Eighth+Grade+ELA+Instructional+Guide

Reading Literature 8RL-Key Ideas and Details 8RL-Craft and Structure 8RL-Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 8RL-Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Reading Information 8RI Key Ideas and Details 8RI-Craft and Structure 8RI-Integration of Knowledge and Ideas 8RI-Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity

Writing 8W- Text Types and Purposes 8W-Production and Distribution of Writing 8W-Research to Build and Present Knowledge 8W-Range of Writing

Speaking & Listening 8SL-Comprehension and Collaboration 8SL-Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Language 8L-Conventions of Standard English 8L-Knowledge of Language 8L-Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

Standard 10: Range, Quality, & Complexity [|Measuring Text Complexity: Three Factors] [|Range of Text Types for 6–12] [|Texts Illustrating the Complexity, Quality, & Range of Student Reading 6-12]

General Links
 * Various Language Arts Power Points

General Methods
 * "As I See It..."- assessment technique that focuses on students' thinking and opinions
 * A-Z Chart- use for research or review
 * 3-2-1 Review- summarize learning
 * One Two Review