8th Grade (page 164)

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Language Arts and Writing

Grammar

Writing

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ASSESSMENT

Scoring Rubric: How-to/Process Explanation

The organization, elements of how-to/process explanation writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written…

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Scoring Rubric: Definition/Classification

The organization, elements of definition/classification, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are…

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Scoring Rubric: Summary

An essential, must-have rubric for language arts classes The organization, elements of summaries, grammar, usage,…

Subjects:

Language Arts and Writing

Grammar

Composition

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Scoring Rubric: Description

The organization, elements of description, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are scored in this…

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Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Scoring Rubric: Narrative Based on Personal Experiences

The organization, elements of narration, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are scored in this…

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Language Arts and Writing

Grammar

Writing

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Scoring Rubric: Expression

The organization, elements of expressive writing, grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling of a written piece are scored…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Scoring Rubric Rating Scale

A template for devising your own rubrics.

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WORKSHEETS

Writing Self-Assessment

This self-assessment asks children to analyze their recent work with an eye on improving their future projects.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Student Proofreading Checklist

Help students to go beyond a spell check by using this in-depth checklist for grammar, usage, mechanics, and spelling…

Subjects:

Grammar

Writing

Creative Writing

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Peer Conference Notes: Reader

Focus peer conferencing and make it a valuable tool with this set of questions.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Peer Conference Notes: Writer

Focus peer conferencing and make it a valuable tool with this set of questions.

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Initial Self-Assessment: Writing

Help your students become more capable writers by having them complete this printable inventory of their writing…

Subjects:

Creative Writing

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Independent Reading Guide: The Novel

Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of novels, their responses to the selection, and the craft…

Subjects:

Literature

Reading and Literature

Novels

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Independent Reading Guide: Myths and Folk Tales

Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of myths and folktales, their responses to the selection,…

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Literature

Folk Tales

World History

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Independent Reading Guide: Poetry

Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of poetry, their responses to the selection, and the craft…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Poetry

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Independent Reading Guide: Short Story

Use a teaching guide that helps students analyze the elements of short stories, their responses to the selection, and…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Literature

Reading

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Reading Log

Help students with their organizational skills when they fill in this chart to keep track of books read and ones to be…

Subjects:

Reading

Reading and Literature

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Preparing to Read

This pre-reading activity helps enhance focus and critical reading skills.

Subjects:

Reading Instruction

Silent Reading

Reading Comprehension

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Reading Strategy Inventory

Students analyze their reading likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses in this inventory. Not only will these help…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Silent Reading

Reading

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ACTIVITIES

Personal Mandalas Icebreaker

Get to know yourself, and others, with this fun personal mandala activity! The word mandala originates from the…

Subjects:

Art, Music and Drama

Religion and Philosophy

Visual Arts

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The Feature Story

Present this activities to help your students get to know each other. In this icebreaker, students interview a classmate…

Subjects:

Journalism

Writing

Language Arts and Writing

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Guests Enrichment Packet

Distribute this printable worksheet that extends students' learning and enhances their appreciation of a book and the…

Subjects:

Historical Fiction

Fiction

Literature

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GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

Character Chart

Distribute this printable worksheet that extends students' learning and enhances their appreciation of a book and the…

Subjects:

Reading Comprehension

Reading

Reading and Literature

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