Writing Composition /Language Arts~Grade: 8
R. Michelle Evans~Week 22
~Standards:
L.8.1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
L.8.1 a: Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
L.8.1 b: Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
L.8.1 c: Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
L.8.1 d: Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice or mood.
L. 8.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.8.2 a: Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
L. 8.2 b: Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
L. 8.2 c: Spell correctly.
L. 8.3: Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Use verbs in the active and passive voice in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects.
L. 8.4 Determine or clarity the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word. c. Consult general and specialized reference materials both print and digital to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
L. 8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. c. Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.
L.8.6 Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

~Goal:
~I Can:
I can distinguish among homophones.
I can find and correct my own mistakes.
I can identify and use Latin and Greek roots correctly.
I can score above 80 on multiple choice.
I can correctly identify and use figurative language
Lesson Plans
Monday: We will:
*no school due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Tuesday: We will:
*do flashbacks so that they can find their own mistakes in their writing
*define and use Latin and Greek roots
*use the words in context
Wednesday: We will:
*do flashbacks so that they can find their own mistakes in their writing
*review Latin and Greek roots
*begin to discuss and define homophones and how to use them correctly
Thursday: We will:
*do flashbacks/ bellwork to help them find their own in their writing
*review the homophones from yesterday
*in class assignment over Latin and Greek roots and homophones
Friday: We will:
*do flashbacks/bellwork to help them find their own in their writing
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finish on demand letter 6 to inform

Special Education Modifications:
A: 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 11
B: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11
C: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12
D: 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12
E: F: 1, 2, 7, 11