Washington Junior High
Title of Lesson: Non-Fiction Short Stories
Holocaust Unit/Novel
Subject Area(s): Grade 8th LA
State Standards
(Texas: TEKS)
Stated Objective(s)
Technology Integration
 Yes
 No
Date(s): April 06-20
School District: CISD
Campus: Washington JHS
Grade Level(s)/Course: 8th Grade LA
Subject Specific TEKS: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/#Grade
Reading: 8.11 BDC 8.10MBVDFGCFJIKHELA 8.9FGABDC 8.8BC 8.7ED
8.12FGKIBADCJH 8.15F 8.6B 8.13AGECFI
Writing: 8.12AB 8.19A-E 8.18ABDEFGC 8.16ADBEGFC 8.15ACEFBHG
8.17DBEFACGH 8.24AB*C 8.22ABC 8.21AB *8.23 AD 8.20ADCE
Oral Language: 8.1CDBA 8.3A 8.5FDEABC 8.2C*DAEF 8.5BCED 8.4AB
Technology Specific TEKS: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html
7.22B 7.23C 7.24A
1. READING FOCUS
2. 8.10E use text structure or progression of ideas such as
cause and effect or chronology to locate and recall
information.
3. 8.9D determine meanings by applying roots and affixes
4. 8.10H draw inferences and support with textual evidence
5. 8.12K recognize how style, tone, and mood contribute to
the effect of texts
6. 8.6B use structural analysis to identify words.
7. 8.9B use context to bring meaning.
8. represent text information in different ways such as
outline, timeline, or graphic organizer (8.10L) Obj.
#3
9. compare communication in different forms such as
contrasting a dramatic performance with a print
version of the same story or comparing story
variants (8.12C) Obj. #3
10. recognize and interpret literary devices such as
flashback, foreshadowing, and symbolism (8.12J)
Obj. #2
11. author’s pt. of view or perspective (8.12H) Obj. 3
12. main idea and details (8.10F) Obj. #1
13. setting, plot, and problem resolution (8.12G) Obj.
#2
14. fact/opinion (8.10J)
15. conflict, characterization, pt. of view (8.12F) Obj. #2
16. Use multiple sources, including electronic
texts, experts, and print resources, to locate
information 8.13C
17. Produce research projects and reports in
effective formats for various audiences 8.13F
18. Present organized statements, reports, and
speeches using visuals or media to support
meaning, as appropriate. 8.13I
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ON-GOING READING FOCUS ALL YEAR:
 8.6b,8.9bdf,8.10fg objective #1 12 TAKS (BASIC
UNDERSTANDING)
 8.12fgj Objective #2 10 TAKS (LITERARY ELEMENTS)
 8.10eil,8.12ach Objective #3 10 TAKS (READING
STRATEGIES)
 8.10hj,8.11cd,8.12ik Objective #4 16 TAKS (CRITICAL
THINKING SKILLS)
Writing:
1. (8.15G) use literary devices effectively
such as suspense, dialogue, and
figurative language
ORAL LANGUAGE:
1. (8.4B) Compare oral traditions across regions
and cultures
WORD WALL:
Hostile, humorous, incredible, indifferent,
joyful, light-hearted, patience, peaceful, and
pleading
LITERARY TERMS/FLASHCARDS: mood,
tone, pt. of view, theme, conclude, summary,
symbol, first person, describes, phrase, narrative,
cause/effect, author’s purpose, main idea/details,
non-fiction, setting, characterization, plot, conflict,
climax, and resolution
**Mood Words: surprising, resentful, dreary,
suspicious, fear, mysterious
**Symbolize Words: prosperity, conflict, freedom,
uncertainty
**Tone Words: unbiased, stern, celebratory,
humorous, excited, suspicious, playful, and
interested
ACCOMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS:
Cooperative groups and peer tutoring
Focus on key words and concepts
Access to support materials and notes
Visual Aides and manipulatives
Summarized notes
Simplify wording
Seat in close proximity to the teacher
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Repeat key information during the lesson
Differentiated learning styles of learning
Anticipatory Set (Focus)
Make connections to previous experience and learning
Technology Integration
Yes
 No
Explanation
Technology Integration
Yes  No
(What are you going to tell the students?)
1.
2.
Explain the relevance of reading for understanding, communication,
listening and analyzing different types of literature
Connecting to prior stories for mental images
Modeling
6+ Traits and Video Streaming
Technology Integration
Yes No
Check for Understanding: Students take notes, open discussions both in small group and
whole class, questions (CRISS two column notes and QAR’s)
Guided Practice
Group reading, monitor understanding, wk sheets, GUM book, Review
Elements of Literature with questions for free writes and short paragraphs
Technology Integration
 Yes  No
Opportunities to Relearn
(Reteach)
Check for Understanding: Students share reactions to reading through discussions and
writing; dictionary utilization
Review and re-teach utilizing differentiated learning, computer practice, video streaming, peer editing
and revision
Plato Program in the lab
Technology Integration
Yes No
Independent Practice
Technology Integration
Yes  No
Assessment or Evaluation
Story maps, research, supplemental material in TAKS format, presentations,
group work, GUM book, spelling and vocabulary books, dictionary/thesaurus
utilization
Quiz, Test-oral and written, question-answer sessions, discussions, group
work, student oral reading (making meaning) and supplemental material
Technology Integration
Yes  No
Enrichment
Technology Integration
 Yes  No
Closure
Technology Integration
Yes  No
Materials
Research and supplemental material, presentation and group work
Open discussions, summary, presentations on learned material, restating
objectives, test to assess
Technology Resources: Plato lab, CD Rom, video streaming, computers, overhead and
brainchild
Other Resources: Library, other short stories, teachers trading classes
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