Mnemonic devices Writing modes Multiple meanings Personification Rhyme Rhythm Point of view Propaganda Relevant Relevancy Sequential order Sidebars Simile Symbolism Text features Thesis statement Stressed/unstressed syllables Clauses 7th Grade Interaction with texts Paraphrase Etymology Semantic change Connotation Denotation Stress Pitch Juncture Onomatopoeia Accent Repetition Foreign phrases Internal Irony Mood Foreshadowing Flashback Tone Inferences Viewpoint Epilogue Assonance Consonance Nuance Climax Double-negative 8th Grade Allusion Antecedent Bias Clincher sentence Coherent order Composition Cross-reference Debate Derivation Dramatization Elaboration Facilitator (role identification/groups) Gerund Inferring Jargon Inductive reasoning Deductive reasoning Inflection Enunciation Rate Pitch Participles Persuasive writing Preface Reliability Sensory detail Shades of meaning Tension Thesis statement Mood/tone Acronyms Sidebars Footnotes Endnotes Tennessee Academic Vocabulary Mathematics 6th Grade Base (of exponent) Cartesian coordinate system Circumference Compound event
Degree (angles) Dependent events Dilation Equiangular Equilateral Experimental probability Inequality Theorem Integers Interior/exterior angles Isosceles Negative Odds Percent Pi Poll Prime factorization Protractor Pyramid Qualitative graph Random Rate Ratio Repeating decimal Sample bias Sample space Sample, sample data Scalene Similarity Simple event Simulation Theoretical probability Triangle 7th Grade Absolute Additive inverses Box & whisker plot Coefficient Cube root Function Function notation Greatest common divisor Greatest common factor Histograms Intercepts Interquartile range Least common multiple Linear equation Negative exponents Perfect square Property Proportional relationships Quartile Scatter plots Scientific notation Slope Square root Unit rates 8th Grade Adjacent angles Alternate exterior angles Alternate interior angles Complementary angles Corresponding angles D=rt (distance = rate x time) Function families Hypotenuse Infinite Legs of a triangle Line of best fit (conceptual) Monomial Nonlinear equation Perfect square Pythagorean Theorem Quadratic equations Sequence Slope intercept form Supplementary angles Transversal Vertical angles Vertical test Tennessee Academic Vocabulary Science 6th Grade abiotic atmospheric convection adaptive engineered technologies assistive engineered
technologies asteroid bias biome biosphere biotic cause and effect chemical potential energy climate change conductivity control criteria design constraint elastic potential electrical conductor energy transformation gravitational potential energy hygrometer meterological data current protocol prototype psychrometer scavengers simple circuits tides variable 7th Grade acceleration amplitude asexual reproduction cell division cell organelles (ribosome, mitochondria, chloroplast, vacuole, lysosome) chromosome crest diffusion dominant gene genetic characteristic genetic engineering genotype igneous longitudinal wave mechanical advantage metamorphic minerals mitosis momentum monohybrid cross organ system osmosis phenomenon phenotype Punnett square recessive trait respiration rock cycle sedimentary semi-permeable sexual reproduction simple machines speed synthesize tissue transverse wave trough velocity 8th Grade acid atom (electron, neutron, proton) atomic mass atomic number base biodiversity chemical change chemical equation class compound density dichotomous key diffusion domain electromagnet electron element endothermic exothermic family genus gravitation (universal law) kingdom magnetic field neutral neutron order particle motion physiological adaptation phylum product proton reactant species variation Tennessee Academic Vocabulary Social Studies 6th Grade Ancient Civilizations
Irrigation Middle Ages Monarchy Nomadic Technological Empire Feudalism Renaissance Anthropology Republics Cultural diffusion Archaeologists Theocracy Philosophy Geologist Polytheism Cuneiform Globalization Interdependence (economic) Class Dynasty Hieroglyphics Dark Ages Classical Cartouche Plague Mythology Medieval 7th Colonization Demographics Urbanization Impact Prime Meridian International Date Line Time zone GIS/GPS Capitalism Communism Socialism Free enterprise Tributary Topography Physical processes Spatial 8th Grade Philanthropy Altruism Antebellum Absolute Exchange Commerce Congressional Civic efficacy Constitutional Contract Consumption Autocracy Oligarchy Dictatorship Diplomacy Domestic Doctrine Federalism Holocaust Human impact Infrastructure Insurrection Interdependence International Map projections Nationalism Magna Carta Recession Relative Republicanism Social norms Totalitarian Vernacular Autocracy Oligarchy Dictatorship PRODUCT POSSIBILITIES What can I do besides write a report? Create a model Write & produce a play Make a game Create a slide show Write a book Create a filmstrip
