Teacher:Kellinghaus Class: English Language ArtsWeek: March 2

Standards for the Week / Learning Targets for the Week
RL 8.4 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.
RI 8.4 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.
RI 8.3 Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
W 8.9- Cite textual Evidence in writing analysis/reflection/research
L8.5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. / Reading
I can determine the meaning of words or phrases.
I can interpret the meaning of words and phrases including figurative meanings and connotative meanings as they are used in a text.
I can analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning.
I can analyze the impact of a specific word choice on tone.
I can analyze the impact of a specific word choice on meaning using analogies or allusions to other texts.
I can analyze connections among individuals, ideas, or events.
I can analyze distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events.
(e.g., through comparisons, analogies, categories).
Writing
I can compose written responses and include textual evidence to strengthen my analysis, reflection and/or research (P)
Language
I can distinguish between literal language (it means exactly what it says) and figurative language (sometimes what you say is not exactly what you mean).
I can use relationships between particular words to better understand each of the words.
Acc. Classroom Activities / Gen. Classroom Activities / Assessment
Mon /
  1. Language: Context Clues Late work due
  2. Reading: MAP Testing
  3. Writing: MAP Testing
Homework: Membean 30 minutes/ ISP /
  1. Language: Context Clues Late work due
  2. Reading: MAP Testing
  3. Writing: MAP Testing
Homework:Membean 20 minutes
Tues /
  1. Language: MAP Testing
  2. Reading: MAP Testing
  3. Writing: MAP Testing
Homework: Membean/ ISP /
  1. Language: MAP Testing
  2. Reading: MAP Testing
  3. Writing: MAP Testing
Homework: Membean
Wed /
  1. Language: MAP Testing
  2. Reading:MAP Testing
  3. Writing: MAP Testing
Homework:Membean/ISP /
  1. Language: MAP Testing
  2. Reading:MAP Testing
  3. Writing:MAP Testing
Homework:Membean
Thu /
  1. Language: Figurative Language/Syntax
  2. Reading: Read “Letter from Teacher and Child”, Revisit Passage from Nobel Speech and make connections.
  3. Writing: Mini Project on Figurative Language using Novel- Making connections
Homework:Membean/ISP
Fig Lang Mini Project /
  1. Language: Figurative Language/Syntax
  2. Reading:Read “Walking in Living Feet”
  3. Writing:Analyzing Figurative Language–citing textual evidence
Homework: Membean/ Fig Lang Project
Fri /
  1. Language: Figurative Language MC Questions
  2. Reading: Figurative Language in the Novel
  3. Writing: Revisit ERQs- relevant evidence and commentary
Homework: Membean/ISP /
  1. Language: Figurative Language MC Questions
  2. Reading: Share: Figurative Language in the Novel
  3. Writing: Revisit ERQs- relevant evidence and commentary
Homework: Membean 20 minutes / Figurative Language MC
And Novel analysis Mini Project
(formative)