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Tuesday, 21 August 2007

Genres | Reading Operations | Word Analysis/ Vocabulary
 


R8.GEN.1
The learner will be able to analyze lyric poetry, short stories, novels and drama.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Genre: Analyze   Master
  
R8.GEN.2
The learner will be able to read authors from a variety of cultural backgrounds and from a variety of historical periods.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Author Comprehension Master
  
R8.GEN.3
The learner will be able to describe identify, evaluate and make inferences about mood, tone, and satire in the three genres (poetry, prose, drama).
Strand Bloom's Scope
Author: Style/Technique Evaluation Master
  
R8.GEN.4
The learner will be able to compare and contrast three genres for use of literary elements examine strengths/weaknesses and provide personal response.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Compare/Contrast Analysis Master
  
R8.GEN.5
The learner will be able to describe the strengths and weaknesses of an argument in persuasive text.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Persuasive Comprehension Master
  
R8.GEN.6
The learner will be able to understand how using figurative and sensory language contribute to the mood and meaning of a poem and utilize figurative and sensory language in creating their own poetry.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Poetry: Figurative Language Synthesis Master
  
R8.GEN.7
The learner will be able to compare and contrast literature from various time periods to comprehend concepts and themes.
Strand Bloom's Scope
World Literature Analysis Master
  
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Reading Operations

R8.ROP.1
The learner will be able to analyze and explain inferential cause and effect relationships in given text.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Cause/Effect: Analyze Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.2
The learner will be able to identify and analyze literary devices used in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Literary Device: Analyze Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.3
The learner will be able to analyze information from multiple sources to write a report.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Analyzing Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.4
The learner will be able to understand central conflict from various characters' points of view.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Character Comprehension Master
  
R8.ROP.5
The learner will be able to evaluate characters in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Character: Compare/Contrast Evaluation Master
  
R8.ROP.6
The learner will be able to distinguish between major and minor conflicts and their resolution in various texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Conflict Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.7
The learner will be able to understand ethical and unethical statements in a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Critical Thinking Comprehension Master
  
R8.ROP.8
The learner will be able to interpret figurative language and symbolism.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Figurative Language Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.9
The learner will be able to understand how flashback and foreshadowing contribute to plot development in a text.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Flashback Comprehension Master
  
R8.ROP.10
The learner will be able to identify the types of irony used in texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Irony Knowledge Master
  
R8.ROP.11
The learner will be able to evaluate the use of persuasive techniques in text.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Persuasive Evaluation Master
  
R8.ROP.12
The learner will be able to compare and contrast elements of plot in a variety of texts.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Plot Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.13
The learner will be able to read literature with diverse viewpoints to enhance perspective.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Reading Behaviors Application Master
  
R8.ROP.14
The learner will be able to skim and scan text.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Reading Behaviors Application Master
  
R8.ROP.15
The learner will be able to identify and explain recurring themes in literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Themes: Recurring Comprehension Master
  
R8.ROP.16
The learner will be able to relate literature read to one's own life and/or real world issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Reading Responses: Affective Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.17
The learner will be able to compare and contrast setting in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Setting Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.18
The learner will be able to paraphrase text of various genre.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Summary Application Master
  
R8.ROP.19
The learner will be able to read and summarize passages from a variety of texts across content areas.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Summary Analysis Master
  
R8.ROP.20
The learner will be able to understand how persuasive techniques are used in reading materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Persuasive: Techniques Comprehension Master
  
R8.ROP.21
The learner will be able to compare and contrast how tone is used in a piece of literature to support the story line.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Tone Comprehension Master
  
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Word Analysis/ Vocabulary

R8.WAV.1
The learner will be able to critique written work of professionals and peers to evaluate word choice and the appropriate use of figurative language.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Word Choice: Appropriate Evaluation Master
  
R8.WAV.2
The learner will be able to investigate word origins and the factors which contribute to the evolution of word meaning.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Word Origin: Evolution   Master
  
R8.WAV.3
The learner will be able to recognize slang and how it impacts literature.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Word Choice: Slang Knowledge Master
  
R8.WAV.4
The learner will be able to investigate word patterns that have changed in meaning over time.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Word Origin Analysis Master
  
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