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Scott Foresman 

Everyday Spelling © 2008 

Grades 1-8 

C O R R E L A T E D T O 

Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts 

Grades 1-8

Introduction 

This document demonstrates how Scott Foresman Everyday Spelling meets the 

objectives of the Alabama Course of Study: English Language Arts. Correlation page 

references are to the Teacher’s Edition. Lessons in the Teacher’s Edition contain 

facsimile Student Edition pages. 

Scott Foresman Everyday Spelling, Grades 1-8, teaches common spelling patterns, 

generalizations and spelling strategies, with word lists that include commonly misspelled 

words. Modified word lists and challenge activities address special learning needs. 

Each lesson teaches writing and proofreading skills. 

The Teacher’s Edition provides ready-made lesson plans that save time and provide the 

information teachers need. Week-at-a-Glance gives teachers an easy-access format 

that keeps details to a minimum while offering options for the students. Teaching notes 

offer a rich tapestry of teaching ideas to extend and enrich the lessons. The following 

are a few of the highlights: 

Introduction helps introduce the lesson generalization by highlighting phonics, work 

structure, or meaning elements that show how the list words are related 

Meeting the Needs of All Students addresses a wide range of student needs and 

abilities Included are suggestions for working with bilingual and ESL learners, students 

with varied learning styles (visual, auditory, kinesthetic), students using the modified list, 

and students needing extra support or challenge. 

Critical Thinking Skills are reinforced as students practice spelling with analogies, 

synonyms and antonyms, categorizing, and drawing conclusions in the widely varied 

activities. 

Study Skills such as alphabetizing, using the dictionary, and using a thesaurus are 

integrated into the weekly activities. 

Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics are a part of the editing process. 

Literature Connection extends the lesson with quality literature. Literary skills such as 

simile, metaphor, and onomatopoeia are part of the language-building activities. 

Multicultural Connection extends language learning around the globe.

Table of Contents 

Grade One ___________________________________________________________1 

Grade Two ___________________________________________________________9 

Grade Three _________________________________________________________18 

Grade Four __________________________________________________________26 

Grade Five __________________________________________________________35 

Grade Six ___________________________________________________________43 

Grade Seven_________________________________________________________49 

Grade Eight _________________________________________________________56

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MINIMUM REQUIRED CONTENT 

Students will: 

Reading 

Grade One 

1. Demonstrate phonemic awareness, including isolating, deleting, and adding 

phonemes; using onsets and rimes; and identifying initial, medial, and final 

sounds in one-syllable words. 

TE: 17B, 17-24, 25B, 25-32, 33B, 33-42, 43B, 43-50, 51B, 51-60, 65B, 69B, 69-72, 73B, 

73-76, 77B, 77-80, 81B, 87, 91D, 91-94, 95B, 95-98, 99B, 99-102, 103B, 103-106, 

107B, 111, 113, 117D, 117-120, 121B, 121-124, 138-139 

• Blending phonemes to produce sounds 

TE: 143D, 147B, 169D, 143A-143D, 143-146, 147A-147D, 147-150, 151A-151D, 

151-154 

2. Utilize predictable letter-sound relationships to decode printed words, 

including words with consonant blends that require blending 3-4 phonemes into a 

whole word. 

TE: 143A-143D, 143-146, 147A-147D, 147-150, 151A-151D, 151-154 

• Blending sounds to form words 

TE: 51B, 51-60, 65B, 65-68, 69B, 69-72, 73B, 73-76, 77B, 77-80, 91D, 91-94, 95B, 

99B, 99-102 

• Identifying sound-spelling relationships of consonants and vowels 

TE: 17A-17D, 17-24, 25A-25D, 25-32, 33A-33D, 33-42, 43A-43D, 43-50, 51A-51D, 

51-60, 65A-65D, 65-68, 69A-69D, 69-72, 73A-73D, 73-76, 77A-77D, 77-80, 91A- 

91D, 91-94, 95A-95D, 95-98, 99A-99D, 99-102, 103A-103D, 103-106, 117A-117D, 

117-120, 121A-121D, 121-124 

1 Grade One

Scott Foresman Spelling 


• Segmenting printed words into phonemes 

TE: 33B 

3. Demonstrate vocabulary skills, including sorting words into categories and 

deriving word meaning from context within sentences and paragraphs. Examples: 

