Review Games for Final

Review Game #1

Review Game #2 (roots review)

Review game #3 (roots review)

Last 2 weeks of school!

Week 37- 38 Activities and Homework (May 17-21 and 24-28, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: (5/17) Finish watching movie version of The Outsiders. HW: finish PPT presentation and email to
T: DUE: powerpoint presentation of social studies topic. Begin presentations.
W: Continue presentations.
TH: Continue presentations. Review for final.
F: DUE: reading log. Review for final.

M: (5/24) Final exam AND notebook check.
T: 8th grade Fun Day
W: (early release for 8th grade only) Promotion practice. Promotion: 6:30 pm.
TH: (early release for all) Cleaning/ LAST DAY!
F: Teachers only.

Honors:
-Same as above

Week 36 Activities and Homework

Week 36 Activities and Homework (May 10-14, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Finish Outsiders discussion questions, do post-reading activities. Instructions for history topics presentation. HW: finish post-reading activities to turn in tomorrow.

T: DUE: post-reading activities for The Outsiders. Begin research and work on PPT presentations. HW: research your topic.

W: Continue research and work on PPT presentations. HW: review notes on Outsiders for quiz tomorrow.

TH: QUIZ on The Outsiders. Continue research and work on PPT presentations (due next Tuesday). HW: continue researching your topic.

F: Watch movie version of The Outsiders; compare with book. HW: continue working on presentation as necessary, to present next Tuesday.

Honors:
-Same as above

Week 35 Activities and Homework

Week 35 Activities and Homework (May 3-7, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Continue novel study of The Outsiders. HW: none

T: Review vocab. Continue reading novel. HW: study vocab words (lists 7-11)

W: Vocab QUIZ. Continue reading novel. HW: none

TH: Continue reading novel. HW: TBA (response to novel, depending on where we are)

F: Finish novel. Do response activities. HW: finish classwork activities if necessary.

Honors:
-Same as above

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 34 Activities and Homework

Week 34 Activities and Homework (April 26-30, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Continue novel study of The Outsiders (Qs, reading). HW: none.

T: Grammar. Outsiders. HW:

W: Continue novel study of The Outsiders (Qs, reading). HW: practice impromptu speaking with a family member.

TH: Impromptu speeches. HW: practice impromptu speaking with a family member.

F: Impromptu speeches. HW: none.

Honors:
-Same as above

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Quick Review for Post-Test

Here is a review game for tomorrow's 8th grade progress post-test:

http://www.quia.com/ba/400521.html

Week 33 Activities and Homework

Week 33 Activities and Homework (April 19-23, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Last day of AIMS. (AIMS in morning; afternoon is p 2,1,3) HW: none

T: Grammar. Begin novel study. HW: none

W: (early release) Continue novel study. HW: none

TH: Vocab #11 words. Continue novel study. HW: make boxes for vocab #11 words.

F: TEST (post-test) on language arts 8th grade progress. DUE: boxes for Vocab #11 Continue novel study.

Honors: Same as above.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 32 Activities and Homework

Week 32 Activities and Homework (April 12-16, 2010)

Language Arts:

***This is AIMS testing week. Please eat breakfast, get enough sleep, and be on time***

M: (regular schedule) AIMS prep. Discuss allegories and relationship to fables. HW: none.

T: (AIMS + P1,2) Learn about life under communism during the Cold War. HW: none.

W: (AIMS + P3,4) Learn about life under communism during the Cold War. HW: none.

TH: (AIMS + P5,6) Learn about life under communism during the Cold War. HW: none.

F: (AIMS + P 6,4,5) Learn about life under communism during the Cold War. HW: none.

**NOTE: AIMS continues next Monday for 8th grade. (AIMS + P 2,1,3)

Honors: Same as above

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Poetry, Fables, Tall Tales

Here's a review game for our test tomorrow:

http://www.quia.com/rr/615071.html

Week 31 Activities and Homework

Week 31 Activities and Homework (April 5-9, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: AIMS prep. Grammar. Tall tales. HW: none.

T: AIMS prep. Tall tales. Writing. HW: finish writing your tall tale.

W: AIMS prep. Tall tales. HW: study for test.

TH: Writing. Review for test. HW: study for test.

F: TEST on recent units (poetry, fables, tall tales, etc) HW: none. Reminder: next week is AIMS.

Honors:
M: AIMS prep. Fables and tall tales. HW: none.
T: AIMS prep. Fables and tall tales. HW: finish your fable booklet.
W: DUE: fable booklet. Tall tales. HW: review for test.
TH: Write allegorical fable. HW: finish allegorical fable, study for test.
F: TEST on recent units (poetry, fables, tall tales, etc) HW: none. Reminder: next week is AIMS.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 30 Activities and Homework

Week 30 Activities and Homework (March 29- April 2, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Writing. Study aspects and characteristics of fables. HW: finish ‘7 Chairs’ story if not done yet.

