Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Silver Level 2002 West Virginia English Language Arts (Grade 8) Listening/Speaking 8.1 identify and correct usage errors in oral communications 8.2 exhibit proper speaking and listening etiquette (e.g., focusing on speaker, speaking in turn, using various communication technologies, demonstrating interpersonal communications) 8.3 use public speaking strategies to prepare formal and informal speaking presentations (e.g., informational demonstrations, persuasive speeches, job interviews) The Listening and Speaking Workshops provide a means for students to expand their listening vocabulary. Students apply the workshop lessons as they complete the Extension Activities after each selection. SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshops, 92, 222, 334, 416, 514, 606, 692, 802, 906, 966; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshops: Organizing and Delivering a Narrative Presentation, 92; Critical Listening, 222; Delivering an Informational Presentation, 334; Persuasive Speech, 416; Evaluate an Informational Presentation, 514; Storytelling, 606; Delivering a Research Presentation, 692; Delivering an Oral Response to Literature, 802; Evaluate Media Images, 906; Multimedia Presentation, 966; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Speeches, 29, 141, 179, 347, 375, 403, 416, 573, 593, 606, 661, 677, 747; Oral Presentations, 61, 334, 361, 459, 505, 514, 815, 859, 887, 966; Oral Responses, 621, 781, 802; Two Minute Talk, 127; Interviews, 29, 111, 531; Role Playing, 549; Group Discussion, 213; Interviews, 111, 531; Narratives, 92, 395; Panel Discussion, 239; Questions, 222; Role-play for Conversation, 549 1
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.4 5,6,7 listen to oral communication and retell in oral form relating personal experiences and constructing new meaning 8.5 1,2,3,5,6,7 understand multi-step oral instructions and complete task 8.6 2,4,5,6,7 listen to specific information and construct meaning beyond the text (e.g., character's feeling) 8.7 2,4,5,6,7 listen to specific information and sequence in proper order 8.8 2,4,5,6,7 listen to specific information to make predictions 8.9 2,4,5,6,7 listen to specific information to locate main idea 8.10 2,4,5,6,7 listen to specific information; identify word meaning from context SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshops, 92, 222, 334, 416, 514, 606, 692, 802, 906, 966; Recall, 12, 26, 38, 45, 47, 48, 58, 69, 71, 72, 79, 80, 108, 124, 138, 145, 147, 150, 162, 176, 210, 236, 250, 260, 262, 271, 278, 296, 306, 322, 344, 358, 367, 369, 371, 372, 383, 392, 399, 400, 428, 442, 446, 453, 455, 456, 484, 497, 499, 501, 502, 528, 538, 546, 563, 570, 581, 590, 618, 627, 630, 638, 642, 651, 658, 671, 674, 745, 778, 812, 823, 828, 835, 837, 839, 840, 849, 850, 852, 853, 856, 868, 869, 871, 872, 879, 881, 884, 891, 894, 916, 919, 922, 924, 937, 944, 947, 950 SE/TE: Directions, 662, 665, 677; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Listening and Speaking Workshops, 92, 222, 334, 416, 514, 606, 692, 802, 906, 966; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Sequential Order, 506, 509; Cause and Effect, 227, 255, 259, 261, 263, 607, 682, 685; Analyze Cause and Effect, 108, 124, 138, 371, 442, 456, 607, 618, 627, 642, 651, 745, 778, 868 SE/TE: Predict, 155, 158, 163, 339, 379, 386, 388, 390, 393, 521, 527, 529, 911, 933, 935, 940, 951 SE/TE: Main Points, 335, 611, 635, 637, 643, 898, 901; Theme, 171, 173, 174, 177, 397, 401, 575, 578, 580, 581, 586, 587, 588, 591 SE/TE: Context Clues, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 93 2
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.11 2,4,5,6,7 listen to information to identify purpose of writing 8.12 2,3,4,5,6,7 use critical thinking to distinguish fact from opinion; form personal opinions; make predictions and analyze outcomes 8.13 5,6,7 identify synonym of unknown words by using context clues in sentences read aloud 8.14 1,2,5,6,7 think critically about a selection to lead to exploration, questioning, and imagining about a selection read orally SE/TE: Author s Purpose, 301, 303, 305, 307, 408, 421, 437, 445, 447, 611, 623, 626, 631; Author s Main Points, 611, 635, 637, 643 SE/TE: Fact and Opinion, 693; Predict, 124, 155, 158, 163, 176, 210, 339, 379, 386, 388, 390, 393, 521, 527, 529, 911, 933, 935, 940, 951; Analyze, 1, 16, 45, 48, 58, 69, 71, 72, 100, 138, 147, 150, 172, 201, 210, 225, 236, 271, 278, 296, 304, 319, 322, 344, 350, 354, 358, 369, 383, 392, 399, 428, 442, 456, 463, 484, 528, 538, 563, 581, 590, 640, 674, 695, 835, 840, 850, 852, 853, 856, 879, 884, 916, 922, 934, 937, 944, 950 SE/TE: Synonyms, 126, 140, 308, 926 SE/TE: Analyze, 1, 16, 45, 48, 58, 69, 71, 72, 100, 138, 147, 150, 172, 201, 210, 225, 236, 271, 278, 296, 304, 319, 322, 344, 350, 354, 358, 369, 383, 392, 399, 428, 442, 456, 463, 484, 528, 538, 563, 581, 590, 640, 674, 695, 835, 840, 850, 852, 853, 856, 879, 884, 916, 922, 934, 937, 944, 950; Respond, 12, 26, 38, 45, 47, 48, 58, 69, 71, 72, 79, 80, 108, 124, 138, 145, 147, 150, 162, 176, 210, 236, 250, 260, 262, 271, 278, 296, 306, 322, 344, 358, 367, 369, 371, 372, 383, 392, 399, 400, 428, 442, 446, 453, 455, 456, 484, 497, 499, 501, 502, 528, 538, 546, 563, 570, 581, 590, 618, 627, 630, 638, 642, 651, 658, 671, 674, 745, 778, 812, 823, 828, 835, 837, 839, 840, 849, 850, 853, 856, 868, 869, 871, 872, 879, 881, 884, 891, 894, 916, 922, 924, 937, 944, 947, 950 TE: Critical Thinking, 10, 23, 24, 25, 36, 104, 107, 121, 123, 133, 134, 136, 137, 161, 174, 184, 190, 195, 199, 202, 206, 209, 232, 245, 246, 248, 270, 273, 275, 276, 289, 292, 294, 318, 321, 353, 355, 365, 390, 440, 445, 455, 470, 471, 472, 474, 475, 479, 480, 497, 448, 500, 537, 540, 543, 545, 562, 566, 580, 582, 584, 585, 586, 616, 624, 640, 650, 653, 679, 701, 705, 707, 710, 714, 719, 729, 731, 732, 733, 734, 737, 738, 740, 743, 744, 751, 752, 753, 754, 755, 756, 758, 760, 761, 762, 764, 766, 767, 768, 769, 773, 789, 790, 791, 792, 854, 883, 893, 918, 939, 941 3
