Scope/ Sequence (Introduce, Develop, Master)	Skill (Listening, Speaking) Reading, Writing)	Topic A. Emergent Reading B. Phonics, C. Vocabulary, D. Comprehension E. Literature F. Critical Thinking G. Emergent Writing H. Handwriting I. Spelling J. Grammar/Mechanics K. Composition Skills L. Research/Reference M. Study Skills	Objective (Number the objectives using code for L for Language Arts with letter for the Topic. Grade, number consecutively through the grade Example:LC. 1.27 for Language Arts, Vocabulary, grade 1, objective 27	Resources Language Arts Terms (Appendix A)
M	Reading	A. Emergent Reading	LA. 8.1 Read with fluency and expression
M	Reading	D. Comprehension	LD. 8.2 Re-read for further comprehension
D	Reading	D. Comprehension	LD. 8.3 Demonstrate effective reading comprehension (sequence, main idea, fact/opinion. cause/effect, etc.)
D	Reading	D. Comprehension	LD. 8.4 Use reading comprehension to make predictions, draw conclusions, make inferences, compare/contrast, make generalizations, etc.)
D	Reading	E. Literature	LE. 8.5 Demonstrate effective Literary Comprehension (plot, theme, character, audience figurative language, point of view, setting, realism/fantasy, etc.)
D	Reading	C. Vocabulary	LC. 8.6 Expand vocabulary (synonyms, multiple Meanings, analogies, etc.)
D	Reading	F. Critical Thinking	LF. 8.7 Recognize propaganda techniques
M	Reading	D. Comprehension	LD. 8.8 Follow written directions
D	Reading	E. Literature	LE. 8.9 Read, self-select, and experience a variety of materials for information and pleasure.
M	Reading	E. Literature	LE. 8.10 Identify various literary forms and genres
M	Reading	E. Literature	LE 8.11 Recognize cultural diversity in literature
M	Reading	E. Literature	LE. 8.12 Recognize common elements of poetry (rhyme, rhythm, stanza, figurative language, etc.)
D	Reading	F. Critical Thinking	LF. 8.13 Relate understanding of literature to human experience, world events, and to the teachings of Jesus and the church.
M	Listening		L 8.14 Demonstrate effective listening skills in the following areas: literal comprehension, inferential comprehension, following directions.
M	Listening		L 8.15 Integrate effective listening skills into class discussions,
D	Listening		L 8.16 Demonstrate effective note-taking skills while listening.
M	Speaking		L 8.17 Speak with age-appropriate oratorical Abilities; eye contact, volume, clarity, expression, conviction, etc.

Language Arts Strand: Oral Language (Listening, Speaking)

Written Language (Reading, Writing)

Scope/ Sequence	Skill	Topic	Objective	Resources
M	Reading & Writing	Research/Reference	LL.8.1 Locate and use various reference skills i.e. Dictionary, thesaurus, almanac, periodicals, encyclopedia, and technological resources.
M	Reading & Writing	Reading & Writing	LL.8.2 Document Resources
M	Reading & Writing	Research/Reference	LL.8.3 Use cross-references in multiple types of sources
D	Reading & Writing	Composition Skills	LK.8.4 Organize information collected
M	Reading & Writing	Composition Skills	LK.8.5 Create a thesis statement
M	Reading & Writing	Research/Reference	LL.8.6 Recognize legal and moral aspects of plagiarism and copyright violation

Language Arts Strand: Oral Language (Listening, Speaking)

Written Language (Reading, Writing)

