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English Language Development — Grade 8

Goal 4. Writing — Intermediate High, Objective IH 4.04

Goal 4. Writing

The learner will communicate in appropriate written English in a variety of personal, social, and academic contexts.

Level: Intermediate High

Students will begin to use expanded vocabulary to participate effectively in social and academic conversations and presentations with occasional difficulty. They may continue to use forms of non-verbal communication to demonstrate comprehension, but will rely more upon verbal skills. Learning objectives focus on identifying main idea and details, differentiating between minimal pairs, recognizing differences in regional pronunciation, developing familiarity with language conventions, using verb tenses accurately, initiating and sustaining conversations, paraphrasing with details, comprehending grade-level text with assistance, recognizing some literary techniques, analyzing text, beginning to learn cursive writing, expressing opinions, and constructing more advanced paragraphs.

Objective IH 4.04

Exhibit the use of helping verbs in past, present, and future tenses.

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Respecting differences
This guidance and drama unit offers students the opportunity to identify prejudices and understand how certain character traits such as tolerance, respect, and kindness affect their choice of behavior. Since this lesson addresses sensitive issues, teachers should avoid situations that could be hurtful to individuals or groups. This unit can be adapted to almost any age group or ability level.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Guidance, Theatre Arts Education, and English Language Development)
By Daryl Walker and Judy Peele.