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K-12 Curriculum |
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Middle School English / Language Arts - Grade 6 |
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Author: Evaluate
The learner will be able to
evaluate organization and content to determine author purpose and effectivess.
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Activities |
| Author |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Nonfiction: Reading
The learner will be able to
read a variety of nonfiction.
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Source |
Activities |
| Informational Text |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Author: Literary Elements/Analyze
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast the use of literary elements within and among texts, including characters, setting, plot, theme and point of view.
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Source |
Activities |
| Author |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B (back mapped) |
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Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to
read and respond to a poem.
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Source |
Activities |
| Poetry |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Informational
The learner will be able to
read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
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Source |
Activities |
| Informational Text |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to
read and understand a variety of informational texts.
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Source |
Activities |
| Informational Text |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Fiction
The learner will be able to
read and understand fiction.
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Source |
Activities |
| Fiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Fiction: Respond
The learner will be able to
read and respond to a variety of fiction.
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Source |
Activities |
| Fiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to
interpret fiction.
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Source |
Activities |
| Fiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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World Literature: Read
The learner will be able to
read and understand works of literature.
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Source |
Activities |
| World Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, A (back mapped) |
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Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to
read a variety of genres.
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Source |
Activities |
| Genre |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
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Literary/Art Genres: Conventions
The learner will be able to
create a work in a literary genre that follows the conventions of that genre.
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Source |
Activities |
| Genre: Literary/Art |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, C (back mapped) |
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Drama: Respond
The learner will be able to
read and respond to a variety of drama.
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Source |
Activities |
| Drama |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Poetry: Forms
The learner will be able to
identify different forms of poetry.
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Source |
Activities |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, D (back mapped) |
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Poetry: Sound/Analyze Effect
The learner will be able to
identify the effects of sound in poetry.
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Source |
Activities |
| Poetry: Sound/Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, C (back mapped) |
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Point of View: Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze author point of view in reading selections.
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Source |
Activities |
| Author: Point of View |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B |
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Analyze: Character Motive
The learner will be able to
analyze character's motives, taking into account his/her situation.
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Source |
Activities |
| Drama: Analyze |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, E (back mapped) |
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Nonfiction: Respond
The learner will be able to
respond to nonfiction materials.
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Source |
Activities |
| Nonfiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, F (back mapped) |
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Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to
interpret nonfiction.
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Source |
Activities |
| Nonfiction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Literature: Understand
The learner will be able to
understand the study of literature.
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Source |
Activities |
| Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, A (back mapped) |
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Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to
identify the use of figurative language within a given poem.
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Source |
Activities |
| Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, C (back mapped) |
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Information/Concept Processing: Identify
The learner will be able to
identify new concepts.
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Source |
Activities |
| Information/Ideas: Processing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Information/Concept Processing: Define
The learner will be able to
define new concepts.
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Source |
Activities |
| Information/Ideas: Processing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Idiom: Use/Vocabulary
The learner will be able to
use knowledge of idioms to develop vocabulary.
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Source |
Activities |
| Idiom |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E (back mapped) |
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Interjection: Identify/Use
The learner will be able to
identify and use an interjection in a sentence.
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Source |
Activities |
| Interjection |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Noun: Use
The learner will be able to
use nouns correctly.
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Source |
Activities |
| Noun |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Adverb: Use
The learner will be able to
correctly use adverbs in a sentence.
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Source |
Activities |
| Adverb |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Pronoun: Use
The learner will be able to
use pronouns in sentences correctly.
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Source |
Activities |
| Pronoun |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Sentence Structure: Length
The learner will be able to
write using a variety of sentence lengths.
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Source |
Activities |
| Sentence Structure |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, D (back mapped) |
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Sentence Content: Variety/Type
The learner will be able to
write a variety of sentence types.
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Source |
Activities |
| Sentence Structure |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, D (back mapped) |
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Verb: Use
The learner will be able to
use verbs correctly.
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Source |
Activities |
| Verb |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Conventions: Role/Literature/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of standard English in literature.
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Source |
Activities |
| Language Conventions |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B (back mapped) |
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Evolution: Added Words
The learner will be able to
identify new words that have been added to the English language over time.
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Source |
Activities |
| Language Evolution |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, C (back mapped) |
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Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to
use adjectives in a sentence correctly.
