English 8
Unit Plan
Teacher / Litteral / Begin Date / August 07, 2013Subject / English / End Date / September 23, 2013
Grade / 8th / Unit of Study Title
(based on the Big Idea) / The Pigman and Explore Prep
CCSS
/ Reading:RL.8.1
Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
RL.8.2
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.
RL.8.6
Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
Language:
L.8.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.*
L.8.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
c. Spell correctly.
Unit Vocabulary / Friendship, Biography, Point of view, Textual evidence, Summary, Sequence, Cause and effect, clauses, Verb tenses: present tense, past tense, future tense, present perfect, past perfect, future perfect, Evaluate, Active voice, passive voice, theme, conclusions, Indicative, imperative, and subjunctive moods, Comparative adjectives, superlative adjectives, irregular verbs, comma, Verbals, Infinitives, infinitive phrase, gerunds
Assessment Verbs / Describe, explain, evaluate, compare, contrast, analyze, identify, form, use, determine, cite
Instructional Strategies / Lecture, Independent work, group work, reading silently, whole-group reading, Discussion, multiple choice practice, PowerPoint, Whole-group practice activities, iPad activities, identification activities
Unit Assessments / Journal writing, Venn Diagram, Exit Slips, short answer questions, graphic organizers, Multiple Choice/Extended Response Tests, Summary, multiple choice practice, iPad activities, Timeline, Grammar activities
Unit Materials/Resources / Syllabus, survey, index cards, organizes, worksheets, tests, iPads
Daily Lesson
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1 / Date / 8-07-13
Objective CCSS / n/a
Student Objective/Define / n/a
Bell Work / Find your assigned seat
Lesson Vocabulary / n/a
Procedures/Activities / 1. Seating arrangements, Attendance, Begin student information survey, and Introduction
2. Review handout of expectations and procedures and other classroom procedures through PowerPoint
3. Finish student information survey
4. Distribute index cards for exit slip – Have students write one question they have for me.
Modifications / n/a
Formative Assessment / n/a
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / Syllabus, survey, index cards
Other:
Daily Lesson
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2 / Date / 8-08-13
Objective CCSS / n/a
Student Objective/Define / n/a
Bell Work / Write a paragraph explaining your summer break.
Lesson Vocabulary / n/a
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Respond to students’ questions
3. Review class procedures. Give Quiz
4. Review website, blog, forum
5. Discuss Unit Overview
6. Assign TP Vocab. List 1 terms and distribute The Pigman novels
Modifications / n/a
Formative Assessment / n/a
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / SMART Board, Projector, Computer
Other:
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3 / Date / 8-09-13
Objective CCSS / MAP, Explore Prep
Student Objective/Define / Follows directions in informational text
Bell Work / Complete Editing
Lesson Vocabulary / n/a
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work & Editing
2. MAP Lesson: One lesson for today - Discuss sequence as an organizational structure. Complete Steps in a process Worksheet “Making a Sled Kite”
3. Grammar Lesson: Review Complete Subjects and predicates. Write terms in binder. Complete 1 & 2 together. Have students complete 3-10. Check together.
Modifications / n/a
Formative Assessment / Identification
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics text
Other:
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4 / Date / 8-12-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.2
Student Objective/Define / I can determine a central idea or theme of a text and analyze its development, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot.
Bell Work / Think of your best friend. Write a paragraph explaining why is this person’s friendship important to you
Lesson Vocabulary / Friendship
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Introduce Paul Zindel (page 151 & Glencoe study guide)
3. Introduce the novel and discuss setting (New York) (Glencoe study guide)
4. On SMART Board, post 13 statements and have students respond individually.
5. Read “The Oath,” chap. 1, and chap. 2 (to page 13) aloud
6. Discuss beginning to chapter 2
Modifications / Reader
Formative Assessment / Students responses, Discussion
Homework / Finish reading, if needed
Materials/Resources / Novels, SMART Board, computer, projector
Other:
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5 / Date / 8-13-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.6, RL.8.1
Student Objective/Define / I can analyze or break down how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience create effects such as suspense or humor.
Bell Work / What is a biography? What is its purpose in literature?
Lesson Vocabulary / Biography, Point of view
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Have students create a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the two main characters: John and Lorraine. Use descriptions they provide of themselves and of each other.
