Unit One: Making Meaning 8 Reading Literature 1 Reading Informational Text 1 Analyzing Textual Evidence Collected & Reported: Constructing Writing [W4, W5] Collected & Reported Unscored: Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Collected But Not Reported: Applying Grammar and Mechanics [L1, L2, L3] Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Reading Informational Text 2 Reading Informational Text 3 Analyzing Central Idea Unit Two: Elements of Literature 10 Weeks Reading Literature 2 Analyzing Reading Literature 3 Reading Literature 6 Analyzing Story Elements Unit Three: Argument 12 Reading Informational Text 6 Reading Informational Text 8 Reading Informational Text 9 Evaluating Arguments and Purpose Collected & Reported: Mastering Vocabulary [RL4, RI4, L4] Constructing Writing [W4, W5] Applying Grammar and Mechanics [L1, L2, L3] Comprehending Text [RL10, RI10] Writing 1 Writing Arguments Unit Four: The Author’s Craft 6 Weeks Reading Literature 5 Reading Informational Text 5 Analyzing Text Structure Fall MAP Winter MAP Spring MAP 8 October 7 January 31 May 19 Course Texts ELA8 uses a literature textbook that mirrors that of ELA7, with a supplemental teacher’s edition aligned with English I and English II. ELA8 also uses a writing and grammar textbook aligned to all courses from ELA6 through English II. Teacher Literature: Holt McDougal Literature Grade 8 © 2012 Year-Long Language Arts Grading Topics CCSS: RL8.4, RI8.4, L8.4 Grading Topic: Mastering Vocabulary [Post ONLY in Semester 2]
4 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1270+ Lexile (Advanced) MAP to be administered three times (Fall, Winter, and Spring). MAP provides students with a Lexile Range. The actual Lexile score used to determine a score on this scale is the lowest number in the range plus 100. 3.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1170-1269 Lexile Level (Proficient) 3 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1070-1169 Lexile (Proficient) Learning Goal 2.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 1000-1069 Lexile Level (Basic) 2 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 930-999 Lexile Level (Basic) 1.5 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the 465-929 Lexile Level (Below Basic) 1 Students demonstrate they have the ability to: Read text at the BR-464 Lexile Level (Below Basic) Topic Guidance Questions for Students... Finding the Lexile Range in MAP Access the MAP Teacher site: Open the REPORT or the STUDENT GOAL SETTING WORKSHEET Find the student’s Lexile Range on whichever of these reports you chose to use Take the lowest and add 100 to it Find the resulting number on this Topic Scale to determine the student’s Topic Score in Comprehending Text Only change this Topic Score when a new MAP test (lowest Lexile + 100) would indicate an INCREASE in Topic Score—we will always use the highest score a student has earned when reporting this topic Year-Long Language Arts Grading Topics, Continued
UNIT ONE: Making Meaning 8 Organizing Principles: A shorter unit focused on determining the message of a text, including both fiction and non-fiction pieces. Overview of Unit Materials Textbook Resources Commonly Used Full-Length Texts Supplemental Material Material is drawn from McDougal Littel Grade 8 Literature Book ©2008 and ©2012. Material that appears ONLY in the 2012 book is denoted with an asterisk (*). The Spider Man Behind (p. 884) Robo-Legs (p. 928) No specific text from this list is required, but these are texts most commonly taught in this course in DMPS. Resources from outside the textbook are acceptable, but should be shared with the PLC. Some strong external resources recommended by teachers include: Scholastic Magazines (Scope, Upfront, etc.) The Giver Nothing But the Truth The Outsiders Unwind Catching Fire Bud, Not Buddy Crossing the Wire The Adoration of Jenna Fox Peak Red Glass Endangered Touching Spirit Bear Planning Guide to Year-Long Standards Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Writing Applying Grammar and Mechanics Comprehending Text Text-specific vocabulary from short pieces and full-length texts read throughout the unit Writing tasks that support Analyzing Textual Evidence Writing tasks that support Analyzing Central Idea Revision of significant tasks The following chapters of Writing Coach are appropriate to the requirements of this topic: 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 20.4, 21.3, 25.2, 25.8 At minimum, Unit 1 should work on Phrases, Clauses, Sentence Structure, and foundational skills needed to support all three. Fall MAP administered during this unit NOTE: Teachers may wish to introduce Argumentative Writing (formally part of Unit 3) in this unit in order to provide initial, foundational instruction on the style and form of argumentative writing. Since other content areas also focus on argumentative writing at the 8th grade level, this allows ELA teachers the opportunity to set the tone and direction of that instruction.
Textbook Resources Commonly Used Full-Length Texts Supplemental Material Material is drawn from McDougal Littel Grade 8 Literature Book ©2008 and ©2012. Material that appears ONLY in the 2012 book is denoted with an asterisk (*). Zoos (p. 968, 974) Dodgeball in Physical Education (p. 984) No specific text from this list is required, but are texts most commonly taught in this course in DMPS. I Am Malala Nothing But the Truth The Outsiders The Hunger Unwind Resources from outside the textbook are acceptable, but should be shared with the PLC. Some strong external resources recommended by teachers include: Us and Them Planning Guide to Year-Long Standards Mastering Vocabulary Constructing Writing Applying Grammar and Mechanics Comprehending Text Text-specific vocabulary from short passages and full-length texts read throughout the unit Writing tasks that support Evaluating Arguments and Purpose Revision of significant The following chapters of Writing are appropriate to the year-long requirements for this topic: 19.1, 19.2, 19.3, 20.4, 21.3, 25.2, 25.8 At minimum, Unit 3 should work on Commas, Ellipses and Dashes, and foundational skills needed to support both. No MAP administration during this unit Unit 3 Topic Scales