11.4, 13.18, 13.19, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22)
• Identify theme in a poem and give supporting evidence.
• Recognize different forms of poetry, e.g. haiku, epic, sonnet, stanza, free verse. • Recognize elements of sound, e.g. onomatopoeia, rhyme schemes, alliteration. • Recognize various types of figurative language, e.g. personification, metaphor,
simile, hyperbole.
• Recognize visual elements, e.g. capital letters, line length, word position.
5. Identify, analyze and apply knowledge of the theme, structure and elements of poetry for the purpose of interpretation. (ELA 11.3, 14.4, 15.5, 15.6)
• Find and state the theme in a text and give supporting evidence from the text. • Analyze how elements of fiction (plot, setting, character development, conflict,
problem/solution, theme) connect with each other in a piece of literature. • Analyze the elements of plot (exposition, conflict, rising action, falling action). • Evaluate a literary character’s motivations, change and development and support
with evidence from the text.
• Recognize characteristics of fiction-based literary forms including fables, folk tales, fantasy, historical fiction, adventure, mystery and science fiction.
• Identify common characteristics of drama.
Grade 8 (Continued)
• Identify the typical elements of epic tales and other classical literature. • Identify the common characteristics of American, British, world and ancient
literature.
• Recognize and apply types of figurative language, e.g. personification, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, alliteration.
• Identify and evaluate devices used by an author including foreshadowing, dialogue, flashbacks, symbolism and irony.
• Analyze literary text to determine how mood is achieved by the author’s use of words.
• Analyze literary text to determine how suspense is achieved. • Analyze how details impact descriptions in literary text.
• Assess character development, events important to the development of plot and the main conflict and resolution within literary text, and analyze how these differ in texts, plays and films.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of techniques used to convey the author’s viewpoint in literary text.
• Analyze and evaluate persuasive techniques used by an author in literary text. 6. Identify, analyze and apply knowledge of the theme, structure and elements of
literature genres (fiction, nonfiction, short story, drama) for the purpose of
interpretation of the text and of the author’s purpose in selecting the genre. (ELA
8.27, 8.28, 10.4, 11.4, 12.4, 13.20, 13.21, 13.22, 16.9, 16.10, 17.5, 17.6)
• Identify and use the nominative and objective case of a noun in written compositions.
• Identify and use the possessive case of a noun in written compositions.
• Recognize and apply the use of nouns in written compositions including singular, plural, proper, common, abstract, irregular.
• Recognize and apply the use of pronouns in written compositions including subjective, objective, personal, reflexive, intensive, third person, relative. • Identify and use pronouns that agree in number, person, and gender with their
antecedent.
7. Identify and use the correct forms of nouns and pronouns. (ELA 5.15, 5.19)
• Identify and use the correct form of regular and irregular verbs in written compositions.
• Identify and apply correct subject-verb agreement.
• Identify and apply the correct verb tense (past, present, future) in written compositions.
• Distinguish between active and passive voice in writing. • Identify participles and participial phrases.
• Use adjectives in written compositions to describe a specific noun. • Identify and use comparative adjectives in written compositions.
• Identify and use irregular comparative and superlative forms of adjectives in written compositions.
9. Identify and use the correct forms of adjectives. (ELA 5.20, 5.21)
• Identify and use adverbs (superlative and comparative) in written compositions to describe verbs, adjectives and other adverbs.
10. Identify and use the correct forms of adverbs. (ELA 5.20, 5.21)
• Identify and use verb phrases in written compositions.
• Identify and use prepositional phrases in written compositions. • Identify and use adverb clauses in written compositions. • Distinguish phrases from clauses.
• Use conjunctions to create compound sentences.
• Identify and use simple, compound, and complex sentences.
11. Identify and use phrases, clauses and sentences correctly. (ELA 5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18,
5.19, 5.20, 5.21)
• Analyze and apply correct end punctuation in sentences.
• Analyze and apply the correct placement of commas in sentences.
• Analyze and apply correct usage of apostrophes, colons, semicolons, quotation marks and hyphens.
• Analyze and apply correct usage of parentheses. • Analyze and apply the correct rules of capitalization. • Analyze and use standard English spelling.
12. Analyze and apply the rules of standard English conventions. (ELA 5.20, 22.7, 22.8)
Prewriting
• Recognize and apply the process of brainstorming for ideas through the use of graphic organizers.
• Utilize outline forms in order to organize supporting details. Drafting
• Develop a central idea.
• Organize details into a coherent fashion with a clear beginning, middle and end. • Use format consistent with the writing purpose , audience and style of writing. • Use consistent point of view within paragraphs.
• Use clear transitions.
Grade 8 (Continued) • Develop topic. • Elaborate.
• Evaluate techniques used to convey personal style and voice. Revising
• Describe and use the writing process to revise. • Check for clarity, details, organization and order. • Examine for variety of sentence length and structure. • Add, remove, change or move parts.
• Enhance word choice.
• Evaluate syntax of all sentences. Editing
• Proofread compositions for clarity.
• Examine and edit variety of sentence structure, word usage and mechanics including grammar, punctuation and conventional spelling.
13. Write multi-paragraph compositions and personal interpretations that exhibit clear focus, organization and sufficient detail. (ELA 23.10, 23.11, 21.6, 21.7)
• Use writing elements appropriate to audience including language, style, and structure.
• Use language and tone appropriate for specific writing genres.
• Develop characters, setting, dialogue and action by using descriptive details. • Recognize and apply a variety of personal writing formats including reflections,
personal journals and memoirs.
14. Write with attention to audience and purpose for creative writing including: narrative, stories, scripts, poetry. (ELA 20.4)
• Organize information into a coherent essay or report including an introduction with a thesis statement, transition sentences to link paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• Apply steps for obtaining, organizing and documenting information from a variety of sources and present research.
15. Write with attention to audience and purpose for expository writing including research, topic statements, evidence, facts, summary. (ELA 23.10, 24.4)
Students will be able to:
• Use agreed-upon rules for informal and formal discussions in small and large groups.
• Summarize in a coherent and organized way information and ideas learned from a focused discussion.
• Distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.
1. Summarize or recap data, facts, and ideas gained from a presentation or a focused