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Reading and Language Arts Curriculum – Grade 8th Antonia Pantoja Charter School Please Note: The PA Standards used were from 2002. Please look at the website: http://www.pdesas.org/standard/Views/#24392 for the 2009 standards.

Suggested

Time Frame

Thematic Units

Topics/Essential Understandings

Standards Resources/Web-Based Resources Suggested Activities/Projects Assessment Anchors/ Eligible Content Teacher Notes

6 weeks (Sept to Mid October)

Embracing Diversity and Unity

Unit 1: Types of Fiction and Nonfictional texts Essential Questions: 1. What is the central point

or message conveyed in the passage or text?

2. What are the major

elements in a plot? 3. How are the main

characters reinforcing the overall message of the story?

4. What are the relevant

details in the story use to summarize the plot of the story?

Reading Skills/ Literary Analysis

Identify example of text that support main idea of story/text

Interpret relationships among characters, setting and plot

Elements of fiction: setting, plot, characters point of view, theme

Vocabulary

Prefixes pgs 25, 50, 72,929: pre, re, ir, dis, non, un, an

Suffixes: pg 103,144, 170 -599, 614 634,ize, yze, -

1.1. Reading Independently 1.1.8A Locate appropriate texts (literature, information, documents) for an assigned purpose before reading 1.1.8C Use knowledge of root words as well as context clues and glossaries to understand specialized vocabulary in the content areas during reading. Use these words accurately in speaking and writing 1.1.8.G Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text, including public documents. Make, and support with evidence, assertions about texts. Compare and contrast texts using themes, settings, characters and ideas.

Primary resources Prentice Hall Literature (Grade 8) Suggested Readings

Raymond’ Run pg 39( FICTION) (PLOT)

Gentleman of Riqaao en Medio pg 54(FICTION )

( PLOT)

I know Why the Cage Bird Sings pg 462(NONFICTION)

(MAIN IDEA)

Harriet Tubman: Guide to Freedom pg 440

( NONFICTION) (MAIN IDEA)

Always to Remember pg 473(NON FICTION)(MAIN IDEA)

Brown vs. Board of Education pg 557(NONFICTION)

(SUMMARIZE& MAIN IDEA) PSSA Coach Book ( Grade 8)

Chp 1 lesson 1&2 pg 46-57 ( Prefix, suffix, context clues )

Chap 3 lesson 8 pg 84(Main Idea)

Chp 5 lesson 12 pg 110(Summarizing ) lesson 14 pg 119

( fiction and nonfiction texts)

Chp 10 Lesson 26 pg 185-

199(Elements of Fiction) 100 Book Challenge

Suggested Activities Autobiography scrap book of the major events of their lives Graphic organizer of elements of plot using stories read Create a diorama of elements of either fiction or plot using a story Create a PowerPoint summarizing major ideas addressed in a non fictional text

R8.A.Comprehension and Reading Skills R8.A.1Understanding fiction appropriate to grade level R8.A.1.4. Identify and explain main ideas and relevant details—identify and or explain stated or implied main ideas and relevant supporting details from text. R8.B Interpretation and Analysis of Literature R8.B.1Interpret , compare, describe, analyze and evaluate components within and between texts R8.B.1.1 Describe/interpret the components of fiction and nonfictional texts R8.B.1.1.1. interpret compare ,describe, analyze; evaluate the relationships among the following: Character Setting Plot Theme QW1.4.8.A Write with a sharp and distinct focus QW1.5.8.C Writing with controlled and subtle organization QW 1.5.8.F Edit writing using the conventions of language.

Benchmark #1 will be in Mid October. Students should have mastered the following skills: 1. Main Idea 2. Elements of Fiction 3. Elements of Plot 4. Summarize relevant

details 5. Context Clues


iton, -sion,-ous, -ment

Grammar

Parts of Speech

Identifying types of

nouns: pg 50

Common, proper and plural nouns: pg 72

Personal pronoun pg pg 144, 195

concrete abstract and possessive nouns, pg 98

adverb pg R32( back of textbook), pg 482 verbs pgs R 31, R32 R38-R40( back of textbook)

Writing:

Autobiographical essay pg 143, 145, 190

Identify topic , task and audience

Establish a single point of view

Use complete sentences from simple to compound.

