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Prentice Hall Literature, The Penguin Edition,

Grade 8 © 2007

C O R R E L A T E D T O

West Virginia Reading and English Language Arts Content Standards and Objectives

Grade 8

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION

PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall SUBJECT: Reading/Literature SPECIFIC GRADE: 8 COURSE: English Language Arts TITLE: Literature: The Penguin Edition, Grade 8 COPYRIGHT DATE: 2007 SE ISBN: 0-13-131716-4 TE ISBN: 0-13-131754-7

GENERIC EVALUATION CRITERIA GROUP VI – 2007 TO 2013

Reading/Literature K-12

R-E-S-P-O-N-S-E

Yes No N/A

CRITERIA

NOTES

I. INTER-ETHNIC The instructional material meets the requirements of inter-ethnic: concepts, content and illustrations, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted December 1970).

Juan A. A. Sedillo Gentleman of Río en Medio begins on p. 54; Lensey Namioka Fox begins on p. 85; Martin Luther King, Jr. The American Dream begins on p. 165; Yoshiko Uchida Tears of Autumn begins on p. 237; Langston Hughes Thank You, M’am begins on p. 356; Gish Jen The White Umbrella begins on p. 380; Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve The Medicine Bag begins on p. 390; Ann Petry Harriet Tubman: Guide to Freedom begins on p. 440; Maya Angelou from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings begins on p. 462; Diane Ackerman Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall begins on p. 494; Colin Powell from Sharing in the American Dream begins on p. 530; Isaac Asimov Science and the Sense of Wonder begins on p. 535; Walter Dean Myers Brown vs. Board

of Education begins on p. 557; Langston Hughes Harlem Night Song begins on p. 625; Pablo Neruda Ode to Enchanted Light begins on p. 629; Ricardo Sánchez Old Man begins on p. 660; José Griego y Maestas and Rudolfo A. Anaya Chicoria begins on p. 950; Alice Walker Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. begins on p. 1010

II. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The instructional material meets the requirements of equal opportunity: concept, content, illustration, heritage, roles contributions, experiences and achievements of males and females in American and other cultures, as set by West Virginia Board of Education Policy (Adopted May 1975).

Annie Dillard from An American Childhood begins on p. 137; Naomi Shihab Nye Hamadi begins on p. 252; Shirley Jackson Charles begins on p. 345; Gish Jen The White Umbrella begins on p. 380; Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve The Medicine Bag begins on p. 390; Ann Petry Harriet Tubman: Guide to Freedom begins on p. 440; Maya Angelou from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings begins on p. 462; Susan B. Anthony On Woman’s Right to Suffrage begins on p. 514; Eve Merriam Thumbprint begins on p. 609; Emily Dickinson The Sky Is Low, the Clouds Are Mean begins on p. 631; Alice Walker Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. begins on p. 1010

GROUP VI – 2007 TO 2013

Reading/Literature, K-12

(IMR Committee) Responses (Vendor/Publisher) SPECIFIC LOCATION OF CONTENT WITHIN PRODUCT

I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%

N=Nonexistent Less than 60% I A M N

In addition to alignment of Content Standards and Objectives (CSOs) materials must also clearly connect to Learning for the 21st Century which includes opportunities for students to develop A. Learning Skills

Reading Informational Materials, 74-77, 146-151, 276-279, 374-377, 484-487, 544-549, 616-619, 698-701, 944-947, 1026-1031; Writing Workshops: Persuasion: Editorial to Solve a Problem, 570–577; Writing for Assessment, 646–650; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 714–721; Business Letter, 766–770; Research Report, 892–903; Multimedia Report, 982–986; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 1046–1053; Communication Workshop, 198, 414, 578, 722, 904, 1054

Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills. Information and Communication Skills. Interpersonal and Self-Direction Skills and use these

21 Century Tools

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B. 21st Century Tools

Reading Informational Materials: Web Site Format, 874–879; Writing Workshop: Multimedia Report, 982–986; also see: Research and Technology, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023; Using the Internet, R24

Problem-solving tools (such as spreadsheets, decision support, design tools)

Communication, information processing and research tools (such as word processing, e-mail, groupware, presentation, Web development, Internet search tools)

Personal development and productivity tools (such a e-learning, time management/calendar, collaboration tools)

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INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ADOPTION: GENERAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

The general evaluation criteria apply to each grade level and are to be evaluated for each grade level unless otherwise specified. These criteria consist of information critical to the development of reading/literature at all grade levels. In reading the general evaluation criteria and subsequent specific grade level criteria, e.g. means “examples of” and i.e. means that “each of” those items must be addressed. Eighty percent of the combined general and specific criteria must be met with I (In-depth) or A (Adequate) in order to be recommended.