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Source |
Activities |
| Adjective |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Idiom: Identify/Use
The learner will be able to
identify and use idioms to interpret other words.
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Source |
Activities |
| Idiom |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E (back mapped) |
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Formal/Informal: Role/Speech/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of standard English in speech.
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Source |
Activities |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B (back mapped) |
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Formal/Informal: Role/Writing/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of standard English in writing.
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Source |
Activities |
| Language Conventions: Formal/Informal |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B (back mapped) |
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Preposition: Use
The learner will be able to
correctly use prepositions in a sentence.
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Source |
Activities |
| Preposition |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Conjunction: Use
The learner will be able to
correctly use conjunctions in a sentence.
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Source |
Activities |
| Conjunction |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to
use capitalization correctly.
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Source |
Activities |
| Capitalization: Applications |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
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Affective: Literature/Appreciate
The learner will be able to
appreciate literature through listening activities.
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Source |
Activities |
| Listening Responses: Affective |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Discussion: Respect Views
The learner will be able to
demonstrate respect for others' viewpoints while engaged in a discussion.
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Source |
Activities |
| Discussion |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
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Discussion: Ideas
The learner will be able to
listen to and understand ideas exchanged in a discussion.
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Source |
Activities |
| Discussion |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Note-Taking
The learner will be able to
understand and use listening skills to take effective notes, as this will help one's success in school.
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Source |
Activities |
| Listening Strategies |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
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Behaviors: Variety/Attentive
The learner will be able to
listen attentively to a variety of speakers.
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Source |
Activities |
| Listening Behaviors |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
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Questions: Probing
The learner will be able to
ask probing question.
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Source |
Activities |
| Questions |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; A, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
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Literary Device: Effect/Analyze
The learner will be able to
identify the effect of literary devices.
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Source |
Activities |
| Literary Device |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, C (back mapped) |
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Literature: Relate/Previous Knowledge
The learner will be able to
listen to a variety of literature and relate to previous knowledge.
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Source |
Activities |
| Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Literature: Summarize/Identify
The learner will be able to
summarize events in literature, identifying the key points.
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Source |
Activities |
| Literature |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Form: Media/Repertoire
The learner will be able to
appreciate and use a wide variety of media forms.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Purposes: Learning/Thinking
The learner will be able to
use media to stimulate his/her learning and thinking skills.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Purposes |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Media Form: Perspective/Compare
The learner will be able to
compare perspectives presented in various media forms.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B |
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Media Form: Understand
The learner will be able to
understand a variety of media forms.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Form: Perspective/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze perspectives presented in various media forms.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Media Form |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B |
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Media Message: Expand Understanding
The learner will be able to
create and use a media project that expands understanding.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Bias
The learner will be able to
identify bias in print and nonprint materials.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Bias
The learner will be able to
recognize the potential for bias messages in media forms.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Analyze/Audience
The learner will be able to
examine and evaluate the role of media (e.g., TV, newspapers, magazines, etc. (as a source for both entertainment and information). Recognize persuasive techniques.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Media Message: Techniques/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze techniques used in media messages targeted for a specific audience.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Message |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Advertisement: Analyze/Role
The learner will be able to
analyze the role of advertising in the media.
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Source |
Activities |
| Advertisement |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Multimedia: Effectively/Use
The learner will be able to
effectively use appropriate media in a multimedia presentation.
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Source |
Activities |
| Media Aids: Multimedia |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, F (back mapped) |
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Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to
evaluate media messages.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Media Message: Evaluate |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B (back mapped) |
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Compare/Contrast: Idea/Theme/Issue
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast ideas, themes, and issues in various reading materials.
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Source |
Activities |
| Compare/Contrast |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to
read and comprehend material from a variety of sources.
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Source |
Activities |
| Source |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
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Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to
read a variety of text fluently.
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Source |
Activities |
| Source |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
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Response: Exam/Complex Text
The learner will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the complexity of a reading passage on an exam by responding with informed and sophisticated interpretations, ideas, and reflections.
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Source |
Activities |
| Reading Responses: Exams |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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Response: Exam/Connecting
The learner will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of a reading passage on an exam by making connections between textual elements, language arts concepts, and his/her personal experiences.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Responses: Exams |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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Response: Connection/Culture
The learner will be able to
respond to literature by forming connections between a culture and him/herself.
