8th+Grade+LA

=OVERARCHING STANDARDS=

 Trimester 1 - 3
===**Trimester 3 ** ===
 * Reads, comprehends, and analyzes a variety of grade level texts
 * Writes with focus, organization, and supporting details
 * Analyzes the elements of literature to demonstrate comprehension
 * Uses standard English conventions in writing, revising and editing
 * Understands and applies research skills

**The Giver **
Learning Goals:

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Activities

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**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Crispin **
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**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Under the Persimmon Tree **
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Below are personal success planning sheets that I give students who are struggling to plan out their work for each section of the book.

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**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Breadwinner **
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**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">A Midsummer Night's Dream **
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