Use various sentences such as declarative, interrogative, exclamatory and imperative

1.3. Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature - Fiction and Non-Fiction 1.3.8A Read and understand works of literature. 1.3.8B. Analyze the use of literary elements by an author including characterization, setting, plot, theme, point of view, tone and style. 1.4. Types of Writing TW1.4.8.A Narrative 1.5. Quality of Writing 1.5.8.A 1.5.8.B 1.5.8.C 1.5.8.D

Additional novels to reinforce skills for Advance Group: 1. Finding Miracles by Julia Alverez 2. To Kill a Mocking Bird 3. Mexican White Boy By Matt de la

Pena

Web Resources: Pearson success Net https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Study Island ( worksheets, PowerPoint and lesson plans on the GREEN check reading skill items) Web Quest on Elements of Fiction: http://english9a.tripod.com/ http://staff.fcps.net/tcarr/shortsto

ry/plot1.htm

General Reading Resources:

http://reading.pppst.com/index.html

http://reading.pppst.com/mainidea.html

http://languagearts.pppst.com/index.html

http://writing.pppst.com/index.html

Harriet Tubman Web Link http://teacher.scholastic.com/activi

ties/bhistory/underground_railroad/harriet_tubman.htm

Brown vs. Board of Education Web Quest http://www.altec.org/bvb/

https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/

http://english9a.tripod.com/

http://staff.fcps.net/tcarr/shortstory/plot1.htm

http://staff.fcps.net/tcarr/shortstory/plot1.htm









http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/bhistory/underground_railroad/harriet_tubman.htm



http://www.altec.org/bvb/


Suggested

Time Frame

Thematic Units



6 -8wks (Mid Oct – Mid December)

Meeting Challenges

Unit 2: Short Stories & Poetry Part 1 Essential Questions: 1. How is one character

similar or different from another character in the story?

2. What type of characterization does the author convey to the reader regarding a particular character in a story?

3. Explain whether the main character’s actions, emotions, ideas are similar or different from those of the other characters.

4. What are some of the character traits exposed in the story?

5. What are some logical assumption can you infer based on what you have read so far in the story?

6. What details in the story can help you infer what has happened thus far?

Reading Skills/Literary Analysis

Read and Interpret story/poem

Analyze and evaluate characters

Make Inferences

Analyze imagery

1.1. Reading Independently 1.1.8A Locate appropriate texts (literature, information, documents) for an assigned purpose before reading 1.1.8E. Expand a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings. Use a dictionary or related reference. 1.2. Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Text 1.2.8Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.

Draw inferences based on a variety of information sources

1.3. Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting

Primary resources Prentice Hall Literature (Grade 8) suggested readings

Hamadi(SHORT STORY) (Compare/Contrast) pg 252

The Tell Tale Heart( SHORT STORY)

( Compare/Contrast)pg 265

The Finish of Patsy Barnes( SHORT STORY)

( Compare/contrast) pg 282

Flowers for Algernon ( SHORT STORY) ( Inference and literary devise: Allusion) pg 310

Concrete Mixers(Poetry) (analyze figurative language) pg 622

Ode to Enchanted Light ( Fig. Lang.)pg 629

Little Exercise ( Fig. Lang) pg 630

The Sky is Low , the Clouds are mean(Poetry) ( Figurative Language)pg 631

PSSA Coach Book (Grade 8)

Chap 10 lesson 26 pg 188: (Characterization)

