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St, Anastasia School
GRADE 8
Language Arts - Grade 8

Genre: Compare/Contrast/Evaluate
The learner will be able to compare, contrast, and evaluate ideas and information from a variety of sources and genres.
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Literature: Societies/Time Periods/Ideas
The learner will be able to read and comprehend literature representative of a variety of societies, time periods, and ideas.
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Author: Variety/Identify/Genres
The learner will be able to identify authors from a variety of genres .
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Author Style: Point of View/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize ways authors use style to relate point of view.
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Author Technique: Text/Ideas/Express
The learner will be able to compare how authors use text in various ways to express ideas.
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Author Technique: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of author technique.
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Author Style/Technique: Tone/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how an author's tone influences the text.
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Author Intention: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze author intentions in reading selections.
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Author Intention: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the author's purpose in a given work.
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Narrative: Elements/Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret narrative text through story elements, point of view, and theme.
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Narrative: Elements/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze narrative text through story elements, point of view, and theme.
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Genre: Literary/Form/Identify
The learner will be able to identify the primary characteristics of literary forms.
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Literary/Art Genres: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret a variety of literary works.
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Point of View: Syntax/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize ways authors use syntax to relate point of view.
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Point of View: Apply
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of author point of view to construct meaning from reading materials.
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Point of View: Analyze
The learner will be able to determine and analyze the author's viewpoint by focusing and restating it.
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Point of View: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how author point of view influences reading materials.
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Word Choice: Point of View/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize ways authors use word choice to relate point of view.
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Comprehend: Differences
The learner will be able to understand the differences of various genres.
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Information Processing

Information/Ideas: Concepts/Ideas
The learner will be able to apply gathered information, concepts, and ideas to communicate in various formats.
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Information/Ideas: Locate/Organize/Use
The learner will be able to locate, organize, and use information from a variety of sources to answer questions, solve problems, and communicate ideas.
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Language Arts Processes

Communication: Oracy/Situations
The learner will be able to demonstrate effective listening and speaking skills in a variety of situations.
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Language Processes: Information/Gain
The learner will be able to apply language arts processes to gain, assess, and communicate information.
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Language Expressions

Grammar: Use
The learner will be able to use correct grammar.
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Noun: Forms/Edit
The learner will be able to edit writing for noun forms.
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Subject-Verb: Agreement
The learner will be able to use correct subject-verb agreement.
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Pronoun: Case/Edit
The learner will be able to edit written works for correct use of pronouns.
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Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to identify complete sentences.
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Sentence Structure: Grammar/Effective
The learner will be able to write grammatically correct, effective sentences.
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Sentence Structure: Use
The learner will be able to use correct sentence structure.
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Fragment: Identify
The learner will be able to identify incomplete sentences.
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Run-On: Identify
The learner will be able to identify run-on sentences.
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Fragment/Run-On: Avoid
The learner will be able to write sentences which are free from fragments or run-ons.
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Run-On: Edit
The learner will be able to edit a run-on sentence.
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Fragment: Edit
The learner will be able to edit a fragmented sentence.
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Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to combine multiple complete sentences into one complete sentence.
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Sentence Combining: Concise/Clarity
The learner will be able to combine two sentences concisely and with clarity of meaning.
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Language Mechanics

Punctuation: Apply
The learner will be able to apply fundamental punctuation rules to written works.
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Punctuation: Correct
The learner will be able to use correct punctuation.
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Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
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Behaviors: Distractions
The learner will be able to recognize that certain distractions or barriers exist which can influence effective listening.
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Presentation: Formal/Informal
The learner will be able to listen attentively in both formal and informal presentations.
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Directions: Multi-Step/Follow
The learner will be able to follow multi-step directions given orally.
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Behaviors: Barriers/Handle
The learner will be able to effectively handle barriers to listening.
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Behaviors: Attentive/Understanding
The learner will be able to demonstrate ways that listening attentively can improve understanding.
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Compare: Message/Verbal/Nonverbal
The learner will be able to compare a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages.
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Illustrator: Art/Ideas/Express
The learner will be able to compare how illustrators use art in various ways to express ideas.
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Problem Solving

Problem: Decisions
The learner will be able to identify the decisions which need to be made in order to solve a problem.
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Reading Operations