T: Grammar. Study fables and tall tales. HW: read from textbook (TBA)

W: Vocabulary practice and review. Work on fable booklet. HW: finish and illustrate fable booklet. Review vocab words and roots for quiz.

TH: DUE: fable booklet. QUIZ on Vocab #9 and #10 words and roots.

F: No school. Spring Day off. Happy weekend!

Honors:
M: Writing. Responding to literature. HW: finish ‘7 Chairs’ story if not done yet.
T: Responding to literature. Economics. HW: TBA.
W: Vocab practice and review. Responding to lit. HW: review vocab words and roots.
TH: QUIZ on Vocab #9 and #10 words and roots. Responding to lit. Economics. HW: none.
F: no school 

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 29 Activities and Homework

Week 29 Activities and Homework (March 22-26, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Creative writing. Analyze poetry. HW: finish ‘poem tour’ if not done in class

T: Vocab #10. Grammar. Poetry & fables. HW: make ‘boxes’ for Vocab #10

W: Vocabulary practice. Poetry & fables. HW: none.

TH: (early release- P 1,2,3) Practice interpreting functional text. HW: none. Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences today! (contact counselor for an appointment)

F: (early release- P 4,5,6) Same as Thursday. HW: none.

Honors: same as above. Literature selections, analysis, vocabulary, grammar, etc, will vary from regular language arts.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 28 Activities and Homework

Week 28 Activities and Homework (March 8-12, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: DUE: poetry samplers. Discuss poems. Grammar. HW: read for independent reading log.

T: Discuss poetry and fables. HW: finish up independent reading log.

W: DUE: independent reading log for 3rd quarter (300 pages, summaries, parent signature). Expository and persuasive text practice. HW: work on book report sandwich.

TH: Field trip for Team 8-3 to the World Wildlife Zoo! HW: work on book report sandwich AND find children’s picture book to bring to class.

F: DUE: book report sandwich AND bring a children’s picture book to class. Discuss books. HW: none. Happy spring break!!!

Honors:
-same as above. Poetry selections, vocabulary, activities, and discussion topics will vary from regular language arts.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 27 Activities and Homework

Week 27 Activities and Homework (March 1-5, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Revise WWII research paper. HW: make revisions.

T: Continue revising WWII research paper. Work on reading log and book report. HW: make revisions.

W: (early release) Types of poetry. Work on poetry sampler. HW: work on poetry sampler.

TH: Work on poetry sampler. HW: continue working on poetry sampler.

F: DUE: final draft of WWII research paper- hard copy, NO emails! Vocabulary. Poetry sampler. HW: finish poetry sampler if necessary (due on Monday).

Honors:
-same as above. Poetry selections, vocabulary, activities, and discussion topics will vary from regular language arts.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 26 Activities and Homework

Week 26 Activities and Homework (February 22-26, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Figurative language. Make flip booklet. HW: finish and decorate flip booklet.

T: DUE: flip booklet. CHECK on DWPs. Types of poetry. HW: find song lyrics that contain figurative language, and print or write out to bring to class.

W: DUE: song lyrics. Vocab. Types of poetry. Analyze song lyrics. HW: make vocab boxes for list #9.

TH: CHECK on vocab section. Types of poetry. HW: TBA.

F: Types of poetry. Poetry poker. HW: none.

Honors: same as above. Poetry selections and terminology will vary from regular LA.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 25 Activities and Homework

Week 25 Activities and Homework (February 15-19, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: No school. Happy Presidents’ Day!

T: Literary response writing. Poetry terms. HW: have someone read and give feedback on your 2 lit. response paragraphs (get signature)

W: Literary response writing. Poetry terms. HW: none

TH: Literary response writing. Poetry terms. HW: finish Figures of Speech rough draft sheet

F: DUE: literary response writing. Vocab/ grammar. Poetry terms.

Honors:

M: No school. Happy Presidents’ Day!
T: Reading on life of Anne Frank. HW: read assigned pages
W: Finish reading on life of Anne Frank. Do summary. HW: TBA
TH: Poetry. HW: none
F: Poetry. HW: work on poetry project
Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Analyze structural elements of poetry
• Identify and apply various types of figurative language
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 24 Activities and Homework

Week 24 Activities and Homework (February 8-12, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Post-reading activities for WWII novel. HW: make ‘boxes’ for Vocab #8 words.

T: DUE: ‘boxes’ for Vocab #8. Vocab review. Continue post-reading activities. HW: finish up novel response questions.

W: DUE: permission slip for movie. QUIZ on Vocab (#7, #8, and some review). Revision practice. HW: none.

TH: Compare/ contrast movie and novel. HW: TBA

F: Compare/ contrast movie and novel. DUE: writing. HW: none. (Happy weekend- no school Monday, 2/15- Presidents’ Day.)

Honors:

M: Continue reading WWII memoir. HW: make ‘boxes’s for Vocab #8 words AND seek out author’s perspective on faith/suffering question
T: DUE: Vocab #8 ‘boxes’. Continue WWII memoir. HW: TBA
W: QUIZ on Vocab (#7, #8, some review). Post-reading activities. Revision practice. HW: seek out author’s perspective on faith/suffering question
TH: DUE: summary/quotes from an author about faith/suffering question (for novel post-reading activities). Continue post-reading activities. HW: none
F: Finish post-reading activities. HW: none. (Happy weekend- no school Monday, 2/15- Presidents’ Day.)

