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Language Arts - Grade 8

Genre: Various/Read
The learner will be able to read various grade level appropriate narrative and expository texts, including classic and contemporary literature, poetry, magazines and newspapers, reference sources, and on-line information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Genre   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 2
  
Genre: Literary Works/Connect
The learner will be able to form connections among literary works.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Genre   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 3
  
Poetry: Purpose/Characteristics
The learner will be able to understand and describe the relationship between the purposes and characteristics of a variety of forms of poetry, including ballads, lyrics, epics, couplets, odes, elegies, and sonnets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Poetry: Sound/Form   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.1
  
Literature: Historical/Cultural/Enrich
The learner will be able to read and respond to historically or culturally significant works of literature that mirror and enrich his/her studies in history and social sciences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Literature   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 3
  
Author: Heritage/Effect/Examine
The learner will be able to examine how a literary work reflects the heritage of its author.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Author Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.7
  
Author: Beliefs/Effect/Examine
The learner will be able to examine how a literary work reflects the beliefs of its author.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Author Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.7
  
Author: Attitude/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's attitude is reflected in his/her work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Author Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.7
  
Author: Traditions/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze how an author's traditions are reflected in his/her work.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Author Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.7
  
Analyze: Proposition/Support
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of informational materials for proposition-and-support patterns.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Informational Text: Analyze Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.3
  
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Language Expressions

Figurative Language: Comparisons/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze a variety of comparisons to make inferences about the literal and figurative meaning of phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Figurative Language Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
Verb: Action/Speaking
The learner will be able to use action verbs correctly when speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Verb Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.4
  
Idiom: Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze idioms to make inferences about the literal and figurative meaning of phrases.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Idiom Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.1.1
  
Parallel Structure: Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize parallel structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Knowledge Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
Parallel Structure: Juxtaposed/Apply
The learner will be able to apply parallel structure when including items juxtaposed for emphasis in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
Parallel Structure: List/Series
The learner will be able to use parallel structure correctly with lists or series.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Structure: Parallel Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.2
  
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Language Mechanics

Punctuation: Correct
The learner will be able to use correct punctuation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Punctuation Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.5
  
Capitalization: Use Correctly
The learner will be able to use capitalization correctly.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Capitalization: Applications Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.6
  
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Paraphrasing: Speaker's Purpose
The learner will be able to paraphrase a speaker's purpose.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Paraphrasing/Restating Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.1
  
Questions: Content
The learner will be able to ask questions about the content of auditory material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Questions Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.1
  
Questions: Delivery
The learner will be able to ask questions about the delivery of auditory material.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Questions Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.1
  
Questions: Attitude/Speaker
The learner will be able to ask questions regarding the speaker's attitude toward the subject of his/her speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Questions Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.1
  
Evaluating: Credibility/Bias/Agenda
The learner will be able to evaluate a speaker's credibility, noting inclusion of hidden agendas or bias.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.8
  
Presentation: Interpretation/Word Choice
The learner will be able to analyze oral interpretations of literature for word choice.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.7
  
Presentation: Interpretation/Delivery
The learner will be able to analyze oral interpretations of literature for delivery.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.7
  
Presentation: Literary/Analyze
The learner will be able to analyze an oral interpretation of literature delivered in a presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.7
  
Presentation: Interpretation/Affect
The learner will be able to analyze how oral interpretations of literature affect the listener.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.7
  
Point of View: Paraphrase
The learner will be able to paraphrase a speaker's point of view.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Point of View Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.1
  
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Reading Operations

Critical Thinking: Describe/Connect
The learner will be able to apply knowledge of text structure, organization, and purpose to describe and connect the basic ideas, arguments, and perspectives of the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Critical Thinking   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 2
  
Main Idea: Clarify
The learner will be able to clarify main ideas in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Main Idea Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 3
  
Compare: Summary/Details
The learner will be able to compare a written work to a summary of the text for the inclusion of significant details.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Compare/Contrast Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.4
  
Compare: Summary/Main Idea/Original
The learner will be able to compare summaries to the original works to check for inclusion of main ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Compare/Contrast Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.4
  
Compare: Summary/Underlying Meaning
The learner will be able to make comparisons between a written work and a summary of the text to determine how well the underlying meaning of the work is conveyed in the summary.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Compare/Contrast Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.4
  
Compare/Contrast: Reading Materials
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the treatment, amount of coverage, or organization of ideas between reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Compare/Contrast Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.3
  
Plot: Structure/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate a plot's structure.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Plot Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.2
  
