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SpringBoard English Language Arts – Grade 8 Contents Unit 1: The Challenge of Heroism Activity Previewing the Unit …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Understanding Challenges ……………………………………………………………………………………. Opening with Imagery …………………………………………………………………………………………. Novel Excerpt: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle Visual Techniques …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Understanding the Hero’s Journey Archetype ……………………………………………………………… *Film: Teacher Selected The Departure ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Short Story: “The Drummer Boy of Shiloh” by Ray Bradbury Initiation: Road of Trials ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Narrative Poetry: From the Odyssey, by Homer Language and Writer’s Craft: Revising and Editing ………………………………………………………… The Return ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… Novel: Excerpt from A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeleine L’Engle 4 5 8 11 15 20 28 36 42 Embedded Assessment 1: Writing a Hero’s Journey Narrative …………………………………… 49 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 Previewing Embedded Assessment 2 and the Definition Essay …………………………………………. The Nuance of Tone …………………………………………………………………………………………… Physical and Emotional Challenges …………………………………………………………………………. Poetry: “A Man,” by Nina Cassian Article: “Soldier home after losing his leg in Afghanistan,” by Gale Fiege Introducing the Strategy: TP-CASTT Introducing the Strategy: Free Writing Definition Strategies …………………………………………………………………………………………… Poetry: “Sonnet 116,” by William Shakespeare Article: “Where I Find My Heroes,” by Oliver Stone from McCall’s Magazine Historical Heroes: Examples …………………………………………………………………………………. Poetry: “O Captain! My Captain!” by Walt Whitman Sermon: Excerpt from “White House Funeral Sermon for Abraham Lincoln” by Dr. Phineas D. Gurley Poetry: “Frederick Douglass” by Robert Hayden Autobiography: Excerpt from The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, by Frederick Douglass Language and Writer’s Craft: Transitions and Quotations ………………………………………………… Negation Strategy of Definition ………………………………………………………………………………. Essay: “A Definition of a Gentleman,” by John Henry Newman Expository Writing Focus: Organization …………………………………………………………………….. 51 53 55 61 67 74 78 80 Embedded Assessment 2: Writing a Definition Essay ……………………………………………… 87 ©2014 The College Board. All rights reserved. SpringBoard English Language Arts – Grade 8 Unit 2: The Challenge of Utopia Activity 2.1 Previewing the Unit …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.2 Expository Writing: Comparison/Contrast ………………………………………………………………….. Essay: “Grant and Lee: A Study in Contrasts” by Bruce Catton 2.3 Utopian Ideals and Dystopian Reality ………………………………………………………………………. Short Story: “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 2.4 Understanding a Society’s Way of Life …………………………………………………………………….. *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury 2.5 Contemplating Conflicting Perspectives …………………………………………………………………… *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury 2.6 Questioning Society …………………………………………………………………………………………. *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury Informational Text: “Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read” by the American Library Association Introducing the Strategy: Socratic Seminar Introducing the Strategy: Fishbowl 2.7 A Shift in Perspective: Beginning the Adventure …………………………………………………………. *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury 2.8 Navigating the Road of Trials ………………………………………………………………………………. *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury 2.9 The End of the Journey …………………………………………………………………………………….. *Novel: The Giver, by Lois Lowry or Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury 92 93 100 109 112 115 120 122 124 Embedded Assessment 1: Writing an Expository Essay ……………………………………………………. 127 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 129 131 134 137 2.14 2.15 2.16 2.17 Previewing Embedded Assessment 2 and Effective Argumentation ………………………………….. Understanding Elements of Argumentation ……………………………………………………………… Don’t Hate – Debate! ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Highlighting Logos …………………………………………………………………………………………... Article: “Parents Share Son's Fatal Text Message to Warn Against Texting & Driving,” from The Associated Press Article: “The Science Behind Distracted Driving,” from KUTV Austin Forming and Supporting a Debatable Claim ……………………………………………………………… Conducting Effective Research …………………………………………………………………………….. Article: “How the Brain Reacts,” by Marcel Just and Tim Keller Gathering and Citing Evidence …………………………………………………………………………….. Article: “Cellphones and driving: As dangerous as we think?” by Matthew Walberg Organizing and Revising Your Argument …………………………………………………………………. Embedded Assessment 2: Writing an Argumentative Essay ………………………………………………. ©2014 The College Board. All rights reserved. 