Title: English/Language Arts 8 - In Development

Section 1
  Link to Course in Google Docs
  ELA 8 Year at a Glance
  ELA 8 Standards Alignment Document
  Announcements
1. Business Writing
  Business Writing Unit Plan
  Business Writing Teaher Notes
  Business Writing Works Cited
  What is Business Writing?
  Know your Audience
  Resume Writing
  Resume Template
  Rhetorical Appeals
  Pathos
  Ethos
  Logos
  Kairos
  Tone and Style
  Tone and Style Practice
  Word Choice
  Memo Writing
  Memo Writing Assignment
  Memo Rubric
  E-mail Writing
  E-mail Assignment
  E-mail Rubric
  Writing a Business Letter
  Business Letter Assignment
  Business Letter Rubric
2. Women's Rights
  Women's Rights Unit Plan
  Women's Rights Teacher Notes
  Women's Rights Works Cited
  Introduction
  "Ain't I a Woman"
  "Ain't I a Woman" Guiding Questions
  "Ain't I a Woman" Guiding Questions 2
  Forming Evidence-Based Claims
  EBC Guiding Checklist
  "Ain't I a Woman" EBC Example
  Forming an EBC for "Ain't I a Woman"
  Forming 2-Point Evidence-Based Claims Activity
  Forming 2-Point Evidence-Based Claims Activity 2
  "Equal Rights for Women"
  Guiding Questions for "Equal Rights for Women"
  Forming an EBC for "Equal Rights for Women"
  EBC Guiding Checklist 1
  EBC Guiding Checklist 2
  "Wimbledon Has Sent Me a Message: I'm Only a Second-Class Champion"
  EBC Template, Williams
  EBC Model for Chisholm, Truth, and Williams
  Text Centered Discussion Checklist
  Forming 3-Point Evidence-Based Claims Activity
  Forming 3-Point Evidence-Based Claims Activity 2
  Writing Evidence-Based Claims
  Written EBC Example - Truth, Chisholm, Williams
  Written EBC Example - Williams
  Forming Evidence-Based Claims Final
  Evidence-Based Writing Rubric
  Written EBC Blank Page
3. Working Conditions
  Working Conditions Unit Plan
  Working Conditions Teacher Notes
  Working Conditions Works Cited
  Entry Task
  Four Corners Statements
  Working Conditions Anchor Chart
  Researcher's Notebook
  Notice and Wonder
  Researcher’s Roadmap Anchor Chart
  Model Performance Task
  Performance Task Prompt
  Research Process Cards
  Sample Supporting Research Question
  "In China, Human Costs Are Built Into an iPad"
  Ethical Style: How is My T-Shirt Made?
  How is My T-Shirt Made?
  Researcher’s Notebook For Teacher Reference
  Plagiarize and Paraphrase Entry Task
  Distinguishing Between Good and Bad Paraphrasing Entry Task
  Paraphrasing Relevant Information Exit Ticket
  An Apparel Factory Defies Sweatshop Label, but Can It Thrive?
  Are Your Clothes Made in Sweatshops?
  Gathering Relevant Information and Generating Additional Research Questions
  Generating Additional Research Questions (Key)
  “It’s Incredibly Difficult to Prove That Clothing is ‘Ethically Made’”
  "Some Retailers Say More about Their Clothing Origins"
  Model Research Synthesis
  Research Synthesis Assessment
  Planning the Multimedia Project
  Multimedia Presentation Rubric
  Multimedia Presentation Rubric (Key)
4. Plato's Apology
  Teacher Notes
  Plato's Apology Unit Plan
  Works Cited
  Evidence-Based Claims Criteria Checklist
  Evidence-Based Writing Rubric
  Plato's Apology Paragraphs 1-3
  Forming EBCs for Paragraphs 1-3
  Forming EBCs for Paragraphs 1-3 Guidelines
  Plato's Apology Paragraphs 4-9
  Text Centered Discussions
  Forming EBCs for Paragraphs 4-9
  Making EBCs for Paragraphs 4-9
  Plato's Apology Paragraphs 10-17
  Forming EBCs for Paragraphs 10-17
  Making EBCs for Paragraphs 10-17
  Forming 2 Point EBCs for Paragraphs 10-17
  Forming 3 Point EBCs for Paragraphs 10-17
  Plato's Apology Paragraphs 18-23
  Evidence-Based Claims Criteria Checklist II
  Forming EBCs for Paragraphs 18-23
  Making EBCs for Paragraphs 18-23
  Forming 2 Point EBCs for Paragraphs 18-23
  Forming 3 Point EBCs for Paragraphs 18-23
  "The Apology" Text and Vocabulary
  Writing Evidence-Based Claims
  Forming EBC Model Plato
  Making EBC Model Plato
  Organizing EBC Model Plato
  Written EBC Model Plato
  Forming EBCs for "The Apology"
  Making EBCs for "The Apology"
  Forming 2 Point EBCs for "The Apology"
  Forming 3 Point EBCs for "The Apology"
5 & 6. Persuasion Across Time and Space
  Teacher Notes-Persuasion Across Time and Space
  Unit 5-6 Plan Persuasion Across Time and Space
  Pre-Assessment - Persuasive Writing
  Extended Anticipatory Guide
  Dyad Share
  Video Response
  Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions
  Plutchik’s Wheel of Emotions (Alternative)
  Narrative Construction Rubric
  Soft and Hard Sells
  Modality in Advertising
  Advertising Analysis
  The Civil War
  The Battle of Gettysburg
  The Gettysburg Address in Four Voices
  Literary Device Matrix
  Literary Device Matrix Key
  Dedicate Matrix
  Vocabulary Review
  Vocabulary Review Key
  Abraham Lincoln Biography
  Clarifying Bookmark
  Background Reading Focus Chart
  Civil War Photos
  Civil War Photograph Response
  Gettysburg Address
  Wordle Handout
  Gettysburg Address Guiding Questions
  Appeals Cards
  Appeals Cards Matrix
  Sort and Label Strips Handout
  Sort and Label Strips Handout (Key)
  Anticipatory Guide to Types of Appeals
  Speech Background Information, "I Have a Dream"
  Practice Speech
  MLK, "I Have a Dream"
  JFK, On the Death of Martin Luther King
  Wallace, "The Civil Rights Movement: Fraud, Sham, and Hoax"
  Speech Matrix
  Rubric for "Mind Mirror Matrix"
  Biography of Barbara Jordan
  Reading with a Focus
  Jordan, “All Together Now”
