English Language Arts
Week 4 Lesson 1: 8.9A Author's Purpose
I can analyze a text for author’s purpose and author’s message.
Watch instructional video 1 and take notes using a thinking map of your choice.
Watch instructional video 2 and take notes using a thinking map of your choice.
Use your notes to complete the independent practice. (graded)
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8th Language Arts Lessons : C.1
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Copy of Wk4 L1 Grade 8 Google Site Instructions.webmWeek 4 Lesson 1 Oral Instructions
Copy of Wk4 L1 Grade 8 Google Form.webmWeek 4 Lesson 1 Oral Independent Practice
Week 4 Lesson 2: 8.10A Complete Sentences and Thesis Statements
I can use complete sentences to write thesis statements and topic sentences.
Open the instruction page and follow the instructions.
Watch instructional video 1. Make sure you take notes while you watch the video.
Next open the Double Bubble Thinking Map and follow the instructions in the lesson. You can make your own double bubble map on your own paper if you would like. You can also use this to assist with your assignment.
Watch instructional video 2.
Watch instructional video 3.
Also, complete the notes page while you watch the videos.
Lastly, complete the independent practice. You will use your notes from the lesson to help answer the questions. (graded)
Copy of Wk4 L2 Grade 8 Instructions for Week 4 Thesis Statements_Run-On Sentences and Fragments.docxInstruction Page
Copy of Wk4 L2 Grade 8 - Thesis Sentence vs. Topic Sentence by Shmoop.mp4Instructional Video 1
Copy of Wk4 L2 Grade 8 - Double Bubble Map Thesis vs Topic Sentence.pptxDouble Bubble