1st, 4th, 5th and 6th English Lanuage Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Tina Wheeler
- Term
- 2019-2020
- Department
- Eighth Grade
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Assignment
This poem is an elegy (a poem of mourning) that is built on an extended metaphor (a comparison that extends through several lines or even an entire poem). I've attached a the poem via YouTube as well for better understanding. Answer the question using complete sentences. https://youtu.be/lEkEOeckXEA
Primary Standard
ELAGSE8RL4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings;analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Secondary Standard(s)
ELAGSE8RL1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE8W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Secondary Standard(s)
ELAGSE8RL1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
ELAGSE8W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
Learning Goals
-determine how the author's use of words and phrases controls the meaning/tone of the text
-explain how the author's use of figurative language further illustrates/expands the tone and meaning of the text
-explain how the author's use of connotative meanings conveys the author's stance/tone within a text
-explain how the author's use of figurative language further illustrates/expands the tone and meaning of the text
-explain how the author's use of connotative meanings conveys the author's stance/tone within a text
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Assignment
Two Georgia Milestone argumentative writing prompts. The 7 point rubric is attached. Selected response questions are attached to the 2nd prompt please answer all questions. Take your time on the writings and utilize your technology. We've written an argumentative essay in class recently. Review the rubric before you start for better understanding.
Primary Standard
ELAGSE8W1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
d. Establish and maintain a formal style.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
Secondary Standard(s)
ELAGSE8L1: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
Learning Goal(s)
determine the purpose of an argument to select the relevant evidence needed to support a claim
demonstrate the speaker of an argument
develop tone in an argument
demonstrate an occasion (time and place of an argument) within an argument
demonstrate the speaker of an argument
develop tone in an argument
demonstrate an occasion (time and place of an argument) within an argument