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) Reading Comprehension 8.15 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 read literary works by national and international authors to include but not limited to: short stories, science fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, biographies, narratives, poetry, and West Virginia authors 8.16 K, 2,4,5,6,9,10,11 determine the main idea of a passage 8.17 2,3,5,9,10,11 determine author's purpose by analyzing information on style of writing 8.18 3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 locate specific details in a textbook passage to promote initial understanding SE/TE: Short Story: Plot, 156, 242, 268, 522; Character, 288, 380, 384, 534, 539; Setting, 6, 16, 556, 564; Theme, 172, 576, 582; Point of view, 22, 182, 438; Other Fiction, 118, 166, 462, 678; Nonfiction: Expository and Practical/Technical Writing, 54, 62, 84, 112, 214, 230, 272, 316, 326, 376, 443, 488, 506, 550, 662, 682, 782, 794, 860, 864, 898, 928, 958; Persuasive and Reflective Writing, 282, 364, 370, 404, 408, 432, 594, 598, 614, 668, 672; Narrative Nonfiction, 32, 100, 256, 310, 350, 424, 494, 624, 628, 636, 639, 648, 652, 954; Poetry: Narrative, 302, 818, 824; Lyric, 502, 834, 836, 840; Form, 144, 146, 148, 452, 454, 456, 838, 849, 850, 851, 852, 854; Sound Devices, 78, 79, 80, 498, 868, 869, 870, 872; Imagery, 68, 70, 342, 398, 399, 400, 500, 878, 880, 882; Figurative Language, 261, 368, 372, 810, 890, 892; Speaker, 44, 46, 48; Oral Tradition: Myths, 928; Tales, 72, 914, 917, 923, 938, 945, 948; Legends, 934; Drama, 700, 749, 786 SE/TE: Main Points, 335, 611, 635, 637, 643, 898, 901; Theme, 171, 173, 174, 177, 397, 401, 575, 578, 580, 581, 586, 587, 588, 591 SE/TE: Author s Purpose, 301, 303, 305, 307, 408, 421, 437, 445, 447, 611, 623, 626, 631; Author s Main Points, 611, 635, 637, 643 SE/TE: Recall, 12, 26, 38, 45, 47, 48, 58, 69, 71, 72, 79, 80, 108, 124, 138, 145, 147, 150, 162, 176, 210, 236, 250, 260, 262, 271, 278, 296, 306, 322, 344, 358, 367, 369, 371, 372, 383, 392, 399, 400, 428, 442, 446, 453, 455, 456, 484, 497, 499, 501, 502, 528, 538, 546, 563, 570, 581, 590, 618, 627, 630, 638, 642, 651, 658, 671, 674, 745, 778, 812, 823, 828, 835, 837, 839, 840, 849, 850, 852, 853, 856, 868, 869, 871, 872, 879, 881, 884, 891, 894, 916, 919, 922, 924, 937, 944, 947, 950 4
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.19 5,9,10 use graphic organizers to construct meaning of a textbook passage showing important ideas and the relationship among those ideas 8.20 K, 3,4,5,6,7,9,11 draw a conclusion to describe characters based on their thoughts and actions 8.21 6,9,10,11 justify conclusions or opinions reached from textbook information SE/TE: Each Reading Strategy in the Prepare to Read section of the Student Edition has a graphic organizer to aid comprehension. See pages Reading Strategy pages 5, 15, 37, 45, 63, 73, 81, 105, 115, 129, 143, 167, 179, 197, 211, 225, 253, 263, 275, 289, 333, 341, 359, 379, 407, 427, 437, 447, 465, 493, 517, 543, 553, 571, 599, 626, 665, 707, 719, 727, 735, 747, 777, 797, and 813. SE/TE: Characters, 99, 101, 103, 106, 109, 181, 189, 195, 198, 199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 211, 287, 289, 293, 294, 297, 301, 303, 307, 533, 537, 540, 541, 544, 547; Characterization, 287, 290, 291, 292, 297; Character Traits, 379, 381, 385, 387, 389, 391, 393; Draw Conclusions, 12, 26, 38, 79, 108, 134, 135, 145, 162, 176, 210, 250, 262, 306, 318, 322, 381, 383, 392, 399, 439, 442, 497, 499, 528, 539, 546, 563, 570, 577, 590, 618, 630, 651, 671, 733, 778, 823, 828, 839, 840, 850, 853, 868, 869, 872, 881, 891, 894, 915, 937, 944, 950 SE/TE: Draw Conclusions, 12, 26, 38, 79, 108, 134, 135, 145, 162, 176, 210, 250, 262, 306, 318, 322, 381, 383, 392, 399, 439, 442, 497, 499, 528, 539, 546, 563, 570, 577, 590, 618, 630, 651, 671, 733, 778, 823, 828, 839, 840, 850, 853, 868, 869, 872, 881, 891, 894, 915, 937, 944, 950 5
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.22 6,9,11 identify and apply comprehension strategies through the critical thinking of summarizing interpreting, evaluating, critiquing, and analyzing what is read SE/TE: 5, 21, 43, 53, 67, 77, 99, 117, 129, 143, 155, 171, 181, 229, 241, 255, 267, 287, 301, 315, 341, 349, 363, 379, 397, 423, 437, 451, 461, 493, 521, 533, 555, 575, 613, 623, 635, 647, 667, 699, 747, 809, 817, 833, 845, 867, 877, 889, 913, 933; Review and Assess, 13, 27, 39, 49, 59, 73, 81, 109, 125, 139, 151, 163, 177, 211, 237, 251, 263, 279, 297, 307, 323, 345, 359, 373, 393, 401, 429, 447, 457, 485, 503, 529, 547, 571, 591, 619, 631, 643, 659, 675, 745, 778, 813, 829, 841, 857, 873, 885, 895, 925, 951 TE: Reading Strategy, 8, 10, 23, 25, 34, 43, 44, 46, 53, 54, 56, 57, 62, 67, 77, 78, 84, 99, 104, 112, 117, 120, 122, 129, 131, 135, 143, 147, 155, 159, 171, 172, 181, 185, 186, 188, 189, 192, 197, 200, 204, 229, 231, 235, 241, 244, 249, 255, 258, 267, 269, 274, 287, 290, 