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Unit 1: Writing Review

I can write text in a variety of modes: simple, compound, and complex sentences; informative, persuasive, how-to, and narrative paragraphs; and informative essays.

I can use a variety of transitions to create clarity and cohesion among ideas and concepts.

I can create writing that provides an introduction, details that support and clarify the purpose and topic throughout the text, and a concluding sentence that ties the writing together.

I can develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and rewriting with the focus on how well the purpose of the writing has been addressed.

Basic English 8 (At a Glance)

Unit 2: Grammar

I can identify and apply the appropriate use of the conventions of standardized English involving capital letters: at the beginning of sentences, on names/proper nouns and proper adjectives, streets/roads/countries/states, titles, events in history, locations/direct addresses, family relationships, nationalities, months/holidays/days, trademarks/brands, and companies/businesses.

I can identify and apply the appropriate use of the conventions of standardized English involving punctuation: periods (end of a statement, end of a command, initials, abbreviations, in run-ons, when outlining); exclamation marks, question marks, commas (dates, in a series, when using quotation marks, after an introductory word(s), around an appositive, before a coordinating conjunction, and when addressing someone), and quotation marks around words people speak.

I can discern when the use of standardized English is necessary based on the context of their writing, especially subject verb agreement.

Unit 3: Vocabulary

I can analyze meaningful word parts such as grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word.

I can identify and analyze various forms of figurative language in texts to enhance comprehension.

I can understand relationships between words to enhance comprehension, especially when using given vocabulary words in a contextual example.

I can understand relationships between words to enhance comprehension, especially when determining synonyms/antonyms for given vocabulary words.

Determine the denotative and connotative meanings of words and phrases used in texts and explain how they are different

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Unit 4: Career Writing

I can gather relevant information from credible, multiple digital sources, and paraphrasing the data to produce a clear and coherent one to two page essay researching a career of their choice

Basic English 8 (At a Glance)

Unit 5: Summarizing

I can summarize texts, specifically short news passages, to determine themes and central ideas

I can produce clear and coherent summaries after completing a graphic organizer based on the news article that was read.

Unit 6: Major Writing

I can gather relevant information from credible, multiple digital sources and paraphrase the data to produce a clear and coherent one to two page expository essay

I can produce clear and coherent writing including a narrative essay, persuasive essay, and expository essay.

I can create writing that provides an introduction, details that support and clarify the purpose and topic throughout the text, and a concluding sentence that ties the writing together.

I can use a variety of transitions to create clarity and cohesion among ideas and concepts.

I can develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and rewriting with the focus on how well the purpose of the writing has been addressed.

I can will create a works cited page after gathering relevant information from credible, multiple digital sources.

Unit 7: Literary Terms & Text

I can determine the meaning of words and phrases, and analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, and mood.

I can locate and cite specific evidence from the text that directly supports their analysis of comprehension tasks.

I can engage effectively in collaborative discussions (teacher-led group) by building on others’ ideas and expressing one’s thinking clearly.

I can produce a clear and coherent book review that includes the following story elements: setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme.

I can create writing that provides an introduction, details that support and clarify the purpose and topic throughout the text, and a concluding sentence that ties the writing together.

I can use a variety of transitions to create clarity and cohesion among ideas and concepts.

I can develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, and rewriting with the focus on how well the purpose of the writing has been addressed.

I can create a works cited page after gathering relevant information from credible, multiple digital sources.

Basic English 8 (At a Glance)