Writing
 
W.8.2
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- W.8.1Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- W.8.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
- W.8.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
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W.8.2c
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- W.8.2aIntroduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
- W.8.2bDevelop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
- W.8.2cUse appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
- W.8.2dUse precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
- W.8.2eEstablish and maintain a formal style.
- W.8.2fProvide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
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W.8.2c
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
5 Lesson(s)
"Story of an Hour" Timed Write
8th Grade ELA »
Unit: "Story Of An Hour"
8th Grade ELA »
Unit: "Story Of An Hour"
Discovering Solar Energy
8th Grade Science »
Unit: Designing for the Future: Designing a Solar Car
8th Grade Science »
Unit: Designing for the Future: Designing a Solar Car
Big Idea:
Can solar energy be THE energy for our future? Explore this authentic question with your class as you dive into the world of renewable energy.
Standards:
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Comparison/Contrast Essay - Using the Planner to Write the Final
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Unit: Student-Created Essays and Creative Writing
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Unit: Student-Created Essays and Creative Writing
Write Like London
8th Grade ELA »
Unit: Nature, Naturalism, and The Call of the Wild
8th Grade ELA »
Unit: Nature, Naturalism, and The Call of the Wild
Final Draft Day
8th Grade ELA »
Unit: What is it to be a Woman in America?
8th Grade ELA »
Unit: What is it to be a Woman in America?
Common Core ELA
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
HS Number & Quantity
HS Algebra
HS Functions
HS Geometry
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth and Tenth Grade
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
Third Grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Middle School
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
HS Number & Quantity
HS Algebra
HS Functions
HS Geometry
Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
Ninth and Tenth Grade
Kindergarten
First grade
Second grade
Third Grade
Fourth grade
Fifth grade
Middle School