Q3W3, 02/08/2021

Teacher	Ginger Barnhart
Subject Area	ELA
Grade Level	8
Week #	02/08/2021
Unit of Instruction	Move Toward Freedom

Standard(s) Taught
LAFS.RI.8.1.1 Cite textual evidence LAFS.RI.8.1.3 Analyze how a text makes connections. LAFS.RI.8.2.4 Determine the meanings of words; analyze the impact of word choices. LAFS.RI.8.2.5 Analyze structure. LAFS.RI.8.2.6 Determine author’s point of view or purpose. LAFS.8.SL.2.4 Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Learning Targets and Learning Criteria
Students will identify methods of characterization in a biography and analyze the author’s craft. Students will cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. Students will come to discussions prepared and present claims and findings in a focused manner.
Classroom Activities
Bellringers, free-writes Continue reading from “Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad” (Collections Textbook) Analyzing the Test questions pg. 164 DEAR time – students will read the weekly pages in their literature circle books ReadyFlorida lesson 11, Analyzing Word Choice ReadyFlorida Quiz View movie about Harriet Tubman Literature Circles Week 3
Assignments Due
Harriet Tubman quiz (Reading Formative) Analyzing the Text questions (Reading Formative) Mini-biography (Lang. Arts formative)
Additional Resources
Collections textbook PowerPoint iReady ReadyFlorida workbook