  Reading Jigsaw
  Reading Jigsaw Directions
  How Writers Accomplish Their Goals
  Deconstructing and Constructing Modality
  Compare Contrast Matrix: Two Speeches
  Find the Tie Activity
  Role Play Review
  The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes
  Speech Analysis for The Girl Who Silenced the World for Five Minutes
  Speech Analysis Rubric
  Persuasive Essay Topics
  Persuasive Essay Outline
  Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
  Persuasive Essay Peer Response
  Persuasive Essay Peer Response Rubric
7. Short Story
  Short Story Unit Plan
  Short Story Teacher Notes
  Works Cited
  Credible Internet Resources
  Credible Internet Resources Notes
  Credible Internet Resources Teacher Guide
  Short Stories, Charaterization, and Plot
  Short Story Unit Introduction Notes
  Short Story Unit Introduction Notes Teacher Edition
  Public Domain Online Short Stories for Reading and Analysis
  Short Story Choice and Plot and Characterization Analysis
  Short Story Choice and Plot and Characterization Analysis Teacher's Edition
  Table of Important Unit Terms
  Important Terms Matching
  Important Terms Matching Teacher's Guide
  Story Choice and Plot and Characterization Analysis II
  List of Possible Public Domain Short Stories with Film Adaptations
  Comparing and Contrasting Plot and Characterization
  Comparing/Contrasting Two Short Stories
  Comparing/Contrasting Two Short Stories Teacher Guide
  Analyzing the Transition from Text to Film
  Analyzing the Transition from Text to Film
  Short Story Comparison/Contrast Essay Brainstorming/Outlining
  Short Story Comparison/Contrast Essay Example
  Short Story Comparison/Contrast Essay Brainstorming/Outlining Example
  Short Story Comparison/Contrast Essay Rubric
  Short Story Comparison/Contrast Essay Peer/Self Rubric
  Creating a Works Cited Page
  Works Cited Notes
  Presenting and Publishing Ideas Online
  Guidelines and Rubric for Creating, Presenting, and Publish Presentation Online
  Presenting and Publishing Ideas Online Example Presentation
8. Research It!
  Research It! Teacher Notes
  Research It! Unit Plan
  Works Cited
  Terms Used in this Unit
  Research Critera Matrix
  Portfolio Sections
  Exploring a Topic
  Exploring a Topic Teacher Annotations
  Human Animal Interaction Article
  Posing Inquiry Questions
  Possible Inquiry Questions Animal Human Interaction
  Potential Sources Assignment
  Potential Sources Annotated
  Area Evaluation Checklist
  Assessing Sources
  Taking Notes Assignment
  Taking Notes Annotated
  Research Frame
  Evidence-Based Claims Refresher
9. The Immigrant's Experience
  The Immigrant's Expereince Unit Plan
  Works Cited
  The Immigrant's Experience Teacher Notes
  The Immigrant's Experience Unit Texts
  Reading Closely for Details Checklist
  Photos From Ellis Island
  Text-Centered Discussions Checklist
  Text - Jacob Riis
  Guiding Questions - Riis
  Text 3-4 Interactive Materials
  Analyzing Details - Ellis Island
  Analyzing Details - Riis Example
  Questioning Texts