categories—synonyms, antonyms, homonyms 

TE: 65B, 65, 69B, 69, 73B, 73, 77, 81B, 82, 85, 91, 95B, 99B, 99, 103B, 103, 108, 

117D, 117, 121, 125, 129, 133B, 138, 143, 147, 151B, 151, 155, 163, 169D, 169, 173, 

177, 181, 186 

• Using new words from reading when writing and speaking 

TE: 61-62, 63, 81, 85B, 89-90, 107, 111B, 115-116, 133, 141-142, 167-168, 185, 

193-194, 198, 202, 204, 206, 208, 209, 210, 212, 216 

• Recognizing words in the environment 

TE: 87, 137B, 144, 165, 192 

• Asking questions for clarification 

TE: 215 

• Spelling correctly sight words and single-syllable, phonetically regular 

words 

TE: 17A-17D, 17-24, 25A-25D, 25-32, 33A-33D, 33-42, 43A-43D, 43-50, 51A-51D, 

51-60, 65A-65D, 65-68, 69A-69D, 69-72, 73A-73D, 73-76, 77A-77D, 77-80, 81A- 

81D, 81-84, 91A-91D, 91-94, 95A-95D, 95-98, 99A-99D, 99-102, 103A-103D, 103- 

106, 107A-107D, 107-110, 117A-117D, 117-120, 121A-121D, 121-124, 129A-129D, 

129-132, 133A-133D, 133-136, 155A-155D, 155-158, 159A-159D, 159-162, 181A- 

181D, 181-184, 185A-185D, 185-188 

4. Read with comprehension a variety of first-grade narrative and informational 

reading materials, including recalling information and retelling a story with 

beginning, middle, and end. 

TE: 89 

• Recognizing cues provided by print 

TE: 10, 25B, 31, 33B, 37, 65B, 67, 69B, 71, 73B, 75, 81B, 81, 95B, 97, 99B, 101, 

107B, 107, 117D, 117, 121B, 125B, 125, 133, 143D, 146, 147B, 151B, 159B, 159, 

169D, 169, 173B, 177B, 177, 185B, 185, 187 

2 Grade One



• Making predictions from text clues 

TE: 10, 25B, 31, 33B, 37, 51B, 65B, 67, 69B, 71, 73B, 75, 81B, 81, 95B, 97, 99B, 

101, 107B, 107, 117D, 117, 121B, 125B, 125, 133, 143D, 146, 147B, 151B, 159B, 

159, 169D, 169, 173B, 177B, 177, 185B, 185, 187 

On these pages, students read literature and thus have the opportunity to meet this 

objective. 

• Stating main ideas about a topic in informational text 

TE: 62B 

• Connecting events in a story to specific life experiences 

TE: 61-62, 62A, 115-116, 141-142, 159, 167-168, 193-194, 195-196, 217-218 

• Monitoring comprehension during reading 

TE: 10, 25B, 31, 33B, 37, 51B, 65B, 67, 69B, 71, 73B, 75, 81B, 81, 95B, 97, 99B, 

101, 107B, 107, 117D, 117, 121B, 125B, 125, 133, 143D, 146, 147B, 151B, 159B, 

159, 169D, 169, 173B, 177B, 177, 185B, 185, 187 


objective. 

• Drawing simple conclusions 

TE: 10, 25B, 31, 33B, 37, 51B, 65B, 67, 69B, 71, 73B, 75, 81B, 81, 95B, 97, 99B, 

101, 107B, 107, 117D, 117, 121B, 125B, 125, 133, 143D, 146, 147B, 151B, 159B, 

159, 169D, 169, 173B, 177B, 177, 185B, 185, 187 


objective. 

5. Read with fluency simple passages containing simple sentences. 

TE: 10, 31, 37, 67, 71, 75, 81, 97, 101, 107, 125, 133, 146, 159, 169, 177, 185, 187 

On these pages, students read aloud and thus have the opportunity to meet this 

objective. 

• Reading 40-60 words per minute 

TE: 10, 31, 37, 67, 71, 75, 81, 97, 101, 107, 125, 133, 146, 159, 169, 177, 185, 187 


objective. 

