Mrs. Robinson – Team 7

Eighth-grade Language Arts

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*Students received a copy of the South Carolina Standards targeted for the second nine weeks.  It is to be kept in their three-ring binder at the beginning of their ELA section and can be used as a reference.

 

 

*Six RR books are needed to meet their goal each nine weeks with two being nonfiction. Please encourage your child to read at least thirty pages at home each night or on trips.

 

 

*Please check your student’s agenda daily for notes from his/her teacher, assignments, and grades.

 

 

*Students must bring their binders, textbooks, and AR books to class each day.

 

 

*Students must have supplies each day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S=Student Activity  T=Teacher Activity

B= Both

Learning Styles:  V= Visual  A= auditory

                                       K= kinesthetic

Second Nine Weeks Standards

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

FSD1 GRADE EIGHT

TARGETED STANDARDS DRAFT

SECOND NINE WEEKS

All standards and indicators designated will be formally TESTED during the nine week period. 

Reading: Understanding and Using Literary Texts

Standard 8-1           The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.

8-1.1   Compare/contrast ideas within and across literary texts to make inferences.

 

8-1.2     Explain the effect of point of view on a given literary text.

 

8-1.4     Analyze a given literary text to determine its theme.

 

8-1.5     Analyze the effect of the author’s craft (including tone and the use of imagery, flashback, foreshadowing, symbolism, irony, and allusion) on the meaning of literary texts.

8-1.6     Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods such as written works, oral and auditory presentations, discussions, media productions, and the visual and performing arts.

 

8-1.7     Compare and contrast literary texts from various genres (for example, poetry, drama, novels, and short stories).

 

8-1.8     Read independently for extended periods of time for pleasure.

Reading: Understanding and Using Informational Texts

Standard 8-2           The student will read and comprehend a variety of informational texts in print and nonprint formats.

8-2.1    Compare/contrast central ideas within and across informational texts.

 

8-2.2    Compare/contrast information within and across texts to draw conclusions and make inferences.

8-2.4     Create responses to informational texts through a variety of methods such as drawings, written works, oral and auditory presentations, discussions, and media productions.

8-2.5     Analyze the impact that text elements such as print styles and chapter headings have on the meaning of a given informational text.

8-2.6     Analyze information from graphic features such as charts and graphs in informational texts.

8-2.8     Read independently for extended period of time to gain information.

Reading: Building Vocabulary

Standard 8-3           The student will use word analysis and vocabulary strategies to read fluently.

8-3.1       Use context clues such as those that provide an example, a definition, or a restatement to generate the

               meanings of unfamiliar and multiple-meaning words

8-3.2       Analyze the meaning of words by using a knowledge of Greek and Latin roots and affixes.

8-3.3       Interpret the meaning of idioms and euphemisms encountered in texts.

8-3.4         Interpret the connotations of words to understand the meaning of a given text.

8-3.5       Spell new words using Greek and Latin roots and affixes.

 

Writing: Developing Written Communication

Standard 8-4           The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.

8-4.1     Organize written works using prewriting techniques, discussions, graphic organizers, models, and outlines.

8-4.2     Use complete sentences in a variety of types: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex.

 

8-4.3           Create multiple-paragraph compositions that include a central idea with supporting details and use appropriate transitions between paragraphs.

8-4.4     Use grammatical conventions of written Standard American English, including the reinforcement of conventions previously taught.

 

8-4.5     Revise writing to improve clarity, tone, voice, and the development of ideas.

 

8-4.6       Edit for the correct use of written Standard American English, including the ellipses and parentheses.

 

8-4.7     Spell correctly using Standard American English.

 

 

Writing: Producing Written Communications in a Variety of Forms

Standard 8-5           The student will write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

8-5.1     Create informational pieces (for example, reports and letters of request, inquiry, or complaint) that use language appropriate for the specific audience.

 

 

 

 

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“Robinson’s Rules of Order” set a high standard of expectations for students each day, and they are as follows:

1.      Follow directions the first time.

2.      Keep hands, feet, objects, and remarks to self.

3.      Be prepared for class (supplies, books, and attitude)

4.      Be respectful of other students’ property, space, and right to learn.

5.      Raise hand before speaking.

6.      Throw trash away at the end of class.

7.      Leave class only when dismissed by teacher, not the bell.

            Consequences for failing to follow these procedures will include the following:  verbal warning, student/teacher conference, seating reassignment if needed/ lunch detention/time out, parent phone call, and written referral.  Refusal to do work and failure to follow directions are disruptive to the learning environment and are disrespectful to me while damaging the learning atmosphere of the class. Therefore, I consider these infractions to be serious. 

            Since there are several textbooks for the class, it is vital that your student brings the correct workbook and/or textbook, his or her AR book, as well as the following to class each day:  his or her three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper, pencil, blue or black ink pen, colored pencils (optional), his or her agenda,  and an open mind.  Failure to do so can lead to discipline problems.  More importantly, the learning environment is more relaxed and class participation is at its best when every student comes prepared to learn.

 

          

Materials:

*Language Network

McDougal Littell’s

Vocabulary and Spelling Book

*Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics Book

The Language of Literature

The Interactive Reader’s Plus

Language Transparencies

PASS Prep

Smart board

 

 

Pacing sometimes requires adjustments in  homework.  Students should always write homework assignments in agenda

 

Robinson’s Lesson Plans

Week of

 

Nov. 23-24

Student/Teacher   Activities

Assessment

Homework

 

 

Materials

Monday

Research in library

Superintendent’s Writing Award Program

 

Using the business letter format, contest format guidelines, and revising and editing process, type persuasive writing using research gathered S (WS) (RS) V, K

Persuasive essay graded according to SC writing rubric

Read AR book

Computer

 

Standards

and

 Indicators

Standard 8-4     The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.

8-4.1     Organize written works using prewriting techniques, discussions, graphic organizers, models, and outlines.

8-4.3       Create multiple-paragraph compositions that include a central idea with supporting details and use appropriate transitions between paragraphs.

8-4.4     Use grammatical conventions of written Standard American English, including the reinforcement of conventions previously taught.

Tuesday

Make up day for missing work

 

Make up essay for “Monkey’s Paw,” poetry analysis, capitalization/punctuation, “Tell-Tale Heart, “ “Birthday Ritual,” and “The Monkey’s Paw,” and Contest writing

S (RS) (WS) V. K

Quiz

Essay graded according to SC writing rubric

Read AR book

 

 

Paper, pencil

Prewriting

Teacher-made tests

Standards

 and

 Indicators

Standard 8-4     The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.

8-4.1     Organize written works using prewriting techniques, discussions, graphic organizers, models, and outlines.

8-4.3       Create multiple-paragraph compositions that include a central idea with supporting details and use appropriate transitions between paragraphs.

8-4.4     Use grammatical conventions of written Standard American English, including the reinforcement of conventions previously taught.

Standard 8-1     The student will read and comprehend a variety of literary texts in print and nonprint formats.

8-1.1   Compare/contrast ideas within and across literary texts to make inferences.

8-1.5     Analyze the effect of the author’s craft (including tone and the use of imagery, flashback, foreshadowing, symbolism, irony, and allusion) on the meaning of literary texts.

8-1.6     Create responses to literary texts through a variety of methods such as written works, oral and auditory presentations, discussions, media productions, and the visual and performing arts.

8-1.7     Compare and contrast literary texts from various genres (for example, poetry, drama, novels, and short stories).

Wednesday

 

Standards

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Indicators

 

Thursday

 

 

 

Standards

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 Indicators

Friday

 

 

 

 

Standards

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 Indicators