8th Grade
English Language Arts
November 23-24, 2015
Focus Standards:
RL.8.1- Cite textual evidence that supports what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from
the text.
RL.8.2 – Determine the theme or central idea of a text, analyze its development, and write an objective
summary of the text.
RL.8.3 – Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action,
reveal aspects of the character, or provoke a decision.
Ongoing: L.8.4 – Determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by defining word parts, using context
clues, and using a reference book.
L.8.1- Demonstrate command of the English language.
Monday – I can cite textual evidence to support inferences made about the text.
RTI – Small reading groups.
Prefix Set #2 reviews
Finding Textual Evidence and Making Inferences Independent Practice
Writing a Paragraph to Support an Inference: “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”
Tuesday – I can write a paragraph using textual evidence to support an inference I made about a text.
Prefix Set #2 Reviews
Peer Reviews of Inference Paragraphs
Writing Final Draft of Inference Paragraphs
RTI – Small Groups
Enhancement – Vocabulary
Student Supports – Graphic Organizers, Scoring Rubric, Prefix Flashcards