GROUP VI – 2007 TO 2013 Reading/Literature, K-12


I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%


For student mastery of content standards and objectives the instructional materials will

A. MULTIMEDIA

A wide range of technology resources support every unit and part of the program. These include the following: • In-From the

Author’s Desk DVD which includes in-depth interviews with authors

• Student Express CD-ROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities

• Teacher Express CD-ROM which contains lesson planning software, resource manager, and standards-aligned assessment tools

• Examview Test Generator creates standards-aligned tests that can be matched to individual student needs.

• Examview Quicktake allows the instructor to monitor student progress instantly in an interactive format.

1. offer appropriate multimedia (e.g., software, audio, visual, internet access) materials.

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• In addition, several options support a range of students needs by providing all selections in audio format, both full versions and Reader’s Notebook adapted versions on the following CDs: Listening to Literature Audio CD & Spanish/English Summaries Audio CD, and Reader’s Notebook Adapt/English Learner’s Version Audio CD

See next standard for detailed explanation of Internet components of this program. Every unit and part of the program includes a wealth of Internet support. Using in-text links and companion website codes, teachers access: Author Video Clips, Crosswords, selection-specific Self-Tests, and selection-specific Internet Activities. For examples, see http://phschool.com/atschool/literature/ and following the links for each level of the program. In the Teacher’s Edition, links can be found throughout the text, but for examples, please see pp.105, 136, 164, 221, 423, 437, 480, and 517. In addition, the Prentice Hall Online Essay Scorer provides instant scoring and feedback for all Writing Workshop assignments and can be found at www.phsuccessnet.com as referenced in the Teacher’s Edition text on pp. 99, 190, 300,

2. provide a website which provides links to relevant sites as well as lesson plans, student activities and parent resources.

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507, 570, 646, 714, 767, 892, and 1047. A wide range of technology resources support every unit and part of the program. These include the following: • In-From the







See the previous standard for detailed

3. integrate technology into the curriculum. ___ ___ ___ ___

explanation of Internet components of this program. B. SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED READING RESEARCH STRATEGIES

Every selection in the program introduces a reading skill, then reinforces it after the selection. Each of these skills is taught with a graphic organizer supported in the resources materials. For all reading strategies and graphic organizers, please see: Reading Skill, 26, 52, 104, 152, 220, 250, 308, 354, 438, 460, 512, 528, 600, 620, 654, 676, 742, 774, 930, 948, 990, 1008; also see the reading skills taught with Reading Informational Materials, 74-77, 146-151, 276-279, 374-377, 484-487, 544-549, 616-619, 698-701, 944-947, 1026-1031

1. provide explicit instructional strategies to present varied teaching models including but not limited to: webbing, mapping, Venn diagrams and inverted pyramids.

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Reading Skill (Build Skills), 26, 52, 104, 152, 220, 250, 308, 354, 438, 460, 512, 528, 600, 620, 654, 676, 742, 774, 930, 948, 990, 1008; Reading Skill (Apply the Skills), 36, 48, 58,

2. promote independent reading skills and study techniques (e.g., DRTA, SQ3R, ReQuest, Feature Analysis, QAR).

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70, 134, 162, 234, 246, 262, 272, 350, 360, 370, 450, 456, 470, 480, 516, 524, 532, 540, 606, 612, 626, 632, 662, 672, 686, 694, 750, 934, 940, 956, 966, 1022; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Reading Informational Materials, 74-77, 146-151, 276-279, 374-377, 484-487, 544-549, 616-619, 698-701, 944-947, 1026-1031; For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development section of the Teacher’s Edition on pp. T36–T48. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 13, 19, 33, 111, 157, and 231. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: Response Journals, 199; ReQuest Procedure, 218; Concept Connector, 233; Tips for Test Taking, 249; Literature Circles, 415

3. present varied teaching models. ___ ___ ___ ___

C. CRITICAL THINKING

Ask Questions, 218, 414, 498, 528, 772, 834, 893; Critical Thinking: Discuss, 70, 162, 168, 234, 246, 342, 350, 450, 456, 470, 480, 532, 540, 606, 662, 672, 738, 832, 926, 956, 966

1. emphasize questioning models to promote higher order thinking skills in all levels of comprehension (literal, interpretive, critical/evaluative).