  Questioning Texts - Riis Example
  Text 5 - "At The Gateway" - Edward Steiner
  Questioning Texts - Steiner
  Analyzing Details - Steiner
  Text 6 - "A Search After Realities" - H.G. Wells
  Questioning Texts - H.G. Wells
  Analyzing Details - Texts 5 and 6
  Text 7 - "The Promised Land" - Mary Antin
  Text 8 - "Rebels: Into Anarchy and Out Again" - Ganz & Ferber
  Text 9 - excerpt from "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave" - Frederick Douglass
  Questioning Texts - Texts 7-9
  Analyzing Details - Texts 7-9
  Extended Reading
10. Speaking Out
  Speaking Out Unit Plan
  Speaking Out Teacher Notes
  Works Cited
  Establishing Purpose and Thesis
  Finding a Purpose
  Organzing a Speech
  Speech Outline Template
  Citing Sources in a Speech
  Delivering the Speech
  Listening to Learn
  Peer Speech Feedback Form
  Peer Speech Feedback Form
11 & 12. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer"
  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Unit Plan
  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Teacher Notes
  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Works Cited
  Link to "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" PDF.
  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Guiding Questions
  The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Guiding Questions (Teacher's Edition)
  Theme, POV, and Context
  Introduction to Theme, Point of View, and Context Notes
  Vocabulary 1
  Vocab and Literary Terms Quiz (Teacher Edition)
  Chapter One Study Guide
  Verbals and Voice
  Verbals and Voice Exercise
  Verbals and Voice Review
  Verbals and Voice Review (Teacher Edition)
  Chapter 2-3 Study Guide
  Chapter 4 Study Guide
  Chapter 4 Evidence-Based Claims Criteria Checklist
  Forming Evidence-Based Claims Template Chs. 1-4
  Making EBC Template-Chapters 1-4
  Chapter 5-6 Study Guide
  Vocabulary 2
  Vocab and Literary Terms Quiz 2 (Teacher Edition)
  Unit Summative Assessment 1
  Unit Summative Assessment 1 (Teacher's Edition)
  Commas, Ellipsis, Parentheses, and Dashes
  Commas, Ellipsis, Parentheses, and Dashes Exercise
  Commas, Ellipsis, Parentheses, and Dashes Review
  In the Steps of Little Crow Article
  In the Steps of Little Crow Article - QR Code Only
  MN American Indian Literature Exercise
  In the Steps of Little Crow Article - Sections 2-6
  In the Steps of Little Crow Article - Sections 2-6 - QR Code Only
  In the Steps of Little Crow - Study Guides 2-6
  Chapter 7-9 Study Guide
  Chapter 10-12 Study Guide
  Vocabulary 3
  Chapter 13-16 Study Guide
  Chapter 17-20 Study Guide
  Chapter 21-23 Study Guide
  Evidence-Based Claims Criteria Checklist
  Forming Evidence-Based Claims Template Chs. 5-23
  Making EBC Template-Chapters 5-23
  Vocabulary 4
  Summative Assessment on Ch. 1-23 and Vocabulary
  Chapter 24-27 Study Guide
  Chapter 28 Study Guide
  Chapter 29-30 Study Guide
  Chapter 31-33 Study Guide
  Chapter 34-Conclusion Study Guide
  Tom Sawyer Final Essay Brainstorming Outline
  Final Essay Expectations and Rubric