3. Read chapter 3 & 4 pgs. 14-25 silently
4. Exit slip – Give an example where the author tried to include humor by having John or Lorraine make a statement, and having the other respond in his/her chapter.
5. Homework: Vocabulary 1 Exercise
Modifications / Prompting, cueing
Formative Assessment / Venn diagram, Exit slip
Homework / Vocabulary Exercise
Materials/Resources / Novels, handout, index card
Other:
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6 / Date / 8-14-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.1
Student Objective/Define / I can cite evidence from the text that supports an analysis of what the text says. This means I can pull information from a text to break down and support what a text says.
Bell Work / Why are John and Lorraine writing this story?
Lesson Vocabulary / Textual evidence
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Read chap. 5 pages 26-39
3. Vocabulary Quiz 1
4. Discuss chapters 3-5
Modifications / Reader, scribe, small group
Formative Assessment / Discussion
Homework / Finish questions, study vocabulary
Materials/Resources / Novel, handout
Other:
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7 / Date / 8-15-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.1, RL.8.2
Student Objective/Define / I can cite evidence from the text that supports conclusions drawn from the text. This means I can pull information from the text to support ideas taken from the text.
I can write an objective summary of the text by including main ideas and supporting details.
Bell Work / Why was the book entitled, The Pigman?
Lesson Vocabulary / Summary
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Discuss what makes an effective summary
3. Take students to computer lab to post on class blog – Write a 2 paragraph summary of the first 5 chapters. Then, reply to one other student’s post, either explaining why they provided a good summary or what could have made it better.
4. In groups of 3-4, complete chap. 1-5 study guide questions (complete Personal Response, 1-6, & Analyzing a Relationship)
Modifications / Reader, scribe, small group
Formative Assessment / Short answer questions, Summary
Homework / Finish worksheet, if needed
Materials/Resources / Novels, handouts, Computer Lab, Class Blog
Other:
Daily Lesson
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8 / Date / 8-16-13
Objective CCSS / MAP Lesson, Explore Prep
Student Objective/Define / Follows directions in informational text
Bell Work / Complete Editing
Lesson Vocabulary / Sequence
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work & Editing
2. Assign Vocabulary List 2
3. MAP Lesson: Review sequence. Lower level complete Sequence Worksheet “Snip, Snip” Higher level complete “Level_9_Passage_1 – Sequence” worksheet
4. Grammar Lesson: Review Simple Subjects and predicates. Write terms in binder. Complete 1 & 2 together. Have students complete 3-10. Check together, if time.
Modifications
Formative Assessment / Identification, MC questions
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics text, BrightLink
Other:
Daily Lesson
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9 / Date / 8-19-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.1
Student Objective/Define / I can cite evidence from the text that supports an analysis of what the text says. This means I can pull information from a text to break down and support what a text says.
Bell Work / Jot down a few of the ways that you express who you are.
Lesson Vocabulary / n/a
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Review chapters 1-5 and introduce chapter 6 and distribute 6-8 Active Reading Guide to complete as they read this section
3. Read chapter 6 and 7 pgs. 40-65
4. Exit slip: Explain Mr. Pignati’s relationship with Bobo. Use textual evidence to support your explanation.
Modifications / Prompt, Scribe
Formative Assessment / Exit slip, Organizer
Homework / Finish reading, if needed
Materials/Resources / Novels, Index cards, handout
Other:
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10 / Date / 8-20-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.6
Student Objective/Define / I can analyze or break down how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience create effects such as suspense or humor.
Bell Work / What do we find out has actually happened to Conchetta?
Lesson Vocabulary / Point of view
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Read chapter 8 (68-80)
3. Discuss chapter 6 – 8 (review point of view and the effect it has on novel)
4. Finish 6-8 Active Reading Organizer
5. Review for test Wednesday
6. Homework: Vocabulary 2 Exercise – Write each word in a sentence.
Modifications
Formative Assessment / Organizer
Homework / Vocabulary Sentences; AR Worksheet
Materials/Resources / Novels
Other:
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11 / Date / 8-21-13
Objective CCSS
Student Objective/Define
Bell Work / Do the conversations in The Pigman seem real to you? Why or why not? …. Turn in Active reading worksheet
Lesson Vocabulary / n/a
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Vocab. Quiz
3. Unit Test 1 (Need to add passage w/ questions)
4. Assign Vocabulary List 3
Modifications / Reader, Scribe
Formative Assessment / MC/ CR Questions
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / Test, Quiz, BrightLink
Other:
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12 / Date / 8-22-13
Objective CCSS / Explore Prep
Student Objective/Define
Bell Work / What is cause and effect?