3 Grade One



• Recognizing first-grade high-frequency words by sight Examples: Dolch 

word lists, basal reader word lists 

TE: 65, 69, 73, 77, 81A-81D, 81-83, 91, 95, 99, 103, 107A-107D, 107-110, 117, 121, 

125, 129A-129D, 129-132, 133A-133D, 133-135, 143, 147, 151, 155A-155D, 155- 

158, 169, 177, 181A-181D, 181-184, 259-263 

• Attending to end punctuation in phrasing 

TE: 89, 95C, 97, 105, 121C, 123, 193 

These pages explore end punctuation and thus provide students with the opportunity 

to meet this objective. 

Literature 

6. Recognize a variety of narrative text forms, including fairy tales, adventure 

stories, and poetry. 

TE: 84, 158, 172, 173B 

• Identifying characters, settings, problems, and solutions in a variety of texts 

TE: 10, 89, 121B, 151B, 185B 

• Comparing story elements through text-to-text connections 

TE: 62B, 89-90 

7. Use basic features of informational text to distinguish fact from fiction. 

Examples: captions, headings, table of contents 

TE: 81, 109, 136B, 140, 162B, 166, 188A 

On these pages, students write captions and work with diagrams and maps and thus 

have the opportunity to meet this objective. 

Writing and Language 

8. Use complete sentences to address a topic or tell a story. 

TE: 95C, 97, 193 

4 Grade One



• Using graphic organizers to outline content 

TE: 62A, 133, 136A, 162A 

• Rereading to make revisions 

TE: 119, 167, 179 

• Editing for spelling, punctuation, and capitalization 

TE: 61, 89, 115, 119, 141, 167, 179, 190, 193 

• Publishing final draft 

TE: 61, 89, 115, 141, 167, 193 

• Using descriptive, narrative, and expository modes of writing 

TE: 61-62, 89-90, 110B, 115-116, 141-142, 167-168, 193-194, 198, 206, 209, 210, 

216 

• Writing simple poems addressing a topic 

TE: 66, 70, 74, 96, 100, 113, 133B, 138, 172 

On these pages, students generate rhyming words and thus have the opportunity to 

meet this objective. 

9. Use periods at the end of sentences and capitalization at the beginning of 

sentences and with the pronoun I. 

TE: 61, 89, 95C, 97, 105, 193 

• Using question marks at the end of asking sentences 

TE: 121C, 123, 193 

10. Use a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal as the subject of a 

sentence. 

TE: 133A-133D, 133-136, 136A, 159A-159D, 159-162, 185A-185D, 185-188, 188A 

• Using verbs to show action 

TE: 173A-173D, 173-176 

5 Grade One



• Using adjectives to describe 

TE: 61-62, 107A-107D, 107-110, 114 

• Identifying singular and plural nouns 

TE: 125A-125D, 125-128 

11. Exhibit proper letter formation, spacing, and letter-line placement in words 

and sentences. 

TE: 20, 38, 46, 50, 61, 75, 141, 153, 183, 243 

Research and Inquiry 

12. Collect information from print and nonprint resources to investigate a teacheror 

student-selected topic. Examples: nonfiction books, videos, resource persons, 

interviews, Web-based sources, dictionaries 

TE: 157, 171, 219A, 219 

• Generating oral and written questions to gather information 

TE: 169D 

• Using parts of a book to locate information 

TE: 6-8, 220-242 

• Using alphabetical order to the first letter to access information 

TE: 86, 112, 219, 220-242 

• Interpreting information from simple charts, maps, graphs, and directions 

TE: 10C-10E, 11-14, 136B, 188A 

6 Grade One



Oral and Visual Communication 

13. Listen for meaning in conversations and discussions, including looking at the 

speaker without interrupting. 

TE: 62B, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 

158, 162, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 195, 197, 199, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213 

The presentations and group work on these pages provide students with the opportunity 


• Following two- and three-part oral directions 

TE: 10C-10E, 11-14 

• Making connections to literature read aloud. Examples: text-to-text, text-toself, 

text-to-world 

TE: 154, 158, 172, 184 

14. Use appropriate intonation when speaking and interacting with others. 

TE: 62B, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 

158, 162, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 195, 197, 199, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213 

The presentations and group work on these pages provide students with the opportunity 


• Using grammar and word choice appropriate for a specific audience 

TE: 94, 102, 111B, 162 

• Reciting poems, rhymes, songs, and stories 

TE: 10, 31, 37, 67, 71, 75, 81, 84, 97, 101, 107, 125, 133, 146, 159, 169, 177, 185, 

187 


objective. 

