Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Language Arts - Grade 8

Language Arts

The Tennessee English Language Arts Curriculum Framework for Kindergarten through Grade 12 was adopted by the State Board of Education on December 5, 1996. "The framework includes the Content Strands and Learning Expectations necessary to insure K-12 Tennessee students develop the language skills needed to succeed in school, in the workplace, and in their lives."

The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) has been developed by the Tennessee State Department of Education to measure student competency in essential skills in the area of Language Arts.

Grade 8

The Terra Nova Complete Battery assesses students in eighth grade (Level 18).


Genres
The Genres Unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature. The Genres Unit includes identifying and comparing key characteristics of literary genres, as designated by a work's subject, theme, style, and time period. Some examples of genres are science fiction, poetry, drama, British literature, and multicultural literature.

    Author Intention: Evaluate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) evaluate the author's purpose in a given work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Intentions Evaluation Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 04 Evaluate and Extend Meaning week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 04 Evaluate and Extend Meaning week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance indicator 8.1.spi. 11
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Language Standards [On-line].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc25300/section5311/index.htm
  
    Author Style/Technique: Tone/Evaluate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) evaluate how an author's tone influences the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Style/Technique Evaluation Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 04 Evaluate and Extend Meaning week tested: 29.
  
    Author Technique: Nonfiction/Analyze
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) analyze how authors use the elements of nonfiction to achieve their purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Style/Technique Analysis Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 03 Analyze Text week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 03 Analyze Text week tested: 29.
  
    Comprehend: Differences
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the differences of various genres.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Genre: Comprehend/Understand Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 05 Identify Reading Strategies week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 05 Identify Reading Strategies week tested: 29.
  
    Point of View: Evaluate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) evaluate how author point of view influences reading materials ( e.g. first person/third person, limited/omniscient).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Author: Point of View Evaluation Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 04 Evaluate and Extend Meaning week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 04 Evaluate and Extend Meaning week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 8.1.spi. 18, Learning Accomplishment 8.1.12. k
  

Information Processing

    Study/Research Skills: Develop/Refine
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) determine appropriate reference sources (e.g., encyclopedias, card/electronic catalogs, almanacs, periodicals, Internet, CD-Roms), use various media (films, video, visual/performing arts), give credit for quoted and paraphrased information, and analyze a variety of reference sources including Websites.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Active Learning Application, Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.1.09. a, b, c, d, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.13. a, b, c, d, e, f, g
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.mcgrawhill.ca/school/booksites, Activity [On-line].  
- www.learning.train.net, Activity [On-line].  
- www.mhcbe.ab.ca/st_francis/stfxlinks.htm, Activity [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/vp/mslessons/, Activity [On-line].  
- www.accessola.com, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ortrail.k12.or.us, Resources, Work Sheets, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nancykeane.com, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teacherscholastic.com, Activities, Work Sheets [On-line].  
  
    Study/Research Skills: Develop/Refine
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish between primary/secondary sources, evaluate resources for validity/reliability, refine skimming/scanning skills, and develop and use notes that include important concepts, summaries, and identification of reference sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Active Learning Synthesis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.1.09. e, f, g, h, i, Learning Accomplishment 8.2.09. c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.mcgrawhill.ca/school/booksites, Activity [On-line].  
- www.learning.train.net, Activity [On-line].  
- www.mhcbe.ab.ca/st_francis/stfxlinks.htm, Activity [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/vp/mslessons/, Activity [On-line].  
- www.accessola.com, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ortrail.k12.or.us, Resources, Work Sheets, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nancykeane.com, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teacherscholastic.com, Activities, Work Sheets [On-line].  
  
    Study/Research Skills: Develop/Refine
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) evaluate the impact of bias/persuasion on daily life, recognize/identify examples of persuasive/propaganda techniques (e.g., false generalizations, loaded words, snob appeal, name-calling, bandwagon, testimonials, inconsistencies of logic), use/evaluate a variety of sources, define and apply internal (subjective) and external(objective) criteria in evaluating a given statement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Active Learning Evaluation Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.1.09. j, k, l, m, Learning Accomplishment 8.1.10. f
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.mcgrawhill.ca/school/booksites, Activity [On-line].  
- www.learning.train.net, Activity [On-line].  
- www.mhcbe.ab.ca/st_francis/stfxlinks.htm, Activity [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/writerschoice/vp/mslessons/, Activity [On-line].  
- www.accessola.com, Resources [On-line].  
- www.ortrail.k12.or.us, Resources, Work Sheets, Activities [On-line].  
- www.nancykeane.com, Resources [On-line].  
- http://teacherscholastic.com, Activities, Work Sheets [On-line].  
  

