TCSS English/Language Arts Curriculum Map 8th Grade Literature ...

Concept 5: Writing Comprehension
Concept 5: Student Essential Question: How will reading and writing all genres of poetry make me a more well-rounded and proficient reader and writer?
Concept 5: CCGPS Standards
� ELACC8W4-writing [DOK 3]
� ELACC8W10-writing [DOK 2]
� ELACC8RL10-read/comprehend [DOK 2/3]
Concept 5: Teacher Guiding Questions
These questions are intended to guide teacher instruction during this concept, but these questions should not be posted. The Student EQ is provided to post and
reference during the lesson.
1. How does re-reading poetry help my understanding of the text?
2. How can reading and writing poetry provide an emotional outlet for inner feelings?
3. How will reading and writing all genres of poetry make me a more well-rounded and proficient reader and writer?
4. How can I become a more proficient reader?
Concept 5: Vocabulary (*Review term taught in a previous unit)
Ode Epic Ballad Sonnet Elegy
Lyrics Dramatic Narrative Inversion
Concept 5: Resources
Elements of Literature:
Concept 6: Grammar
Concept 6: Student Essential Question: How does my use of verb forms impact my speaking and writing?
Concept 6: CCGPS Standards
� ELACC8L1.a-d – verbal [DOK 2/3]
� ELACC8L2.a-b –punctuation [DOK 2]
Concept 6: Teacher Guiding Questions
These questions are intended to guide teacher instruction during this concept, but these questions should not be posted. The Student EQ is provided to post and
reference during the lesson.
1. What is a verbal?
2. How do you use them in your writing?
3. How does one maintain verb consistency in voice and mood?
Concept 6: Vocabulary (*Review term taught in a previous unit)
Mood* Gerund Infinitive Imperative Conditional Participle
Indicative Subjunctive Interrogative Active Voice Passive Voice
TCSS 10/1/2012 Eighth Grade Language Arts – Unit 4 Poetry 3