141 143 148 153 157 SpringBoard English Language Arts – Grade 8 Unit 3: The Challenge to Make a Difference Activity Previewing the Unit …………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 3.12 Collaborating to Preview Holocaust Narratives …………………………………………………………. Understanding Literature Circle Discussions ……………………………………………………………. Making Thematic Connections ……………………………………………………………………………. Autobiography: Excerpt from Night, by Elie Wiesel Poetry: “First They Came for the Communists,” by Martin Niemöller Analyzing an Allegory ………………………………………………………………………………………. *Children’s Book: Terrible Things: An Allegory of the Holocaust, by Eve Bunting Dangerous Diction …………………………………………………………………………………………... Exploring the Museum ……………………………………………………………………………………… Presenting Voices …………………………………………………………………………………………… Finding Light in Film ………………………………………………………………………………………… *Film: Life Is Beautiful, directed by Roberto Benigni Dramatic Tone Shifts ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Drama: Excerpt from The Diary of Anne Frank, by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett The Wrong Side of the Fence ……………………………………………………………………………… Fiction: Excerpt from The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by John Boyne Creating a Memorable Opening …………………………………………………………………………… Diary: Excerpt from The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 162 163 167 171 175 178 180 183 186 189 194 200 Embedded Assessment 1: Presenting Voices of the Holocaust ………………………………………….. 203 3.13 3.14 3.15 Previewing Embedded Assessment 2 and Looking at Multimedia ……………………………………. Making a Difference ………………………………………………………………………………………… Never Forget, Never Again ………………………………………………………………………………… Speech: Excerpt from Elie Wiesel’s Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech Introducing the Strategy: SOAPSTone Students Taking Action ……………………………………………………………………………………… Informational Text: from Do Something: A Handbook for Young Activists From Vision to Action ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Obituary: “Wangari Maathai: Death of a Visionary” by Richard Block Examining Media Campaigns ………………………………………………………………………………. Public Service Announcements (Print): from KnowHow2Go.org *Non-print: from KnowHow2Go.org and adcouncil.org Raising Awareness ………………………………………………………………………………………….. Article: “Famine as a Weapon: It’s Time to Stop Starvation in Sudan,” by George Clooney and John Prendergast 205 207 209 Embedded Assessment 2: Presenting a Multimedia Campaign …………………………………………… 227 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 ©2014 The College Board. All rights reserved. 213 217 221 224 SpringBoard English Language Arts – Grade 8 Unit 4: The Challenge of Comedy Activity 4.1 4.2 Previewing the Unit .…………………………………………………………………………………………. Understanding the Complexity of Humor …………………………………………………………………. Essay: “Made You Laugh,” by Marc Tyler Nobleman Classifying Comedy …………………………………………………………………………………………. *Comic Strips and Political Cartoons Introducing the Strategy: RAFT Humorous Anecdotes ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Essay: Excerpt from Brothers by Jon Scieszka Introducing the Strategy: TWIST Finding Truth in Comedy …………………………………………………………………………………… Essay: “I've got a few pet peeves about sea creatures,” by Dave Barry Satirical Humor ………………………………………………………………………………………………. *Satirical News Show Clip Online Article: “Underfunded Schools Forced To Cut Past Tense From Language Programs,” from The Onion Elements of Humor: Comic Characters and Caricatures ………………………………………………. *TV Show: The Simpsons Short Story: “The Open Window,” by Saki Elements of Humor: Comic Situations …………………………………………………………………….. Novel: “A Day’s Work” from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, by Mark Twain Elements of Humor: Hyperbole …………………………………………………………………………….. Poetry: “They Have Yarns,” by Carl Sandburg Poetry: “Mooses,” by Ted Hughes Elements of Humor: Comic Wordplay ……………………………………………………………………… Poetry: “Is Traffic Jam Delectable?” by Jack Prelutsky *Comedic Skit: “Who’s on First?” by Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Planning and Revising an Analysis of a Humorous Text ………………………………………………… 232 233 Embedded Assessment 1: Writing an Analysis of a Humorous Text ……………………………………… 288 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 290 292 295 297 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 Previewing Embedded Assessment 2 ……………………………………………………………………… Creating Context for Shakespearean Comedy……………………………………………………………. Insulting Language…………………………………………………………………………………………… A Guided Reading of a Scene ……………………………………………………………………………… Drama: Excerpt from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare Acting Companies and Collaborative Close Reading ……………………………………………………. *Drama: Excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by WilliamShakespeare Facing the Challenge of Performance ……………………………………………………………………... Informational Text: Adapted from “Fearbustes—10 Tips to Overcome Stage Fright, by Gary Guwe Working with Acting Companies and Focus Groups ……………………………………………………... *Drama: Excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare Same Text, Different Text …………………………………………………………………………………… *Film: A Midsummer Night’s Dream *Drama: Excerpts from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, by William Shakespeare Dress Rehearsal ……………………………………………………………………………………………… 241 245 252 256 261 267 274 279 282 299 302 305 309 312 Embedded Assessment 2: Performing Shakespearean Comedy ……………………………………………. 313 *Texts not inlcuded in these materials. ©2014 The College Board. All rights reserved. SpringBoard English Language Arts – Grade 8