Scope/ Sequence	Skill	Topic	Objective	Resources
D	Writing	Composition	LK 8.1 Write clearly and effectively 1. Develop concept and design - Demonstrate consistency in focus - Construct logical argument - Discriminate between essential, intriguing, or useful information and trivia - Demonstrate laboration through examples, details, facts, and /or reasons - Use effective organizational structures; construct sequenced paragraphs using effective transitions - Write coherent paragraphs - Write analytically using basic and clear logic	Philosophy of Teaching Writing (Appendix B) Suggested Writing Modes for Grade 8 (Appendix C)
			2. Use style appropriate to the audience and Purpose - choose voices appropriate to different genres and audiences - choose language that is precise, engaging, and well-suited to the topic and audience - use accurate and precise language relevant to the content area - experiment with figurative language and sound patterns - use words appropriate to chosen purpose - vary sentence length and structure 3. Apply writing conventions - use compound and complex sentences - employ conventional grammar such as subject/verb agreement and verb tense agreement - apply capitalization and punctuation rules correctly - spell correctly in final draft - use paragraphing, stanza division, and other textual markers
D	Writing		LK8.2 Write in a variety of forms 1. Write for different audiences 2. Write for different purposes - to inform - to create - to express - to persuade - to entertain - to learn - to analyze - to reflect 3. Write in a variety of forms - Write in a variety of forms and genres (narratives, journals, poems, essays, stories, research, reports, notes, etc.) - vary form, detail, and structure according to intended audience and purpose
M	Writing	Composition Skills	LK8.3 Understands and uses the steps in the writing Process 1. Prewrite - use a variety of prewriting strategies (listing, webbing, outlining, freewriting, brainstorming, story mapping, etc.) - use available tools and technology - gather information from a variety of sources such as interviews, multimedia, and periodicals 2. Draft - elaborate on an initial idea - coordinate ideas and perspectives - construct a clear narrative or argument 3. Revise - confer with others to improve text; evaluate suggestions from others - add, delete, and change to enhance text and style 4. Edit - Use applicable reference tools - Correct some errors independently - Correct mechanics and grammar 5. Publish
D			LK8.4 Analyzes and evaluates the Effectiveness of his own work 1. Assess own strengths and need for Improvement - establish and apply own criteria to improve writing - analyze the works of effective writers to improve writing - articulate the qualities that make a piece of writing effective 2. Seek and offer feedback - accept feedback and edits to revise and polish own writing when appropriate - offer feedback with guidance on others’ writing with regard to concept, design, style, and conventions

Language Arts: Oral Language (Listening, Speaking

Written Language (Reading, Writing)

D M M M’ M M D M D	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ. 8.1 Use appropriate capitalization when writing 1. Dialogue 2. In addresses 3. Headings, Greetings and closings in letters 4. Pronoun “I” 5. Abbreviations 6. Initials 7. Outlines 8. Titles 9. Direct Quotations
M D D D D D	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ.8.2 Use correct punctuation when Writing 1. End punctuation 2. Dialogue 3. Hyphens 4. Quotations 5. Semi-colons 6. Apostrophes
D D I			7. Colons 8. Commas 9. Dashes
M D M D D I D D I I I I I I	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ 8.3 Use correct sentence structure 1. Complete sentences 2. Variety of sentence patterns 3. Variety of sentence structure A. Simple B. Compound C. Complex D. Compound/Complex 4. Phrases and clauses A. Independent clause B. Dependent clause C. Adjective clause D. Adverb clause E. Noun clause 5. Verbals A. Participles B. Gerunds C. Infinitives
	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ. 8.4 Spell Correctly
D I D D D I D D D D I D D D D D I D D I I I	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ.8.5 1. Integrate parts of speech Appropriately 1. Verbs A. Principle parts regular-irregular B. Properties C. Tense Simple present past future D. Perfect present perfect past perfect future prefect E. Voice Active Passive F. Mood Indicative Imperative Subjunctive G. Person lst 2^nd 3^rd H. Number singular plural
D D D D D D D D D D D	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ. 8.5 2. Integrate parts of speech Appropriately 1. Noun A. Common and proper B. Concrete and abstract C. Cases 1. Nominative Case a. Subject b. Predicate Nominative/ Subject complement c. Appositive 2. Objective Case a. Direct Object b. Indirect Object c. Object of Preposition d. Appositive
D D D D D D D D D D D D D			3. Possessive Case 4. Direct Address D. Number 1. Singular 2. Plural E. Person 1. First Person 2. Second Person 3. Third Person F. Gender 1. Masculine 2. Feminine 3. Neuter
I I I I I I I I I I I	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ.8.5 3. Pronouns 1. Antecedents 2. Kinds a. Subject b. Object c. Possessive d. Reflexive e. Intensive f. Demonstrative g. Interrogative h. Relative i. Indefinite
M M M M M M M M M	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ.8.5 4. Modifiers-Adjectives & Adverbs A. Adjectives 1. Common and proper Adjectives 2. Indefinite adjectives 3. Definite adjectives 4. Predicate adjectives 5. Descriptive adjectives B. Degrees of Comparison 1. Positive 2. Comparative
M M M M M M D D M D D D			3. Superlative C. Forms of Comparison 1. Er, est 2. More, most 3. Spelling rules 4. Regular forms 5. Irregular forms D. Adverbs 1. Identifying adverbs- Questions used to find Adverbs 2. Intensifiers 3. Position of adverbs E. Comparison of adverbs 1. Degrees of comparison 2. Forms of comparison 3. Spelling rules
8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8D 8M 8M	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ. 8.5 5. Prepositions A. Prepositional phrases 1. Common prepositions 2. Structure of prepositional Phrase 3. Compound object of Preposition 4. Difference in single adverb And prepositional phrases B. Prepositional phrases as modifiers 1. Use questions to find adjective phrases 2. Use questions to find adverb phrases C. Choosing the right preposition 1. Between-among 2. Beside –besides
D M D D	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ.8.5 6. Conjunctions 1. Use of conjunctions 2. Correct punctuation with Constructions 3. Coordinating conjunctions 4. Corrective conjunctions
M M	Writing	Grammar/Mechanics	LJ.8.5 7. Interjections 1. Use of Interjections 2. Correct punctuation used with interjections

