Essential Question: How do the actions or thoughts of individuals and characters help determine a message?
Priority Standard:
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.
RI. 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.
W. 8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
SL. 8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL. 8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
Overarching Skills:
Central idea, objective summary
Priority Standard:
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.
RI. 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.
W. 8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
SL. 8.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL. 8.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
Overarching Skills:
Central idea, objective summary
- Informational: Central Idea/Objective Summary (onramp from 7th)
- Literature: Theme
- Writing: Literary Analysis (theme)
- Speaking and Listening: Book Club Discussion
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VocabularyConflict Parts of Plot Theme Claim Citing Evidence Analysis Characterization Objective Summary Setting |
AssessmentSummative: Skills Assessment
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