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Source |
Activities |
| Reading Responses: Affective |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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Main Idea: Extending
The learner will be able to
extend the main idea of a given passage by applying it to a new context or situation.
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Source |
Activities |
| Main Idea |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Persuasive: Propaganda Form/Identify
The learner will be able to
identify various forms of propaganda.
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Source |
Activities |
| Persuasive |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8.; A |
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Inference: Related Ideas
The learner will be able to
make inferences about related ideas in various texts.
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Source |
Activities |
| Inference |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Figurative Language: Identify
The learner will be able to
identify figurative language in reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Figurative Language |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Text Feature/Key Word
The learner will be able to
use text features, such as key words, to understand informational materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Strategies |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, F (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Identify Facts/Ideas
The learner will be able to
identify the main ideas and facts in text using strategies such as personal knowledge, illustrations, headings, graphs, tables and charts to make predictions and clarify understanding.
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Source |
Activities |
| Reading Strategies |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, D (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to
apply personal experience to understand reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Strategies |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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Strategies: Validate Information/Support
The learner will be able to
use supporting evidence to verify the validity of reading materials.
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Source |
Activities |
| Reading Strategies |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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Construct Meaning: Word/Context
The learner will be able to
demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of words in context.
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Source |
Activities |
| Constructing Meaning |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, A (back mapped) |
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Setting: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast setting in reading materials.
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Source |
Activities |
| Setting |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
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Tone: Analyze/Nonfiction
The learner will be able to
analyze tone in nonfiction.
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Source |
Activities |
| Tone |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B |
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Tone: Analyze/Fiction
The learner will be able to
analyze tone in fiction.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Tone |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B |
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Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to
critically examine reading materials.
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Source |
Activities |
| Critical Thinking |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
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Support: Evidence
The learner will be able to
support his/her assertions about a text with evidence.
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Source |
Activities |
| Support |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back Mapped) |
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Classification: Essential/Non-Essential
The learner will be able to
classify information as essential or non-essential in a variety of media.
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Source |
Activities |
| Classification |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Classification: Non-Essential
The learner will be able to
classify textual information as non-essential to reading comprehension.
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Source |
Activities |
| Classification |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Classification: Essential
The learner will be able to
classify textual information as essential to reading comprehension.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Classification |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
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Home
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Construct Meaning: Correct Mistakes
The learner will be able to
recognize and correct his/her own reading mistakes.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Emergent Reading |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
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Reading Behaviors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to
demonstrate comprehension skills.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Behaviors |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
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Reading Behaviors: Extend/Literal
The learner will be able to
extend understanding beyond literal interpretation.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Behaviors |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
Classroom
Home
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Evaluating: Content
The learner will be able to
evaluate the content of reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Evaluating |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
Classroom
Home
|
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Construct Meaning: Organization
The learner will be able to
preview and select texts for a particular purpose, using the format of the text and graphic features to comprehend information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Constructing Meaning: Strategies |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
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Response: Connections/Issues
The learner will be able to
make connections among issues in reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Responses: Affective |
PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 26. |
Classroom
Home
|
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Analyzing: Ideas
The learner will be able to
analyze ideas presented in reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Analyzing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Analyzing: Ideas/Relevance
The learner will be able to
differentiate between relevant and irrelevant information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Analyzing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
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Analyzing: Opinions/Relevance
The learner will be able to
differentiate among opinions for relevance.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Analyzing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Analyzing: Relevance
The learner will be able to
analyze information for relevance.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Analyzing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Reading Behaviors: Identify Materials
The learner will be able to
establish the purpose for reading a type of text for literary enjoyment, for information or to perform a task before reading.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Behaviors: Selecting/Sharing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast characters in reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Character: Compare/Contrast |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Characterization: Poetry/Analyze
The learner will be able to
analyze the effect of characterization in poetry.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Characterization |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B |
Classroom
Home
|
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Analyze: Plot Development/Reading
The learner will be able to
analyze plot development in a reading selection.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Plot: Analyze |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Events: Predict/Story
The learner will be able to
