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GRADE EIGHT-QUARTER ONE

1.  Determine the meaning of words and expressions that reflect the local culture by noting                 context clues

     a.  Worksheet 1: Strategies in Unlocking Unfamiliar Words

     b.  Worksheet 2: Context Clues

   

2.  Use conventions in citing sources

     a.  Worksheet 1: Citation of Sources

     b.  Worksheet 2: Citing Books as Sources

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3.  Use modal verbs, nouns, and adverbs appropriately

     a.  Worksheet 1: Kinds of Adverbs

     b.  Worksheet 2: Adverbs in Poetry

     c.  Worksheet 3: Modals

     d.  Worksheet 4: Modals-Can and Could

     e.  Worksheet 5: Modals-May and Might

     f.   Worksheet 6: Modals-Shall and Should

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4.  Identify and use signals that indicate coherence (e.g. additive-also, moreover; causative-as a         result, consequently; conditional/concessional-otherwise, in that case, however; sequential-to       begin with, in conclusion; clarifying-for instance, in fact, in addition)

     a.  Worksheet 1: Transition Signals

     b.  Worksheet 2: Transition Signals

   

5.  Use a range of verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to convey emotional response or reaction to an       issue to persuade

     a.  Worksheet 1: Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

     b.  Worksheet 2: Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

     

GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER TWO

1.  Explain visual-verbal relationships illustrated in tables, graphs, and information maps found in                    exposition texts 

      Worksheet 1: Graphical Devices in Expository Texts

      Worksheet 2: Expository Texts: News Article

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2.  Use opinion-making signals to share ideas

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3.  Compare and contrast the presentation of the same topic in different multi-modal texts

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4.  Compare and contrast own opinions with those presented in familiar texts

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5.  Recognize positive and negative messages conveyed in a text

     Worksheet 1: Literal and Figurative Language

     Worksheet 2: Recognizing Positive and Negative Message

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GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER THREE

1.  Examine biases (for or against) made by the author

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2.  Analyze intention of words or expressions used in propaganda techniques

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3.  Determine various social, moral, and economic issues discussed in the text listened to

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4.  Analyze literature as a mirror to a shared heritage of people with diverse backgrounds

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5.  Use appropriate cohesive devices in various types of speech

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6.  Use parallel structures

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GRADE EIGHT - QUARTER FOUR

1.  Use appropriate grammatical signals or expressions suitable to each pattern of idea development

     a.  General to Particular

     b.  Claim and Counterclaim

     c.  Problem-Solution

     d.  Cause-Effect

     e.  Others

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2.  Expand the content of an outline using notes from primary and secondary sources

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3.  Synthesize essential information found in various sources

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4.  Compose effective paragraphs

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5.  Develop paragraphs that illustrate each text type (narrative in literature, expository, explanatory,               factual and personal recount, persuasive)

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6.  Deliever a self-composed speech using all the needed speech conventions

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