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See Thinking About the 2. emphasize questioning models to promote higher ___ ___ ___ ___

Selection in the Student and Teacher’s edition on pp. 36, 48, 58, 70, 84, 92, 134, 142,180, 216, 234, 246, 262, 272, 289, 296, 350, 360, 370, 389, 400, 434, 450, 456, 470, 480, 493, 498, 500, 516, 524, 532, 540, 564, 606, 612, 626, 632, 639, 641, 642, 662, 672, 686, 694, 705, 708, 750, 762, 886, 934, 940, 956, 966, 973, 975, 978, 1014, 1022, 1037, and 1040. Skills includes the following: Analyze, Analyze cause and effect, Apply, Assess, Categorize, Cause and effect, Clarify, Compare, Compare and contrast, Connect, Contrast, Define, Describe, Discuss, Distinguish, Draw conclusions, Evaluate, Explain, Extend, Generalize, Hypothesize, Infer, Interpret, Make a judgment, Make generalizations, Recall, Reflect, Relate, Resolve, Respond, Speculate, Summarize, Support, Take a position

order thinking skills based on Bloom’s Taxonomy.


I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%


D. LIFE SKILLS

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading Informational Materials: Consumer Documents; Maps & Schedules, 74–76; Magazine Articles, 146–148; Summaries, 276–278; Advertisements, 374—376; Textbooks, 484–486; Newspaper Article, 544–546; Recipe, 616–618; Instructions, 698–700; Public Documents, 754–756; Web Site Format, 874–876; Book Review, 944–946; Transcript, 1026–1028

1. address life skills (e.g., reading road maps, using reference tools, researching, reading a newspaper, using want ads, completing an application, applying the interview process and goal setting).

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading Skill (Build Skills), 26, 52, 104, 152, 220, 250, 308, 354, 438, 460, 512, 528, 600, 620, 654, 676, 742, 774, 930, 948, 990, 1008; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Communication Workshop, 198, 414, 578, 722, 904, 1054; also see: Listening and Speaking (Apply the Skills), 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023

2. address habits of mind activities (e.g., literacy skills, interpersonal communications, problem solving and self-directional skills).

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E. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Extend Your Learning (Apply the Skills), 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023; also, in the Teacher’s Edition, see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 13, 19, 33, 111, 157, and 231. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: Response Journals, 199; ReQuest Procedure, 218; Concept Connector, 233; Tips for Test Taking, 249; Literature Circles, 415

1. include opportunities for large group, small group and independent learning.

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For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development articles provided in the Teacher’s edition, such as: “Giving Hope to Struggling Readers” on page T45, and “Making the Difference Matter” on page T47. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 13, 19, 33, 111, 157, and 231.

2. provide classroom management suggestions. ___ ___ ___ ___

F. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development section of the Teacher’s Edition on pp. T36–T48. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 13, 19, 33, 111, 157, and 231. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: Response Journals, 199; ReQuest Procedure, 218; Concept Connector, 233; Tips for Test Taking, 249; Literature Circles, 415

1. address varied learning styles and multiple intelligences of students including models for insightful decision-making by the instructor.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Literary Analysis & Reading Skill (Apply the Skills), 36, 48, 58, 70, 142, 234, 246, 262, 272, 350, 360, 370,450, 456, 470, 480, 516, 524, 532, 540, 606, 612, 626, 632, 662, 672, 686, 694, 750, 934, 940, 956, 966, 1014, 1022; Extend Your Learning (Apply the Skills), 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Comparing Literary Works, 78, 172, 280, 297, 378, 401, 501, 550, 702, 758, 880, 970, 1032 Reading and

2. provide extensive and varied opportunities to practice skills. ___ ___ ___ ___

Vocabulary Skills Review, 94–95, 186–187, 298–299, 402–403, 502–503, 566–567, 644–645, 710–711, 764–765, 888–889, 980–981, 1042–1043

For professional support guidance and opportunities, see the Research and Professional Development section of the Teacher’s Edition on pp. T36–T48. Also see the Differentiated Instruction notes throughout the text, such as those found on pp. 13, 19, 33, 111, 157, and 231. Also see the Professional Development notes as follows: Response Journals, 199; ReQuest Procedure, 218; Concept Connector, 233; Tips for Test Taking, 249; Literature Circles, 415 Also see the following technology resources: • Student Express CD-