Chap 4 lesson 10 pg 100 Making inferences

Suggested Activities: Compose a compare and contrast essay using a character from a story and shared individual characteristics. Use various Venn diagrams and character trait sheets to help organize their writing process. Worksheets on characterizations:

http://files.meetup.com/1484057/CHARACTERIZATION-Portrait.pdf

R8.A.Comprehension and Reading Skills R8.A.1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level R8.A.1.2.1 identify how the meaning of a word is changed when an affix is added, identify the meaning of a word from the text with an affix R8.A.1.3 Make inferences, draw conclusions, and make generalizations based on text R8.A.1.3.1 make inferences and or draw conclusions based on information from text. R8.B Interpretation and Analysis of Literature R8.B.1 Interpret, compare describe, analyze, and evaluate components within and between texts. R8B.1.1.1 Interpret, compare, describe, analyze and or evaluate the relationships among the following: character

Interpret, compare, describe analyze or evaluate character’s action motives, dialogue, emotions, feelings, traits and relationship among characters within fictional and literary text.

R8.B.2.1.1 identify, interpret, describe, and or analyze examples of imagery in text. TW 1.4.8.B Write Informational essays( compare and contrast) QW1.5.8A Write with a sharp distinct focus QW1.5.8.C Writing with controlled and subtle organization.

Benchmark #2 will be end of November and should cover the following skills 1. Character analysis 2. Compare and

Contrast 3. Inferences 4. Figurative language

analysis 5. Word Recognition to

device meaning





Analyze figurative

language such as similes, metaphors,

Compare and contrast characters within or among texts

Compare imagery, and other literary devices among texts

Use details to make inferences

Identify connections to make inferences

Identify sound devices

Vocabulary

Word Origins: pg 219, 248,274, 307, 352, 372, 653, 674, 696,similis, differre, spec, logos, indicare, conclusion

Adapt, reflect

Grammar

Action and linking verbs

pg 248, R32(back of

textbook exercises)

Verbs tenses pg 352(R32 back of textbook)

Commas pg 968 Writing:

Compare and Contrast essay

(pg 93) pg 714

Include clearly stated similarities and differences amongst characters

include convincing and proper cited evidence

Develop reader interest

Literature - Fiction and Non-Fiction 1.3.8.B Analyze the use of literary elements by an author including characterization. 1.3.8C Analyze the effect of various literary devices.

Figurative language: similes, metaphors

Chap 8 lesson 20 &21 pg 161, 165 ( Figurative Language)

Chap 4 lesson 4 ( meaning of words) pg 65

100 Book Challenge Additional Resources for advanced group :

The Collective Poems of Langston Hughes

Web Resources Pearson success Net https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Study Island ( worksheets, power points and lesson plans on the GREEN check reading skill items) Tell Tale Heart Web Quest http://www.tomahawk.k12.wi.us/1

5581010215155330/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=54280

Flowers for Algernon Web Quest and worksheets http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/lit

_flowersforalgernon.pdf

http://edweb.tusd.k12.az.us/skrause/flowers_for_algernon_webquest.htm

http://www.thematzats.com/algernon/

http://jb106.k12.sd.us/webquest/Algernon.htm

http://www.tallmania.com/algernon/algernon.html

http://ex.susd.org/jwalsh/Conflicts/ManandSelf/Flowers%20For%20Alg

QW1.5.8.D Write with an understanding of the stylistic aspects of composition. QW1.5.8F Write using the complete sentences.


http://www.tomahawk.k12.wi.us/15581010215155330/blank/browse.asp?A=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&C=54280




http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/lit_flowersforalgernon.pdf

http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/lit_flowersforalgernon.pdf










http://ex.susd.org/jwalsh/Conflicts/ManandSelf/Flowers%20For%20AlgernonWeb.htm

http://ex.susd.org/jwalsh/Conflicts/ManandSelf/Flowers%20For%20AlgernonWeb.htm


Write with a focus,

identify topic , task and audience, establish point of view

Use complete sentences

ernonWeb.htm

Reading Resources

http://reading.pppst.com/elements.html


http://languagearts.pppst.com/wordanalysis.html


http://writing.pppst.com/expository.html


http://languagearts.pppst.com/compare-contrast.html

Suggested Time

Frame

Thematic Units



6 weeks (Mid December to beginning of Feb)

Extraordinary Occurrences

Unit 3: Non Fictional Primary Documents and Poetry Part 2 1- What message is the

author conveying to the reader?