• Demonstrating the ability to take turns in a conversation 

TE: 62B, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 

154, 158, 162, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 195, 197, 199, 203, 205, 207, 209, 211, 213 

• Expanding vocabulary reflective of a growing range of interests and 

knowledge 

TE: 94, 110A, 111B, 162 

7 Grade One



• Using pictures, objects, music, and computer resources to present 

information 

TE: 61, 195-196, 217-218 

• Using the writing process to prepare oral presentations 

TE: 61, 62B, 89, 115, 141, 167, 193 

8 Grade One


to the 




Reading 

Grade Two 

1. Demonstrate phonological skills, including manipulating sounds and words of 

the English language and identifying syllables in two- and three-syllable words. 

TE: 19A-19D, 19-22, 23A-23D, 23-26, 27A-27D, 27-30, 41A-41D, 41-44, 45A-45D, 45- 

48, 49A-49D, 49-52, 71A-71D, 71-74, 75A-75D, 75-78, 79A-79D, 79-82, 83A-83D, 83- 

86, 93A-93D, 93-96, 97A-97D, 97-100, 101A-101D, 101-104, 105A-105D, 105-108, 

123A-123D, 123-126, 127A-127D, 127-130, 131A-131D, 153A-153D, 153-156, 157A- 

157D, 157-160 

2. Apply phonetic strategies to decode unfamiliar and multisyllable words using 

graphophonemic clues and letter-sound correspondences, including diphthongs 

and digraphs. 

TE: 83A-83D, 83-86, 97A-97D, 97-100, 101A-101D, 101-104, 123A-123D, 123-126 

• Correcting word-recognition errors Examples: substituting, deleting, 

omitting 

TE: 15A-15D, 15-18, 67A-67D, 67-70, 91-92, 117-118, 119A-119D, 119-122, 143- 

144 

• Reading phonetically regular and irregular two-syllable words Examples: 

regular—table, mitten; irregular—baby, city 

TE: 31A-31D, 31-34, 53A-53D, 53-56, 57A-57D, 57-60, 93A-93D, 93-96, 109A- 

109D, 109-112, 143-144, 145A-145D, 145-148, 149A-149D, 149-152, 156 

3. Exhibit vocabulary skills, including explaining simple common antonyms and 

synonyms and using descriptive words. Examples: simple common antonyms— 

up – down, in – out, above – below 

TE: 24, 67B, 70, 87B, 94, 96, 113B, 120, 130, 138, 154 

9 Grade Two



• Responding to questions 

TE: 25, 48, 74, 86, 87, 89, 96, 100, 102, 155, 168 

• Using semantic cues to achieve meaning 

TE: 19A-19D, 19-22, 23A-23D, 23-26, 27A-27D, 27-30, 41A-41D, 41-44, 45A-45D, 

45-48, 49A-49D, 49-52, 71A-71D, 71-74, 75A-75D, 75-78, 79A-79D, 79-82, 83A- 

83D, 83-86, 93A-93D, 93-96, 97A-97D, 97-100, 101A-101D, 101-104, 105A-105D, 

105-108, 123A-123D, 123-126, 127A-127D, 127-130, 131A-131D, 153A-153D, 153- 

156, 157A-157D, 157-160 

• Recognizing words in the environment 

TE: 17, 38, 55, 59, 73, 81, 107, 116, 137, 195, 212 

• Using new words from independent reading of stories and texts 

TE: 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 93, 97, 101, 105, 109, 

119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 145, 149, 153, 157, 161 

These pages introduce new words and thus provide students with an opportunity to 


• Recognizing possessive forms 

TE: 260, 267 

These pages explore conventions and student editing and thus provide students 

with the opportunity to meet this objective. 

• Using correct spelling, including spelling of sight words, spelling of 

unfamiliar words using phonetic strategies, and checking spelling with a 

dictionary 

TE: 19A-19D, 19-22, 23A-23D, 23-26, 27A-27D, 27-30, 41A-41D, 41-44, 45A-45D, 

45-48, 49A-49D, 49-52, 60, 71A-71D, 71-74, 75A-75D, 75-78, 79A-79D, 79-82, 83A- 

83D, 83-86, 93A-93D, 93-96, 97A-97D, 97-100, 101A-101D, 101-104, 105A-105D, 

105-108, 123A-123D, 123-126, 127A-127D, 127-130, 131A-131D, 138, 153A-153D, 

153-156, 157A-157D, 157-160 

• Identifying multiple-meaning words 

TE: 15B, 18, 20, 35B, 80 

10 Grade Two



4. Demonstrate comprehension of second-grade reading materials across the 

curriculum, including drawing simple conclusions, classifying ideas and things, 

identifying sequence, and retelling directions and information from informational 