ROM an interactive textbook with electronic worksheets, test review, and links to online activities




3. provide intervention, practice and enrichment materials.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops: Description of a Person, 96–100; Autobiographical Essay, 190–197; Response to Literature: Critical Review 300–304; Short Story, 406–413; How-to Essay, 504–508; Persuasion: Editorial to Solve a Problem, 570–577; Writing for Assessment, 646–650; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 714–721; Business Letter, 766–770; Research Report, 892–903; Multimedia Report, 982–986; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 1046–1053; also see: Timed Writing, 51, 73, 77, 145, 151, 171, 249, 279, 353, 373, 377, 459, 483, 487, 543, 549, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 701, 753, 757, 873, 879, 943, 969, 1007, 1031

4. provide exemplars of narrative, descriptive and expository writing types.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops: Revising (includes overall structure, paragraphs, sentences, and word choice), 97, 194, 301, 410, 505, 574, 647, 718, 767, 896, 983, 1050; Writing Workshops: Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053

5. provide exemplars of editing/revision for writing. ___ ___ ___ ___

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading and Vocabulary Handbook, R1–R10; Literary Handbook, R11–R19; Writing Handbook, R20–R30; Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Handbook, R31–R47; also see: Background & Meet the Author: 27, 38, 53,

6. provide leveled texts to allow students to read independently (grades K-4) or include a Handbook of English Language Arts, which will include an extensive glossary of literary and grammatical terminology as well as background on authors (grades 5-12).

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60, 79, 136, 173, 221, 236, 251, 264, 281, 309, 344, 355, 362, 379, 439, 452, 461, 472, 489, 513, 518, 529, 534, 551, 601, 608, 621, 628, 637, 655, 664, 677, 688, 703, 743, 759, 775, 881, 949, 971, 991, 1016, 1033; and Literature in Context, 15, 64, 126, 184, 243, 254, 294, 313, 392, 446, 468, 478, 522, 539, 562, 748, 796, 862, 920, 938, 964, 999, 1012 A wide range of technology resources support every unit and part of the program. These include the following: • In-From the






• In addition, several options support a range of students needs by providing all selections in audio format, both full

7. include teacher and student study guides for literary works.

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versions and Reader’s Notebook adapted versions on the following CDs: Listening to Literature Audio CD & Spanish/English Summaries Audio CD, and Reader’s Notebook Adapt/English Learner’s Version Audio CD

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 24–25, 102–103, 218–219, 306–307, 436–437, 510–511, 566–567, 598–599, 652–653, 740–741, 772–773, 928–929, 988–989; Reading and Vocabulary Skills Review, 94–95, 186–187, 298–299, 402–403, 502–503, 566–567, 644–645, 710–711, 764–765, 888–889, 980–981, 1042–1043; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045;

8. continue skill or strategy instruction across several instructional sessions to expand the applicability and utility of the skill or strategy.

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I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%


Student & Teacher’s Edition: Connecting to the Literature: Reading/Writing Connection, 27, 38, 53, 60, 79, 136, 173, 221, 236, 251, 264, 281, 309, 344, 355, 362, 379, 439, 452, 461, 472, 489, 513, 518, 529, 534, 551, 601, 608, 621, 628, 637, 655, 664, 677, 688, 703, 743, 759, 775, 881, 949, 971, 991, 1016, 1033; also see: Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 24–25, 102–103, 218–219, 306–307, 436–437, 510–511, 566–567, 598–599, 652–653, 740–741, 772–773, 928–929, 988–989; Reading and Vocabulary Skills Review, 94–95, 186–187, 298–299, 402–403, 502–503, 566–567, 644–645, 710–711, 764–765, 888–889, 980–981, 1042–1043; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031,

9. connect previously taught skills and strategies with new content and text.

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1045; Student & Teacher’s Edition: Academic Vocabulary for analyzing literature, 25, 103, 219, 307, 437, 599, 741, 773, 929; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self–Assessment, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044

10. cumulatively build a repertoire of multiple strategies that are introduced, applied and integrated throughout the course of study.

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H. ASSESSMENT

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Timed Writing, 51, 73, 77, 145, 151, 171, 249, 279, 353, 373, 377, 459, 483, 487, 543, 549, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 701, 753, 757, 873, 879, 943, 969, 1007, 1031; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self–Assessment, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044 In addition, technology resources support assessment: • Student Express CD-





1. provide assessment formats commensurate with WV assessment programs (WESTEST, NAEP, State Writing Assessment, informal assessments, PLAN, EXPLORE, ACT and SAT).