295, 301, 303, 315, 317, 326, 341, 343, 349, 363, 367, 369, 371, 379, 386, 388, 390, 397, 423, 427, 437, 439, 445, 451, 454, 461, 464, 465, 466, 467, 468, 471, 473, 475, 476, 477, 479, 493, 495, 521, 526, 527, 533, 536, 538, 539, 541, 542, 544, 555, 557, 561, 566, 575, 578, 613, 617, 623, 626, 635, 637, 647, 648, 654, 667, 670, 673, 699, 703, 704, 705, 707, 710, 715, 716, 720, 721, 722, 724, 729, 735, 741, 742, 748, 752, 756, 762, 769, 775, 776, 809, 811, 817, 819, 822, 825, 826, 833, 845, 851, 867, 877, 880, 889, 913, 915, 933, 935, 942 8.23 10,11 infer meaning of a phrase used in context SE/TE: Context, 185, 186, 188, 189, 192, 197, 204, 206; Infer, 12, 26, 38, 45, 47, 48, 58, 69, 72, 79, 80, 108, 146, 147, 149, 150, 162, 176, 182, 210, 250, 260, 262, 268, 271, 306, 322, 337, 365, 371, 384, 392, 399, 400, 428, 442, 452, 453, 455, 456, 465, 478, 484, 497, 499, 501, 517, 538, 546, 562, 563, 568, 570, 581, 582, 618, 627, 629, 630, 638, 642, 651, 658, 674, 710, 722, 778, 812, 823, 828, 835, 837, 839, 869, 871, 879, 881, 883, 884, 891, 894, 919, 920, 922, 924, 937, 944, 947 8.24 2,3,4,9,10 determine the sequence of events in a text to determine initial understanding SE/TE: Sequential Order, 506, 509; Cause and Effect, 227, 255, 259, 261, 263, 607, 682, 685; Analyze Cause and Effect, 108, 124, 138, 371, 442, 456, 607, 618, 627, 642, 651, 745, 778, 868 6
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.25 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10 use setting, plot, characterization and style to determine a text's genre (e.g., science fiction, folktale) 8.26 5,6,9,10,11 locate information in recreational reading to promote initial understanding 8.27 4,6,7,10 distinguish factual from opinion statements 8.28 7,9,10,11 determine the meaning of persuasive language and propaganda to determine meaning of information in functional text (e.g., advertisement) SE/TE: Short Story: Plot, 156, 242, 268, 522; Character, 288, 380, 384, 534, 539; Setting, 6, 16, 556, 564; Theme, 172, 576, 582; Point of View, 22, 182, 438; Literary Analysis: Characters, 99, 101, 103, 106, 109, 181, 189, 195, 198, 199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 211, 287, 289, 293, 294, 297, 301, 303, 307, 533, 537, 540, 541, 544, 547; Characterization, 287, 290, 291, 292, 297; Character Traits, 379, 381, 385, 387, 389, 391, 393; Setting, 5, 117, 119, 121, 125, 555, 557, 559, 560, 565, 567, 568, 569, 571; Theme, 171, 173, 174, 177, 397, 401, 575, 578, 580, 581, 586, 587, 588, 591; Comparing Themes, 398, 399, 400, 576, 582; Plot, 461, 469, 480, 481, 483, 485, 521, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 748, 751, 753, 754, 757, 760, 765, 768, 773, 774, 776, 779 SE/TE: Extend Understanding, 13, 27, 39, 49, 59, 73, 81, 109, 125, 139, 151, 163, 177, 211, 237, 251, 263, 279, 297, 307, 323, 345, 359, 373, 393, 401, 429, 447, 457, 485, 503, 529, 547, 571, 591, 619, 631, 643, 659, 675, 745, 778, 813, 829, 841, 857, 873, 885, 895, 925, 951; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 TE: Further Reading, 13, 27, 39, 49, 59, 73, 81, 109, 125, 139, 151, 163, 177, 211, 237, 251, 263, 279, 297, 307, 323, 345, 359, 373, 393, 401, 429, 447, 457, 485, 503, 529, 547, 571, 591, 619, 631, 643, 659, 675, 745, 778, 813, 829, 841, 857, 873, 885, 895, 925, 951 SE/TE: Fact and Opinion, 693 TE: Fact and Opinion, 630 SE/TE: Persuasive Techniques, 667, 669, 670, 673, 675; Delivering a Persuasive Presentation, 334; Persuasive Writing, 412 7
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.29 3,4,6,7,9,10,11 make inferences from functional text to make analysis of information (e.g., advertisements) 8.30 6,7,9,10,11 draw conclusions from functional materials to make analysis of information (e.g., advertisements) 8.31 3,5,6,7,9,10,11 locate specific details in ads and other functional material to verify initial understanding 8.32 6,7,9,10,11 predict the action of a reader of persuasive writing 8.33 determine types of conflict in a short story (e.g., man vs. man, man vs. society, man vs. nature, man vs. self) SE/TE: Drawing Inferences, 227, 267, 269, 274, 279, 519, 575, 578, 579, 583, 590, 591, 807, 845, 857, 958, 961; Infer, 12, 26, 38, 45, 47, 48, 58, 69, 72, 79, 80, 108, 146, 147, 149, 150, 162, 176, 182, 210, 250, 260, 262, 268, 271, 306, 322, 337, 365, 371, 384, 392, 399, 400, 428, 442, 452, 453, 455, 456, 465, 478, 484, 497, 499, 501, 517, 538, 546, 562, 563, 568, 570, 581, 582, 618, 627, 629, 630, 638, 642, 651, 658, 674, 710, 722, 778, 812, 823, 828, 835, 837, 839, 869, 871, 879, 881, 883, 884, 891, 894, 919, 920, 922, 924, 937, 944, 947 SE/TE: Draw Conclusions, 12, 26, 38, 79, 108, 134, 135, 145, 162, 176, 210, 250, 262, 306, 318, 322, 381, 383, 392, 399, 439, 442, 497, 499, 528, 539, 546, 563, 570, 577, 590, 618, 630, 651, 671, 733, 778, 823, 828, 839, 840, 850, 853, 868, 869, 872, 881, 891, 894, 915, 937, 944, 950 SE/TE: Nonfiction: Expository and Practical/Technical Writing, 54, 62, 84, 112, 214, 230, 272, 316, 326, 376, 443, 488, 506, 550, 662, 682, 782, 794, 860, 864, 898, 928, 958; Persuasive and Reflective Writing, 282, 364, 370, 404, 408, 432, 594, 598, 614, 668, 672; Narrative Nonfiction, 32, 100, 256, 310, 350, 424, 494, 624, 628, 636, 639, 648, 652, 954 SE/TE: Persuasive Techniques, 667, 669, 670, 673, 675; Delivering a Persuasive Presentation, 334; Persuasive Writing, 412 SE/TE: Conflict, 90, 99, 101, 103, 106, 109, 155, 157, 158, 161, 163, 166, 267, 270, 273, 277, 279, 461, 470, 477, 483, 485 8