Plot: Development/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate a plot's development.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Plot Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.2
  
Literary Device: Style/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize important literary devices that define a writer's particular style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Literary Device Knowledge Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.6
  
Interpretation: Literary Elements
The learner will be able to interpret reading materials using literary elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Interpretation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.6
  
Structure: Patterns/Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate the structural patterns of reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Structure Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.6
  
Reading Behaviors: Grade Level/Read
The learner will be able to understand grade level appropriate materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Reading Behaviors Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 2
  
Reading Behaviors: Grade Level/Read
The learner will be able to read grade level appropriate materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Reading Behaviors Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 2
  
Evaluating: Logical Reasoning
The learner will be able to evaluate logical reasoning in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.6
  
Evaluating: Consistency
The learner will be able to evaluate reading materials for consistency.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.6
  
Conflict: Evaluate
The learner will be able to evaluate how conflicts are or are not addressed and resolved within a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Conflict Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.2
  
Compare/Contrast: Reaction
The learner will be able to compare and contrast reactions of characters from different historical periods facing the same conflicts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Character: Compare/Contrast Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.3
  
Motive: Compare/Contrast/Motivation
The learner will be able to compare and contrast motivations of characters from different historical periods facing the same conflicts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Character: Motive Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.3
  
Written: Reading/Write
The learner will be able to write responses to literary selections that demonstrate careful reading.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Reading Responses: Written Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
Analyze: Relevance
The learner will be able to analyze the relevance of setting (time and place) to the meaning of a story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Setting: Analyze Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.4
  
Analyze: Relevance/Mood
The learner will be able to analyze the relevance of setting (time and place) to the mood of a story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Setting: Analyze Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.4
  
Analyze: Relevance/Tone
The learner will be able to analyze the relevance of setting (time and place) to the tone of a story.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Setting: Analyze Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.4
  
Recurring: Traditional/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize recurring themes among traditional texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Themes: Recurring Knowledge Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.5
  
Recurring: Contemporary/Recognize
The learner will be able to recognize recurring themes among contemporary texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Themes: Recurring Knowledge Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.5
  
Recurring: Traditional/Examine
The learner will be able to examine recurring themes among traditional texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Themes: Recurring Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.5
  
Recurring: Contemporary/Examine
The learner will be able to examine recurring themes among contemporary texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Themes: Recurring Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.3.5
  
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Drama: Poetry/Drama/Speech/Recite
The learner will be able to recite poetry, dramatic soliloquies, or segments of speeches, making use of tone, voice modulation, and body movement to enhance meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Drama   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.14
  
Persuasion: Tone/Deliver
The learner will be able to use a reasonable tone throughout the delivery of persuasive presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasion   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.13
  
Persuasion: Audience/Anticipate/Address
The learner will be able to anticipate and effectively address audience concerns and counter arguments through the use of details, reasons, examples, and other elements.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasion   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.13
  
Persuasion: Support/Variety/Include
The learner will be able to include a variety of support for arguments in a persuasive presentation, including detailed evidence, examples, reasoning, and persuasive language.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasion   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.13
  
Strategies: Outline
The learner will be able to develop an outline based on a chosen organizational pattern, including components such as an introduction, conclusion, transitions, previews, summaries, and the main body of the speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speaking Strategies   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.3
  
General: Presentation/Deliver/Evaluate
The learner will be able to assess oral communication and deliver organized, formal presentations that are focussed and coherent, convey clear ideas, relate to the audience's background and interests, and use traditional strategies, including narration, exposition, persuasion, and description, while applying Standard English conventions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: General   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 7
  
General: Feedback/Apply/Adjust
The learner will be able to apply both verbal and nonverbal audience feedback to reconsider and adjust the organization and/or rearrange words and sentences for clarity of meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: General   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.6
  
Response: Connect/Text/Techniques
The learner will be able to provide an oral response to literature that makes connections between the author's techniques and text references.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speaking Responses   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.11
  
Response: Assessment/Support
The learner will be able to support his/her assessment of literature through references to the text, other works and authors, or personal knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speaking Responses   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.11
  
Narrative: Techniques/Descriptive/Apply
The learner will be able to apply narrative and descriptive techniques to support his/her presentation, including the use of relevant dialogue, precise actions, physical descriptions, background descriptions, and comparing or contrasting characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Narrative   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.10
  
