Module 1B: The Giver
Week 5
8th Grade Language Arts: Annalise Liberty-Kohan,
Robin Russell, & Rebecca Stacy
Weekly Words: Week 6
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Chronological/ chronologically
Fragment
Composition
Presume
Engage
Author’s Purpose
Anecdote
Relevant
Theme
Medium
Skills Focus
SPI Focus 9/15-9/19
Category
Language and Vocabulary
Communication and
Media
Writing & Research
Literature and Logic
Informational Text
Communication and
Media
SPI
Description of SPI
801.1.16
Vocabulary
801.1.19
Vocabulary
801.1.6
Commas
801.1.7
Sentence Combining
801.2.3
Thesis and main point
801.2.4
Engaging an audience
801.2.7
Group Strategies
801.2.8
Responsibilities in Groups
801.3.11
Narrative Writing
801.4.1
Focused Research Topic
801.4.2
Reliability of sources
801.4.3
Appropriate research source
801.4.5
Irrelevant research material
801.3.8
Vivid Words
801.3.4
Chronological Order
801.5.2
Fact or Opinion
801.8.7
Literary Elements: Symbolism
801.8.5
Theme
801.8.14
Author's Purpose
801.6.2
Main Idea
801.7.14
801.7.2
Appropriate Medium
Visual Image for Viewpoint
Daily Grammar Practice: Week 5
that is a very loud boat something must be wrong with it
Monday 9/15/2014
Day Fifteen: Theme
DGP: Identify Parts of Speech
Daily Work: Hear, Say, Write: Weekly Words 6
Introduction: Read the last pages of The Giver aloud to the class. Define theme.
Procedure:
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Read and discuss Lois Lowry’s Newberry Acceptance Speech. Discuss symbolism, author’s purpose, and plot
elements of the novel.
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Develop and compare themes from different texts.
Assessment:
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Theme Web (handout)
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9/11 Essay Reflection
Homework: Define It!: Weekly Words 6
Tuesday 9/16/2014
Day Sixteen: Giver Research
DGP: Sentence Parts
Daily Work: Check Weekly Words 6: Define It!- Discuss definitions
Introduction:
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TCAP SPI discussion/ Diagnostic Test score review
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Introduce/ explain The Giver Research Project.
Procedure: Watch and take notes over videos about conducting research, working in groups, and presenting
information.
Assessment: Video Assessment (Thursday)
Homework: Apply It!: Weekly Words 6
Wednesday 9/19/2014
Day Nineteen: Giver Research
DGP: Diagramming
Daily Work: Check Weekly Words 6: Synthesize It!
Introduction: Pass out Sentence Combining & Using Comma Handout: Students will read steps and hints for
correctly combing sentences and adding commas when proofreading sentences. Students will complete one
example with the teacher.
Procedure: Students will independently complete practice exercises for combining sentences and adding commas.
The teacher will go over correct responses with the students.
Assessment: Students will complete a TCAP practice test that focuses on combing sentences and using commas.
Homework: None
Thursday 9/18/2014
Day Eighteen: Giver Research
DGP: Capitalization & Punctuation
Assessment: Research Video Assessment
Introduction: Pass out Narrative Handout & Rubric: Define narrative and discuss attributes of narrative writing
such as point of view, dialogue, internal monologue, etc.
Procedure: Students will practice identifying the type of writing in examples. Discuss correct responses.
Assessment: Students will write a one page narrative about a member of The Community not featured in The
Giver.
Homework: Synthesize It: Weekly Words 6
Friday 9/17/2014
Day Seventeen: Giver Research
DGP: Identify Clauses, Sentence Type, and Sentence Purpose
Daily Work: Check Weekly Words 6: Apply It!
Introduction: Review The Giver Research Project and yesterday’s videos.
Procedure: Watch and take notes over videos about conducting research, working in groups, and presenting
information.
Assessment: Video Assessment (Thursday)
Homework: None
Friday 9/19/2014
Day Nineteen: Giver Research
DGP: Diagramming
Daily Work: Check Weekly Words 6: Synthesize It!
Introduction: Pass out Sentence Combining & Using Comma Handout: Students will read steps and hints for
correctly combing sentences and adding commas when proofreading sentences. Students will complete one
example with the teacher.
Procedure: Students will independently complete practice exercises for combining sentences and adding commas.
The teacher will go over correct responses with the students.
Assessment: Students will complete a TCAP practice test that focuses on combing sentences and using commas.
Homework: None