1. English/Language Arts
Fran Boseman
Tuning March 25-29, 2019

2. Standards
ELAGSE8RI4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts
ELAGSE8SL1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
ELAGSE8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
ELAGSE8RL2: Determine a theme and/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.

3. Instructional Activities (subject to change to meet student needs)
Daily Language Practice Warm Ups
Connotation and Denotation mini-lesson and practice
Connotation and Denotation Quiz
Understanding Unfamiliar Vocabulary by Connotation and Technical Meaning of Words and Phrases – Informational Texts – The Rout of Bull Run and The Picnic Battle
Reading Comprehension – Informational Texts:
The Rout of Bull Run and The Picnic Battle
Components of a Short Story (Narrative)/I-Ready Intervention Partners/Small Groups
Argumentative Essay Benchmark – Make ups

4. Assessments Daily Language Warm Up Connotation/Denotation Quiz
Reading Comprehension Quiz
Deconstructing Narrative on choice of Graphic Organizer (differentiation)
Argumentative Essay Benchmark Make Ups