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Student & Teacher’s 2. provide preparation for standardized tests. ___ ___ ___ ___

Edition: Timed Writing, 51, 73, 77, 145, 151, 171, 249, 279, 353, 373, 377, 459, 483, 487, 543, 549, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 701, 753, 757, 873, 879, 943, 969, 1007, 1031; Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self–Assessment, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044 Teaching resources include Standardized Test Preparation Workbook with separate Teacher’s Guide. In addition, technology resources support assessment: • Student Express CD-





Student & Teacher’s Edition: Extend Your Learning (Apply the Skills), 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023; Writing Workshops: Rubric for Self–Assessment, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053

3. provide opportunities for assessment based on performance-based measures, open-ended questioning, portfolio evaluation, rubrics and multimedia simulations.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading Skill (Monitor Your Progress), 77, 151, 279, 377, 459, 483, 487, 527, 543, 549, 569, 615, 619, 635, 675, 697, 713, 873, 879, 891, 943, 969, 1007, 1025, 1031, 1045; Spelling Workshops (assessment), 188, 404, 568, 712, 890, 1044 In addition, technology resources support assessment: • Student Express CD-





4. provide benchmark and ongoing progress monitoring. ___ ___ ___ ___

READING/LITERATURE SPECIFIC CRITERIA FOR CONTENT AND SKILLS

EIGHTH GRADE

Eighth grade students continue to develop as independent, motivated readers and writers who think critically and take responsibility for their learning. Students will engage in vocabulary, fluency and comprehension strategies applied across the content areas. At this level, children will interact with a wide range of literary forms, building the foundation for lifelong reading and writing. West Virginia teachers are responsible for analyzing the benefits of technology for learning and for integrating technology appropriately in the students’ learning environment.


I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%

N=Nonexistent

Less than 60%

I A M N

For student mastery of content standards and objectives the instructional materials will provide opportunities for the student to

A. VOCABULARY: the use of words to enhance and improve reading comprehension and fluency

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Context Clues, 598, 600, 606, 612, 615, 619, 620, 626, 632, 635, 644

1. determine the meaning of words from their use in context, including multiple-meaning words.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 24–25, 102–103, 218–219, 306–307, 436–437, 510–511, 566–567, 598–599, 652–653, 740–741, 772–773, 928–929, 988–989; Reading and Vocabulary Skill Review, 94–95, 186–187, 298–299, 402–403, 502–503, 566–567, 644–645, 710–711, 764–765, 888–889, 980–981, 1042–1043; Vocabulary Builder: Build Skills, 26, 52, 104, 152, 220, 250, 308, 354, 438, 460, 512, 528, 600, 620, 654, 676, 742, 774, 930, 948, 990, 1008; Apply the Skills, 37, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 351, 361, 371, 451, 547, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 600, 607, 613,

2. develop vocabulary by following explicit instructional strategies.

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616, 620, 626, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Prefixes, 25, 50, 72, 712, 929, 942, 968, 981; Suffixes, 103, 144, 170, 599, 614, 645, 712; Roots, 741, 752, 773, 872

3. use root words, prefixes, and suffixes to spell and comprehend word meanings.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Synonyms, 403, 437, 458, 481, 482, 614

4. determine synonyms for words in texts (e.g., precise verbs, descriptive modifiers, sensory details, transitional cues).

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Vocabulary Builder: Build Skills, 26, 52, 104, 152, 220, 250, 308, 354, 438, 460, 512, 528, 600, 616, 620, 654, 676, 742, 774, 930, 948, 990, 1008; Apply the Skills, 532, 540, 606, 612, 620, 626, 632

5. use graphic organizers to increase comprehension of words, their definitions and usage.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Use a Dictionary, 103, 307, 437, 653, 929, 989, R6; Editing and Proofreading, 100, 197, 304, 413, 508, 577, 650, 721, 770, 903, 986, 1053; Thesaurus, R7

6. understand and use resource materials (e.g., thesaurus, dictionaries).

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: For related information see: 769, Reading and Vocabulary Handbook pages R1–R10.

7. recognize and understand acronyms. ___ ___ ___ ___


I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%


B. FLUENCY: the ability to read orally and silently with accuracy, expression,

comprehension and appropriate rate

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Communication Workshop, 198, 414, 578, 722, 904, 1054; Listening and Speaking, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023.