Research: Quotations/Incorporate
The learner will be able to deliver a research presentation that incorporates significant ideas, concepts, and/or quotations from a variety of reference materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Modifier: Use/Speaking
The learner will be able to correctly use modifiers when speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Modifier Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.4
  
Persuasion: Thesis
The learner will be able to define a thesis in a persuasive presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasion Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.13
  
Language Conventions: Precise/Apply
The learner will be able to apply precise language when speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Language Conventions Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.4
  
Grammar: Speech
The learner will be able to use correct grammar in a speech.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Language Conventions Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.5
  
Speech: Voice/Message/Relate
The learner will be able to relate the message of the speech, voice modulation, expression, tone, and vocabulary to the purpose and audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speech Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.2
  
Word Choice: Use Effective/Presentation
The learner will be able to use effective word choice in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Word Choice Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.5
  
Modifier: Colorful
The learner will be able to use colorful modifiers when speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Modifier Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.4
  
Subject-Verb Agreement: Active Voice
The learner will be able to use the active rather than passive voice to give a spirited presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Subject-Verb Agreement Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.4
  
Expressive: Sensory Detail
The learner will be able to use sensory details when speaking.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Communication: Expressive Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.4
  
Response: Literary Effects
The learner will be able to support his/her conclusions about the effects of literature on its audience in an oral response.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speaking Responses Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.11
  
Response: Interpret
The learner will be able to provide oral responses to literature which interpret the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speaking Responses Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.11
  
Response: Demonstrates Insight
The learner will be able to provide oral responses to literature which demonstrate insight into the text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Speaking Responses Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.11
  
Narrative: Detail/Event/Include
The learner will be able to include effective details to describe an event, situation, or incident.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Narrative Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.10
  
Narrative: Situation/Importance
The learner will be able to state the importance of the situation described when delivering a narrative presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Narrative Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.10
  
Research: Thesis/Define
The learner will be able to define a thesis when delivering a research presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Research: Sources/Various/Use
The learner will be able to use various sources when preparing a research presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Research: Chart/Use
The learner will be able to use charts to present information in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Research: Map/Use
The learner will be able to use maps to present information in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Research: Graph/Use
The learner will be able to use graphs to present information in an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Research: Perspective/Paraphrase
The learner will be able to deliver a research presentation that paraphrases and summarizes important perspectives on the subject.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Research: Fact/Opinion/Distinguish
The learner will be able to distinguish fact from opinion in persuasive presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.13
  
Research: Sources/Differentiate
The learner will be able to differentiate the nature and value of various sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Presentation: Research Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.12
  
Enunciate: Appropriate
The learner will be able to use appropriate enunciation when giving oral presentations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Pronunciation: Enunciate Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.5
  
Pace: Appropriate/Content
The learner will be able to apply pacing that is appropriate to the content of an oral presentation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Vocal Characteristic: Pace Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.5
  
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Spelling: Write/Correct
The learner will be able to write using correct spelling.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Spelling Applications Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.7
  
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Study and Research Skills

Public Information: Situation/Describe
The learner will be able to use information from various public documents to describe a situation or decision.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Public Information Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Public Information: Solve Problems
The learner will be able to use public documents to solve problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Public Information Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Research Technology: Multi-step/Search
The learner will be able to use computer networks for multi-step searches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Technology Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.4
  
Research Technology: Search/Plan
The learner will be able to use computer networks to plan multi-step informational searches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Technology Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.4
  
Consumer Materials: Situation/Describe
The learner will be able to use information from various consumer materials to describe a situation or decision.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Public Information: Consumer Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Consumer Materials: Use/Solve Problems
The learner will be able to use consumer brochures to solve problems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Public Information: Consumer Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.5
  
Consumer Materials: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the structure and elements of consumer materials to obtain meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Public Information: Consumer Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.2.1
  
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Software: Spreadsheet/Create
The learner will be able to create spreadsheets to organize information and prepare reports.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Software: General Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.6
  
Desktop Publishing: Multi-Page/Design
The learner will be able to devise multi-page documents through the use of publishing software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Software: Desktop Publishing Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.6
  
Desktop Publishing: Multi-Page/Produce
The learner will be able to produce multi-page documents through the use of publishing software.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Software: Desktop Publishing Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.6
  
Database: Information/Organize/Create
The learner will be able to create databases to organize information and prepare reports.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Software: Database Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.6
  
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Viewing/Representing

Evaluating: Technique/Various
The learner will be able to evaluate how various visual techniques are used to communicate information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.9
  