and functional reading materials. Examples: functional materials—maps, simple 

tables, atlases, encyclopedias 

TE: 24, 34, 38, 74, 78, 80, 112, 158, 195, 199, 201, 207, 221, 225, 227, 241, 247, 251, 

253 

• Relating events and ideas to specific life experiences 

TE: 21, 29, 33, 69, 77, 85, 103, 121, 122, 125, 163, 164, 165B, 169-170, 171-172, 

177-178, 179-180, 185-186, 191-192 

• Answering what if, why, and how questions 

TE: 25, 48, 74, 86, 87, 89, 96, 100, 102, 155, 168 

On these pages, students answer questions and thus have the opportunity to meet 

this objective. 

• Identifying characters 

TE: 29, 78 

5. Read with fluency passages containing complex sentences. Example: 

sentences with phrases and clauses 

TE: 19B, 27B, 31B, 45B, 49B, 57B, 67B, 71B, 75B, 79B, 83B, 93B, 97B, 101B, 105B, 

109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 


objective. 

• Reading 90-100 words per minute 

TE: 19B, 27B, 31B, 45B, 49B, 57B, 67B, 71B, 75B, 79B, 83B, 93B, 97B, 101B, 

105B, 109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 


objective. 

• Recognizing second-grade high-frequency words Examples: Dolch word 

lists, basal reader word lists 

TE: 15, 19, 23, 27, 31, 41, 45, 49, 53, 57, 67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 93, 97, 101, 105, 109, 

119, 123, 127, 131, 135, 145, 149, 153, 157, 161 

11 Grade Two



• Using punctuation to help phrase 

TE: 25 

This page explores punctuation and thus provides students with the opportunity to 


• Making self-corrections 


105B, 109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 


objective. 

• Reading with expression 


105B, 109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 


objective. 

Literature 

6. Differentiate among folktales, tall tales, fables, realistic fiction, and other 

narrative texts. 

TE: 62, 135B, 140, 141, 224, 226 

• Recognizing the author’s purpose or intent in a variety of texts 


105B, 109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 


objective. 

• Inferring the main idea and supporting details in narrative texts 

TE: 29 

• Summarizing the plot and characters’ actions and motivations in narrative 

texts 

TE: 29 

12 Grade Two



• Recognizing morals and lessons in narrative texts 

TE: 29 

7. Explain how authors use text features to identify key and supporting ideas in 

informational texts. Examples: boldface, maps, charts, diagrams 

TE: 52, 60, 196-197, 199, 206, 218, 220-221 


8. Organize sentences into a paragraph to address a topic or tell a story. 

TE: 69, 129, 159 

• Sorting information using graphic organizers 

TE: 113B, 126, 139B, 165B, 194, 196, 208, 214, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 230, 248 

• Generating a topic sentence and a concluding sentence in a paragraph 

TE: 256 

• Drafting a written piece, including an introductory paragraph and a 

concluding paragraph 

TE: 29, 47, 51, 151, 266 

The writing assignments on these pages provide students with the opportunity to 


• Editing for spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence variety 

TE: 17, 25, 29, 33, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111, 121, 

125, 129, 133, 137, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163, 260 

• Publishing final draft 

TE: 267 

• Using descriptive, narrative, and expository modes of writing 

TE: 21, 29, 47, 51, 69, 73, 77, 85, 103, 107, 111, 121, 129, 133, 151, 159, 163, 261, 

262, 264 

13 Grade Two



• Writing free verse poetry to express ideas 

TE: 44, 61B 

9. Demonstrate correct use of question marks and capitalization of names, 

months, days of the week, and holidays in written expression. 

TE: 25, 29, 95 

• Using abbreviations, apostrophes in contractions, and apostrophes in 

possessives in writing 

TE: 149A-149D, 149-152 

• Using commas in writing Examples: dates, friendly letter greetings, physical 

address, items in a series 

TE: 260 

This page explores editing for punctuation and thus provides students with the 

opportunity to meet this objective. 

