3rd Grade



8th Grade THIRD QUARTER LEARNING PRIORITIES

Common Core Eighth Grade Literacy Standards Emphasized

|READING LITERATURE |READING NONFICTION |

|KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS |KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS |

|1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as|1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as|

|well as inferences drawn from text. |inferences drawn from the text. |

|2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, |2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its |

|including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the |relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. |

|text. | |

|3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal |3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., |

|aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. |through comparisons, analogies, or categories). |

|CRAFT AND STRUCTURE |CRAFT AND STRUCTURE |

|4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and |4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and|

|connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including |technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or |

|analogies or allusions to other texts. |allusions to other texts. |

|5. Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of |5. Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences|

|each text contributes to its meaning and style. |in developing and refining a key concept. |

|6. Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., |6. Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds|

|created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor. |to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. |

|INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS |INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS |

|8. (Not applicable to literature) |8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound |

| |and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. |

|9. Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from |9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify |

|myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material |where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation. |

|is rendered new. | |

Writing: CCSSW8.2 -- ARGUMENTATIVE (CPS Framework Assessment Specification)

8.1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.

The Speaking and Listening Standards are Keys to Learning ACROSS the Curriculum

that Support the Gradual Release of Responsibility

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

1. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1a Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.

2. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1b Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

3. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1c Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.

4. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1d Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.2 Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.3 Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)

8th Grade: THIRD QUARTER Learning Priorities Weeks 21-22

| |Week 21 |Week 22 |

|Reading Literature |How do you read a story? |How do you read a story? |

|CCSSR9 Compare and contrast texts |Compare two stories with same general message/theme. |Compare two stories with same general message/theme. |

| |How does the writer accomplish purpose—not simply to entertain but what is the |How does the writer accomplish purpose—not simply to entertain but what is the |

| |message the writer wants you to gain from the story or poem? |message the writer wants you to gain from the story or poem? |

| |How does the narrator’s point of view influence how the events are described? |How does the narrator’s point of view influence how the events are described? |

| |Which techniques to the writers use? |Which techniques to the writers use? |

| |How are the stories alike/different? |How are the stories alike/different? |

|Science |How do you read nonfiction? |How do you read nonfiction? |

|How do you read nonfiction? |Answer one big question with two texts. |Answer one big question with two texts. |

| |Use text features to locate information to respond to analytic questions. |Use text features to locate information to respond to analytic questions. |

| |Then use text structure to summarize. |Then use text structure to summarize. |

| | | |

|Social Science |How do you read nonfiction? |Evaluate the strength of support for an author’s claim. |

|How do you read nonfiction? |Use text features to locate information to respond to analytic questions. | |

| |Then use text structure to summarize. | |

| |Then answer one BIG question from two different texts. | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |what words are important to interpreting stories |what words are important to interpreting stories |

|CCSSR4 | | |

|academic vocabulary | | |

|Writing |organize then write extended response |organize then write extended response |

|argumentative | | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Practice Standard 1: analyze problem, then solve it|Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Extended Response |Short Response |

8th Grade: THIRD QUARTER Learning Priorities Weeks 23-24

| |Week 23 |Week 24 |

|Reading Literature |How do you read a story? |How do you read a poem? |

|Comprehensive |What are the elements of every story? | |

| |How do genres differ? |Analyze techniques the writer uses to communicate |

| | |and strategies readers use to analyze and interpret the poem. |

| |apply strategies to analyze two stories and draw conclusions: |Explain Metaphor, simile, other poet’s techniques. |

| |> Analyze author’s purpose –it is MORE than entertain--and choices the writer makes to | |

| |accomplish it—characters, events, narrator. |Explain with examples how to Interpret author's choice of words, |

| |> Analyze problem and solution |author’s choice of examples—how they help create a mood |

| |> Infer feelings, traits, predictions, cause-effect relations. | |

| |> Figure out the theme |Explain How the writer communicates an idea |

| |> Compare and contrast the stories | |

|Science |How do you read nonfiction? |How do you read nonfiction? |

|How do you read nonfiction? |Answer one big question with two texts. |Answer one big question with two texts. |

| |Use text features to locate information to respond to analytic questions. |Use text features to locate information to respond to analytic |

| |Then use text structure to summarize. |questions. |

| | |Then use text structure to summarize. |

|Social Science |Evaluate the strength of support for an author’s claim. |Evaluate the strength of support for an author’s claim. |

|How do you read nonfiction? | | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |what words are important to interpreting nonfiction? |what words are important to interpreting a poem? |

|CCSSR4 | | |

|Context | | |

|Writing |organize then write extended response |organize then write extended response |

|argumentative | | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Practice Standard 1: analyze problem, then solve it| | |

| | | |

| |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Extended Response |Short Response |