Evaluating: Image/Impression/Opinion
The learner will be able to evaluate the different techniques visual image makers use to affect impression and opinion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Evaluating Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.9
  
Interpretation: Technique/Various
The learner will be able to interpret how various visual techniques are used to communicate information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Interpretation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.9
  
Interpretation: Impression/Opinion
The learner will be able to interpret how various visual techniques affect impressions and opinions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Interpretation Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.7.9
  
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Context: Meaning/Verify
The learner will be able to use contextual understanding to verify word meaning, even when meaning is not explicit, by using definitions, restatement, examples, comparison, or contrast.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Context   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.1.3
  
Strategies: Word Parts/Apply
The learner will be able to apply an understanding of word parts, word relationships, and context clues to determine the meaning of specialized vocabulary and understand grade-level vocabulary words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Vocabulary Strategies   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 1
  
Word Origin: Events/Meaning/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the impact of historical events on word meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Word Origin Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.1.2
  
Word Origin: Event/Expansion/Comprehend
The learner will be able to comprehend the impact of historical events on vocabulary expansion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Word Origin Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.1.2
  
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Essay: Clear/Coherent/Focused
The learner will be able to write essays that are clear, coherent, and focused, progressing through the stages of the writing process, and proofread, edit, and revise written text.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Essay/Composition   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 4
  
Response: Interpretation/Understanding
The learner will be able to show insight into his/her interpretations when writing responses to literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Writing Responses   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
Response: Connect/Text/Techniques
The learner will be able to write a response to literature that make connections between the author's techniques and text references.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Writing Responses   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
Response: Literary Effects
The learner will be able to support his/her conclusions about the effects of literature on its audience in a written response.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Writing Responses   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
Genre: Narrative/Descriptive/Techniques
The learner will be able to compose biographies, autobiographies, and short stories using narrative and descriptive techniques, including relevant dialogue, precise action, physical description, background information, and comparison or contrast of characters.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Genre   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.1
  
Genre: Expository/Narrative/Descriptive
The learner will be able to compose expository, persuasive, descriptive, and narrative texts of 750 to 1000 words.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Genre   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 5
  
Genre: Event/Detail/Include
The learner will be able to compose biographies, autobiographies, and short stories that include an incident, event, or situation described with effective details.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Genre   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.1
  
Genre: Subject/Importance/Attitude/Show
The learner will be able to compose biographies, autobiographies, and short stories that show the importance of, or the author's attitude toward the subject.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Genre   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.1
  
Purposes: Variety
The learner will be able to write for a variety of purposes.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Writing Purposes   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.7
  
Technical: Systems/Recognize Describe
The learner will be able to create technical documents that recognize a sequence of activities needed to design a system, operate a tool, or describe the bylaws of an organization's constitution or guidelines.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technical   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.5
  
Clarity: Meaning/Assess/Review/Revise
The learner will be able to review, assess, and revise writing for meaning and clarity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Revising: Content/Clarity   Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.7
  
Conclusion: Coherent
The learner will be able to write coherent conclusions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Introduction/Conclusion Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.2
  
Conclusion: Support
The learner will be able to write conclusions that are well supported.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Introduction/Conclusion Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.2
  
Prewriting: Discussing
The learner will be able to use discussion to generate ideas for writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Prewriting Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 4, 8.4.1
  
Prewriting: List/Notebook/Maintain
The learner will be able to maintain a list or notebook of ideas for writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Prewriting Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.1
  
Prewriting: Graphic Organizers
The learner will be able to use graphic organizers to prepare to draft writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Prewriting Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 4, 8.4.1
  
Prewriting: Lists
The learner will be able to create lists as a prewriting strategy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Prewriting Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 4
  
Edit: Own/Peers/Checklist/Errors
The learner will be able to edit and proofread own writing and peers' writing using a checklist with examples of corrections for common errors.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Editing Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.8
  
Essay: Message/Clear
The learner will be able to write essays that include a clear message.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Essay/Composition Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.2
  
Essay: Thesis/Clear
The learner will be able to write essays that include a clear thesis.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Essay/Composition Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.2
  
Response: Judgement/Support
The learner will be able to make judgments in responses to literature that are supported through references to the text, other works, other authors, or personal knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Writing Responses Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.2
  