Strategies: Improve Fluency
The learner will be able to apply reading strategies to improve fluency.
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Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read a wide variety of literary selections.
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Reading Behaviors: Apply
The learner will be able to apply meaning while reading.
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Reading Behaviors: Fluent
The learner will be able to read fluently.
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Comprehension: Display Skills
The learner will be able to display comprehension skills.
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Reading Behaviors: Accuracy
The learner will be able to display accuracy in reading.
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Response: Creative
The learner will be able to respond creatively to written material.
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Response: Connection/Text
The learner will be able to make connections among reading materials.
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Personal: Connection/Form
The learner will be able to respond to literature by forming personal connections.
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Written: Connection
The learner will be able to create a written response to reading materials that connects similar themes and ideas found in texts.
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Monitor: Strategies/Develop
The learner will be able to develop strategies for monitoring his/her reading process.
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Cause/Effect: Understanding
The learner will be able to understand the relationship between cause and effect.
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Main Idea: Stated
The learner will be able to determine the main idea stated in a passage.
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Main Idea: Relate
The learner will be able to relate main ideas and points to entire texts in reading selections.
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Draw Conclusion: Reading Material
The learner will be able to draw conclusions about reading materials.
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Predicting: Formulate/Explain/Support
The learner will be able to use information to formulate, explain, and support predictions while reading.
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Predictions: Reading Materials/Make
The learner will be able to make predictions about reading materials.
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Predict Outcome: Information
The learner will be able to make predictions from information in written material.
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Fact/Opinion
The learner will be able to distinguish between fact and opinion.
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Character: Real-Life/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how characters deal with real-life situations.
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Summary: Strategies
The learner will be able to summarize material while he/she reads.
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Summary: Content/Purpose
The learner will be able to summarize content and connect to the purpose of the text.
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Summary: Nonfiction
The learner will be able to summarize nonfiction materials.
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Theme: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the theme of a given reading passage.
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Inference: Information
The learner will be able to make inferences from information in written material.
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Inference: Play
The learner will be able to make inferences about the action in a given scene from a play.
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Detail: Identify
The learner will be able to identify details from reading passages.
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Story: Elements/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as setting, plot, and characters.
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Story Elements: Character/Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements, such as characters.
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Story Elements: Identify
The learner will be able to identify story elements.
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Story Elements: Development/Explain
The learner will be able to explain how the development of theme, character, plot, and setting add to the impact of literary works.
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Story Elements: Understand
The learner will be able to understand how literary elements relate to text meaning.
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Compare: Reading Material
The learner will be able to make comparisons between reading material.
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Strategies: Clarify
The learner will be able to seek to clarify understanding while reading.
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Strategies: Knowing
The learner will be able to know of a variety of strategies which aid comprehension.
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Strategies: Preview/Text
The learner will be able to preview text.
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Strategies: Vocabulary/Using
The learner will be able to use vocabulary to understand what is read.
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Strategies: Understanding/Apply
The learner will be able to apply strategies to improve understanding.
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Strategies: Critical Thinking
The learner will be able to apply critical thinking when reading materials.
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Strategies: Extend Information
The learner will be able to extend information beyond passage ideas while reading.
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Construct Meaning: Understand/Variety
The learner will be able to understand a variety of reading materials.
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Plot: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the plot of a reading passage.
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Plot: Climax
The learner will be able to recognize plot climax in reading selections.
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Literary Device: Classic/Genre/Identify
The learner will be able to identify literary devices used in a variety of genres of classic literature.
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Literary Device: Modern/Genre/Identify
The learner will be able to identify literary devices used in a variety of genres of modern literature.
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Literary Device: Techniques/Meaning
The learner will be able to understand that literary techniques are used to relate meaning.
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Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
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Support: Examine
The learner will be able to examine the adequacy of support in reading materials.
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Response: Critical/Literature
The learner will be able to respond critically to literature.
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Reality/Fantasy
The learner will be able to distinguish between reality and fantasy.
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Sequence: Identify Order
The learner will be able to identify the order of events which occur within a reading selection.
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Generalization: Content/Purpose
The learner will be able to make generalizations about content and connect to the purpose of the text.
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Questions: Formulate/Explain/Support
The learner will be able to use information to formulate, explain, and support questions while reading.
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Questions: Aid Understanding
The learner will be able to generate questions to aid understanding while reading.
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Structure: Use
The learner will be able to identify the use of structure in reading materials.
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Structure: Increase Understanding
The learner will be able to use text structure to increase understanding of reading materials.
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Reading Behaviors: Monitoring Reading
The learner will be able to monitor reading comprehension.
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Evaluating: Information/Texts/Variety
The learner will be able to evaluate information contained in a variety of texts.
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Response: Visual Image/Create
The learner will be able to create visual images based on text descriptions and text structures in response to reading materials.
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Response: Evaluate/Author
The learner will be able to evaluate the effectiveness and purpose of an author in a written response to reading.
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Prior Knowledge: Understand Text
The learner will be able to use prior knowledge to understand texts.
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Analyzing: Variety/Sources
The learner will be able to analyze information from a variety of sources.
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Analyze: Conflict
The learner will be able to analyze character conflicts.
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Analyze: Problem Solving Strategies
The learner will be able to analyze problem solving strategies of characters.
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Analyze: Classic/Genre/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices used in a variety of genres of classic literature.
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Analyze: Modern/Genre/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices used in a variety of genres of modern literature.
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Analyze: Literary Device/Reading
The learner will be able to analyze literary devices used in reading materials.
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Written: Understanding
The learner will be able to write in response to reading materials in order to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the text.
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Written: Literal Questions
The learner will be able to write in response to literal questions from reading materials.
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Written: Strategies
The learner will be able to create a written response that demonstrates understanding and use of reading strategies.
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Written: Interpret
The learner will be able to create a written response that interprets information found in documents and/or forms.
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Written: Extend
The learner will be able to create a written response that extends the use of information from documents and/or forms.
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Written: Extend Meaning
The learner will be able to create a written response that extends the meaning of reading materials to other contexts.
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Graphic Feature: Use
The learner will be able to use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
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