8th Grade
FOURTH QUARTER LEARNING PRIORITIES
Common Core Literacy Standards Emphasized are Underlined.
Other listed standards are reinforced—have been developed in quarters 1-3.
READING LITERATURE / READING NONFICTIONKEY IDEAS AND DETAILS / KEY IDEAS AND DETAILS
1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text. / 1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
2. 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. / 2. Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
CRAFT AND STRUCTURE / CRAFT AND STRUCTURE
4. 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. / 4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
5. Refer to parts of stories, dramas, and poems when writing or speaking about a text, using terms such as chapter, scene, and stanza; describe how each successive part builds on earlier sections. / 5. Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently.
INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS / INTEGRATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND IDEAS
9. Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters (e.g., in books from a series). / 9. Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic.
Writing: CCSSW8.8 (CPS Framework Assessment Specification)
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
EXPLORE takes place May 13-17, 2013. For EXPLORE resources, go to Make EXPLORE Progress at teacher.depaul.edu.
High School Prep Priorities
These lists include essentials for preparation for high school. Identify content and skills to emphasize from this chart and your assessments. For complete listing of grade level competencies go to http://teacher.depaul.edu/CompetenceRequirements.htm.
READINGAnswer questions with evidence (CCSS1)
Summarize and Synthesize (CCSS2)
Relate ideas and information from different sources (CCSSR7) / o Analyze structure, techniques of text
o Compare/contrast
o Analyze and infer relationships
o Explain how to answer questions: analytic, inferential, evaluative
o Paraphrase
o Summarize and identify main idea
o Synthesize
o Interpret tone, mood, imagery
o Analyze theme development
o Analyze author’s strategies/techniques
o Extended response / SCIENCE
Explain concepts with examples
Apply concepts to analyze
Analyze/evaluate conclusions / 1. Scientific method
2. Data interpretation
3. Core science knowledge
GENRES / o Fiction: stories, short stories, novel
o Poems, songs, paintings, drama
o Non-Fiction: science, social studies; speeches / SOCIAL STUDIES
Explain concepts with examples
Apply concepts to analyze / 4. US history: post-war through today
5. Map interpretation: conflict and change
WORD KNOWLEDGE
Use/Expand content vocabulary in reading and writing: math, science, social studies / o Root word
o Prefix and Suffix
o Compound word
o Dictionary. Glossary, thesaurus
o Multiple meaning words
o Synonym; Antonym
o Imagery / MATH
CCSS Practice Standards:
Analyze problem and solve with persistence
Think quantitatively and abstractly
Work with precision
Look for patterns—and use them / Basic properties associative, communicative, orders of operations of real numbers
Solve linear equations using addition, multiplication, and inverse operations
Domain of independent variables, range of dependent variables
Solve problems written as expressed
Describe how change in one variable affects others
Define, use, interpret linear relationships and represent them with graphs and equations
Translate algebraic expressions into phrases and sentences, graph inequalities
WRITING / o Expository, narrative, persuasive essay
o biography
o poem
o report
o use adjectives, adverbs, clauses to clarify / LEARNING SKILLS
Identify important information
Support ideas with examples / · Follow directions
· Work with others
· Learning reports
· Use graphic organizers
· Make exhibits and presentations
· Take notes; summarize notes
EXPLORE SCIENCE ANALYZER
Objective: I can organize information for an argument.
Common Core Anchor Writing Standard 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Focus: ______
One Position Another Position
______
______
Supporting Reasons and Supporting Reasons and
Facts: Facts:
MY POSITION: Which position do you choose?
______
Write to explain your position and defend it against the opposition.