2- What is the author’s purpose in the short story/poem?

3- What are the narrative elements of a poem?

4- What are the details indicating author’s purpose in a selection?

5- What are synonyms, antonyms, homophones?

1.1. Reading Independently 1.1.8 E Expand a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings. Use a dictionary or related reference. 1.1.8F Understand the meaning of and apply key vocabulary across the various subject areas.

Prentice Hall ( Grade 8) Suggested readings

Adventures of Speckled Band (Author’s Purpose)

The American Dream( Speech) (Non fiction)

On Women’s Right to Suffrage ( Non Fiction)

Sun Suckers and Moon Cursers ( Magazine Articles)

Runagate Runagate ( Narrative Poem)

Suggested Activities: 1-Write an article review on one of the non fictional texts read in this unit or article on the Web Quest link below: http://academics.uww.edu/c

ni/webquest/Fall03/articles/WebQuest%20-%20Article%20Summary.htm

2-Become a movie critique and write a review on the author’s purpose in the movie “The Adventures of Sherlock Homes” 3-Create a collage of “author’s purpose” while writing a text or fictional text, use examples from

R8.AReading and Comprehension skills RB.A.1 Understand fiction appropriate to grade level R*A.1.1.1. identify and apply meaning of multiple meaning words used in text. R8.A.1.2. identify and apply word recognition R8.A.2 Understand Nonfiction Appropriate to Grade Level R8.A.2.1.1 identify and or apply multiple meaning words in the context or a particular text R8.A.2.2.2 define and apply how the meaning of words or phrases changes when using context clues given in explanatory sentences or the use of

Benchmark #3 will be end of January and should cover the following skills: 1- Identify and analyze

Author’s purpose 2- Interpreting

Figurative language and literary devices in nonfictional and fictional text

3- Identify multiple meanings and unfamiliar words















http://academics.uww.edu/cni/webquest/Fall03/articles/WebQuest%20-%20Article%20Summary.htm






Determine author’s purpose

Recognize details indicating author’s purpose

Evaluate whether the author achieves his or her purpose

Identify examples of text that support its purpose

Preview and identify unfamiliar words in fictional and nonfictional text.

Identify figurative languages: personification, hyperbole,

Identify synonyms and antonyms

Identify and device meaning of homophones and homonyms

Vocabulary

Synonyms pgs 437, 458, 482,

Antonyms pg 511, 526

Multiple meanings pg 542

Grammar

Adjectives pg 458

Direct and indirect objects pg 634

Prepositional and prepositional phrases ( pg 542, 674

1.1.8G Demonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text, including public documents

Describe the context of a document

Analyze the positions, arguments

and evidence in public documents. 1.3. Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature - Fiction and Non-Fiction

1.3.8C Analyze the effect of various literary Devices Figurative language

Personification 1.3.8D Identify poetic forms (e.g., narrative poem) 1.3.8F Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry 1.4. Types of Writing TW.1.4.8.B write muti paragraph informational pieces( article review).