1. recognize and exhibit oral communication skills by monitoring tone, rate and volume.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Poetry Reading, 613, 627, 663, 673; Dramatic Reading, 235, 247, 687, 695. All selections can be read orally by students. See pages 27, 38, 53, 60, 79, 129, 173, 221, 236, 251, 264, 281, 309, 344, 355, 362, 379, 439, 452, 461, 472, 489, 513, 518, 529, 534, 551, 601, 608, 621, 628, 637, 655, 664, 677, 688, 703, 743, 759, 775, 881, 947, 971, 994, 1014, and 1033.

2. read a variety of stories, poems and passages with fluency.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Dramatic Reading, 235, 247, 687, 695; Radio Broadcast, 37, 49; Role-Playing, 59, 71, 343, 351, 1015, 1023; Skit, 451, 457

3. perform dramatizations to increase fluency. ___ ___ ___ ___

Student & Teacher’s Edition: For Further Reading, 199, 415, 579, 723, 905, 1055; On Your Own, 200, 416, 580, 724, 906, 1056

4. increase amount of independent/individual reading. ___ ___ ___ ___

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Poetry Reading, 613, 627, 663, 673; Dramatic Reading,

5. use reading partners in to refine/perfect reading fluency.

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235, 247, 687, 695 C. COMPREHENSION: the active processing of constructing meaning in a variety

of literary works

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Fiction: Short Story, 28, 39, 54, 174, 209, 222, 237, 252, 265, 282, 290, 310, 345, 356, 363, 380, 390, 760, 919, 1017; Mystery, 106; Graphic Novel, 724; Nonfiction: Autobiography, 61, 154, 181, 462, 906; Biographical Essay, 473; Chronological Essay, 490; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 494; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 499; Critical Essay, 535; Historical Essay, 552, 557; Historical Account, 580; Narrative Essay, 440, 453; Speech, 165, 1010; Persuasive Speech, 514; Persuasive Essay, 519; Open Letter, 1034; Reflective Essay, 1038; Poetry, 593, 704, 706, 953, 972, 992, 997, 1000, 1003; Sound Devices, 602, 604, 605, 609, 610, 611; Figurative Language, 622, 624, 625, 629, 630, 631; Imagery, 638, 640, 642, 678, 680, 682, 689, 690, 692; Narrative Poem, 656, 666; Lyric Poem, 659, 660, 665, 671; Drama, 733, 744, 776, 835; Oral Tradition: Myth, 932, 937; Cuento, 950; Tale, 959; Ballad, 962; Tall Tale, 974, 976

1. apply reading skills while reading literary work by national and international authors to include but not limited to the following: short stories, science fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, biographies, narratives, poetry.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: For Further Reading, 199, 415, 579, 723, 905, 1055; On Your Own, 200, 416, 580, 724, 906, 1056

2. read literary works by West Virginia authors. ___ ___ ___ ___

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Main Idea, 436, 438, 442, 443,

3. determine the main idea of a passage whether stated or inferred.

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447, 449, 450, 454, 456, 460, 463, 464, 466, 469, 470, 475, 477, 480, 483, 502 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Characters, 3, 206, 266, 268, 270, 283, 284, 286, 288, 289, 291, 293, 295, 296, 738; Character's Motivations, 206, 834, 836, 838, 840, 844, 848, 852, 854, 858, 861, 868, 869, 870; Character Traits, 206, 250, 253, 255, 256, 257, 262, 272; Plot, 26, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 206, 278; Setting, 22, 206, 222, 226, 228, 229, 231, 233, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246; Mood, 104, 112, 114, 116, 120, 121, 124, 125, 128, 132, 134, 138, 141, 142

4. determine the elements of literature i.e.,

plot style mood characterization time/sequence order words

to construct initial meaning and identify genre (e.g., science fiction, folktales, etc.).

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Themes, 208, 354, 357, 359, 365, 369, 370, 916, 918, 923, 926, 1035, 1037, 1039, 1041; Implied Theme, 207, 354, 360, 370

5. recognize common themes through a variety of literary works and genres.