Eighth Grade: Fourth Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 29-30
Reading Literature
CCSSRL.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text. / To prepare for NWEA/EXPLORE and high school: the big question is—How do you interpret fiction? To respond, students should clarify the processes they use and demonstrate by responding to a range of questions / To prepare for NWEA/EXPLORE: the big question is—How do you interpret fiction? To respond, students should clarify the processes they use and demonstrate by responding to a range of questions
Science
CCSSRI.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text. / Analyze an experiment—see EXPLORE examples
Data/Graph Analysis: / Analyze two different approaches to the same experiment—see EXPLORE examples
Data/Graph Analysis:
Social Science
CCSSRI.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text. / To prepare for NWEA/EXPLORE and high school: the big question is—How do you analyze
NON fiction? To respond, students should clarify the processes they use and demonstrate by responding to a range of questions
/ To prepare for NWEA/EXPLORE and high school: the big question is—How do you analyze
NON fiction? To respond, students should clarify the processes they use and demonstrate by responding to a range of questions
Fluency
Comprehension rate expression / This week’s read aloud—could be student-written. / This week’s read aloud—could be student-written.
Word Knowledge
CCSSRI8.4 / Academic Vocabulary—make glossary and write with words relating to interpreting literature. / Academic Vocabulary—make glossary and write with words relating to interpreting literature.
Writing
CCSSW8.3 narrate experiment / Report on an experiment—aligns with EXPLORE and High School science requirements / Report on an experiment—aligns with EXPLORE and High School science requirements
MATH
CCSS Math Practice Standards
1: analyze problem, then solve it
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
6: Attend to precision / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
EXPLORE INTEGRATION: / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
EXPLORE INTEGRATION:
Eighth Grade: Fourth Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 32-33
Reading Literature
CCSSRL.8.9 Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author / To strengthen fiction interpretation, students analyze two different works by the same writer or by two different authors, applying the full range of strategies and skills. / Analyze two different passages about the same topic: compare/contrast—could be poem, novel, story, or nonfiction genre. (CCSSRL8.9)
Science
CCSSRI8.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. / Topic or Inquiry Question:
Reading: Locate and list information to support an idea or position.
Data/Graph Analysis:
EXPLORE PREP: contrast two different science positions / Topic or Inquiry Question:
Reading: Locate and list information to support an idea or position.
Data/Graph Analysis:
EXPLORE PREP: contrast two different science positions
Social Science
CCSSRI.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from text. / Ask and answer analytic, inferential, and evaluative questions about a nonfiction reading / Ask and answer analytic, inferential, and evaluative questions about a nonfiction reading
Fluency
Comprehension rate expression / This week’s read aloud—could be student-written / This week’s read aloud—could be student-written.
Word Knowledge
CCSSRI8.4 / How do you infer from context—students explain with examples / How do you analyze word structure—students explain with examples
Writing
Make a grammar guide—with examples of how punctuation helps clarify meaning when writing/reading / Make a guide to tense, subject verb agreement, possessives, contractions / Continue grammar guide
MATH
CCSS Math Practice Standards
1: analyze problem, then solve it
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
6: Attend to precision / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
EXPLORE INTEGRATION: / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
EXPLORE INTEGRATION:
Eighth Grade: Fourth Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 33-34
Reading Literature
CCSSRL.8.1
Answer with evidence / Analyze how a nonfiction writer communicates a topic so that you learn ideas through the information.
(CCSSRI8.5) / Evaluate
Compare/contrast drama and prose. Decide which is more effective in communicating a theme or lesson—support your opinion. (CCSSRL8.9)
Science
CCSSRI8.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. / Topic or Inquiry Question:
Reading: Add information to improve clarity of a position paper.
Data/Graph Analysis: / Topic or Inquiry Question:
Reading: Evaluate the reasons a writer includes information and kinds of statements in an article.
Social Science
CCSSRI8.5. Use text features and search tools (e.g., key words, sidebars, hyperlinks) to locate information relevant to a given topic efficiently. / Topic:
BIG Question:
Locate information—using text features-- to respond to the question.
Constructed Response—to the BIG question / Topic:
BIG Question:
Reading: Evaluate a statement or argument in terms of the information presented to support it
Writing: Answer the BIG question with logic.