predict events that may occur within a story.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Predicting: Events |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Graphic Feature: Use
The learner will be able to
use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reading Strategies: Graphic Features |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, B |
Classroom
Home
|
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Analyze: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to
compare and contrast setting in reading materials.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Setting: Analyze |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Analyze: Theme/Literary Selection
The learner will be able to
compare and contraast theme among literary selections.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Themes: Analyze |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Pronunciation: Across Curriculum
The learner will be able to
apply pronunciation skills across the curriculum.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Pronunciation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Conversation: Initiate
The learner will be able to
initiate conversation
.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Discussion/Conversation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Group: Adjust Tone
The learner will be able to
adjust tone to encourage group participation.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Group Communication |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Group: Adjust Involvement
The learner will be able to
adjust involvement in a group to encourage equal participation.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Group Communication |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to
pronounce words clearly.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Pronunciation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Paraphrasing: Information
The learner will be able to
paraphrase information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Paraphrasing/Restating |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Persuasion: Relevant Information
The learner will be able to
support an opinion with relevant information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Persuasion |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Discussion: Role/Small Group
The learner will be able to
participate in his/her assigned role during a small group discussion.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Discussion/Conversation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Discussion: Focus
The learner will be able to
actively participate in large group discussions focusing on a topic or theme.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Discussion/Conversation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped( |
Classroom
Home
|
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Vocal Characteristic: Pace/Meaning
The learner will be able to
vary pace to make sure meaning is conveyed.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Vocal Characteristic: Emphasis/Meaning
The learner will be able to
use emphasis to convey meaning.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Vocal Characteristic: Inflection/Meaning
The learner will be able to
use inflection to convey meaning.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Vocal Characteristic: Meter
The learner will be able to
use appropriate meter when speaking.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Vocal Characteristic: Flow
The learner will be able to
speak with appropriate flow of words.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Sentence Structure: Complete
The learner will be able to
use complete sentences when speaking.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Sentence Structure |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Formal: Speaking Skills/Appropriate
The learner will be able to
use speaking skills appropriate to formal speaking situations.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Communication: Formal |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Debate: Organize/Informal
The learner will be able to
organize an informal debate.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Debate: Preparation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Debate: Informal
The learner will be able to
participate in informal debates.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Debate: Participation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Questions: Ask Relevant
The learner will be able to
ask relevant questions.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Questions |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Practices: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to
read familiar materials aloud accurately.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Communication Practices |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Strategies: Expand Response
The learner will be able to
expand on a response when prompted.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Communication Strategies/Techniques |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Oral Interpretation: Audience
The learner will be able to
deliver oral readings.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Oral Composition/Interpretation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Oral Interpretation: Select Topic
The learner will be able to
select a topic for an oral reading.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Oral Composition/Interpretation |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Rhythm: Incorporate
The learner will be able to
incorporate rhythm into his/her speaking.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Rhythm/Rhyme |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8, H (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Group: Participate/Small Group
The learner will be able to
participate in small group presentations.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Presentation: Group |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Group: Participate/Large Group
The learner will be able to
participate in large group presentations.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Presentation: Group |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Interview: Primary Sources
The learner will be able to
conduct an interview with primary sources to aid in the research process.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Interview |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Summary: Prompted
The learner will be able to
summarize when prompted.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Summary |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to
participate in group discussions.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Group Communication: Discussion |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Support: Oral Presentation
The learner will be able to
support his/her opinion in an oral presentation.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Opinion: Support |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, D (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Volume: Appropriate/Audience
The learner will be able to
use appropriate volumes for a given audience.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic: Volume |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Volume: Purpose
The learner will be able to
use appropriate volumes for a given speaking purpose.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Vocal Characteristic: Volume |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Spelling: Common Words
The learner will be able to
spell common words correctly.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Emergent Spelling |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, F (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Study and Research Skills
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|
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Sources: Credit/Documentation
The learner will be able to
use a standard format to give accurate, formal credit for others' ideas, images or information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.19, #1.8.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Sources: Cross Reference/Collect
The learner will be able to
use cross references while collecting information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to
select and refine a topic for research.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Awareness
The learner will be able to
demonstrate an awareness of the research process.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to
gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills: Processes |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Sources: Select
The learner will be able to
select appropriate reference source.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to