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.34 identify literary techniques used in literature (e.g., irony, understatement, exaggeration, foreshadowing, etc.) 8.35 identify the elements of plot in a short story (exposition setting, complications, suspense, climax, and resolution 8.36 identify types of poetry found in literature (e.g., narrative poem, ballad, lyric poem) 8.37 identify figures of speech used by author's in selected pieces of literature (e.g., simile, metaphor, allusion, and personification) SE/TE: Literary Analysis, 5, 21, 43, 53, 67, 77, 99, 117, 129, 143, 155, 171, 181, 229, 241, 255, 267, 287, 301, 315, 341, 349, 363, 379, 397, 423, 437, 451, 461, 493, 521, 533, 555, 575, 613, 623, 635, 647, 667, 699, 747, 809, 817, 833, 845, 867, 877, 889, 913, 933; Review and Assess, 13, 27, 39, 49, 59, 73, 81, 109, 125, 139, 151, 163, 177, 211, 237, 251, 263, 279, 297, 307, 323, 345, 359, 373, 393, 401, 429, 447, 457, 485, 503, 529, 547, 571, 591, 619, 631, 643, 659, 675, 745, 778, 813, 829, 841, 857, 873, 885, 895, 925, 951 SE/TE: Short Story: Plot, 156, 242, 268, 522; Character, 288, 380, 384, 534, 539; Setting, 6, 16, 556, 564; Theme, 172, 576, 582; Point of View, 22, 182, 438; Literary Analysis: Characters, 99, 101, 103, 106, 109, 181, 189, 195, 198, 199, 202, 203, 208, 209, 211, 287, 289, 293, 294, 297, 301, 303, 307, 533, 537, 540, 541, 544, 547; Characterization, 287, 290, 291, 292, 297; Character Traits, 379, 381, 385, 387, 389, 391, 393; Setting, 5, 117, 119, 121, 125, 555, 557, 559, 560, 565, 567, 568, 569, 571; Theme, 171, 173, 174, 177, 397, 401, 575, 578, 580, 581, 586, 587, 588, 591; Comparing Themes, 398, 399, 400, 576, 582; Plot, 461, 469, 480, 481, 483, 485, 521, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 748, 751, 753, 754, 757, 760, 765, 768, 773, 774, 776, 779 SE/TE: Poetry: Narrative, 302, 818, 824; Lyric, 502, 834, 836, 840; Form, 144, 146, 148, 452, 454, 456, 838, 849, 850, 851, 852, 854; Sound Devices, 78, 79, 80, 498, 868, 869, 870, 872; Imagery, 68, 70, 342, 398, 399, 400, 500, 878, 880, 882; Figurative Language, 261, 368, 372, 810, 890, 892; Speaker, 44, 46, 48 SE/TE: Figurative Language, 349, 352, 354, 359, 889, 895; Imagery, 67, 71, 73, 877, 883, 885; Idioms, 97, 99, 102, 104, 109, 287, 290, 295, 297 Reading Vocabulary 8.38 K, 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 determine the meaning of words from their use in context SE/TE: Context Clues, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 93 9
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.39 2,3,4,5,7,9,10,11 determine the definition of multiple meaning words used in context 8.40 2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 determine the synonym for words in text to improve quality (e.g., precise verbs, descriptive modifiers) 8.41 make use of classifications to determine possible use of words 8.42 use analogy to determine relationship of new and familiar words 8.43 examine connotation of words as used in selection and other possible uses 8.44 identify root words and add prefixes and suffixes to change meaning 8.45 identify synonyms and antonyms of selected words SE/TE: Multiple-meaning Words, 842; Context Clues, 53, 54, 56, 57, 59, 93 SE/TE: Synonyms, 126, 140, 308, 926 SE/TE: Word Forms, 40, 74, 110, 164, 374, 486, 620, 780, 952 SE/TE: Analogies, 360, 530 SE/TE: Connotation of Words, 339. For related information see Multiple-meaning Words on page 842. SE/TE: Prefixes, 60, 238, 458, 504, 644, 676, 747; Suffixes, 82, 178, 264, 346, 360, 592, 830 SE/TE: Synonyms, 126, 140, 308, 926 8.46 identify idioms and their use in passages SE/TE: Idioms, 97, 99, 102, 104, 109, 287, 290, 295, 297 8.47 identify homophones and homographs and determine their meaning in a selection SE/TE: For related information see Multiple-meaning Words on page 842. Writing 8.48 use prewriting and drafting strategies to generate topics and plan approaches to writing tasks SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Prewriting and Drafting, 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 10
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.49 use writing strategies to address specific writing purposes, (e.g., narrative, descriptive, informative, and persuasive) in paragraphs or compositions 8.50 use writing strategies to write for audiences, including peers, teachers, and employers 8.51 use revision and editing strategies to delete or correct errors in organization, and content 8.52-4,7,10 use a writing prompt to develop a composition that contains a beginning, middle and end SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Autobiographical Narrative, 88 91; Descriptive Essay, 218 221; Business Letter, 330 333; Persuasive Essay, 412 415; Explanation of a Process, 510 513; Short Story, 602 605; Research Report, 686 691; Critical Review, 798 801; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 902 905; Guidelines, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Revising, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Autobiographical Narrative, 88 91; Descriptive Essay, 218 221; Business Letter, 330 333; Persuasive Essay, 412 415; Explanation of a Process, 510 513; Short Story, 602 605; Research Report, 686 691; Critical Review, 798 801; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 902 905; Guidelines, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 11
