Mrs. Bassett’s 8th Grade Language

  Mrs. Bassett’s 8th Grade Language


Ch 1. Pronouns, Adverbs & Infinitives


Demonstrative Pronouns  

What is an Indefinite Pronoun?  

Relative Pronouns  

Modifier  

Using Adverbs as Intensifiers   

Functions of Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives   

What is an Infinitive Phrase? 


Ch 2. Spelling Basics


Spelling & Word Patterns  

English Spelling Rules for Prefixes  

English Spelling Rules for Suffixes & Endings  

Spelling: Words That Sound Alike (Homonyms & Homophones)


Ch 3. Punctuation & Capitalization


 When Do You Need a Comma?  

 Question Mark  

 Exclamation Mark  

 Apostrophe  

 What is a Hyphen?   

 Parentheses and Dashes  

 Capitalization Rules for Headlines & Titles   

 How to Use Capitalization in a Letter


Ch 4. Sentences: Types & Parts


Parts of a Sentence: Subject, Predicate, Object & Clauses  

What is a Complex Sentence?  

Compound-Complex Sentence   

Parallel Sentence



Ch 5. Revising Writing


How to Identify Errors in Adjectives, Adverbs, Nouns & Agreement  

Identifying Subject-Verb Agreement Errors  

How to Fix a Sentence Fragment   

How to Identify a Run-on Sentence  

Commonly Misspelled Words  

Using Proofreading Marks to Edit Writing


Ch 6. Reading Strategies Overview


Strategies for Reading Comprehension  

Improving Reading Comprehension: Tips and Tricks  

Close Reading vs. Big Picture Reading Strategies  

Practicing Critical Reading Strategies


Ch 7. Reading Comprehension & Response


How to Restate an Idea and Summarize  

How to Paraphrase  

How to Synthesize Written Information  

How to Explain the Main Point through Supporting Details  

Drawing Inferences in Fiction  

Tone, Audience & Purpose in Essays  

Analyzing an Author's Style, Voice & Language  

Comparing & Contrasting Ideas Between Two or More Texts


Ch 8. Reading & Interpreting Visuals


 Data Visualization Types: Charts & Graphs  

 Understanding Bar Graphs and Pie Charts  

 How to Infer Information From a Diagram  

 How to Read a Map: Contours, Routes & Settlements







Ch 9. Literary Elements & Devices


Literary Devices  

How to Analyze Plot  

Methods of Characterization in Literature  

What is a Character Trait?   

Character Motivation  

Setting in Literature  

How Setting Shapes the Characters & Plot  

 How Story Elements Interact & Shape One Another  

 Universal Theme  

 Tone & Mood Literary Words 



Ch 10. Reading & Writing Informational Texts


 Informational Text: Editorials, Articles, Speeches & More  

 Informational Texts: Organizational Features & Structures  

 How-To Article: Characteristics, Examples & Process  

 Impact of Word Choice on Meaning and Tone  

 Practice Analyzing and Interpreting an Article  

 Using Prewriting Activities to Organize Ideas  

 How to Connect Ideas in an Informational Text   

 How to Write a Newspaper Article



Ch 11. Reading & Writing Persuasive Texts


 Components of Writing a Persuasive Essay  

 How to Support Your Claims in Writing With Reasoning and Evidence  

 Persuasive Devices in Writing  

 Patterns of Organization for Persuasive Speeches  

 Identifying the Audience of an Advertisement   

 How to Write a Persuasive Product Advertisement





Ch 12. Reading & Writing Poetry


 Different Approaches to Reading Poetry  

 Interpreting a Poem's Main Idea & Theme  

 Poetic Devices  

 Lyrical Poems   

 What Is Free Verse Poetry?   

 The Road Not Taken: Summary & Theme   

 Ode to the West Wind by Shelley: Analysis and Summary  

 Fun Methods for Writing Poetry



Ch 13. 8th Grade Reading Practice: Flowers for Algernon


Lesson 1 - Flowers for Algernon: Summary & Themes  

Lesson 2 - Flowers for Algernon Setting  

Lesson 3 - Flowers for Algernon Conflict  

Lesson 4 - Flowers for Algernon Analysis  

Lesson 5 - Flowers for Algernon Symbols  

Lesson 6 - Foreshadowing in Flowers for Algernon  

Lesson 7 - Important Quotes from Flowers for Algernon  

Lesson 8 - Why Was Flowers for Algernon Banned?



Ch 14. 8th Grade Reading Practice: Anne Frank - The Diary of a Young Girl

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Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl Summary  

Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl: Plot & Timeline  

Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl Characters: Traits & Analysis   

Characterization in Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl  

Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl: Themes & Analysis  

 Figurative Language in Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl  

 Irony in Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl: Dramatic & Verbal  

 Examples of Symbolism in Anne Frank's Diary of a Young Girl

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