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate themes and literary techniques in a work of literature
• Demonstrate good note-taking skills when researching a topic
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Analyze topic and create an outline of salient points for a research paper
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Vocabulary Quiz Links

For Wednesday, 1/27:

Be sure to put your NAME!

Language Arts: http://www.quia.com/quiz/2145734.html

HONORS: http://www.quia.com/quiz/2145722.html

FRACTAL practice (for school-wide fractal test next week): http://www.quia.com/jg/1830733.html

Week 22 Activites and Homework

Week 22 Activities and Homework (January 25-29, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Vocab review. Continue reading WWII novel. HW: review vocab words and roots.

T: Begin writing rough draft of WWII research paper. HW: review vocab words and roots for quiz tomorrow.

W: QUIZ on Vocab #7, roots. Continue rough draft. HW: continue rough draft at home.

TH: Grammar. Continue novel. HW: finish rough draft and print out.

F: DUE: rough draft of WWII research paper. AIMS practice. Continue novel. HW: none.

Honors:
-schedule is same as above. Literature selections, grammar, vocabulary, and activities will differ from regular language arts class.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate sources for usefulness and relevance
• Demonstrate good note-taking skills when researching a topic
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Analyze topic and create an outline of salient points for a research paper
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 21 Activities and Homework

Week 21 Activities and Homework (January 18-22, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: No school. Remember Martin Luther King Jr’s work!

T: Begin research on WWII topic for research paper. HW: plan trip to public library for research materials.

W: Continue research on WWII topic for research paper. HW: research online and at public library.

TH: DUE: 2 pages of notes on WWII topic and source list. Continue research, make outline of research paper.

F: DUE: outline of research paper. AIMS practice, journaling. HW: go to public library to research WWII topic.

Honors:
-schedule is same as above. Literature selections, grammar, vocabulary, and activities will differ from regular language arts class.

Goals:
The student will:
• Evaluate sources for usefulness and relevance
• Demonstrate good note-taking skills when researching a topic
• Understand and apply techniques for skimming and reading to find main idea facts
• Analyze topic and create an outline of salient points for a research paper
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 20 Activities and Homework

Week 20 Activities and Homework (January 11-15, 2010)

Language Arts:

M: Vocabulary. Reading- begin novel study of WWII. HW: finish ‘boxes’ for Vocab list #7 (and illustrated idiom, if necessary)

T: DUE: illustrated idiom. Grammar. Reading. HW: none

W: (early release) Review Greek and Latin roots from vocab lessons. HW: finish illustrating roots.

TH: Continue novel study and discussion of World War II. HW: TBA

F: Continue novel study and discussion of WWII. HW: none

Honors:
-schedule is same as above. Literature selections, grammar, vocabulary, and activities will differ from regular language arts class.

Goals:
The student will:
• Predict outcomes based on evidence in the text
• Analyze difference in approach for reading informational and fictional text
• Evaluate source, tone, and purpose of informational text
• Write clear and concise summaries
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C4, PO4: idioms and other figurative language
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO2: make predictions and confirm
• S1, C6, PO7: use appropriate reading strategies
• S2, C1, PO5: analyze relevance of setting to text
• S2, C1, PO6: analyze style, mood, and meaning
• S2, C2, PO1: comprehend historical aspects of a work of literature
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response

Week 19 Activities and Homework

*** This week's plans are not firm yet, as I must check the availability of some materials on WW II. Once I find out the availability, it will influence in what order we do things for the next few weeks.***

Language Arts:

M: Journaling. Context clues (AIMS practice). HW: get notebook AND get h.s. registration card ready.

T: High school registration w/ counselors. HW: get notebook

W: DUE: new notebook. Vocabulary. Reading. HW: none

TH: Grammar, reading. HW: TBA

F: Journaling, reading. HW: TBA

Honors:
-schedule is same as above. Literature selections, grammar, vocabulary, and activities will differ from regular language arts class.

Goals:
The student will:
• Predict outcomes based on evidence in the text
• Analyze difference in approach for reading informational and fictional text
• Evaluate source, tone, and purpose of informational text
• Write clear and concise summaries
• Improve grammar skills with exercises and drills
• Improve vocabulary through the study of Greek and Latin roots.
Standards:
Reading:
• S1, C4, PO1: vocabulary from Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes
• S1, C5, PO1: read fluently
• S1, C6, PO2: make predictions and confirm
• S1, C6, PO3: generate clarifying questions
• S3, C1, PO2: summarize main ideas in expository text
• S3, C1, PO3: tell fact from opinion in expository text
• S3, C1, PO4: evaluate author’s purpose
Writing:
• S1: writing process
• S3, C2: expository writing
• S3, C5: literary response