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.53 4,7,10 develop a composition that is focused, coherent, and has a clear and logical progression of ideas 8.54 4,7,10 develop a composition that contains smooth transition 8.55 4,7,10 use a writing prompt to develop a composition that addresses the assigned topic 8.56 4,7,10 use a writing prompt to develop a composition that is complete, varied, and economical SE/TE: Order, 90, 220, 633, 677; Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Transitions, 375; Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Autobiographical Narrative, 88 91; Descriptive Essay, 218 221; Business Letter, 330 333; Persuasive Essay, 412 415; Explanation of a Process, 510 513; Short Story, 602 605; Research Report, 686 691; Critical Review, 798 801; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 902 905; Guidelines, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 12
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.57 4,7,10 use a writing prompt to develop a composition whose word choice is vivid, precise, and economical 8.58 4,7,10 use editing strategies to correct errors in usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling 8.59 demonstrate mastery of penmanship and keyboard in the writing process 8.60 incorporate examples of specific parts of speech, phrases, and clauses in the writing process 8.61 use and identify different types of sentences, paragraphs, and essays 8.62 demonstrate the use of personal writing for pleasure and enjoyment (e.g., journals, friendly letters) SE/TE: Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 SE/TE: Publishing and Presenting, 91, 221, 333, 415, 513, 605, 691, 801, 905, 965 SE/TE: Grammar Lesson, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965; Extension Activities, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Business Letter, 330 333; Guidelines, 962 965; Letters, 179, 487, 927; Observation Journal, 213; Memo, 51; Poems, 859, 887; Tribute, 374 13
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.63 make use of functional types of writing (e.g., book reports, friendly letters, essay questions, and outlining) SE/TE: Writing Workshop: Business Letter, 330 333; Guidelines, 962 965; Letters, 179, 487, 927; Observation Journal, 213; Memo, 51; Guidelines, 962; Book Jacket, 593 8.64 use electronic and traditional editing strategies (e.g., symbols, dictionaries) to correct spelling errors in computer-generated work (e.g., proper names, homophone, [in, inn].) SE/TE: Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 Spelling 8.65 identify and spell common homophones/homonyms (words that have different spellings and meaning but one pronounced the same (e.g., stake and steak) 8.66 use generalization to spell words containing "c" sounded as "k" (e.g., candle) 8.67 spell words containing "oi" and "oy" (e.g., soil, boy) 8.68 use visual cues as a strategy to spell words containing the sound "sh" (e.g., partial, special, dish) 8.69 form plurals of words ending with "sh" (e.g., wish, wishes) 8.70 spell words containing "y" sounded as "I" (e.g., my) and comparative forms ending in "y" (e.g., busy, busier, busiest) 8.71 use meaning as a strategy for spelling prefixes "bi", "re", and "mis" (e.g., bilateral, reread, misunderstand) SE/TE: For related information see Multiple-meaning Words on page 842. SE/TE: Spelling Strategy, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Assessment Workshops: Spelling Errors, 967. See Spelling Handbook pages R18 R20 and Commonly Misspelled Words page R21. SE/TE: Spelling Strategy, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Assessment Workshops: Spelling Errors, 967. See Spelling Handbook pages R18 R20 and Commonly Misspelled Words page R21. SE/TE: Prefixes, 60, 238, 458, 504, 644, 676, 747 8.72 spell words with suffix "tive" (e.g., protective) SE/TE: Suffixes, 82, 178, 264, 346, 360, 592, 830 14
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.73 form inflectional endings on words ending in "e" (e.g., participate, participation) 8.74 form correct spelling of word when adding common endings (e.g., s, es) SE/TE: Spelling Strategy, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Assessment Workshops: Spelling Errors, 967. See Spelling Handbook pages R18 R20 and Commonly Misspelled Words page R21. 8.75 develop spelling competency by recognizing one's own spelling weakness 8.76 use syllabication as a strategy for spelling words 8.77 use visual and pronunciation cues as strategies for spelling (e.g., dessert, desert) 8.78 distinguish between misuse and proper spelling of a contraction and possessive 8.79 focus on problem words that are commonly misspelled 8.80 use memorization and/or mnemonic strategies to help spell problem parts of words (e.g., Tell these mosquitoes to quit biting me) 8.81 acquire a written vocabulary from a wide variety of instructional sources and activities in written communication across the curriculum SE/TE: Spelling Strategy, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Assessment Workshops: Spelling Errors, 967. See Spelling Handbook pages R18 R20 and Commonly Misspelled Words page R21. SE/TE: Apostrophes, R27 SE/TE: Spelling Strategy, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Assessment Workshops: Spelling Errors, 967. See Spelling Handbook pages R18 R20 and Commonly Misspelled Words page R21. SE/TE: Vocabulary Development Lesson, 14, 28, 40, 50, 60, 74, 82, 110, 126, 140, 152, 164, 178, 212, 238, 252, 264, 280, 298, 308, 324, 346, 360, 374, 394, 402, 430, 448, 458, 486, 504, 530, 548, 572, 592, 620, 632, 644, 660, 676, 746, 779, 814, 830, 842, 858, 874, 886, 896, 926, 952; Vocabulary Development: Words, 5, 21, 43, 53, 67, 77, 99, 117, 129, 143, 155, 171, 181, 229, 241, 255, 267, 287, 301, 315, 341, 349, 363, 379, 397, 423, 437, 451, 461, 493, 521, 533, 555, 575, 613, 623, 635, 647, 667, 699, 747, 809, 817, 833, 845, 867, 877, 889, 913, 933 15
