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Argument Articles
Formal Writing
Argument Writing
Expository Writing
Paper Editing Strategies
Work Cited Page
Google Classroom
Outside Reading
Reading Comprehension
NEWSELA
Repair & Reflect (PDSA)
Teacher Resources
End of Unit Common Tasks
On Demands
Units of Study
Unit 1: The Urban Setting
"The Great Fire" Chicago, Illinois 1871
Design A City
Multiple Perspectives: Immigration In America
Poetry: The Great Fire
Savage Inequalities (Urban Schools In Chicago, Illinois)
Solving The Mystery: Who Burnt Down Chicago?
The Outsiders & Urban America.
Understanding The Urban Environment: Only The Dead Know Brooklyn
Urban Design: How Our Cities Were Formed and Cities of The Future
Mohenjo-Daro Images
New York City Images
Urban Setting Unit Vocabulary
Unit 2: Technology In Society
Comparing Science Fiction
Evaluating An Argument: Technology In The Classroom
Examining Science Fiction and Fantasy
Future Technology: What Will Have The Largest Impact?
I can identify and explain all of the components of an argument piece.
Science Fiction Becoming True In Society
Science Fiction vs. Nonfiction: Advancements In Technology
Top Ten Inventions In History
Using Nonfiction to Determine If Science Fiction Is Realistic
Unit 3: Characters In History
I can apply the information learned about Feudalism and the Middle Ages to understand how we can learn through Historical Fiction.
I can compare and contrast both fiction and nonfiction texts about the ideals of Chivalry in the Middle Ages.
I can conduct research on a role in medieval society (knight, female, apprentice, lord), and decide if the historical fiction texts read in class accurately portrayed those roles.
I can explain the different characteristics that make up the genre of Historical Fiction.
I can investigate historical fiction literature, media, and political cartoons to identify and understand the impact of specific monarchs in Medieval History.
I can make inquiries about the historical accuracy of knights during the Middle Ages by comparing and contrasting different elements from stories about Knights in the Middle Ages.
King Arthur Socratic Seminar
The Allegory of The Peasant Farmer
Understanding Myths & Their Importance In History
Unit 4: The Greater Good
I can conduct a presentation as to why is it important to contribute to society in a positive way, and how can we contribute in our everyday lives.
I can conduct research on a philanthropist and explain the importance of their work in changing the world in which we live.
I can describe why characters make the choices that they do (character motivation) as well as explaining how certain choices change the outcome of a story.
I can examine the difficulty often found in making decisions that go against the crowd through the poetry of Robert Frost.
I can examine the tension between the needs of the individual and the greater good of society to help us understand the difficulty in making decisions that go against the majority.
I can use literature and media to help to define the greater good.
Vocabulary
Common Core Vocabulary
John Collins Writing Vocabulary
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Program
Unit Vocabulary
Characters In History Unit Vocabulary
Literature & Poetry Unit Vocabulary
Technology In Society Unit Vocabulary
Warm Ups
Mr. Keller
Home
10% Summary
Argument Articles
Formal Writing
Argument Writing
Expository Writing
Paper Editing Strategies
Work Cited Page
Google Classroom
Outside Reading
Reading Comprehension
NEWSELA
Repair & Reflect (PDSA)
Teacher Resources
End of Unit Common Tasks
On Demands
Units of Study
Unit 1: The Urban Setting
"The Great Fire" Chicago, Illinois 1871
Design A City
Multiple Perspectives: Immigration In America
Poetry: The Great Fire
Savage Inequalities (Urban Schools In Chicago, Illinois)
Solving The Mystery: Who Burnt Down Chicago?
The Outsiders & Urban America.
Understanding The Urban Environment: Only The Dead Know Brooklyn
Urban Design: How Our Cities Were Formed and Cities of The Future
Mohenjo-Daro Images
New York City Images
Urban Setting Unit Vocabulary
Unit 2: Technology In Society
Comparing Science Fiction
Evaluating An Argument: Technology In The Classroom
Examining Science Fiction and Fantasy
Future Technology: What Will Have The Largest Impact?
I can identify and explain all of the components of an argument piece.
Science Fiction Becoming True In Society
Science Fiction vs. Nonfiction: Advancements In Technology
Top Ten Inventions In History
Using Nonfiction to Determine If Science Fiction Is Realistic
Unit 3: Characters In History
I can apply the information learned about Feudalism and the Middle Ages to understand how we can learn through Historical Fiction.
I can compare and contrast both fiction and nonfiction texts about the ideals of Chivalry in the Middle Ages.