Language Arts Terms

Grades 6-8

Reading Writing Research

Acts Audience Bibliography card

Alliteration Brainstorming Note card

Analysis Conventions Parenthetical citation

Ballad Descriptive Plagiarism

Bible Drafting Thesis statement

Character: Major & Minor Editing Work Cited

Cinquain Exposition

Context clues Ideas

Couplet Journal

Decode Literary elements

Dialogue Mode

Diamante Oral feedback

Epic Organization

Fiction Paragraphing

Figurative language Persuasive

Free Verse Poetry

Generalization Presentation

Genre Pre-Writing

Haiku Proofreading

Hyperbole Portfolios

Idiom Purpose

Inference Revising

Limerick Rubric

Literal Voice

Meter Written feedback(dialogue)

Metaphor

Narrative

Nonfiction

Onomatopoeia

Personification

Plot Voice

Point of view Stanza

Propaganda Point of view

Realism Propaganda

Repetition Symbol

Rhyme Rhythm Realism

Setting Fiction

Simile Nonfiction

Stanza Analysis

Symbol Conflict

Theme Inference

Types Generalization

Voice Literal APPENDIX A

Philosophy of Teaching Writing

We believe writing should take place on a daily basis for a variety of purposes. Additionally, grades 6-8 teachers should meet to determine which types of writing each grade level will be responsible for teaching. Then, the language arts teachers should meet periodically thereafter to discuss language arts curriculum concerns. A suggested outline of writing modes divided by grade level has been included. The curriculum committee recommends that teachers consider their own strengths and weaknesses, preferences, as well as, writing that occurs in other subject areas (writing across the curriculum) when determining which writing modes will be taught at the 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th grade level.

APPENDIX B

Suggested Writing Modes for grade 8

Expository Essays

Comparison/Contrast

Writing about Literature

Literature analysis

Response to literature

Letter to the author

Author’s technique

Narrative

Autobiographical incident, memoir, etc.

Research Paper

Personal Writing

Journals

Reading logs

Learning Logs

Reflective piece – personal progress

Persuasive

Opinion letter, business letter, letter to the editor

Persuasive essay

Compile Writing Portfolio

APPENDIX C