I can statements Reading Literature and Informational Text

Reading Literature RL.8.1 - I CAN read literature (non-fiction and fiction) and cite or quote many pieces of textual evidence to support what the text is saying. - I CAN support my educated guesses (inferences) based on the text

Mastered! - Annotate all literature when possible to "flag" important information - Zoom in and zoom out ( like a camera lens) to find at general and specific statements - Based on background knowledge I can make educated guesses about the literature and "read between the lines" to make inferences. - Textbook Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

Reading Literature 8.4 - I CAN use context clues to find meanings in words - I CAN understand definitions of words with different meanings: figurative, connotative (feeling of the word), tone, metaphors, similes, and allusions (historical, literary, biblical references in lit.)

Mastered! - Annotate and flag words while reading - underline metaphors and similes (figurative language) - define a word 1. dictionary (denotative) 2. feeling of the word (connotative) - Read many books on my own to be able to recognize allusions - Be able to choose multi-meaningful words in my own writing. Textbook Units: 1, 3, 5, 6, 7

Reading Literature 8.7 - I CAN analyze a film or live production - I CAN compare and contrast a book made into a movie - I CAN evaluate a movie director's choice

Mastered! - Answer the question, "Why did the director choose this setting, character, mood?" - Make a movie clip and become a director of my own film. Textbook Unit - 1

Reading Informational 8.7 - I CAN evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (print, digital, text, video, multimedia) to give a presentation

Mastered! - As I think about presenting in class, I can decided on the best way to present to get my message across to my audience. - I can also create an appropriate presentation by myself without help (Media study Units 8,9)

Reading Literature 8.10 - I CAN by the end of the year, read and comprehend literature - I CAN read and understand stories, dramas, poems on my grade level without help, and with 100% mastery

Mastered! - I read 50-100 books this year - I use my "reading muscle" and can stay in reading mode for an hour without getting distracted. - Even though I might not "like" a certain part of reading, I can use my reading muscle to build stronger vocab, comprehension, and testing stamina. Textbook Unit 4

Reading Informational 8.8 - I CAN delineate (describe exactly) and evaluate an argument and claims in a non-fiction text. - I CAN determine if the author's reasoning is correct, the evidence is relevant and if there is enough, and when evidence is irrelevant

Mastered! - I read aloud difficult text and talk through each argument - Using posters, graphic organizers, or index cards, I can "dissect" and make decisions about the arguments that are exactly correct. - I have researched primary and secondary sources that help me be correct in my findings in a non-fiction text. - I think like a lawyer in court and create arguments that will stand up as correct because of precise research.Unit 9

Reading Informational 8.2 - I CAN find a central idea (non-fiction) of a text - I CAN find supporting details and provide an objective (non-biased) summary of the text

Mastered! - I read non-fiction and understand the importance of mastering informational texts like textbooks and articles - I annotate and flag details in my reading of non-fiction Textbook Unit 6

Reading Literature 8.3 - I CAN understand that character's dialogue or events in the story keep the action moving in the literature. - I CAN understand how dialogue reveals character's motives or helps the character make a decision

Mastered! - Notice who is speaking - Find main characters - Decide what characters change and experience a turning point - be able to write my own dialogue with a purpose Textbook Units: 1,2,7

Reading Literature 8.9 - I CAN analyze a modern work of literature that has created a new story using older themes, characters, myths, traditional stories, or religious stories like Bible stories

Mastered! - Read many books and pieces so I can recognize all types of stories and characters and how they connect with other stories - Recognize how new stories used the old stories and made them new. (example: Percy Jackson stories) Unit 4

Reading Literature 8.5 - I CAN find same and different (compare and contrast) text evidences from TWO different pieces of literature - I CAN analyze how the structure of the texts contribute to the meaning and style (the way the writer writes)

Mastered! - Use a chart to list same and different text evidence from each article - ALWAYS check to see if I explained both the similarities and differences in my assignment. (some students forget 1) - Identify structure (format) of each piece - Understand that structure (format) of my own writing helps get my message to the reader Textbook Units - 1, 4, 5, 6, 7

Reading Literature RL. 8.2 - I CAN find the theme or central idea in literature. - I CAN analyze the development of the theme - I CAN analyze characters, plot, setting to support the theme and create an objective (unbiased) summary

Mastered! - Use the plot chart - Annotate as I read and read with a purpose - Identify author's purpose for writing - Identify character's motives - Zoom in and zoom out to find general and specific statements - Be able to write my own literature with plot, characters, setting, and theme Textbook Units 3, 4, 5, 7

Reading Informational 8.10 - I CAN read and comprehend literary nonfiction at an 8th grade level by myself and with proficiency.

Mastered! - Using my active reading skills, I know I am responsible for knowing how to read, annotate, decide, create arguments, make a judgment without any help. -My proficiency will show when I know these skills so well that I can teach them myself to others. All Units

Reading Informational 8.5 - I CAN analyze detail in the structure (title, photo, subheadings) and find key concepts - I CAN identify the role of sentences in non-fiction that develop the concept.

Mastered! - When I preview the text I find information and meaning in photos, subheadings, and titles. - I annotate or highlight sentences that show what the author is trying to say Units 8,9

Reading Informational 8.6 - I CAN determine an author's point of view in non-fiction (informational) - I CAN analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to other conflicting view points or evidence

Mastered! - When I read non-fiction I "see" the issue from the author's point of view by identifying the years the author lived, what country they lived in, and the culture that may influence his/her viewpoint - When I read and "become" the author I can analyze what the author is saying with humor, or anger, or see if there are any conflicts by asking "But what about...? (Units 1,2,3)

Reading Informational 8.9 - I CAN read two pieces of non-fiction text that show two different conflicting view points. - I CAN analyze where the two texts disagree and support from the facts or interpretation in the text.

Mastered! - When I use my fluency reading skills, I can quickly absorb information of two conflicting non-fiction texts and take notes - My thinking would be more like a judge as I read each argument and create my final decision about the disagreements (Unit 9)

Reading Literature 8.6 - I CAN identify points of view (third person, omniscient, limited) - I CAN analyze dramatic irony, suspense, or humor

Mastered! - "See" through my eyes what the literature is seeing - Use "movie behind my eyelids" to find suspense, humor, or irony - Be able to write my own piece of literature using consistent point of view, irony, suspense or humor. Units 1,2,3