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I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%


Student & Teacher’s Edition: Inference, 342, 350, 354, 360, 370; Make inferences, 306, 308, 310, 312, 314, 316, 317, 318, 321, 322, 324, 326, 328, 329, 334, 335, 338, 339, 341, 342, 346, 347, 349, 350, 353, 356, 358, 360, 364, 365, 366, 368, 370, 373, 402; Critical Thinking: Infer, 58, 70, 142, 162, 168, 180, 184, 234, 289, 296, 389, 434, 456, 470, 480, 532, 556, 632, 639, 642, 686, 694, 705, 750, 762, 926, 934, 940, 966, 973, 975, 1004, 1022

6. make inferences from functional materials to analyze information.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Reading and Vocabulary Skills Preview, 24–25, 102–103, 218–219, 306–307, 436–437, 510–511, 566–567, 598–599, 652–653, 740–741, 772–773, 928–929, 988–989; Reading and Vocabulary Skill Review, 94–95, 186–187, 298–299, 402–403, 502–503, 566–567, 644–645, 710–711, 764–765, 888–889, 980–981, 1042–1043; Reading Skill: Build Skills, 26, 52, 104, 152, 220, 250, 308, 354, 438, 460, 512, 528, 600, 620, 654, 676, 742, 774, 930, 948, 990, 1008; Apply the Skills, 36, 48, 58, 70, 134, 162, 234, 246, 262, 272, 350, 360, 370, 450, 456, 470, 480, 516, 524, 532, 540, 606, 612, 626, 632, 662, 672, 686, 694, 750,

7. provide direct instruction of comprehension strategies i.e.,

generalize evaluate infer paraphrase make judgments hypothesize critique analyze

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934, 940, 956, 966, 1022;

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Figurative Language, 97, 588, 620, 625, 626, 629; Imagery, 636, 639, 641, 642, 643, 676, 681, 683, 684, 686, 689, 691, 694; Poetry: Figurative Language, 603, 606, 601, 612, 620, 625, 626, 629, 630, 631, 632; Imagery, 638, 640, 642, 678, 680, 682, 689, 690, 692

8. recognize and evaluate the effects of figurative language in literary works/passages i.e.,

onomatopoeia pun

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Connecting to the Literature, 27, 38, 53, 60, 79, 136, 173, 221, 236, 251, 264, 281, 309, 344, 355, 362, 379, 439, 452, 461, 472, 489, 513, 518, 529, 534, 551, 601, 608, 621, 628, 637, 655, 664, 677, 688, 703, 743, 759, 775, 881, 949, 971, 991, 1016,

9. make text connections to self, to other texts and to the real world.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Poetry, 593, 704, 706, 953, 972, 992, 997, 1000, 1003; Sound Devices, 602, 604, 605, 609, 610, 611; Figurative Language, 622, 624, 625, 629, 630, 631; Imagery, 638, 640, 642, 678, 680, 682, 689, 690, 692; Narrative Poem, 656, 666; Lyric Poem, 659, 660, 665, 671

10. read a variety of poetic forms to recognize the use of inversion, rhyme and rhythm in narrative poems, ballads, lyrics and epic.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Main Idea, 436, 438, 442, 443, 447, 449, 450, 454, 456, 460, 463, 464, 466, 469, 470, 475, 477, 480, 483, 502

11. use graphic organizers to construct meaning of a textbook passage showing main ideas, supporting details and the relationship among those ideas.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Characters, 3, 206, 266, 268, 270, 283, 284, 286, 288, 289, 291, 293, 295,

12. analyze text to make character generalizations and develop descriptions i.e.,

feelings motives

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296, 738; Character's Motivations, 206, 834, 836, 838, 840, 844, 848, 852, 854, 858, 861, 868, 869, 870; Character Traits, 206, 250, 253, 255, 256, 257, 262, 272; Plot, 26, 30, 33, 34, 35, 36, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 206, 278;

traits thoughts actions

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Draw Conclusions, 742, 744, 749, 750, 753, 764; Critical Thinking: Draw Conclusions, 70, 92, 162, 184, 246, 272, 289, 296, 350, 360, 370, 400, 470, 480, 493, 596, 606, 686, 708, 870, 886, 1004, 1037

13. justify and support conclusions or opinions reached from textbook information.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Summarizing, 928, 930, 934, 940, 943, 947, 948, 952, 954, 956, 961, 962, 966, 969, 980; Paraphrasing, 652, 654, 658, 661, 662, 669, 670, 672, 675, 676, 678, 683, 684, 686, 689, 693, 694, 697; Critical Thinking: Interpret, 22, 58, 216, 246, 262, 360, 450, 470, 480, 493, 532, 556, 596, 606, 612, 626, 632, 641, 662, 686, 708, 832, 870, 926, 956, 978, 994, 1022; Thinking About the Selection, 36, 48, 58, 70, 84, 92, 180, 216, 234, 246, 262, 272, 289, 296, 350, 360, 370, 389, 400, 434, 450, 456, 470, 480, 493, 498, 500, 516, 524, 532, 540, 564, 606, 612, 626, 632, 639, 641, 642, 662, 672, 686, 694, 705, 708, 750, 762, 886, 934, 940, 956, 966, 971, 973, 975, 978, 1014, 1022, 1037, 1040

14. identify and apply comprehension skills through summarizing, interpreting and critical thinking.