Fluency
Comprehension rate expression / This week’s read aloud—could be student written / This week’s read aloud—could be student-written
Word Knowledge
CCSSRI8.4
Academic vocabulary
Word structure / Academic Vocabulary—make glossary and write with words relating to interpreting literature. / Academic Vocabulary—make glossary and write with words relating to interpreting literature.
Writing
CCSSW8.4 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. / Write the introduction and conclusion to the report. Check that the report is clearly focused. / Edit the report—add details, clarify transitions, add illustrations.
MATH
CCSS Math Practice Standards
1: analyze problem, then solve it
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
6: Attend to precision / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
EXPLORE INTEGRATION: Recommended—students make problem-solving guide / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
Eighth Grade: Fourth Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 35-36
Reading Literature
CCSSRL8.9. Compare and contrast the themes, settings, and plots of stories written by the same author about the same or similar characters / Read two different texts on the same topic or theme or by the same author. Summarize how they are alike and different. / 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.
Science
CCSSRI8.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced. / Choose a topic you care about in science.
Read about it.
Explain whether you agree or disagree with the writer’s position. / Topic or Inquiry Question:
Use information from texts and your own experience to take and support a position (may relate to previous week’s topic)
Social Science
CCSSRI.8.9. Compare and contrast the most important points and key details presented in two texts on the same topic. / Topic:
BIG Question:
Reading: Locate information to respond to the question in different sources.
Combine information from two or more sources to answer the BIG question. / Topic:
BIG Question:
Reading: Locate information to respond to the question in different sources.
Combine information from two or more sources to answer the BIG question.
Fluency
Comprehension rate expression / This week’s read aloud: / This week’s read aloud:
Word Knowledge
CCSSRI8.4 / Make glossary of words that tell about the techniques of a professional—writer, scientist, politician—any other profession / Make a list of adjectives that describe positive character traits.
Writing / Write with the words—tell about yourself in the future in a career in that field. / Biography—write about yourself, how you have developed since kindergarten.
MATH
CCSS Math Practice Standards
1: analyze problem, then solve it
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
6: Attend to precision / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment: / Focus:
Key Terms:
Assessment:
Eighth Grade: Fourth Quarter Learning Priorities Weeks 37-38
Reading Literature
synthesis / Recognize Progress
Students choose their favorite reading of the year, write an explanation of why it is their favorite, using terms relating to the interpretation of literature.
Hold a speech or poetry reading in which students read and interpret poems, including poems they have written.
Science
synthesis / Organize culminating projects such as:
§ Science Expo—students each choose a topic or work in pairs, present the topic with examples they illustrate and summarize.
§ Science strategies guide: students write a guide to doing science, from observation through conclusion.
§ Science Careers: Students identify a job they want to do, and explain the science they would use in that job. Career areas can be in food service, technology, astronomy, health—encourage diversity.
§ Prepare the Science Learning Yearbook—each student provides a page/section. Present it to the 7th graders.
Social Science
synthesis / Choose a career in government or community service.
Write about yourself in that role in the future—explain what you will accomplish.
Fluency / Students present their own speeches or poems about their commencement.
Word Knowledge
CCSSRI8.4 / Words about progress
Words about possibilities
Writing
Persuasive / Write a persuasive speech or poem that communicates a position about an issue.
Write a poem, story, or letter with a central message.
MATH
CCSS Math Practice Standards
1: analyze problem, then solve it
2. Reason abstractly and quantitatively
6: Attend to precision / Organize culminating projects such as:
§ Math Know How and Know What—organize a project in which students provide math glossary, definitions and examples of terms, and math “rules” for geometry, measurement, other areas they need to improve.
§ Algebra Handbook: Students organize a guide to solving problems with algebraic thinking.
§ Prepare the Math Learning Yearbook—each student provides a page/section.
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