Paint a picture Draw a diagram Do a puppet show Create an advertisement Make a diorama Give a speech Have a panel discussion Make a album Collect Pictures Keep a diary Make a calendar Make a relief map Make a tape recording Make a tape Make a map Make a collage Make a Write a letter Make a piece of art Take a survey Design an experiment Produce a film Make a slide presentation a petition Make a lithograph Write a computer program Design needlework Make an etching Create a dance Teach a lesson Design a wall hanging Build a planetarium Give a demonstration Conduct an interview Create a political cartoon Make a list Make a travel brochure Write a poem Draw a graph Compile a booklet Develop a set of student prints Draw a set of blue prints Create a word play game Create a radio program Create a bulletin board Write a new law Make a transparency Submit items to a magazine Write an autobiography Write a song Design and construct a new product an opinion article Make a learning center Compile a newspaper Invite a speaker Make a dictionary Make a collection of. .. Create a recipe Make a puzzle Compile a portfolio of sketches Make a mobile Plan a journey Write an essay Present a mock Develop a display Make a simulation game Design and make costumes Make an ammonia imprint Formulate a scientific theory Make an animated movie Write and tape a conversation Create a slogan or bumper sticker Prepare a TV program Create a musical instrument Hold a press conference Write a story Illustrate a story Make a timeline Make a videotape Conduct a debate Conduct a training session Be a mentor Prepare & serve ethnic food Do a pantomime Write a letter to the editor Collect and analyze water samples Develop and use a questionnaire Write a news report
assigned for the week should be reviewed on Friday. teachers will re-assign questions from the weekly Archer’s Do Now assignments as part of data driven common assessment. End of Class Assessment (EOCA) The EOCA is an activity that is aligned with TCAP objectives. The EOCA should reflect on higher order thinking skills and should be grade level appropriate. It is suggested that the EOCA assigned for the week should be reviewed on Friday. The EOCA is used by teachers to assess previously taught skills. Teachers will create TCAP formatted questions, utilizing higher order thinking skills to assess previous learning. Students will complete the EOCA at the end of the class period. After students have completed the EOCA, the teacher will discuss the answer with the students. On Fridays, teachers will re-assign questions from the weekly EOCA assignments as part of data driven common assessment. Curriculum Curriculum Guides are a Shelby County Schools guide that is used to plan weekly instruction. Teachers will use the curriculum guides as a way to plan instruction. Teachers will still have the flexibility to plan for re-teaching. Teachers can go online and access the curriculum guides (www.scsk12.org). Teachers will use the curriculum guide in the weekly CASP meetings to plan effective, data driven instruction. Pull Out Pullouts are groups, formed by using previous assessment data, used to deliver enriched instruction. Students will be selected from previous assessment results. Groups will be determined by principals and teachers based on current assessment data. Targeted Tutoring Targeted tutoring is a planned session used to deliver TCAP practice. Students will be selected for targeted tutoring on data from assessments. Principals and teachers will identify possible students. Students will meet for planned tutoring sessions. Test Taking Test taking strategies are methods and processes used to teach students how to effectively take standardized tests. Test taking strategies will be taught by Ms. Clark and Ms. Harp. Ms. Ms. Harp, and selected teachers will visit classrooms to deliver test taking strategies.