Paul Revere’s Ride (Narrative Poem)

Declaration of Independence ( primary document)

Labor Laws ( public document)

PSSA Coach Book

Chap1 lesson 2(Synonyms and Antonyms)

Chap 2 lesson 4 ( Multiple Meanings)

Chp 3 lesson 7 ( author’s purpose)

Chap 8 lesson 22 (personification)

100 Book Challenge Additional Resources: Pearson success Net https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com Study Island ( worksheets, power points and lesson plans on the GREEN check reading skill items) Historical Primary Documents Links ( Advanced Group)

http://www.edteck.com/dbq/basic/worksheet.htm

http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/evans/resources/document.html

http://www.govspot.com/cat

already read texts. Hold a debate on Women’s Suffrage/ for or against. Use Web Quest Link: http://www.angelfire.com/sc

3/ltruluck/webquest.htm#task

examples within text. R8.A.2.6.1 identify intended purpose of text R8.A.2.6.2 Describe intended examples of text that support its intended purpose R8.B. Interpretation and Analysis of Literature R8.B.2 Understand Literary Devices in Fictional and Nonfictional Text R8.B.2.1.1 identify interpret , describe and analyze examples of personification R8.B.2.1.2 identify interpret , describe analyze the author’s purpose for and effectiveness at using figurative language in text.







http://www.govspot.com/categories/historicdocuments.htm

http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/ltruluck/webquest.htm#task




Semicolons and colons

pgs 1006 Writing

Informational writing( article review)

1.5. Quality of Writing QW.1.5.8 B write using well developed content appropriate for the topic. QW 1.5.8C write with controlled and organization QW.1.5.8D wrote with an understanding of the stylistic aspects of composition.

egories/historicdocuments.htm

Sherlock Holmes; Adventures http://www.interacting.info/old/Le

vel%202/2-3.shows_young_sec/sherlock/SherlockWQ.pdf

Paul Rever’s Ride Web Quest http://www.angelfire.com/sc3/ltru

luck/webquest.htm#task Reading Resources


http://reading.pppst.com/multiplemeaning.html



http://www.princeton.edu/~refdesk/primary2.html

http://writing.pppst.com/factualwriting.html

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/powerpoint.htm

http://www.interacting.info/old/Level%202/2-3.shows_young_sec/sherlock/SherlockWQ.pdf





















Suggested

Time Frame

Thematic Units



6-8weeks (Feb to end of March)

From Sea to Shining Sea

Unit 4: Poetry Part 3(Review) & Types of Organization in Nonfiction Essential Questions:

1. What is identified or is an example of imagery in the text/ poem?

2. What is the cause/ or effect in the text?

3. What is the difference between fact and opinion?

4. Provide some examples to recognize clues that indicate opinion.

5. What is the difference between bias and generalizations?

6. Why does the author use sequence in the text?

7. Identify the problem and or solution in the text.

8. What type of organization is used in this text.

9. What is a (n)/ alliteration, /assonance, / consonance, onomatopoeia, /rhyme/ and /meter?

1.1. Reading Independently 1.1.8CUse knowledge of root words as well as context clues and glossaries to understand specialized vocabulary in the content areas during reading. Use these words accurately in speaking and writing. 1.1.8EExpand a reading vocabulary by identifying and correctly using idioms and words with literal and figurative meanings. Use a dictionary or related reference 1.1.8GDemonstrate after reading understanding and interpretation of both fiction and nonfiction text. 1.2. Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Text 1.2 8A. Read and understand essential content of informational texts and documents in all academic areas.

Prentice Hall ( Grade 8) Suggested readings

Cat ( Poetry) (sound device and word recognition) pg 602

Silver( Poetry) (sound device, word recognition) pg 604

Ring out , Wild Bells ( Sound Device) pg 611

The City Is So Big ( fig lang,)pg 624

Harlem Night Song( Fig lang) pg 625)

Southbound on the Freeway ( Imagery) pg 638

New World ( imagery) pg 680

The New Colossus (Lyrical poem) pg665

Harriet Beecher Stowe( lyrical Poem) pg 671

The Road Not Taken( fig lang) pg 704

O Captain! My Captain!( fig lang) pg 706

Forrest Fire ( sequence )pg 490

Suggested Activities Recreate ending to poem read in the unit. Create images of select stanzas in a given poem Write a lyrical poem using all literary devices& fig languages Write a Persuasive essay on a given topic Create an advertisement poster Research a poet and create a poem similar to the poem using the following WEBQUEST link:

http://www.whps.org/school/Duffy/classrooms/Fifth/Lewis/Poetry%20Webquest.htm

R8.A. Comprehension and Reading Skills R8.A.1 Understand Fiction Appropriate to Grade Level R8.A.1.1.2 identify synonym and antonym of a word used in text R8.A.1.2 identify and apply word recognition skills R8.A.2 Understand Nonfiction Appropriate to Grade Level R8.B. Interpretation and Analysis of Literature R8.B.3.1.1 analyze the use of facts and opinion to make a point or construct an argument.

