6-8 Language Arts Curriculum Guide - 5-2016.xlsx

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1	RL1. Anchor Standard - Read closely a wide range of text material, from secular, Catholic and Christian spiritual/religious viewpoints to determine what it says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
2	RL.6.1	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.1	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.1	Educational Benchmark:
3	Cite textual evidence to support analysis of and inferences drawn from Catholic/secular texts.		Cite textual evidence to support analysis of and inferences drawn from Catholic/secular texts.		Cite textual evidence to support analysis of and inferences drawn from Catholic/secular texts.
4	Learning Objective		Learning Objective		Learning Objective
5	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
6	RL.6.1a	Write responses to literature that develop an interpretation around clear ideas that shows careful reading, understanding and insight including an understanding of Catholic values, traditions and heritage	RL.7.1a	Write responses to literature that develop an interpretation around clear ideas that shows careful reading, understanding and insight including an understanding of Catholic values, traditions and heritage	RL.8.1a	Write responses to literature that develop an interpretation around clear ideas that shows careful reading, understanding and insight including an understanding of Catholic values, traditions and heritage
7	RL.6.1b	Defend and support inferences drawn from the text citing textual evidence	RL.7.1b	Defend and support inferences drawn from the text citing textual evidence	RL.8.1b	Defend and support inferences drawn from the text citing textual evidence
8	RL2. Anchor Standard - Determine and analyze the development of central ideas or themes of secular texts and text that reflect Catholic teachings, values, traditions and heritage and summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
9	RL.6.2	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.2	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.2	Educational Benchmark:
10	Determine a theme or central idea of a text and how it is conveyed through particular details; provide a summary of the text distinct from personal opinions or judgments.		Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.		Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
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12	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
13	RL.6.2a	Listen to, read and recount short stories, novels, dramas, plays, Psalms and poems	RL.7.2a	Listen to, read and recount short stories, novels, dramas, plays, Psalms and poems	RL.8.2a	Listen to, read and recount short stories, novels, dramas, plays, Psalms and poems
14	RL.6.2b	Recognize and recall elements and details of story structure, including main idea, protagonist, antagonist, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, foreshadowing, flashback, author’s purpose, identification of the narrator, irony and conflict	RL.7.2b	Recognize and recall elements and details of story structure, including main idea, protagonist, antagonist, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, foreshadowing, flashback, author’s purpose, identification of the narrator, irony and conflict	RL.8.2b	Recognize and recall elements and details of story structure, including main idea, protagonist, antagonist, exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, foreshadowing, flashback, author’s purpose, identification of the narrator, irony and conflict
15	RL.6.2c	Summarize after reading a selection	RL.7.2c	Verbalize or write an objective summary after reading a selection	RL.8.2c	Verbalize or write an objective summary after reading a selection
16	RL.6.2d	Use moral decision making models to evaluate characters' choices	RL.7.2d	Use moral decision making models to evaluate characters' choices	RL.8.2d	Use moral decision making models to evaluate characters' choices
17	RL.6.2e	Identify major and minor themes and analyze how they relate to life experiences and reflect faith values	RL.7.2e	Identify major and minor themes and analyze how they relate to life experiences and reflect faith values	RL.8.2.e	Identify major and minor themes and their relationships to the characters, setting and plot; analyze how they relate to life experiences and reflect faith values
18	RL.6.2f	Describe how the plot of a particular story or drama unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward resolution	RL.7.2f	Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot)	RL.8.2f	Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision
19	RL.6.2g	Understand and identify the speaker's point of view	RL.7.2g	Understand and identify the speaker's point of view	RL.8.2g	Understand and identify the speaker's point of view
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21	RL.3. Anchor Standard - Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning, tone and Catholic identity.
22	RL.6.3	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.3	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.3	Educational Benchmark:
23	Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.		Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone.		Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
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25	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
26	RL.6.3a	Infer meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words	RL.7.3a	Infer meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words	RL.8.3a	Infer meaning of unfamiliar words in the context of a passage by examining known words
27	RL.6.3b	Use reading strategies, background knowledge and context clues to aid comprehension	RL.7.3b	Use reading strategies, background knowledge and context clues to aid comprehension	RL.8.3b	Use reading strategies, background knowledge and context clues to aid comprehension
28	RL.6.3c	Apply grade level vocabulary in verbal and/or written responses	RL.7.3c	Apply grade level vocabulary in verbal and/or written responses	RL.8.3c	Apply grade level vocabulary in verbal and/or written responses
29	RL.6.3d	Recognize and analyze the use of literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm and repetition	RL.7.3d	Recognize and analyze the use of literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm and repetition	RL.8.3d	Recognize and analyze the use of literary devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, rhyme, rhythm and repetition
30	RL.6.3e	Recognize and analyze the use of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole and symbolism	RL.7.3e	Recognize and analyze the use of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole and symbolism	RL.8.3e	Recognize and analyze the use of figurative language: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole and symbolism
31	RL.6.3f	Explain the difference between literal and figurative meaning	RL.7.3f	Explain the difference between literal and figurative meaning	RL.8.3f	Explain the difference between literal and figurative meaning
32	RL.6.3g	Analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone	RL.7.3g	Analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone	RL.8.3g	Analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning and tone
33	RL.6.3h	Explain word connotations/ denotations	RL.7.3h	Explain word connotations/ denotations	RL.8.3h	Explain word connotations/ denotations
34	RL.6.3i	Recognize propaganda techniques	RL.7.3i	Recognize rhetoric/propaganda techniques	RL.8.3i	Recognize rhetoric/propaganda techniques
35					RL.8.3j	Demonstrate word meaning using analogies and allusions
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37	RL.4. Anchor Standard - Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
38	RL.6.4	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.4	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.4	Educational Benchmark:
39	Draw on a broad base of knowledge about the genres of literature, including the structure and conventions of genres when interpreting the meaning of a literary work.		Draw on a broad base of knowledge about the genres of literature, including the structure and conventions of genres when interpreting the meaning of a literary work.		Draw on a broad base of knowledge about the genres of literature, including the structure and conventions of genres when interpreting the meaning of a literary work.
