In Class - Grade 8 Language Arts



In Class Learning Targets--I can…StandardsHomework/RemindersMonday 3/28Welcome Task: Take the first 15 to take your final AR quizzes, turn in your completed reading log, and create a wishlist of texts in your range for 4th quarter.Quick Review Reading Strategies and PurposeRead and Annotate “The Necklace” by Guy de MaupassantBegin comprehension questions with remaining class time.Monitor my progress toward individualized reading goals and choose texts that are appropriately challenging for me.Use all of my literary, close reading, and annotation skills to thoroughly explore a new piece of challenging literature with a focus on combining and refreshing my literary skills.Read a variety of literature and interact with texts independently and proficiently. 8.RL.1Cite textual evidence that most strongly supports what a text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Analyze the development of a theme or central idea over the course of a work of literature, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide a detailed summary that supports the analysis. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a work of literature propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.8.RL.2.1-4Analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works of literature, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., verbal irony, puns) in context.8.RV.3 Complete comprehension questions for WEDNESDAY!Bring all AR materials to class tomorrow for our LIBRARY DAY Tuesday 3/29—4th Quarter Library/AR Day!Welcome Task: Use Renaissance to check your NEW 4th quarter reading level and point goal. Create a NEW reading log.Library Visit with “wish lists”AR Reading Time—goal conferences Choose and read texts at an appropriate level for me while setting and monitoring personal reading goals.Read a variety of literature and interact with texts independently and proficiently. 8.RL.1Reminder: Complete “The Necklace” comprehension questions for tomorrow!!!Wednesday 3/30Welcome Task: Complete Plot Diagram with your table group--Basic Plot ReviewSummary Lesson and PracticeFlocabulary Quick CheckAnalyze all basic elements of literatuare and vocabulary in context.Cite textual evidence and write/discuss complex literary texts effectively.Draw inferences based on evidence in the text and create meaning using both what a text says explicitly and what I can infer based on clues in the text.Begin to transfer my skills to NEW literature. 8.RL.1 and 8.RL.2.1-4 continued…Analyze a particular point of view or cultural experience in a work of world literature considering how it reflects heritage, traditions, attitudes, and beliefs. 8.RL.3.2Analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works of literature, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., verbal irony, puns) in context.8.RV.3 Thursday 3/31Welcome Task: Define Characterization terms—share and review“Make our terms work” refresher practice and discussionCharacterization in “The Necklace” partner work.Creating indirect characterization group activityFriday 4/1Welcome Task: Figurative Language refresher notes.Figurative Language practice with poetryPartner Practice: Figurative Language, Imagery, and Theme in “The Necklace”Have a good weekend Remember, AR is an ongoing assignment—you should be reading 30 minutes a day to meet your reading goals ................
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