressed through diction (think for example of the difference in connotation between a

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newscaster describing someone as a radical and another describing him or her as an activist)

52 Understand and apply knowledge of exploration of counter-claims within an argument or opini

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on piece

53 Practice summarizing works without editorial bias and be alert for unintended bias in your own work

54 Identify strengths and weaknesses of rhetorical devices (pathos ethos

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Teacher Notes

logos) used by the author to respond to conflicting viewpoints or evidence

55 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting-edge media applications

56 Acquire or revie

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Teacher Notes

w basic knowledge of aesthetic elements of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

57 Determine preferred media based upon the appropriateness and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

effectiveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

print platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

58 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

formats for their effectiveness

Writing 1 Empl

oy knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

2 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarit

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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y and coherence

3 Exclude extraneous irrelevant or overly trivial information

4 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies and structural strategies such as parallel structure or purposeful repetition

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5 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid just reiterating the points of your argument

6 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anecdotal

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

story and avoid just listing the points you will make in your argument

7 Artfully employ the exploration of counterclaims and knowledge of audience bias in your arguments

8 Employ knowledge of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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appropriate organizational structures for informative writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

9 Use appropriate transitions for optimal clarity and coherence bull Exclude extraneous irrelevant

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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or overly trivial information

10 Cite appropriately and avoid plagiarism

11 Effectively employ your knowledge of technology to enhance your assembly of information charts graphs maps or

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

other aids

12 Use sophisticated strategies for closure (such as a call to action) and avoid reiterating the points of your exposition

13 Use sophisticated strategies for introduction such as a powerful anec

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

dotal story and avoid listing the facts you will cover in your exposition

14 Be alert to the need to exclude personal opinions and biases from your informativeexplanatory writing

15 Develop a clear coherent

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Teacher Notes

text that tells a story or develops an idea

16 Show awareness of audience and purpose

17 Use all the steps of the writing process

18 Establish and develop a plot setting point of view narrative voice

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

and style

19 Choose details carefully employing knowledge of literary elements such as diction syntax and figurative language

20 Develop characters effectively exhibiting knowledge of characterization

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Teacher Notes

traits and types (such as static and dynamic)

21 Produce writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure sets a context and engages the reader

22 Maintain a focus on audience and purpose

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throughout

23 Use a formal academic style as recommended

24 Use traditional structures for conveying information

25 Employ appropriate vocabulary whether that is domain-specific academic collo

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

quial or informal

26 Exhibit knowledge of literary and rhetorical elements as appropriate in your writing

27 Practice using multiple steps of the writing process in your writing as often as possible with speci

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

al focus on the evolution of your piece between the first and second drafts

28 Emulate the styles of writers you admire in order to broaden your scope and skill set

29 Note the admonition in standard

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

W5 to ldquotry a new approachrdquo and be aware that sometimes it is best to make a new start when editing is not yielding the desired results

30 Review and maintain your knowledge of the basic grammatic

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

al spelling capitalization and punctuation rules of standard English sometimes these can become rusty as a student progresses past the elementary grades

31 Learn about and use the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

32 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

33 Acquire keyboarding skills

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time limits required

34 Publish your work both to your classmates and digitally to the general public on a variety of platforms

35 Peruse sites for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Teacher Notes

other classes and students across the country to see the writing of others

36 Apply knowledge of which venues and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scien

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

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Teacher Notes

tific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

37 Use background knowledge and considered judgment when evaluating sources for research

38 Apply knowledge of informational texts and other conte

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

nt areas (such as how to generate an arguable thesis or scientific hypothesis) when constructing self-generated topics for inquiry

39 Use appropriate parameters of focus in inquiries (neither too broad

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

nor too narrow for adequate inquiry)

40 Think critically making sophisticated and unusual connections among ideas when developing multiple avenues of exploration

41 Apply knowledge of which venues

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

and resources are most appropriate for a given search (ie when you need to access scientific journal articles as opposed to archived news footage)

42 Use background knowledge and considered judg

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

ment when evaluating sources for research

43 Accurately summarize without bias

44 Annotate formally and informally

45 Learn about and use the latest digital trends for gathering and sharing information

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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46 Suggest new technologies for the classroom and encourage peers and instructors to explore new technologies

47 Acquire keyboarding skills adequate to produce text in the quantities and within the time

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

limits required

48 Maintain a routine writing practice both within the classroom and independently

49 Read and study writers whose styles you enjoy and admire

50 Acquire and maintain adequate keyboardi

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

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Teacher Notes

ng skills to write effectively within given time frames

51 Practice maintaining focus on prolonged projects writing or working a little each day on a larger project over time

52 Maintain a portfolio of your written

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

work not only for reflection but as a resource for ideas work samples college applications etc

Speaking and Listening

1 Actively engage in collaborative discussions within your classroom bringing a matur

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

e disposition and appropriate academic demeanor to both listening to others and sharing your own comments