Persuasive: Thesis/Concrete
The learner will be able to include a thesis statement with a concrete appeal in his/her persuasive composition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasive Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Persuasive: Thesis/Knowledgeable
The learner will be able to include a thesis statement with a knowledgeable appeal in his/her persuasive composition.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasive Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Sentence Content: Correct/Type/Choose
The learner will be able to choose correct sentence types for a lively, effective writing style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Content Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Sentence Content: Structure/Variety/Use
The learner will be able to write using a variety of sentence structures to create a lively, effective writing style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Content Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Sentence Content: Opening/Choose
The learner will be able to choose correct sentence openings for a lively, effective writing style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Content Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Sentence Content: Opening/Variety/Use
The learner will be able to write using a variety of sentence openings to create a lively, effective writing style.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Content Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.1
  
Sentence Content: Subordinate/Coordinate
The learner will be able to apply subordinate and coordinate phrases, and noun phrases that function as adjectives to clearly relate ideas in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Sentence Content Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.3
  
Research Paper: Thesis/Establish
The learner will be able to establish a thesis in his/her research report.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Research Paper: Bibliography/Include
The learner will be able to include a bibliography with his/her research paper.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Research Paper: Sources/Use
The learner will be able to use significant ideas, concepts, and direct quotations from important informative sources, including print reference materials and the Internet, when writing research reports.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Research Paper: Summarize/Include
The learner will be able to appropriately paraphrase and summarize all points of view on the research topic.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Research Paper: Chart/Map/Graph/Table
The learner will be able to write research papers that contain charts, maps, tables, and graphs to organize and display information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Research Paper: Primary/Secondary
The learner will be able to use various primary and secondary sources, distinguishing the value and nature of each when writing research reports.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Research Paper: Balance
The learner will be able to write a research paper that is balanced between original ideas and researched information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.5
  
Purposes: Understand
The learner will be able to understand the purpose of writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Writing Purposes Comprehension Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 5
  
Diction: Standard English/Apply
The learner will be able to apply principles of Standard English in his/her writing.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Diction Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 6
  
Literary Device: Conclusion/Thesis
The learner will be able to write a thesis or conclusion that is supported with analogies, paraphrasing, quotations, expert opinions, and similar literary devices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Literary Device Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.3
  
Literary Device: Use/Relationship
The learner will be able to develop relationships among ideas by using literary devices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Literary Device Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.3
  
Edit: Grammar
The learner will be able to edit written works for appropriate grammar.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Editing: Language Conventions Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.6.4
  
Revise: Organization of Ideas
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve the organization of ideas.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Revising: Content Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.9
  
Revise: Point of View
The learner will be able to revise writing for a consistent point of view.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Revising: Content Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.9
  
Revise: Transitions/Paragraphs/Ideas
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve transitions between paragraphs, ideas, and passages.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Revising: Content Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.9
  
Audience: Awareness/Demonstrate
The learner will be able to demonstrate an awareness of audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Audience Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 5
  
Audience: Write/Specific
The learner will be able to create written materials for specific audiences.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Audience Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.7
  
Tone: Audience
The learner will be able to write using the appropriate tone for the intended audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Tone Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.7
  
Technical: Factors/Variables/Include
The learner will be able to create technical documents that include factors and variables that need to be considered.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technical Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.5
  
Technical: Heading/Understanding
The learner will be able to use headings to increase reader understanding of his/her technical documents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technical Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.5
  
Technical: Font/Understanding/Increase
The learner will be able to use font changes to increase reader understanding of his/her technical documents.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technical Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.5
  
Technical: Format
The learner will be able to format a technical document in order to increase reader understanding.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technical Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.5
  
Technical: Compose
The learner will be able to compose technical writings.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Technical Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, Standard 5
  
Audience: Style/Choose
The learner will be able to choose an appropriate writing style for a given audience.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Style: Audience Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.7
  
Technique: Evidence/Example/Reasoning
The learner will be able to use descriptive evidence, examples, and reasoning to support powerful arguments and emotional appeals.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasive: Technique Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Technique: Reader/Address
The learner will be able to predict and answer reader questions and counter-arguments using details, reasoning, and examples that are arranged effectively.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Persuasive: Technique Analysis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.4
  
Sources: Footnotes/Include
The learner will be able to write a research paper which includes footnotes of sources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Research Paper: Sources Synthesis Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.3
  
Word Choice: Improve
The learner will be able to revise writing to improve word choices.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Revising: Word Choice Evaluation Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.4.9
  
Word: Variety/Interesting
The learner will be able to use a variety of words to make writing interesting.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Word Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.6
  
Word: Variety/Precise
The learner will be able to use a variety of words to make writing more precise.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source
Word Application Master IN: Academic Standards, 2000, Grade 8, 8.5.6
  
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