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.82 use electronic editing tools as well as traditional editing resources to correct spelling errors (e.g., electronic spell checker, dictionary, thesaurus) SE/TE: Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 Language 8.83 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 capitalize titles of people (e.g., President Jefferson) SE/TE: Capitalization of Titles, 896; Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 8.84 6,7,9,10,11 capitalize geographic names and directions that are used to name a region (e.g., The West has many very large states.) 8.85 6,7,10,11 capitalize proper adjectives (e.g., German steel) 8.86 capitalize brand names, organizations, business firms, institutions, and government bodies 8.87 capitalize historical events and periods, special events, and calendar events 8.88 capitalize nationalities, races, religions, academic courses, and languages 8.89 capitalize particular places, things, events, and awards 8.90 7,9,10,11 use a comma with an introductory phrase 8.91 4,6,7 use commas with a conjunction between independent clauses (e.g., We had lunch on the bus, and it was fun.) SE/TE: Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 SE/TE: Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 SE/TE: Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 SE/TE: Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 SE/TE: Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 SE/TE: Capitalization and Punctuation, R26 R27; Mechanics Exercises, R34 R35 SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. 16
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.92 5,7,9,10,11 use commas with appositives SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. 8.93 4,9 use commas with conjunctions in compound sentences SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. 8.94 use commas to separate items in a series SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. 8.95 use comma to separate two or more adjectives preceding a noun 8.96 use comma to set off nonessential clauses and nonessential participial phrases 8.97 use commas to set off sentence interrupters (e.g., appositives, nonessential phrases and clauses) 8.98 use commas in certain situations (e.g., dates and addresses, parts of letters, abbreviations after names) 8.99 7,9,10,11 use a semicolon between independent clauses 8.100 use a semicolon between items in a series if the items contain commas SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. SE/TE: Commas, 926, 952; Commas, R26. Students have opportunities to use commas in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. SE/TE: Semicolons, R26 R27 SE/TE: Semicolons, R26 R27 17
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.101 5,6,10,11 use a colon to introduce a list of items SE/TE: Colon, R27. Students have opportunities to use colons in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. 8.102 use a colon after the salutation of a business letter 8.103 use a colon between numerals that represent hours and minutes and between chapter and verse in a biblical reference 8.104 use correctly hyphens, dashes, and parentheses in written expression SE/TE: Colon, R27; Business Letter, 330 SE/TE: Colon, R27. Students have opportunities to use colons in the Writing Workshops on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. SE/TE: Hyphens, R27 8.105 use quotation mark correctly when punctuating titles and dialogue 8.106 identify parts of a sentence (e.g., subject, verb, and complement) 8.107 7,9,10,11 use correct pronoun antecedent in sentences 8.108 use correct pronoun case in written expression (e.g., nominative, objective, possessive) 8.109 use the different types of pronouns correctly in written expression (e.g., personal, demonstrative, interrogative, compound personal, indefinite, and relative) 8.110 7,9 use the correct subject verb agreement with a compound subject 8.111 6 differentiate the use of adjectives and adverbs SE/TE: Dialogue, 21, 27, 549, 748, 765, 776, 779 SE/TE: Sentences, 572, 592, 926, 952; Subjects, 394, 402, 676, 747 SE/TE: Pronouns, 60, 74, 82, 620, 632, 660, 676, 780, 886; Handbook, R24; Grammar Exercises, R28 SE/TE: Pronouns, 60, 74, 82, 620, 632, 660, 676, 780, 886; Handbook, R24; Grammar Exercises, R28 SE/TE: Pronouns, 60, 74, 82, 620, 632, 660, 676, 780, 886; Handbook, R24; Grammar Exercises, R28 SE/TE: Subject-Verb Agreement, 747; Handbook, R24; Grammar Exercises, R28 SE/TE: Adjectives, 238, 252, 280, 324, 458, 858, 874; Adverbs, 264, 280, 324, 814, 874 8.112 6 use adverbs correctly in written expression SE/TE: Adverbs, 264, 280, 324, 814, 874 18