2 Shake hands make appropriate eye contact speak loudly enough to be heard and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

observe other common courtesies in your discourse with others

3 Take notes if necessary to scaffold attentive listening and to jot down comments you may want to link synthesize or build upon

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Teacher Notes

4 Use your own judgment and ability to reason and analyze when evaluating the ideas and comments of others become adept at listening carefully and employing your knowledge of evidence rhetorical

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

strategies and logical fallacies when deciding what you will incorporate into your own accepted point of view

5 Be proactive in taking a leadership role when necessary setting goals and helping to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

discern roles for team members

6 Maintain and continue to build upon knowledge of and expertise in cutting edge media applications

7 Acquire or review basic knowledge of aesthetic elements

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

of various media (color lighting and camera angle in visual media for example)

8 Develop a personal aesthetic sensibility regarding preferred media based upon the appropriateness and effect

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

iveness of certain tools for particular types of communication (for example instructions for a walk-through of a difficult video game often benefit from a visual platform such as YouTube while print

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

platform such as a blog or wiki may be the best medium for an interactive discussion)

9 Become a more sophisticated and analytical consumer of media evaluating texts that you consume in all forma

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ts for their effectiveness

10 Employ knowledge of appropriate organizational structures for argument writing that include a focus for audience and purpose

11 Employ knowledge of rhetorical strategies

12 Use all of

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

your academic knowledge about supporting claims with evidence and evaluate a speakerrsquos claims based on the quality and quantity of his or her evidence

13 Address speaker bias and counter-claims when evalu

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Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

ating a speakerrsquos argument

14 Understand and effectively analyze a speakerrsquos use of rhetorical strategies (appeal to emotion or authority for example) including fallacies (such as bandwagon)

15 Consider the

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

impact of visual rhetoric and the use of lighting camera angles make up clothing etc

16 Work consistently towards becoming comfortable presenting to your peers and to adults public

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

speaking is at least a little intimidating for almost everyone and taking advantage of multiple opportunities to practice public presentation is the best way to become better at it

17 Practice your

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

presentations in front of a friend or a mirror to get feedback on your pacing eye contact volume etc

18 Try recording yourself presenting orally in order to assess your own pacing volume and

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

inflection

19 Employ academic knowledge of valid argument construction evidence and logic gained from reading and writing arguments in oral delivery of argument

20 Adapt speech as necessary for

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

formal and informal presentations

21 Bring to bear knowledge (acquired from other standards) regarding the support of claims with evidence and the integrationsynthesis of evidence into a coherent claim

22 Review

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

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Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

and exhibit knowledge of the types of language used in informal situations including dialectic colloquial or idiomatic language

23 Be able to employ a formal academic tone when appropriate

24 Exhibit

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

knowledge of the foundations of grammar consistently using correct nounverb agreement providing correct antecedents for pronouns and placing modifiers correctly

25 Proactively seek out opportunities to

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

speak in informal situations as well as more formal situations including leading a class discussion or telling a story to a younger sibling

Understanding Perspectives (Week 13 5 Weeks)

What is a literary analysis How can two characters have differing perspectives

Through analyzing two differing texts that focus on a similar topic or theme

Excerpts Oliver Twist Charles Dickens A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man James Joyce Confetti Girl Diane Lopez

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

on the same topic How does the authors bias impact their writing How can two different texts demonstrate the same theme

students learn how to properly structure a literary analysis paper

Tortilla Sun Jennifer Cervantes The Giver Lois Lowry the lesson of the moth Don Marquis Out of the Dust Karen Hesse Unbroken Laura Hillenbrand Farewell to Manzanar Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston and James D Houston Achievethecoreorg website

Understanding Comedy in Shakespearean Literature (Week 18 6 Weeks)

How does one read Shakespeare especially for the first time Is love more important than money How does gendergender stereotypes affect societal expectations and personal identity What is ldquorealrdquo What is ldquoloverdquo

Through reading various plays and sonnets students will understand and become comfortable with Shakespearean language Students through acting out various scenes

Plays A Midsummer Nights Dream Taming of the Shrew Poetry Various sonnets Non-fiction Various background information Various websites Videos AampE biography Taming of the Shrew A Midsummer Nights Dream

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

What is the power of dreams Can dreams have an effect on ldquorealityrdquo ldquoLove is blindrdquo What does this sentence mean to you and do you agree with it

will understand how to recognize comedic moments in Shakespeares language

Positive LeadershipBuilding Character (Week 24 9 Weeks)

What is the difference between a leader and someone who just works hard How do you determine if its appropriate to lead versus appropriate to follow

Novels Steve Jobs Genius by Design Jason Quinn Excerpts from Animal Farm The Giver Lois Lowry Out of the Dust Karen Hesse The Wednesday Wars Gary D Schmidt Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak Short Stories The Treasure of Lemon Brown Walter Dean Meyers

Unit Proficiency Objectives Standards Essential

Questions Enduring Understanding

Suggested Activities

Evaluation Assessment Resources

21st Century Skills

Teacher Notes

Slam Walter Dean Meyers Monster Walter Dean Meyers The Book Thief Markus Zusak

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