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Language Arts 6-8
Language Arts - Grade 6

Nonfiction: Reading
The learner will be able to read a variety of nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8.; F
  
Poetry: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to nonfiction and fiction including poetry and drama.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8.; F
  
Author Style/Technique: Literary Element
The learner will be able to analyze the author's use of literary elements.
Strand Scope Source
Author: Style/Technique Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B
  
Informational
The learner will be able to read and understand an informational, nonfiction story.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Informational: Understand
The learner will be able to read and understand a variety of informational texts.
Strand Scope Source
Informational Text Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8.; A
  
Fiction
The learner will be able to read and understand fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Fiction Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Fiction: Respond
The learner will be able to read and respond to a variety of fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Fiction Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8.; F
  
Fiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret fiction.
Strand Scope Source
Fiction Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Genre: Variety
The learner will be able to read a variety of genres.
Strand Scope Source
Genre Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H
  
Poetry: Forms
The learner will be able to identify different forms of poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8.; D
  
Analyze: Character Motive
The learner will be able to analyze character's motives, taking into account his/her situation.
Strand Scope Source
Drama: Analyze Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8, E
  
Nonfiction: Respond
The learner will be able to respond to nonfiction materials including poetry and drama.
Strand Scope Source
Nonfiction Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.8, #1.3.8.; F
  
Nonfiction: Interpret
The learner will be able to interpret nonfiction.
Strand Scope Source
Nonfiction Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Analyze: Figurative Language
The learner will be able to analyze the use of figurative language within a given poem and other genre.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry: Analyze Figurative Language Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8.; C
  
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Information Processing
Information/Concept Processing: Identify
The learner will be able to identify new concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Processing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Information/Concept Processing: Define
The learner will be able to define new concepts.
Strand Scope Source
Information/Ideas: Processing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
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Language Expressions
Idiom: Identify/Use
The learner will be able to identify and use idioms to interpret other words.
Strand Scope Source
Idiom Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Noun: Use
The learner will be able to use nouns correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Noun Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Pronoun: Use
The learner will be able to use pronouns in sentences correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Pronoun Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Sentence Structure: Length
The learner will be able to write using a variety of sentence lengths.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Structure Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; D
  
Sentence Content: Variety/Type
The learner will be able to write a variety of sentence types.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Structure Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; D
  
Verb: Use
The learner will be able to use verbs correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Verb Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Conventions: Role/Literature/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of Standard English in literature.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B
  
Adjective: Use
The learner will be able to use adjectives in a sentence correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Adjective Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Idiom: Use/Vocabulary
The learner will be able to use knowledge of idioms to develop vocabulary.
Strand Scope Source
Idiom Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Formal/Informal: Role/Speech/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of Standard English in speech.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B
  
Formal/Informal: Role/Writing/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the role of Standard English in writing.
Strand Scope Source
Language Conventions: Formal/Informal Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8, B
  
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Language Mechanics
Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Capitalization: Applications Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
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Advertisement: Analyze/Role
The learner will be able to analyze the role of advertising in the media.
Strand Scope Source
Advertisement Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; F
  
Evaluate: Media Message
The learner will be able to evaluate media messages.
Strand Scope Source
Media Message: Evaluate Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 6, #1.2.8, B
  
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Reading Operations
Compare/Contrast: Idea/Theme/Issue
The learner will be able to compare and contrast ideas, themes, and issues in various reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Compare/Contrast Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Variety of Sources: Reading Selections
The learner will be able to read and comprehend material from a variety of sources including fiction, nonfiction and public documents.
Strand Scope Source
Source Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H and BASD Curriculum, 2000, Grade 8, p 3.
  
Variety of Sources: Fluent
The learner will be able to read a variety of text fluently.
Strand Scope Source
Source Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H
  
Main Idea: Extending
The learner will be able to extend the main idea of a given passage by applying it to a new context or situation.
Strand Scope Source
Main Idea Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Inference: Related Ideas
The learner will be able to make inferences about related ideas in various texts.
Strand Scope Source
Inference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8.; A
  
Figurative Language: Identify
The learner will be able to identify figurative language in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Figurative Language Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Strategies: Text Feature/Key Word
The learner will be able to use text features, such as key words, to understand informational materials.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; F
  
Strategies: Identify Facts/Ideas
The learner will be able to use strategies to identify facts and ideas in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8.; D
  
Construct Meaning: Word/Context
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of words in context.
Strand Scope Source
Constructing Meaning Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8.; A
  
Setting: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast setting in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Setting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Support: Evidence
The learner will be able to support his/her assertions about a text with evidence.
Strand Scope Source
Support Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Classification: Essential/Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify information as essential or non-essential in a variety of media.
Strand Scope Source
Classification Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8.; A
  