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.113 1,2,4,6,10,11 write and edit text using correct present tense SE/TE: Verbs, 110, 140, 164, 178, 212, 402, 644, 747, 780; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.114 write and edit text using correct past tense SE/TE: Verbs, 110, 140, 164, 178, 212, 402, 644, 747, 780; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.115 write and edit text using correct future tense SE/TE: Verbs, 110, 140, 164, 178, 212, 402, 644, 747, 780; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.116 7,9,10,11 identify appropriate use of descriptive language in written expression SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Descriptive Essay, 218 221; Descriptions, 75, 165, 265, 361; Descriptions, 800; Oral Description, 431 8.117 7,10,11 identify and correct misplaced modifiers SE/TE: Modifiers, 814, 842; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.118 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 identify and correct awkward sentence construction 8.119 3,4,5,7,9,10,11 identify and correct run-on sentences SE/TE: Sentences, 572, 592, 926, 952; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 SE/TE: Sentences, 572, 592, 926, 952; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.120 5,6,7,9,10,11 identify and correct redundancy SE/TE: Sentences, 572, 592, 926, 952; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.121 5,10,11 identify and correct faulty parallel sentence structure 8.122 6,7,9 identify and correct faulty subordination (e.g., I like hamburgers since I want candy.) SE/TE: Sentences, 572, 592, 926, 952; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 Students have many opportunities to develop this skill in the Grammar Lessons that accompany each literary selection. SE/TE: Sentences, 572, 592, 926, 952; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 8.123 identify and punctuate complex sentences SE/TE: Complex Sentences, 592, 952 19
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.124 7,9,10,11 identify and use appropriate transitions in writings 8.125 1,2,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 make decisions about relevant and appropriate content to eliminate extraneous sentences in writing 8.126 3,4,6 organize information by combining sentences 8.127 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11 identify the purpose and audience in written expression 8.128 identify thesis statements in written expression SE/TE: Transitions, 375; Writing Workshops: 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 SE/TE: Details, 220, 621, 798, 815, 859, 887, 953; Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964 SE/TE: For related information see Compound Sentences pages 572 and 926. SE/TE: Author s Purpose, 301, 303, 305, 307, 408, 421, 437, 445, 447, 611, 623, 626, 631; Writing Workshops: Prewriting, 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 SE/TE: Students can achieve this objective as they examine the Student Model in each Writing Workshop on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. 8.129 1,2,3,5,6,7,10,11 identify supporting sentences in written expression SE/TE: Students can achieve this objective as they examine the Student Model in each Writing Workshop on pages 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, and 962 965. Study Skills 8.130 4,9 demonstrate appropriate use of parts of a book such as title page, introduction, table of contents, appendix and references SE/TE: Table of Contents, vi xxv; Resources: Glossary, R1 R4; Literary Terms Handbook, R5 R11; Types of Writing, R12 R13; Citing Sources, R14 R16; Internet Guide, R17; Spelling Handbook, R18 R21; Grammar, Usage and Mechanics Handbook, R22 R35; Indexes, R36 R43 20
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.131 9,10,11 use the card catalog or on- line catalog systems to determine a book's call number, author, publisher, publisher and artist, (an artist is an illustrator) 8.132 3,4,5,6,7 use a pronunciation guide to determine numbers of syllables in a word, and sounds of letters as they appear in individual words 8.133 5,6,7,9,10,11 use dictionary entries to select the best meaning for a multi-meaning word when used in context SE/TE: For related information see: Research Report, 686 691; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay; 902 90; Research and Technology, 29, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 781, 815, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 897, 927, 953. See Writing Handbook pages R12 R13 and Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript pages R14 R16. SE/TE: The Vocabulary Development in the Prepare to Read includes pronunciation guides and definitions of words in the literature. See pages 5, 21, 43, 53, 67, 77, 99, 117, 129, 143, 155, 171, 181, 229, 241, 255, 267, 287, 301, 315, 341, 349, 363, 379, 397, 423, 437, 451, 461, 493, 521, 533, 555, 575, 613, 623, 635, 647, 667, 699, 747, 809, 817, 833, 845, 867, 877, 889, 913, and 933. SE/TE: The Vocabulary Development in the Prepare to Read includes dictionary entries of words in the literature. See pages 5, 21, 43, 53, 67, 77, 99, 117, 129, 143, 155, 171, 181, 229, 241, 255, 267, 287, 301, 315, 341, 349, 363, 379, 397, 423, 437, 451, 461, 493, 521, 533, 555, 575, 613, 623, 635, 647, 667, 699, 747, 809, 817, 833, 845, 867, 877, 889, 913, and 933. 8.134 4,9,10 demonstrate appropriate use of a contents page to locate which chapter specific information can be found 8.135 4,9,10 use table of contents and index to locate information SE/TE: Table of Contents, vi xxv. Students can use the research opportunities to explore this objective. See pages 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, and 953. SE/TE: Table of Contents, vi xxv; Indexes, R36 R43 21
