Content Area: Language Arts Literacy

 

Index: 3.2 D Grade 8 CPI 2

 

Standard: 3.2 Reading

 

Strand: D - Writing for Forms, Audiences, & Purposes (exploring a variety of writing)

 

Cumulative Progress Indicator: 2 -  The student will apply knowledge and strategies for composing pieces in a variety of genres (e.g., narrative, expository, persuasive, poetic, and everyday/ workplace or technical writing).

 

Grade: 8

 

Sample Activities:

 

·       Students are preparing for a class trip to Great Adventure. The teacher invites children who have been there before to make suggestions to the class as to how to get the most out of the trip. The class prepares a “Guidebook for Enjoying Great Adventure.” When they return from the trip, the students discuss the value of the book. Then, in groups, they create guidebooks on other topics, such as babysitting, team sports, and getting along with your brother or sister.

 

·       Working in small groups, students draw a map of a familiar place, such as the school, playground, or park. They write directions to accompany the map, describing how to proceed from one location to another. The groups exchange maps and directions and follow the directions to reach the destination. They then revise to clarify, as necessary, and return the directions and map to the authors.

 

·       In small groups, students design and create their own card or board game. They write directions for the game and then exchange games with another group. Students play the games and provide feedback on the clarity of the instructions.