Classification: Non-Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as non-essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Scope Source
Classification Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8.; A
  
Classification: Essential
The learner will be able to classify textual information as essential to reading comprehension.
Strand Scope Source
Classification Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 5, #1.2.8.; A
  
Construct Meaning: Correct Mistakes
The learner will be able to recognize and correct his/her own reading mistakes.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Reading Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H
  
Reading Behaviors: Comprehension
The learner will be able to demonstrate comprehension skills.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Behaviors Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H
  
Construct Meaning: Organization
The learner will be able to use organizational structures as clues to constructing meaning.
Strand Scope Source
Constructing Meaning: Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, B
  
Analyzing: Ideas
The learner will be able to analyze ideas presented in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Analyzing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Analyzing: Ideas/Relevance
The learner will be able to analyze ideas for relevance.
Strand Scope Source
Analyzing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; A
  
Analyzing: Opinions/Relevance
The learner will be able to analyze opinions for relevance.
Strand Scope Source
Analyzing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; A
  
Analyzing: Relevance
The learner will be able to analyze information for relevance.
Strand Scope Source
Analyzing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; A
  
Reading Behaviors: Identify Materials
The learner will be able to identify appropriate reading materials for a given purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Behaviors: Selecting/Sharing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8.; A
  
Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast characters in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Character: Compare/Contrast Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; G
  
Analyze: Plot Development/Reading
The learner will be able to analyze plot development in a reading selection.
Strand Scope Source
Plot: Analyze Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B
  
Events: Predict/Story
The learner will be able to predict events that may occur within a story.
Strand Scope Source
Predicting: Events Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Graphic Feature: Use
The learner will be able to use common graphical features to increase understanding of reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies: Graphic Features Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8, B
  
Analyze: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to analyze setting in reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Setting: Analyze Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B
  
Analyze: Theme/Literary Selection
The learner will be able to analyze the theme of a literary selection.
Strand Scope Source
Themes: Analyze Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8, B
  
Critical Thinking: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to critically examine reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Critical Thinking Master PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 33.
  
Evaluating: Content
The learner will be able to evaluate the content of reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Evaluating Master PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 33.
  
Reading Behaviors: Extend/Literal
The learner will be able to extend understanding beyond literal interpretation.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Behaviors Master PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 33.
  
Strategies: Personal Experience
The learner will be able to apply personal experience to understand reading materials.
Strand Scope Source
Reading Strategies Master PA: System of School Assessment, 1998, Grade 8, p. 17, Level 4 week tested: 33.
  
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Pronunciation: Across Curriculum
The learner will be able to apply pronunciation skills across the curriculum.
Strand Scope Source
Pronunciation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; C
  
Conversation: Initiate
The learner will be able to initiate conversation.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E
  
Oral Interpretation: Audience
The learner will be able to deliver oral readings to a variety of audiences.
Strand Scope Source
Oral Composition/Interpretation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E
  
Group: Adjust Involvement
The learner will be able to adjust involvement in a group to encourage equal participation.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Pronunciation: Pronounce Clearly
The learner will be able to pronounce words clearly.
Strand Scope Source
Pronunciation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H
  
Persuasion: Relevant Information
The learner will be able to support an opinion with relevant information.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Discussion: Role/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in his/her assigned role during a small group discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E
  
Discussion: Focus
The learner will be able to actively participate in large group discussions focusing on a topic or theme.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion/Conversation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E
  
Vocal Characteristic: Emphasis/Meaning
The learner will be able to use emphasis to convey meaning.
Strand Scope Source
Vocal Characteristic Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; C
  
Sentence Structure: Complete
The learner will be able to use complete sentences when speaking.
Strand Scope Source
Sentence Structure Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; C
  
Questions: Ask Relevant
The learner will be able to ask relevant questions.
Strand Scope Source
Questions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Practices: Read Aloud
The learner will be able to read familiar materials aloud accurately.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Practices Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 4, #1.1.8.; H
  
Strategies: Expand Response
The learner will be able to expand on a response when prompted.
Strand Scope Source
Communication Strategies/Techniques Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Group: Participate/Small Group
The learner will be able to participate in small group presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Group Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E
  
Group: Participate/Large Group
The learner will be able to participate in large group presentations.
Strand Scope Source
Presentation: Group Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8, E
  
Summary: Prompted
The learner will be able to summarize when prompted.
Strand Scope Source
Summary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Discussion: Participate
The learner will be able to participate in group discussions.
Strand Scope Source
Group Communication: Discussion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
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Emergent Spelling: Common Words
The learner will be able to spell common words correctly.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Spelling Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
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Study and Research Skills
Research Skills: Topic/Self-Selected
The learner will be able to develop a self-selected topic using research skills.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8.; A
  