Lesson Vocabulary / Cause and effect
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Define cause and effect and show examples with slideshow at http://www.shsu.edu/~txcae/Powerpoints/CauseandEffect.html
3. Together, practice identifying cause and effect relationships (continued on slideshow)
4. Read “Nancy Lopez and Family” Complete Questions on 60 & 62 (Read and Understand text)
5. Check worksheet together
6. If time, Whole Group – Complete the cause and effect matching activity and Connector Word Activity http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/8-7.html and http://www.quia.com/mc/94601.html
Modifications / Guided reader
Formative Assessment / Short answer questions, Identification
Homework / Finish worksheet, if needed
Materials/Resources / BrightLink, computer, internet, Worksheet
Other:
Daily Lesson
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13 / Date / 8-23-13
Objective CCSS / MAP, Explore
Student Objective/Define / Makes inferences as to the possible effects for a given action based
on information contained in informational text
Evaluates information supplied in informational text to determine the
most likely cause for a given effect
Bell Work / Complete Editing.
Lesson Vocabulary / Cause and effect
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work & Editing
2. MAP Lesson: Review definition of cause and effect. Lowest level complete Worksheet (Hi Lo Comprehension book) – “The Mysterious ‘Black Box’”. On-level complete Worksheet (Hi Lo Comprehension book) – “Book Review – Darkness over Denmark”. Above-level complete “Informational Passages RC - Cause Effect”
3. Grammar Lesson: Review Compound Subjects and predicates. Write terms in binder. Complete 1 & 2 together. Have students complete 3-9. For Part 2, complete #17 together. Students complete 18 & 19. Check together, if time.
Modifications / Reader
Formative Assessment / Identification
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / Handouts, Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics text
Other:
Daily Lesson
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14 / Date / 8-26-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.2, RL.8.1
Student Objective/Define / I can determine a central idea or theme of a text and analyze its development, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot.
Bell Work / In one paragraph, explain why you think John and Lorraine have become friends with Mr. Pignati.
Lesson Vocabulary / Cause and effect
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work
2. Introduce chapters 9-11. Provide students with cause and effect Active Reading Guide to complete
3. Read chap. 9 & 10 pgs. 81-99
4. Discuss chapters 9 & 10 and what themes are beginning to develop in this novel. – Have them make a list in their binder.
Modifications / None
Formative Assessment / Discussion, Organizer
Homework / Work on organizer
Materials/Resources / Novels, Organizer Handout
Other:
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15 / Date / 8-27-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.1
Student Objective/Define / I can cite evidence from the text that supports an analysis of what the text says. This means I can pull information from a text to break down and support what a text says.
Bell Work / Why did John and Lorraine decide to tell Mr. Pignati the truth that they were not collecting for charity?
Lesson Vocabulary / n/a
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work & Editing
2. Read chapter 11 pg. 100-109 & discuss
3. In groups of 3, complete questions for chap. 9-11 (Personal Response, Questions 1-5)
4. Homework: Vocab. 3 Exercise – Create a 5 scene comic strip, or write each word in a sentence)
Modifications / Prompting and cueing
Formative Assessment / Discussion, Short answer questions
Homework / Vocabulary exercise
Materials/Resources / Worksheet, Novels
Other:
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16 / Date / 8-28-13
Objective CCSS / RL.8.1
Student Objective/Define / I can cite evidence from the text that supports an analysis of what the text says.
Bell Work / Complete Editing
Lesson Vocabulary / Textual evidence
Procedures/Activities / 1. Bell Work & Editing
2. Vocabulary Quiz 3 (need to create)
3. Review The Pigman using the Clicker System. As students use clickers to answer questions, have them answer “How do you know” on their own paper.
4. Turn in chap. 9-11 Active Reading Guide
5. Review Practice English Test Questions on pages 2-4 and discuss questions to be on test
Modifications / Small groups
Formative Assessment / Textual evidence
Homework / n/a
Materials/Resources / Novels, Handouts Clickers
Other:
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