locate appropriate sources of information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Book Parts: Appendices
The learner will be able to
select and use an appendix as a reference source.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Book Parts |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Index: Use
The learner will be able to
use an index to locate specific information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Index |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to
select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Table of Contents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Glossary: Specialized Words
The learner will be able to
use a glossary to understand specialized vocabulary words in the content areas.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Glossary |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Notes: Organize/Sources
The learner will be able to
organize notes taken from a variety of sources.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Notes: Taking/Organizing |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Print Style: Illustrations
The learner will be able to
use illustrations to enhance writing.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Print Style |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Print Styles: Graphics
The learner will be able to
add graphics to enhance written text.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Print Style |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Project: Format/Audience
The learner will be able to
choose formatting techniques appropriate in aiding audience understanding.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Project |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.19, #1.8.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to
use key words to locate information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to
use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to
use traditional search methods.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Search Strategies
The learner will be able to
use search strategies to locate electronic information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to
organize central ideas gained through research.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to
present the central ideas gained through research.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, C (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to
differentiate fact from opinion across texts.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Validity/Analyze
The learner will be able to
differentiate between significant and insignificant information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Research Skills: Reliability/Analyze
The learner will be able to
differentiate between reliable and unreliable sources of information.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Research Skills |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Document: Context/Describe
The learner will be able to
describe the context of a document.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Public Information: Documents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Document: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to
understand a variety of documents.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Public Information: Documents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G, p. 5, #1.2.8, A (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Document: Analyze/Position
The learner will be able to
analyze the positions in a public document.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Public Information: Documents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Document: Analyze/Argument
The learner will be able to
analyze the arguments in a public document.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Public Information: Documents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Document: Analyze/Evidence
The learner will be able to
analyze the evidence in a public document.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Public Information: Documents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Document: Interpret
The learner will be able to
interpret a public document.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Public Information: Documents |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, G (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Primary/Secondary: Gather/Organize
The learner will be able to
gather and organize information using primary and secondary sources.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference: Primary/Secondary |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B |
Classroom
Home
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Primary/Secondary: Informative/Write
The learner will be able to
identification of various primary and secondary sources.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference: Primary/Secondary |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8, B (back mapped) |
Classroom
Home
|
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Evaluate: Quality
The learner will be able to
evaluate the quality of a source.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference: Evaluate |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B |
Classroom
Home
|
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Evaluate: Importance
The learner will be able to
evaluate the importance of a source.
| Strand |
Source |
Activities |
| Reference: Evaluate |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B |
Classroom
Home
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Word Origin: Vocabulary Words
The learner will be able to
understand the origins of vocabulary words.
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| Word Origin |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, A (back mapped) |
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Foreign Words: Meaning/Explain
The learner will be able to
explain the meaning of frequently used foreign words.
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| Vocabulary: Foreign |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, A (back mapped) |
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Reference Sources: Dictionaries
The learner will be able to
expand his/her vocabulary by using a dictionary.
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Activities |
| Vocabulary Strategies: Reference Sources |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E (back mapped) |
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Appropriate: Key Word/Use
The learner will be able to
use key words appropriately .
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| Word Choice: Appropriate |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, F (back mapped) |
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Origin/Foreign: Identify
The learner will be able to
identify the origin of words coming from various cultures.
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Activities |
| Word Origin: Foreign/Other Culture |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, A (backed mapped) |
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Base Word: Specialized
The learner will be able to
apply knowledge of root words to understand specialized vocabulary words in the content areas.
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Activities |
| Base/Root Word |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, C (back mapped) |
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Context: Specialized Words
The learner will be able to
use context clues to understand specialized vocabulary words in the content areas.
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PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, C (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Key Words/Curriculum
The learner will be able to
use key words across the curriculum.
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Activities |
| Vocabulary Strategies |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, F (back mapped) |
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Unfamiliar Words: Monitor Text
The learner will be able to
identify unfamiliar words in a text.
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Activities |
| Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Strategies: Define/Unknown
The learner will be able to
define unknown words.
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Activities |
| Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words |
PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B (back mapped) |
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Word Origin: Frequent Words/Explain
The learner will be able to
explain the origins of frequently used words in the English language.
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