Language Expressions
The Language Expressions Unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar. The Language Expressions Unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar. The Language Expressions Unit focuses on language conventions, structure, usage, and language study. It also addresses parts of speech, figures of speech, syntax, paragraph and sentence structure, word agreement, modifiers, and grammar.

    Adjectives: Use Appropriately
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use adjectives appropriately (e.g., correct comparative and superlative forms, predicate adjectives, adjective phrases and clause).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.d
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Adverbs: Use Appropriately
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use adverbs appropriately (e.g., correct comparative and superlative forms, adverb phrases and clauses, conjunctive adverbs.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.e
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Clauses/Phrases: Distinguish
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) distinguish between clauses (independent and subordinate) and phrases(verb, adjective, adverb, appositive, prepositional, verbal).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. g
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Conjunctions: Use Appropriately
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use conjunctions appropriately (e.g., coordinating, coordinating, and subordinating conjunctions to combine sentences and sentence elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.f
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Declarative: Change to Question
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) change a declarative sentence into a question.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence: Declarative Application Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Fragment: Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify incomplete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Knowledge Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Gerund/Participial Phrases: Recognize
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize and use appropriately gerund and participial phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. f
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Grammar: Use
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) use correct grammar.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Grammar Application Master TN: Writing Assessment, January, 1995, Gd. 8, tested in week 20
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Interjections: Use Appropriately
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use interjections appropriately.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.h
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Modifier: Misplaced/Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify a misplaced modifier in a sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Modifier Knowledge Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Noun: Forms/Edit
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) edit writing for noun forms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Noun Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01. a
Instructional Resources
- www.curriculum.unity.k12.wi.us/curriculumfolders/, Activity [On-line].  
- www.myschoolonline.com, Activity [On-line].  
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Paragraph Clarity: Demonstrate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use subordination, apposition, coordination, and appropriate phrases (prepositional, transitional) to indicate clear relationships within a sentence or paragraph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Synthesis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. e
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Parallel Structure: Writing/Edit
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) edit writing for appropriate parallel structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Prepositions/Prepositional Phrases: Use
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use prepositions and prepositional phrases appropriately (e.g., recognize them as adjective or adverb modifiers and place properly within sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.g
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Pronoun: Case/Edit
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) edit written works for correct use of pronouns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Analytical Writing Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculm Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Regional Differences: Compare
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) compare regional differences in dialect, speech, and usage and explore reasons for those differences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.j
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Run-On: Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify run-on sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Fragment/Run-On Knowledge Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29 Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Sentence Combining
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) combine multiple complete sentences into one complete sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure/Combine Sentences Application Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Identify Complete
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify complete sentences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 18, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Length/Variety
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) write using a variety of sentence structures and lengths.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Application Master TN: Writing Assessment, January, 1995, Gd. 8, tested in week 20
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Recognize Errors
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize and correct errors in sentence structure including supplying the missing elements in supplying fragments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Evaluation Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Sentence Structure: Writing Purpose
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the sentence structure most appropriate for different writing purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sentence Structure Knowledge Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Subject/Predicate: Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the subject/predicate of an inverted order sentence.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.04. d
Instructional Resources
- www.internet4classrooms.com, Activity [On-line].  
- www.wbeducation.com, Activity [On-line].  
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Subject-Verb: Agreement
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) use correct subject-verb agreement.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Subject-Verb Agreement Application Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 8, 07 Sentence Structure week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.harrold.org, Lesson Plans, Links [On-line].  
- www.col-ed.org/cur/lang.html, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.literacy.uconn.edu/78less.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.education-world.com_lesson/index.shtml, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
  
    Verbs: Use Appropriately
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) use verbs appropriately (e.g., agree with the subject in person and number, verbs that do not take objects, linking verbs with predicate nouns and adjectives, verb phrases, consistency in verb tense, regular nd irregular verb forms, correct use of both simple and perfect tenses, proper use of active and passive voice, subjective mood).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Adjective Analysis Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, Grade 8, Learning Accomplishment 8.3.01.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.atozteacherstuff.com/lessonplans, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lightspan.com, Units of Study, Lesson Plan