• Using exclamation points at the end of sentences to show emotion in writing 

TE: 260, 267 

10. Use concrete nouns and action verbs in written communication. 

Examples: concrete nouns—teacher, beach, desk, dog; action verbs—run, eat 

TE: 166, 258 

• Describing nouns using adjectives in writing 

TE: 35, 44, 129, 258 

• Substituting nouns with pronouns in writing 

TE: 85, 155, 260 

• Using singular and plural nouns in writing 

TE: 31A-31D, 31-34, 77, 103, 109A-109D, 109-112, 219, 251 

11. Write words and sentences legibly with proper spacing in manuscript. 

TE: 33, 59, 73, 99, 133, 147, 267 

14 Grade Two



• Forming upper- and lower-case letters in cursive 

TE: 33, 59, 73, 99, 133, 147, 267 

These pages discuss handwriting and thus provide students with the opportunity to 



12. Utilize research skills to collect and record information on a specific topic. 

TE: 29, 47, 51, 151 

• Listing key concepts from texts 

TE: 29, 47, 51, 151 

• Locating boldface and italicized words to identify essential information 

TE: 52, 60 

• Using captions, illustrations, and photographs to extend meaning of written 

text 

TE: 200, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214-215, 216, 219, 220-221, 222-223, 224, 

226, 228, 230, 232, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 248, 250, 252 

13. Locate information in reference material using alphabetical order. Examples: 

dictionary, textbook, nonfiction book 

TE: 26, 52, 104 

• Generating oral and written questions before, during, and after research 

TE: 194, 265 

• Using table of contents, glossary, and index to locate information 

TE: 3-16, 268-310 

• Reporting on a specific topic with facts and details 

TE: 29, 47, 51, 151 

15 Grade Two




14. Respond to various types of literature read aloud. 

TE: 19B, 27B, 31B, 45B, 49B, 57B, 67B, 71B, 75B, 79B, 83B, 93B, 97B, 101B, 105B, 

109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 

• Focusing attention on a speaker without interrupting 


105B, 109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 

On these pages, students listen to literature and thus have the opportunity to meet 


• Following multistep oral directions 

TE: 194-195, 212-213, 250-251 

These pages contain instructions and thus provide students with the opportunity to 


• Interpreting presented information 

TE: 116, 166 

15. Select appropriate voice tone, gestures, and facial expression to enhance 

meaning. 

TE: 141, 252-253 

The presentation assignments on these pages provide opportunities for students to 

explore these concepts. 

• Using active listening skills Example: “Stop, Look, and Listen” technique 


105B, 109B, 119B, 123B, 127B, 131B, 135B, 145B, 149B, 153B, 157B, 161B 

On these pages, students listen to literature read aloud and thus have the 

opportunity to fulfill this objective. 

• Retelling stories and events in logical order 

TE: 226-227 

16 Grade Two



• Remaining on topic when speaking 

TE: 194, 196, 198, 200, 202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 

226, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238, 240, 242, 244, 246, 248, 250, 252 

The Developing Concepts features on these pages aid students in staying on topic 

while speaking. 

• Using visual aids, props, and technology in oral presentations Examples: 

poster, puppet, slideshow 

TE: 63, 88, 90 

• Using appropriate grammar and word choice in oral presentations and in 

conversations 

TE: 47, 77, 85, 103, 121, 129, 155, 163, 258 

These pages explore grammar and word choice and thus provide students with the 


17 Grade Two


to the 


Grade Three 



Reading 

1. Apply advanced phonetic analysis to multiple-syllable words, including 

consonants, short vowels, blends, long vowel markers, and r-controlled vowels. 

TE: 14A-14D, 14-17, 22A-22D, 22-25, 40A-40D, 40-43, 44A-44D, 44-47, 48A-48D, 48- 

51, 52A-52D, 52-55, 56A-56D, 56-59, 74A-74D, 74-77, 92A-92D, 92-95, 130A-130D, 

130-133, 134A-134D, 134-137 

2. Demonstrate reading vocabulary knowledge of compound words. 

TE: 144A-144D, 144-147 

• Using structural analysis to develop meaning Examples: prefixes, suffixes, 

root words 

TE: 122A-122D, 122-125, 126A-126D, 126-129 

• Drawing semantic maps 

TE: 59, 172, 174, 186, 188, 194, 196, 200, 214, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Recognizing new synonyms and antonyms 