8th Grade: THIRD QUARTER Learning Priorities 25-26

| |Week 25 |Week 26--ISAT |

|Reading Literature |HOW DO YOU ANALYZE AUTHOR’S CHOICES? | Interpret inspiring poems. |

|CCSSR2 theme | | |

|5 analyze author’s techniques |Analyze how an author develops a theme. | |

| |Infer author’s purpose—development of the theme or lesson-- and analyze | |

| |techniques author uses to achieve it—examples, tone, setting, | |

| |characterization, figurative language | |

|Science |Make nonfiction reader’s guide— |Explain how you learned a science topic and ideas about it by reading. |

|CCSSR2 Summarize, main idea |how do you… | |

|5 analyze author’s techniques, structure of text |Identify central idea in nonfiction text and tell how the writer communicates| |

| |it—what kinds of examples and other techniques does the writer use? How does | |

| |the author use headings, visuals, other techniques? | |

|Social Science | Make nonfiction reader’s guide— |Explain how you learned a social science topic and ideas about it by reading. |

|CCSSR2 Summarize, main idea |how do you… | |

|5 analyze author’s techniques, structure of text |Identify central idea in nonfiction text and tell how the writer communicates| |

| |it—what kinds of examples and other techniques does the writer use? How does | |

| |the author use headings, visuals, other techniques? | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |What words are important to solving a math problem? |Words of hope! |

|CCSSR4 | | |

|Structure and use; Context | | |

|Writing |how do you write an extended response—students make guide |Write about a time when you overcome obstacles |

|Argumentative | | |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Practice Standard 1: analyze problem, then solve it| | |

| |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Extended Response |Short Response |

8th Grade: THIRD QUARTER Learning Priorities Weeks 27-28

| |Week 27 |Week 28 |

|Reading Literature |Analyze questions, respond thoughtfully |Infer the theme of a story. |

|CCSSR1 analyze, answer questions with evidence | |Identify the information that a writer uses to communicate an idea. |

|based on close reading |Write analytic questions: | |

|2 determine theme |Compare, contrast, stated cause-effect—give to another student to answer with |Write challenging questions about the story. |

|3 analyze elements of fiction to identify theme|evidence. |Give them to another student. |

|5 analyze author’s techniques | |That student should answer with evidence. Then evaluate those responses: are |

| |Write inferential questions: |they correct; did the student support with evidence? |

| |Predict, relationships, implied cause-effect, motive, character traits, main idea, | |

| |theme | |

| |Give to another student to answer—with evidence. | |

|Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSR1 | | |

|Read closely, analyze, answer with evidence |Write analytic questions about the topic. |Write analytic questions about the topic. |

| |Exchange with another student. |Exchange with another student. |

| |Answer with evidence, information or quotation from the text |Answer with evidence, information or quotation from the text |

|Social Science |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |TOPIC AND BIG QUESTION: |

|CCSSR1 | | |

|Read closely, analyze, answer with evidence |Write analytic questions about the topic. |Read a primary source document— Explain its purpose and how you identified the |

| |Exchange with another student. |purpose |

| |Answer with evidence, information or quotation from the text. | |

|Fluency |This week’s read-aloud: |This week’s read-aloud: |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction | | |

|Word Knowledge |Use structure (prefix) to determine word meaning in text. |Use structure (root-prefix-suffix) to determine word meaning in text. |

|CCSSR4 | | |

|Structure and use | | |

|Infer from context | | |

|Writing |Analyze a “mentor” text. |Write your text this week--with emphasis on focus support and transitions |

|argumentative |Identify author’s techniques used to communicate a position/claim. Then outline | |

| |and write your own text incorporating those techniques. | |

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|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |This Week’s Focus: |

|Practice Standard 1: analyze problem, then | | |

|solve it | | |

| | | |

| |Math Journal |Math Journal |

| |Short Response |Short Response |

8th Grade: THIRD QUARTER Learning Priorities Week 29

| |Week 29 |

|Reading Literature |Analyze an unfamiliar text: |

|CCSSR5 |Author’s purpose, message—moral or theme of the text--and how the author achieves |

|Analyze author’s techniques to |it—techniques, characters, sequence of events, other elements the author uses to |

|communicate theme (2) |communicate effectively. |

|Science |Write a report that explains an important concept you have learned by reading about |

|CCSSR2 Summarize, identify central idea |one science topic. |

|CCSSR5 analyze author’s techniques to | |

|communicate ideas |Cite evidence from texts you have read, including direct quotations. |

|Social Science |Write a report that supports a claim about one social studies topic. |

|CCSSR2 Summarize, identify central idea |Cite evidence from texts you have read, including direct quotations. |

|CCSSR5 analyze author’s techniques to | |

|communicate ideas | |

|Fluency |Students read-aloud with increased fluency. |

|Rate, comprehension, expression, diction|Students explain how to adjust rate to maintain comprehension |

|Word Knowledge |Make a grammar guide—what I know about grammar—with examples. Then continue to add to|

|CCSSR4 |it during fourth quarter. |

|Writing |Make guide to writing an argumentative text based on what you have learned, including |

|argumentative |examples. |

| | |

| |Emphasize focus and support and how to include citations from other sources. |

|MATH |This Week’s Focus: |

|Practice Standard 1: analyze problem, |Math Journal |

|then solve it |Short Response |

| |Math Digest: My own guide to the math I’ve learned this quarter |

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