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.136 given chapter names in an informational book, predict the type of book 8.137 4,10,11 construct and read a graphic organizer for a written report for a content area 8.138 3,4 identify a main heading from a list of topics in order to organize a report (e.g., food, needs, clothing, and shelter) 8.139 use study skills of scanning, skimming, and reading for mastery to prepare for a test 8.140 develop strategies for effective reading prior to a test (e.g., scanning, skimming, finding main idea, and paraphrasing) 8.141 organize information to classify, compare and contrast, and make analogies to answer questions on a test SE/TE: For related information see Table of Contents, vi xxv and Using Reference Books on page 253. SE/TE: Each Reading Strategy in the Prepare to Read section of the Student Edition has a graphic organizer to aid comprehension. See Reading Strategy pages 5, 15, 37, 45, 63, 73, 81, 105, 115, 129, 143, 167, 179, 197, 211, 225, 253, 263, 275, 289, 333, 341, 359, 379, 407, 427, 437, 447, 465, 493, 517, 543, 553, 571, 599, 626, 665, 707, 719, 727, 735, 747, 777, 797, and 813. Charts, 83, 281, 431; Maps, 141, 309, 549 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Descriptive Essay, 218 221; Business Letter, 330 333; Persuasive Essay, 412 415; Explanation of a Process, 510 513; Research Report, 686 691; Critical Review, 798 801; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, 902 905; Guidelines, 962 965. See Writing Handbook pages R12 R13. SE/TE: Students develop this skill as they complete the Assessment Workshops on pages 93, 223, 335, 417, 515, 607, 693, 803, 907, and 967. SE/TE: Students develop this skill as they complete the Assessment Workshops on pages 93, 223, 335, 417, 515, 607, 693, 803, 907, and 967. SE/TE: Students develop this skill as they complete the Assessment Workshops on pages 93, 223, 335, 417, 515, 607, 693, 803, 907, and 967. 8.142 evaluate resources by gathering and evaluating evidence to make appropriate conclusions about information SE/TE: Explanation of a Process, 510 513; Research Report, 686 691; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay; 902 90; Research and Technology, 29, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 781, 815, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 897, 927, 953. See Writing Handbook pages R12 R13 and Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript pages R14 R16. 22
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.143 develop skills in outlining main points, summarizing, and noting important examples to evaluate information 8.144 use available technologies to gather information (e.g., thesaurus, and other software programs) SE/TE: Outline, 179; Summary, 335, 446, 535, 782, 946 SE/TE: Manual, for E-mail, 61; Reference Books, 253; Internet Directions, 550, 555; Internet, 505, 887; Multimedia Presentation, 966; Internet Guide, R17. See also Resource Pro CD-ROM. Computer/Technology 8.145 use appropriate software to practice and master eighth grade English language arts instructional objectives 8.146 convert a word processing document into a simple desktop publishing document SE/TE: Throughout the Teacher s Edition, Prentice Hall Literature incorporates software including the Resource Pro CD-ROM to help students master the language arts objectives. Take It to the Net in each Prepare to Read and the Resource and Technology after each selection includes opportunities for integrating software in teaching. SE/TE: Prepare to Read, 4, 20, 42, 52, 66, 76, 98, 116, 128, 142, 154, 170, 180, 228, 240, 254, 266, 286, 300, 314, 340, 348, 362, 378, 396, 422, 436, 450, 460, 492, 520, 532, 554, 574, 612, 622, 634, 646, 666, 698, 746, 808, 816, 832, 844, 866, 876, 888, 912, 932; Research and Technology, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Publishing and Presenting, 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 8.147 using a word processor, demonstrate correct keying, editing, and formatting techniques (8.51) SE/TE: Writing Workshops: Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964; Revising, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 23
West Virginia English Language Arts, (Grade 8) 8.148 distinguish between private and public data/information 8.149 identify technological skills required for various communication careers 8.150 use a word processing program to copy and move text (8.51) 8.151 use the editing functions of a word processor (spell check, grammar checker, thesaurus, outliner) (8.58, 8.64 and 8.82) 8.152 use a word processing program to produce a report that contains centering, tabs, and more than one paragraph (8.51) SE/TE: For related information see: Explanation of a Process, 510 513; Research Report, 686 691; Comparison-and-Contrast Essay; 902 90. See Writing Handbook pages R12 R13 and Citing Sources and Preparing Manuscript pages R14 R16. SE/TE: For related information see Research and Technology on pages 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, and 953. SE/TE: Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964; Revising, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Revising and Editing, 90, 220, 332, 414, 512, 604, 690, 800, 904, 964; Revising, 15, 29, 41, 51, 61, 75, 83, 111, 127, 141, 153, 165, 179, 213, 239, 253, 265, 281, 299, 309, 325, 347, 361, 375, 395, 403, 431, 449, 459, 487, 505, 531, 549, 573, 593, 621, 633, 645, 661, 677, 747, 780, 815, 831, 843, 859, 875, 887, 897, 927, 953 SE/TE: Writing Workshops, 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 8.153 develop keyboarding skills: posture, finger placement, keying letters, numbers, symbols, and special keys (8.59) SE/TE: Writing Workshops, 88 91, 218 221, 330 333, 412 415, 510 513, 602 605, 686 691, 798 801, 902 905, 962 965 24