TE: 25, 33, 37, 60, 101, 109 

• Spelling correctly compound words, phonetically regular words, 

contractions, and possessives, including using a dictionary to check spelling 

TE: 14A-14D, 14-17, 18A-18D, 18-21, 22A-22D, 22-25, 40A-40D, 40-43, 44A-44D, 

44-47, 48A-48D, 48-51, 52A-52D, 52-55, 56A-56D, 56-59, 70A-70D, 70-73, 74A- 

74D, 74-77, 78A-78D, 78-81, 92A-92D, 92-95, 96A-96D, 96-99, 100A-100D, 100- 

103, 104A-104D, 104-107, 130A-130D, 130-133, 134A-134D, 134-137, 144A-144D, 

144-147, 148A-148D, 148-151, 152A-152D, 152-155 

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3. Use a wide range of strategies, including using context clues and predicting 

outcomes, to comprehend third-grade recreational reading materials in a variety 

of genres. Examples: stories, trade books, poems 

TE: 33, 55, 69, 95, 121, 123, 127, 147 

• Reading fluently 110-120 words per minute 

TE: 171, 175, 181, 189, 195, 201, 203, 205, 207, 217, 223 

These Connections to BookFestival features suggest reading materials and thus 

provide students with the opportunity to meet this objective. 

• Identifying literary elements and devices Examples: characters, similes 

TE: 201 

• Determining sequence of events 

TE: 199 

• Distinguishing fiction from nonfiction 

TE: 208-209, 229 

• Using sentence structure to assist in comprehension 

TE: 33, 55, 69, 95, 121, 123, 127, 147 

• Drawing conclusions to determine authors’ intent 

TE: 201, 207 

• Using self-monitoring for text understanding, including rereading and 

adjusting rate and speed of reading 

TE: 171, 175, 181, 189, 195, 201, 203, 205, 207, 217, 223 



• Using vocabulary knowledge to construct meaning 

TE: 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111, 

121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163 

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• Relating main ideas to prior knowledge and specific life experiences 

TE: 199 

• Previewing and predicting to anticipate content 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Utilizing text features to gain meaning 

TE: 170-171, 182, 185, 188, 194-195, 196-197, 220-221 

• Using prior knowledge and experience 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

4. Use a wide range of strategies and skills, including retelling information, using 

context clues, and making inferences to identify main idea, to comprehend thirdgrade 

informational and functional reading materials. 

TE: 33, 55, 69, 95, 121, 123, 127, 147, 171, 225, 227 

• Using sentence structure to assist in comprehension 

TE: 33, 55, 69, 95, 121, 123, 127, 147 

• Distinguishing main idea from details 

TE: 199 

• Summarizing passages to demonstrate understanding 

TE: 181, 191 

• Utilizing text features to gain meaning Examples: titles, headings, glossary, 

boldface, index, table of contents, maps, charts, tables 

TE: 170-171, 182, 185, 188, 194-195, 196-197, 220-221, 246-294, 295-312 

• Using vocabulary knowledge to enhance comprehension 

TE: 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111, 

121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163 

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• Using self-monitoring for text understanding 

TE: 171, 175, 181, 189, 195, 201, 203, 205, 207, 217, 223 



• Following simple written directions 

TE: 20, 50, 76, 136, 154 

• Ordering by importance or chronology 

TE: 199 

Literature 

5. Compare poetry, folktales, and fables in respect to their genre characteristics. 

TE: 198-199, 208-209 

6. Recognize linguistic and cultural similarities and differences in multicultural 

literature. Examples: regional dialects, clothing, food, games 

TE: 21, 43, 73, 107, 137, 159 

These pages explore Multicultural Connections and thus provide students with the 


7. Compare fictional characters and events to real-life experiences. Example: 

relating hardships faced by early settlers in literature to hardships faced by 

families today 

TE: 58, 201 

8. Use text features to guide interpretation of expository texts, including italics, 

headings, maps, and charts. Examples: social studies—locating physical features 

on a map science—interpreting weather data from charts and tables 

TE: 170-171, 182, 185, 188, 194-195, 196-197, 220-221 

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• Interpreting the author’s purpose or intent in a given text 

TE: 171, 175, 181, 189, 195, 201, 203, 205, 207, 217, 223 




9. Compose narrative texts using an introductory paragraph, specific time frames, 

clear sequencing of events, and a conclusion. 

