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Quarter 2
Essential Question:
Overarching Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Environmental Impact
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elf: sources: ed Novel: Out of the Dust
ne resources: Ken Burns Documentary
Optional selections from texts
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nded Project on man-made environmental disasters
assessment at beginning of quarter mative Assessments in class
mon Assessment at the end of the quarter: Argumentative writing to prompt and TCAP style assessment w/ multiple choice que
ountable talk (SL.8.1)
demic vocabulary (RL.8.4)
evidence/Inference (RL.8.1, RI.8.1)
(RL.8.3)
ral Idea/Theme (RL.8.2, RI.8.2 )
paring text structures (RL.8.5, RI.8.5)
a (CCRA.R.7)
ment writing (W.8.1)
mative/explanatory writing (W.8.2)
Skills and Strategies
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ng clarity (W.8.4)
t research projects (W.8.7)
ventions of English: Grammar (L.8.1)
ventions of English: Mechanics (L.8.2)
e and passive voice (L.8.3)
rative language (L.8.5)
Q2 Standards
Dates
Assessed
Forms of Assessm
Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as
rawn from text.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
ermine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course
ncluding its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective
the text.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
ermine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course
cluding its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
lyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the
r plot).
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
yze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas,
.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
d connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and
ng analogies or allusions to other texts.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
mpare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing
each text contributes to its meaning and style.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
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rmine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author
es and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
uate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or
video, multimedia) to present a particular topic or idea.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
e arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
Argument essay
e informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and
through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
RACE Writing/Formative
Common Assessment
uce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are
to task, purpose, and audience. Formative Assessment
m and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
onstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
when writing
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to
icular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or
state contrary to fact).
mine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases
ade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
onstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in
ngs.
Formative Assessment
Common Assessment
Ongoing Standards
the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction in the grades 6-8 text
band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as
planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well
d audience have been addressed.
technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the
s between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with
duct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated
rawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that
ltiple avenues of exploration.
er relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data
ions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
ite routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision)
time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
nd audiences.
onstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,
when writing.
re and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific
hrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important
ension or expression.
ge effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and
with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas
ing their own clearly.
yze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually,
y, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its
n.
ent claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with
dence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact,
olume, and clear pronunciation.
rate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information,
claims and evidence, and add interest.
Whole class discussion,
collaborative group work
Whole class discussion,
collaborative group work
Individual and group
presentations
Individual and group
presentations