R8.B.3.2.1 identify describe and analyze bias and propaganda techniques in nonfictional text R8.B 3.3.1 Identify and analyze text organization including sequence, question, answer, compare/ contrast . cause/effect and problem/solution

Benchmark #4 should be given by Mid to end of March and should cover the following skills:

1. Interpreting Figurative Language

2. Analyze Literary Devices

3. Context Clues 4. Analyze text

structure

Sequence

Cause/effect

Fact/opinion

Bias/propaganda







Preview to identify unfamiliar words

Use context to understand specialized language

Analyze figurative languages such as similes, metaphors, rhyme, meters, and sound devices

Analyze forms of poetry such as lyrical, couplet

Distinguish between fact and opinion

Identify organizational structure

Analyze types of text structure and organization of text

Recognize clues that indicate opinions

Evaluate support for opinions

Vocabulary

Review synonyms, antonyms

Review words with multiple meanings

Root words Grammar

Prepositions, and Prepositional

Differentiate fact from opinion utilizing resources that go beyond traditional text (e.g., newspapers, magazines and periodicals) to electronic media Evaluate text organization and content to determine the author’s purpose and effectiveness according to the author’s theses, accuracy and thoroughness. 1.3. Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature - Fiction and Non-Fiction 1.3.8C Analyze the effect of various literary devices. Sound techniques (e.g., rhyme, rhythm, meter, alliteration). Figurative language (e.g., personification, simile, metaphor, hyperbole, allusion). 1.3.8D Identify poetic forms (e.g., ballad, sonnet, couplet)

Why leaves Turn Color in the Fall ( cause /effect)

Lost in Space ( Newspaper organization structure)

Trouble with Television (Fact/ Opinion) pg 519

Advertisement ads(Bias)

PSSA Coach Book

Chp 4 lesson 9 &11 pgs 96&104, 108

Chp 5 lesson 14 pgs 119 &123

Chp 6 lesson 15-18 pgs 126-144

Chp 8 lesson 23 pg 171, ( Fig lang)

Chp 9 lesson 24 pg 176( Fig lang)

Chp 11 lesson 28 pg 211( Fig Lang)

100 Book Challenge Additional Resources Study Island ( worksheets, power points and lesson plans on the GREEN check reading skill items)

http://languagearts.pppst.com/poetry.html

http://reading.pppst.com/sequencing.html






phrases pg 542,674

Conjunctions pg 526

use of sentences structure- compound, complex. Pg 942

Subject verb agreements

Writing

Write a persuasive essay

Write a lyrical poem

1.4. Types of Writing TW1.4.8.A Poem TW1.4.8B Informational 1.5. Quality of Writing 1.5.8.A 1.5.8.B 1.5.8.C 1.5.8.D

http://languagearts.pppst.com/cause-effect.html

http://languagearts.pppst.com/fact-opinion.html

http://propaganda.mrdonn.org/lessonplans.html

http://languagearts.pppst.com/figurative.html










Suggested Time Frame

Thematic Units



4-6 weeks (April to June)

Quest For Freedom

Unit 5 Drama( & PSSA TESTING ) Essential Questions 1-what are the major components in a play? 2- What is a dialogue? 3-How can one determine the author’s point of view? 4-What is the difference between first person and third person point of view? 5-Why is the author/narrator using first person instead of third or vice versa? 6- What is theme in the story/play? 7-identify types of graphic organizers such as flow charts, tables, pie, bar graphs 8-what are the steps in researching a topic 9- How can one locate information and use credible sources? Reading Skills/Literary Analysis