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41	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
42	RL.6.4a	Compare genres using a variety of reading materials (Scripture, fables, epics, myths, tall tales, dramas, poetry, short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, narrative nonfiction)	RL.7.4a	Compare genres using a variety of reading materials (Scripture, fables, epics, myths, tall tales, dramas, poetry, short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, narrative nonfiction)	RL.8.4a	Compare genres using a variety of reading materials (Scripture, fables, epics, myths, tall tales, dramas, poetry, short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, humor, narrative nonfiction)
43	RL.6.4b	Compare and contrast types of non-fiction and fiction	RL.7.4b	Compare and contrast types of non-fiction and fiction	RL.8.4b	Compare and contrast types of non-fiction and fiction.
44	RL.6.4c	Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting or plot	RL.7.4c	Analyze how a particular sentence, chapter, scene, or stanza fits into the overall structure of a text and contributes to the development of the theme, setting or plot	RL.8.4c	Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style
45			RL.7.4d	Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contribute to its meaning	RL.8.4d	Analyze how a drama's or poem's form or structure (e.g., soliloquy, sonnet) contribute to its meaning
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47	RL.5. Anchor Standard: In light of Catholic values, cultural traditions and ethnic heritage, assess how point of view and purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
48	RL.6.5	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.5	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.5	Educational Benchmark:
49	Understand and analyze how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text and conveys the purpose.		Understand and analyze how an author develops and contrasts the various points of view of characters and prove the author's purpose within a story.		Analyze how literary elements such as characters' point of view, irony, satire, allegory, etc. create mood and the tone of author's writing.
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51	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
52	RL.6.5a	Using textual evidence, explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text	RL.7.5a	Using textual evidence, explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text	RL.8.5a	Using textual evidence, explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text
53	RL.6.5b	Explain how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters	RL.7.5b	Assess how an author develops and contrasts the points of view of different characters	RL.8.5b	Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create such effects as suspense or humor.
54	RL.6.5c	Develop and justify own point of view at various points within the text	RL.7.5c	Develop and justify own point of view at various points within the text	RL.8.5c	Develop and justify own point of view at various points within the text
55	RL.6.5d	Cite text evidence that proves the author's purpose	RL.7.5d	Cite and justify text evidence that proves the author's purpose	RL.8.5d	Evaluate the success of the author of achieving the purpose
56	RL.6.5e	Identify literary devices: irony, propaganda, satire, allegory, mood and tone	RL.7.5e	Explain the use of literary devices: irony, propaganda, satire, allegory, mood and tone	RL.8.5e	Assess the use of literary devices: irony, propaganda, satire, allegory, mood and tone
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58	RL.6. Anchor Standard: Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words, in accordance with Catholic values (i.e. social justice),cultural teachings and ethnic heritage.
59	RL.6.6	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.6	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.6	Educational Benchmark:
60	Differentiate between reading a text, to listening/viewing an audio, video or live version of the text.		Differentiate between a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged or multimedia version.		Evaluate the authenticity of film or live production to the original source.
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62	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
63	RL.6.6a	Compare and contrast the experience of reading a story, drama, or poem to listening to or viewing an audio, video, or live version of the text	RL.7.6a	Compare and contrast a written story, drama, or poem to its audio, filmed, staged, or multimedia version	RL.8.6a	Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors
64	RL.6.6b	Compare and contrast what they "see" and "hear" when reading the text to what they perceive when they listen or watch	RL.7.6b	Analyze the effects of techniques unique to each medium (e.g., lighting, sound, color, or camera focus and angles in a film)
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66	RL.7. Anchor Standard - Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge of themselves, of others and of their Catholic heritage.
67	RL.6.7	Educational Benchmark:	RL7.7	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.7	Educational Benchmark:
68	Compare and contrast different genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.		Make a connection between a historical fictional literary work and how it relates to same period in history.		Make a connection between modern works of fiction and how characteristics of traditional stories or religious works are relevant today.
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71	RL.6.7a	Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g. stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics	RL7.7a	Compare and contrast a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period	RL.8.7a	Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible
72	RL.6.7b	Examine life experiences as they relate to a common theme within a text	RL7.7b	Evaluate life experiences as they relate to a common theme within a text	RL.8.7b	Evaluate life experiences as they relate to a common theme within a text
73			RL.7.7c	Examine how a fictional author uses or alters history when writing historical fiction	RL.8.7c	Justify how traditional stories, myths, or religious works or reflected in today's modern works of fiction
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75	RL.8. Anchor Standard: Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
76	RL.6.8	Educational Benchmark:	RL.7.8	Educational Benchmark:	RL.8.8	Educational Benchmark:
77	By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature of appropriate complexity for grade 6 independently and proficiently, scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.		By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature of appropriate complexity for grade 7 independently and proficiently, scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.		By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature of appropriate complexity for grade 8 independently and proficiently, scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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79	Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:		Students will be able to:
80	RL.6.8a	Listen to and read Scripture, fables, epics, myths, tall tales, dramas, poetry, short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, humor and narrative nonfiction	RL.7.8a	Listen to and read Scripture, fables, epics, myths, tall tales, dramas, poetry, short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, humor and narrative nonfiction	RL.8.8a	Listen to and read Scripture, fables, epics, myths, tall tales, dramas, poetry, short stories, novels, science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, humor and narrative nonfiction
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