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I=In-depth 80%

A=Adequate 80%

M=Minimal 60%


D. WRITTEN APPLICATION: employing a wide range of writing strategies to

communicate effectively for different purposes as it applies to literature

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops, 96–100, 190–197, 300–304, 406–413, 504–508, 570–577, 646–650, 714–721, 766–770, 892–903, 982–986, 1046–1053

1. use a prompt, use the writing process to develop a focused composition that addresses a specific literary passage.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Business Letter, 766–770; Letters, 59, 71, 871; Response to Literature: Critical Review 300–304; Writing for Assessment, 646–650; Summary, 947

2. respond in writing to recreational and functional texts using a variety of strategies and styles (e.g., newspaper article, essay, journal, friendly letter, business letter, research and poetry).

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Prewriting, 96, 191, 300, 407, 504, 571, 646, 715, 766, 893, 982, 1047; Drafting, 97, 192, 301, 408, 505, 572, 647, 716, 767, 894, 983, 1048

3. use prewriting and drafting strategies to address specific writing purposes.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops, 96–100, 190–197, 300–304, 406–413, 504–508, 570–577, 646–650, 714–721, 766–770, 892–903, 982–986, 1046–1053; Writing, 37, 49, 59, 71, 185, 235, 247, 263, 273, 297, 343, 351, 361, 371, 401, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673,

4. develop a composition that is focused, coherent, and has a clear and logical progression of ideas and smooth transitions.

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687, 695, 709, 751, 887, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023 Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops, 96–100, 190–197, 300–304, 406–413, 504–508, 570–577, 646–650, 714–721, 766–770, 892–903, 982–986, 1046–1053; Writing, 37, 49, 59, 71, 185, 235, 247, 263, 273, 297, 343, 351, 361, 371, 401, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 709, 751, 887, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023

5. use writing strategies to write for different audiences.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Writing Workshops, 96–100, 190–197, 300–304, 406–413, 504–508, 570–577, 646–650, 714–721, 766–770, 892–903, 982–986, 1046–1053; Writing, 37, 49, 59, 71, 185, 235, 247, 263, 273, 297, 343, 351, 361, 371, 401, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 709, 751, 887, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023

6. develop a composition with a beginning, middle and ending, using relevant details and complete and varied sentences.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Making an Outline, 895, 983

7. use graphic organizers to outline a written response. ___ ___ ___ ___

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Response to Literature: Critical Review 300–304; Writing, 37, 49, 59, 71, 185, 235, 247, 263, 273, 297, 343, 351, 361, 371, 401, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 709, 751, 887, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023

8. use critical thinking to develop constructed responses to literary passages.

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Student & Teacher’s Edition: Research Report, 892–903; Multimedia Report,

9. conduct research using parts of a book to gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety of sources (e.g., print, non-print, people).

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982–986; Research and Technology, 49, 59, 71, 235, 247, 263, 273, 343, 351, 361, 371, 451, 457, 471, 481, 517, 525, 533, 541, 607, 613, 627, 633, 663, 673, 687, 695, 751, 935, 941, 957, 967, 1015, 1023; Reading Information Materials, 74-77, 146-151, 276-279, 374-377, 484-487, 544-549, 616-619, 698-701, 944-947, 1026-1031

Student & Teacher’s Edition: Description of a Person, 96–100; Autobiographical Essay, 190–197; Response to Literature: Critical Review 300–304; Short Story, 406–413; How-to Essay, 504–508; Persuasion: Editorial to Solve a Problem, 570–577; Writing for Assessment, 646–650; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 714–721; Business Letter, 766–770; Research Report, 892–903; Multimedia Report, 982–986; Cause-and-Effect Essay, 1046–1053

10. Follow instruction on the use of the writing process i.e.,

prewriting drafting revision editing publication

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