Cite evidence from the text to support

1.2. Reading, Analyzing and Interpreting Text 1.2.8A Evaluate text organization and content to determine the author’s purpose and effectiveness according to the author’s theses, accuracy and thoroughness 1.2.8B Use and understand a variety of media and evaluate the quality of material produced.

how different media offer a unique perspective on the information presented. 1.3. Reading, Analyzing, and Interpreting Literature - Fiction and Non-Fiction 1.3.8.E Analyze drama to determine the reasons for a character’s actions taking into account the situation and basic motivation of the

Prentice Hall ( 8

th grade)

The Diary of Frank Part 1 &2 100 Book Challenge Anne Frank Web Quests

http://www.wyoming.k12.mi.us/012/Media%20Center/la/annefrank/annefrankwebquest.htm

http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/webtheholoje.html

Web Resources: http://languagearts.pppst.com/wordanalysis.html http://theatre.pppst.com/index.html http://reading.pppst.com/elements.html http://writing.pppst.com/expository.html http://www.pppst.com/resources.html

Write a research paper (4 pgs) on a topic regarding a quest for freedom: ie Civil War , WWII, the Holocaust, survivors, etc. Handouts on writing a research paper:

http://www.write.armstrong.edu/handouts/ResearchPaperChecklist.pdf

http://manoa.hawaii.edu/learning/PDFhandouts/Writing/HOW%20TO%20WRITE%20A%20RESEARCH%20PAPER.pdf

http://www.huffenglish.com/?page_id=15

R8.B. Interpretation and Analysis of Literature R8.B.1.1.1. interpret the components of fiction and nonfictional text: Theme R8.B.2.2.1 identify , interpret describe and analyze the point of view of the narrator

Benchmark #5 should be taken by early June and should cover the following skills:

1- Point of view 2- Clarifying

meaning of text organization

3- Interpret components of fiction/nonfiction (theme)









http://theatre.pppst.com/index.html




http://www.pppst.com/resources.html












topic

Analyze the effectiveness of the author’s point of view

Examine theme

Analyze drama to determine characters’ motives, emotions in play.

Read and respond to nonfiction or fiction in a play.

Identify content that would fit in a specific section of text

Interpret graphics and charts and make connections between text and the content of graphics and charts

Vocabulary

Root words: sum, vali, fac, sequ

Pg 741, 752,773,872

Grammar

Punctuation

Capitalization

Proofreading

Participial phrases

Clauses Writing

Write Research paper targeting a specific topic of study.

character. 1.3.8F Read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama. 1.4. Types of Writing TW.1.4.8.B Write multi- paragraph informational pieces (e.g., letters, descriptions, reports, instructions, essays 1.5 Quality of Writing QW1.5.8.A Write with a sharp, distinct focus. Identify topic, task and audience.

of view. QW1.5.8B. Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic. Gather, determine validity and reliability of and organize information. Employ the most effective format for purpose and audience. Write paragraphs that have details and information specific to the topic and relevant to the


focus QW1.5.8. E. Revise writing after rethinking logic of organization and rechecking central idea, content, paragraph development, level of detail, style, tone and word choice. QW1.5.8F. Edit writing using the conventions of language. Spell common, frequently used words correctly. Use capital letters correctly.

(periods, exclamation points, question marks, commas, quotation marks, apostrophes, colons, semicolons, Parentheses). Use nouns, pronouns 1.8. Research 1.8.8.A. Develop an inquirybased process in seeking knowledge. 1.8.8.B. Conduct inquiry and research on selfselected or assigned


topics, issues, or problems using a variety of appropriate media sources and strategies 1.8.8.C. Produce an organized product that presents and reflects on findings, draws sound conclusions, and gives proper credit to sources