RL.8.1b. I can provide supporting evidence to justify logical inferences from the text. From the highlighted text, I will choose evidence to make inferences. Guided Metacognition Routine (Foundations of , Unit 8) Making Inferences () More Incredible Inferences () Aloud () RL.8.2a I can determine a theme/central idea of a text. I will analyze the text and identify the theme/central idea of a text. The Spider Map Story Summary (Foundations of , Unit 8) Guided Metacognition Routine (Foundations of , Unit 8) I will provide evidence to support the idea. The Spider Map Guided Metacognition Routine (Foundations of , Unit 8) RL.8.2b I can analyze the development throughout the text. I will highlight and identify events that show how the theme is developed. Plot Line Plotting the Plot () Plotting the Plot () RL.8.2c I can interpret the theme’s relationship to character, setting, and plot throughout the text I will highlight conflicts between theme, characters, changing settings and plot twists. Two-Column Notes ( Foundations of , Unit 8) Story Map (Foundations of , Unit 8) Character Connections () Plotting the Plot () Plotting the Plot ()
Check-A-Trait () RL.8.3c I can determine how certain lines of dialogue or events in a story or drama might cause a character to make a certain decision. I will use highlighted text and a graphic organizer to explain why characters make certain decisions in the story or drama. Character Consideration Reading Literature: Craft and Structure RL.8.4a I can infer the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. I will use context clues, a dictionary, a thesaurus, or on-line resources to understand the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text. Word Knowledge Template (Foundations of Reading, Unit 8) Contextual Analysis (p. 541, Core Teaching Reading Sourcebook) Word Map ( p.481, Core Teaching Reading Sourcebook) Word Learning Strategies (p.506, Core Teaching Reading Sourcebook) Choice Meanings () Meaning Extender () Word Share () Context Clues () Get a Clue () Looking for Meaning () Word Winner ()
Concept Mapping () Concept Sort () Spider Map () RI.8.4b I can support the impact of specific word choice on meaning and tone. I will debate how a word affects the text’s tone. Poetry as Word Play ( pg. 598, CORE Teaching Reading Sourcebook) Up With Words () I will analyze the use of analogies and allusions to understand the impact of the word choice. Analogy Soccer Analogy Basketball RI.8.5 I can analyze the structure of a paragraph. I will examine topic sentences and elaboration to create meaning in a paragraph. Expository Text Structure Paragraph Shrinking ( p. 711, Core Teaching Reading Sourcebook) Rule-Based Summary Strategy ( p. 715, Core Teaching Reading Sourcebook) Framed Paragraphs I will outline a paragraph to create the best meaning and understand the pattern. Text Feature Find Detail Delight () Super Summary () Text Structure Reflection ()
Read and Repair () Concept Mapping () Exit Pass () KWL () Literature Circles () Think Aloud () Inquisitive Inquiries () RI.8.10b I can identify the of informational text. I will read and understand complex text on my own. CRS (Collaborative Strategic Reading) (pg. 720, CORE Teaching Reading Sourebook) Monitoring for Understanding Partner Reading Question Generation () Read and Repair () Concept Mapping () Exit Pass () KWL ()
the relationships among experiences and events. W.8.3d I can use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. I will use choose precise words and phrases and use descriptive details, and sensory language in my writing. Sentence Expansion I3 Choice Meanings W.8.3e I can provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. I will use a conclusion in my writing. Framed Paragraphs W.8.3f I can engage and orient the reader by establishing a content and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. I will establish of view and characters; and organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. RAFT Story Sequence Writing: Production and Distribution of Writing W.8.4a I can write clearly and coherently on expository, narrative, and informative selection. I will create a graphic organizer for pre-writing Exository Text Structure Narrative Text Lesson Plan ( Foundations of Reading, Unit 8)
W.8.6c I can use technology, including the internet, to interact and collaborate with others I will use technology (including internet) to contact and work with others. Coming Soon... Writing: Research to Build and Present Knowledge W.8.7a I can conduct research projects to answer a question (teacher-made or and use several sources. I will conduct short research projects and use several resources to find the answers to a question. Research Roundup In My Own Words W.8.7b I can conduct short research projects to answer a question (teacher-made or and create even more questions from it to explore several other avenues. I will conduct short research projects and use several resources to answer a question, which will lead to the creation of even more questions. Research Roundup In My Own Words W.8.8a I can gather relevant information from print and digital resources. I will locate and archive relevant information. Distinguishing Details () W.8.8b I can accurately locate resources by using advanced searches. I will determine and use accurate sources to create an expository, informative, and narrative. Expository Text Structure Monitoring for Understanding W.8.8c I can quote and paraphrase information accurately to avoid plagiarism. I will correctly use three direct quotes and paraphrase two pieces of information within a writing. In My Own Words
I will examine the motive behind the media (social, commercial, political) Two Column Notes (Foundations of Reading, Unit 8) SL.8.3 I can evaluate a speaker’s argument. I will identify factual evidence. Just the Facts C.020 Fact vs. Opinion () I will recognize information unrelated to the topic. Defining Details Two Column Notes (Foundations of Reading, Unit 8) QAR Question - Answer (p.702, CORE Teaching Reading) I will distinguish evidence that supports the speaker’s claims. Just the Facts C.017 Main Idea () Rule-Based Summary Strategy (p. 715, CORE Teaching Reading Source book) Speaking and a Listening - Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas SL.8.4 I can present my position effectively. I will present important points using good speaking skills. C.017 Main Idea Mania () Interactive Writing: SL.8.5 I can use multimedia aids appropriately to make my presentation more clear. I will choose appropriate multimedia aids to illustrate my points. Coming Soon...
Word Knowledge Checklist ( Foundations of Reading, Unit 8) L.8.6b I can use vocabulary strategies to determine if I should incorporate a certain word or phrase into my writing. I will break down different types of text in order to analyze context, roots/stems, and grammar Dictionary Cube Dictionary Digs Common, Useful Suffixes ( Foundations of Reading, Unit 8) Common Prefixes ( Foundations of Reading, Unit 8) Word Stems