Research Skills: Awareness
The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of the research process.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8.; C
  
Process: Information/Written
The learner will be able to gather, record, and organize information for written reports.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills: Processes Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8, B
  
Sources: Locate
The learner will be able to locate appropriate sources of information.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Sources: Select
The learner will be able to select appropriate reference source.
Strand Scope Source
Reference Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Book Parts: Appendices
The learner will be able to select and use an appendix as a reference source.
Strand Scope Source
Book Parts Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Index: Use
The learner will be able to use an index to locate specific information.
Strand Scope Source
Index Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Table of Contents: Choose
The learner will be able to select and use the table of contents as a reference source.
Strand Scope Source
Table of Contents Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Glossary: Specialized Words
The learner will be able to use a glossary to understand specialized vocabulary words in the content areas.
Strand Scope Source
Glossary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8.; C
  
Print Style: Illustrations
The learner will be able to use illustrations to enhance writing.
Strand Scope Source
Print Style Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A
  
Print Styles: Graphics
The learner will be able to add graphics to enhance written text.
Strand Scope Source
Print Style Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8, B
  
Research Skills: Key Words
The learner will be able to use key words to locate information.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Research Skills: Appropriate Strategies
The learner will be able to use appropriate research strategies to locate information.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Research Skills: Traditional/Search
The learner will be able to use traditional search methods.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8, B
  
Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to organize central ideas gained through research.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8.; C
  
Research Skills: Central Ideas
The learner will be able to present the central ideas gained through research.
Strand Scope Source
Research Skills Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8.; C
  
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Base Word: Specialized
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of root words to understand specialized vocabulary words in the content areas.
Strand Scope Source
Base/Root Word Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8.; C
  
Context: Specialized Words
The learner will be able to use context clues to understand specialized vocabulary words in the content areas.
Strand Scope Source
Context Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8.; C
  
Strategies: Key Words/Curriculum
The learner will be able to use key words across the curriculum.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; F
  
Foreign Words: Meaning/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the meaning of frequently used foreign words.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Foreign Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8.; A
  
Reference Sources: Dictionaries
The learner will be able to expand his/her vocabulary by using a dictionary.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies: Reference Sources Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Appropriate: Key Word/Use
The learner will be able to use key words appropriately .
Strand Scope Source
Word Choice: Appropriate Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8.; F
  
Origin/Foreign: Identify
The learner will be able to identify the origin of words coming from various cultures.
Strand Scope Source
Word Origin: Foreign/Other Culture Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8.; A
  
Unfamiliar Words: Monitor Text
The learner will be able to monitor text for unfamiliar vocabulary words.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Strategies: Define/Unknown
The learner will be able to define unknown words.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies: Unfamiliar Words Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Word Origin: Vocabulary Words
The learner will be able to understand the origins of vocabulary words.
Strand Scope Source
Word Origin Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8.; A
  
Word Origin: Frequent Words/Explain
The learner will be able to explain the origins of frequently used words in the English language.
Strand Scope Source
Word Origin Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8.; A
  
Connotation: Figurative Meaning/Use
The learner will be able to use words with figurative meanings.
Strand Scope Source
Connotation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Denotation: Literal Meaning
The learner will be able to recognize the literal meaning of a word.
Strand Scope Source
Denotation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Denotation: Literal Meaning/Use
The learner will be able to use words with literal meanings.
Strand Scope Source
Denotation Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 3, #1.1.8, E
  
Writing: Newly Learned Words/Apply
The learner will be able to use writing experiences to practice applying newly learned vocabulary words.
Strand Scope Source
Vocabulary: Writing Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p. 2, #1.1.8.; C
  
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Word: Describe/Common
The learner will be able to describe the meaning of commonly used words.
Strand Scope Source
Word Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.16, #1.7.8.; A
  
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Listening
Affective: Literature/Appreciate
The learner will be able to appreciate literature through listening activities.
Strand Scope Source
Listening Responses: Affective Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Discussion: Respect Views
The learner will be able to demonstrate respect for others' viewpoints while engaged in a discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Literature: Relate/Previous Knowledge
The learner will be able to listen to a variety of literature and relate to previous knowledge.
Strand Scope Source
Literature Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
Questions: Probing
The learner will be able to ask probing questions.
Strand Scope Source
Questions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8.; A, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Discussion: Ideas
The learner will be able to listen to and understand ideas exchanged in a discussion.
Strand Scope Source
Discussion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.14, #1.6.8.; D
  
Literary Device: Effect/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze the effect of literary devices.
Strand Scope Source
Literary Device Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.7, #1.3.8.; C
  