I can conduct research on a role in medieval society (knight, female, apprentice, lord), and decide if the historical fiction texts read in class accurately portrayed those roles.
I can explain the different characteristics that make up the genre of Historical Fiction.
I can investigate historical fiction literature, media, and political cartoons to identify and understand the impact of specific monarchs in Medieval History.
I can make inquiries about the historical accuracy of knights during the Middle Ages by comparing and contrasting different elements from stories about Knights in the Middle Ages.
King Arthur Socratic Seminar
The Allegory of The Peasant Farmer
Understanding Myths & Their Importance In History
Unit 4: The Greater Good
I can conduct a presentation as to why is it important to contribute to society in a positive way, and how can we contribute in our everyday lives.
I can conduct research on a philanthropist and explain the importance of their work in changing the world in which we live.
I can describe why characters make the choices that they do (character motivation) as well as explaining how certain choices change the outcome of a story.
I can examine the difficulty often found in making decisions that go against the crowd through the poetry of Robert Frost.
I can examine the tension between the needs of the individual and the greater good of society to help us understand the difficulty in making decisions that go against the majority.
I can use literature and media to help to define the greater good.
Vocabulary
Common Core Vocabulary
John Collins Writing Vocabulary
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Program
Unit Vocabulary
Characters In History Unit Vocabulary
Literature & Poetry Unit Vocabulary
Technology In Society Unit Vocabulary
Warm Ups
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Home
10% Summary
Argument Articles
Formal Writing
Argument Writing
Expository Writing
Paper Editing Strategies
Work Cited Page
Google Classroom
Outside Reading
Reading Comprehension
NEWSELA
Repair & Reflect (PDSA)
Teacher Resources
End of Unit Common Tasks
On Demands
Units of Study
Unit 1: The Urban Setting
"The Great Fire" Chicago, Illinois 1871
Design A City
Multiple Perspectives: Immigration In America
Poetry: The Great Fire
Savage Inequalities (Urban Schools In Chicago, Illinois)
Solving The Mystery: Who Burnt Down Chicago?
The Outsiders & Urban America.
Understanding The Urban Environment: Only The Dead Know Brooklyn
Urban Design: How Our Cities Were Formed and Cities of The Future
Mohenjo-Daro Images
New York City Images
Urban Setting Unit Vocabulary
Unit 2: Technology In Society
Comparing Science Fiction
Evaluating An Argument: Technology In The Classroom
Examining Science Fiction and Fantasy
Future Technology: What Will Have The Largest Impact?
I can identify and explain all of the components of an argument piece.
Science Fiction Becoming True In Society
Science Fiction vs. Nonfiction: Advancements In Technology
Top Ten Inventions In History
Using Nonfiction to Determine If Science Fiction Is Realistic
Unit 3: Characters In History
I can apply the information learned about Feudalism and the Middle Ages to understand how we can learn through Historical Fiction.
I can compare and contrast both fiction and nonfiction texts about the ideals of Chivalry in the Middle Ages.
I can conduct research on a role in medieval society (knight, female, apprentice, lord), and decide if the historical fiction texts read in class accurately portrayed those roles.
I can explain the different characteristics that make up the genre of Historical Fiction.
I can investigate historical fiction literature, media, and political cartoons to identify and understand the impact of specific monarchs in Medieval History.
I can make inquiries about the historical accuracy of knights during the Middle Ages by comparing and contrasting different elements from stories about Knights in the Middle Ages.
King Arthur Socratic Seminar
The Allegory of The Peasant Farmer
Understanding Myths & Their Importance In History
Unit 4: The Greater Good
I can conduct a presentation as to why is it important to contribute to society in a positive way, and how can we contribute in our everyday lives.
I can conduct research on a philanthropist and explain the importance of their work in changing the world in which we live.
I can describe why characters make the choices that they do (character motivation) as well as explaining how certain choices change the outcome of a story.
I can examine the difficulty often found in making decisions that go against the crowd through the poetry of Robert Frost.
I can examine the tension between the needs of the individual and the greater good of society to help us understand the difficulty in making decisions that go against the majority.
I can use literature and media to help to define the greater good.
Vocabulary
Common Core Vocabulary
John Collins Writing Vocabulary
Sadlier-Oxford Vocabulary Program
Unit Vocabulary
Characters In History Unit Vocabulary
Literature & Poetry Unit Vocabulary
Technology In Society Unit Vocabulary
Warm Ups
John Collins Writing Vocabulary
Key Terms Used In The John Collins Writing Program
John Collins Grade 8 Vocabulary
- 60 Words
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