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GRADING PERIOD |
MAJOR FOCUS | 8th GRADE TEKS |
| 1st Six Weeks | Novel Study – The Outsiders (Part I) • Reading routines & annotation • Literary elements (plot, setting, characterization, conflict) • Theme and inference • Vocabulary development • Short Constructed Responses (SCRs) • Weekly grammar instruction |
8.1 Developing & Sustaining Foundational Language Skills 8.2 Reading Foundations 8.3 Vocabulary 8.4 Reading/Writing Connections 8.5 Response Skills 8.6 Comprehension Skills 8.7 Author's Craft (intro) 8.9 Literary Elements 8.10(A–B) Writing Process & Literary Responses 8.12 Listening, Speaking & Discussion |
| 2nd Six Weeks | Novel Study – The Outsiders (Part II) • Theme, symbolism & author's craft • Character development • Comparative literary analysis • Extended Constructed Responses (ECRs) • Literary analysis essay • Weekly grammar instruction |
8.3 Vocabulary 8.4 Reading/Writing Connections 8.5 Response Skills 8.6 Comprehension Skills 8.7 Author's Craft 8.8 Multiple Genres (paired literary texts) 8.9 Literary Elements 8.10(A–F) Composition 8.12 Listening, Speaking & Discussion 8.13 Presentations (book talks/literary discussions) |
| 3rd Six Weeks | Drama Unit – The Diary of Anne Frank • Elements of drama • Stage directions & dialogue • Theme, mood & tone • Figurative language • Compare drama to memoir and informational texts • Weekly grammar instruction |
8.3 Vocabulary 8.4 Reading/Writing Connections 8.5 Response Skills 8.6 Comprehension Skills 8.7 Author's Craft 8.8 Multiple Genres 8.9 Literary Elements (Drama) 8.10 Literary Analysis Writing 8.12 Reader's Theater & Discussions |
| 4th Six Weeks | Writing Workshop • Narrative writing • Informational writing • Argumentative writing • Revision & editing • Extended Constructed Responses (ECRs) • Weekly grammar instruction |
8.4 Reading/Writing Connections 8.5 Response Skills 8.10(A–F) Composition 8.11 Inquiry & Research 8.12 Peer Conferences & Collaboration 8.13 Presentations/Publishing |
| 5th Six Weeks | Poetry Unit • Figurative language • Theme, tone & mood • Poetic structure & sound devices • Poetry analysis • Original poetry • Weekly grammar instruction |
8.3 Vocabulary 8.4 Reading/Writing Connections 8.5 Response Skills 8.6 Comprehension Skills 8.7 Author's Craft 8.8 Multiple Genres (compare poems) 8.9 Literary Elements (Poetry) 8.10 Analytical & Creative Writing 8.12 Poetry Discussions & Readings |
| 6th Six Weeks | Research, Independent Reading & STAAR Review • Research process • Multi-source synthesis • Independent novel/literature circles • STAAR spiral review • Writing portfolio • Weekly grammar review |
8.3 Vocabulary 8.4 Reading/Writing Connections 8.5 Response Skills 8.6 Comprehension Skills 8.7 Author's Craft (review) 8.8 Multiple Genres 8.10 Composition 8.11 Inquiry & Research 8.12 Listening, Speaking & Discussion 8.13 Inquiry & Presentation |