1. English/Language Arts
Fran Boseman
Tuning March 18-22, 2019

2. Standards
ELAGSE8RI4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings.
ELAGSE8RI1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE8RI2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text.
ELAGSE8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
ELAGSE8W4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
ELAGSE8L6: Acquire and accurately use grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.

3. Instructional Activities
“Use It, Don’t Lose It” Daily Language Practice Warm Up
Close Reader Workbook – “Golden Glass” whole class read aloud/annotating
“Voice, Tone and Mood Through Music” – Writing Devices Review w/graphic organizer
Figurative Language Study using Literary Excerpts – The Maze Runner; Golden Glass, Out of the Dust, To Kill a Mocking Bird
Benchmark 3 –Writing and Reading

4. Assessments Daily Language Warm-Up
Close Reading – oral reading/class discussion/annotating
Graphic Organizer completion – analyzing writing/literary devices Voice, Tone, and Mood
Distinguishing/analyzing Figurative Language using literary excerpts
Benchmark 3 Writing and Reading assessments
Homework as assigned to be posted on teacher webpage