Literature: Summarize/Identify
The learner will be able to summarize events in literature, identifying the key points.
Strand Scope Source
Literature Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.13, #1.6.8, B
  
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Writing
Expository: Informational Genres
The learner will be able to write in informational genres.
Strand Scope Source
Expository Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8, B
  
Persuasive: Use
The learner will be able to write in persuasive form.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Conclusion: Topic/Purpose
The learner will be able to restate the topic and purpose in the conclusion.
Strand Scope Source
Introduction/Conclusion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; C
  
Introduction: Topic/Purpose
The learner will be able to state the topic and purpose in the introduction.
Strand Scope Source
Introduction/Conclusion Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; C
  
Prewriting: Topic/Appropriateness
The learner will be able to identify a topic that is appropriate for a specific purpose and audience.
Strand Scope Source
Prewriting Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; A
  
Revise: Logic/Organization
The learner will be able to revise writing for logic of organization.
Strand Scope Source
Revising Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
Revise: Style
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve style.
Strand Scope Source
Revising Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
Organization: Controlled
The learner will be able to write with controlled organization.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; C
  
Organization: Paragraphs/Logical
The learner will be able to arrange paragraphs in a logical order.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; C
  
Organization: Purpose
The learner will be able to choose an organizational format which suits a given writing purpose.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8, B
  
Organization
The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of organizational skills and strategies while writing.
Strand Scope Source
Organization Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A
  
Poetry: Original
The learner will be able to write original poetry.
Strand Scope Source
Poetry Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A
  
Paragraph: Sentence/Logical
The learner will be able to arrange sentences within a paragraph in logical order.
Strand Scope Source
Paragraph Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; C
  
Story Elements
The learner will be able to write short stories, poems and plays including necessary literary elements.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A and BASD Curriculum, 2000, Grade 8, p.14.
  
Story Elements: Conflict
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of conflict to write stories.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A
  
Story Elements: Use
The learner will be able to use story elements in writing such as: illustrations, dialogue, conflict, story line, character development, organizational methods, etc.
Strand Scope Source
Story Elements Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A, BASD Curriculum, 2000, Grade 8, p.14.
  
Strategies: Problem/Solution
The learner will be able to create a problem and solution when appropriate for the topic.
Strand Scope Source
Writing Strategies Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8, B
  
Persuasive: Convincing Evidence
The learner will be able to use convincing evidence to support persuasive writing.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Persuasive: Cite/Evidence
The learner will be able to cite sources of evidence use in persuasive writing.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Persuasive: Reader's Attention
The learner will be able to develop a reader's attention in a persuasive piece.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Persuasive: Issue
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece which clearly takes a position on an issue.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Persuasive: Reader Concerns/Anticipate
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that anticipates the concerns of the reader.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Persuasive: Reader Concerns/Address
The learner will be able to write a persuasive piece that addresses the concerns of the reader.
Strand Scope Source
Persuasive Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.10, #1.4.8.; C
  
Summary: Research/Reference Material
The learner will be able to summarize information gained from reference material in preparation for a research paper.
Strand Scope Source
Summary Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.18, #1.8.8.; C
  
Dialogue: Incorporate
The learner will be able to incorporate dialogue into written works.
Strand Scope Source
Dialogue Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A
  
Focus: Details
The learner will be able to elaborate details to develop the focus of a topic.
Strand Scope Source
Clarity/Focus Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8, B
  
Focus: Sharpen
The learner will be able to sharpen the focus of a written work.
Strand Scope Source
Clarity/Focus Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; A
  
Literary Device: Use
The learner will be able to begin to incorporate literary devices into his/her written works.
Strand Scope Source
Literary Device Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.9, #1.4.8.; A
  
Edit: Punctuation
The learner will be able to edit for correct use of punctuation.
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Edit: Standard English Conventions
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of Standard English language conventions to edit written works.
Strand Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Revise: Main Idea
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve the main idea.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
Revise: Paragraph Development
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve paragraph development.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
Revise: Content/Evaluate
The learner will be able to revise writing by evaluating content.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Content Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
Topic: Distinct Focus
The learner will be able to write with a distinct focus.
Strand Scope Source
Topic Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; A
  
Transition: Composition
The learner will be able to write a composition with effective transitions.
Strand Scope Source
Transition Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.11, #1.5.8.; C
  
Sentence: Complete/Create
The learner will be able to create complete written sentences.
Strand Scope Source
Emergent Writing: Sentence Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8.; F
  
Word Choice: Improve
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve word choices.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Word Choice Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
Detail: Change
The learner will be able to revise his/her writing to change details.
Strand Scope Source
Revising: Content/Detail Master PA: Academic Standards, January 16, 1999, Grade 8, p.12, #1.5.8, E
  
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