TE: 94, 98, 242-245 

These pages on writing reports and explanations provide students with the opportunity 


• Determining purpose and audience prior to writing Examples: purpose— 

writer addresses topic in correct mode audience—writer uses appropriate 

tone 

TE: 28, 32, 50, 54, 80, 84, 110, 128, 132, 136, 146, 154, 158, 164, 242 

• Demonstrating clarity and organization in a composition 

TE: 20, 50, 94, 98, 136, 232, 238-241 

• Composing descriptive texts using sensory details and vivid language 

TE: 28, 42, 72, 94, 120, 150, 234, 239 

• Composing expository texts using appropriate sequencing of ideas or steps 

in a process 

TE: 20, 50, 94, 98, 136, 140, 232, 241 

• Using complete sentences, varied sentence structure, and appropriate 

transition words in a composition 

TE: 98, 232, 233, 235, 238-241 

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• Demonstrating the process of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and 

publishing 

TE: 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120, 

124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162, 236, 242-245 

• Using graphic organizers during prewriting 

TE: 57, 172, 174, 176, 184, 186, 188, 194, 196, 200, 202, 206, 208, 214, 220, 222, 

224, 226, 228, 232 

• Using figurative language to enhance written text Examples: simile, 

onomatopoeia, metaphor, alliteration 

TE: 234 

• Utilizing precise vocabulary in written presentations Examples: gorgeous 

instead of pretty, prosperous instead of rich 

TE: 28, 80, 234, 238-241, 244 

• Demonstrating correct spelling in final written text 

TE: 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120, 

124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162, 236, 244 

• Responding in writing to open-ended questions 

TE: 36, 54, 242 

• Utilizing bullets to organize major details and ideas to support a topic 

TE: 20, 102, 124 

On these pages, students write numbered lists. 

• Demonstrating the ability to write legibly in cursive 

TE: 20, 50, 68, 94, 128, 136, 245 

These pages discuss legibility and thus provide students with the opportunity to 


10. Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of proper nouns and titles 

of people and appropriate end marks, abbreviations, and commas with dates. 

TE: 32, 46, 58, 76, 146, 158, 236, 244 

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• Identifying friendly letter parts and related punctuation marks 

TE: 106, 132, 146 

• Using apostrophes with contractions and possessives 

TE: 120, 148A-148D, 148-151 

• Underlining or italicizing book titles 

TE: 236, 244-245 

These pages explore conventions as a writing trait and student editing. 

• Using commas to separate items in a series, in a physical address, and 

before the conjunction in a compound sentence 

TE: 236, 244-245 


11. Recognize nouns, verbs, pronouns, conjunctions, and adjectives in written 

texts. 

TE: 98, 102, 106, 124, 154 

• Demonstrating use of nouns, verbs, pronouns, conjunctions, adjectives, and 

verb tenses in writing 

TE: 72, 98, 102, 106, 124, 154 

• Demonstrating use of subject-verb agreement in writing 

TE: 42, 236 

• Demonstrating use of forms of adjectives in writing 

TE: 98 


12. Demonstrate retrieval skills needed to research a topic. 

TE: 17, 29, 51, 77, 95, 103, 121, 147 

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• Formulating questions based on a topic 

TE: 54, 242 

• Using appropriate reference materials Examples: dictionaries, atlases, 

almanacs, thesauruses, technology resources, news and feature articles 

TE: 17, 29, 51, 77, 95, 103, 121, 147 

• Evaluating relevant information gained through research 

TE: 29, 95, 103, 121 

• Recognizing text features, including italics, captions, sidebars, photographs, 

and illustrations 

TE: 77, 95, 103, 147 


13. Demonstrate the ability to follow multistep oral directions. 

TE: 36, 140 

14. Demonstrate eye contact, articulation, and appropriate voice intonation with 

oral narrative presentations. 

TE: 35, 138 

• Using dramatizations with oral descriptive presentations 

TE: 35, 138 

• Using figurative language to enhance oral communication Examples: simile, 

onomatopoeia, metaphor, alliteration 

TE: 234 

This page explores figurative language in the context of writing and thus provides 

students with the opportunity to meet this objective. 

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• Utilizing precise vocabulary in oral presentations Examples: exceptional 

instead of good, brilliant instead of smart 

TE: 28, 80, 234, 238-241, 244 

These pages explore precise vocabulary in the context of writing and thus provide 


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to the 


Grade Four 



Reading 

1. Demonstrate word recognition skills, including structural analysis. Example: 

structural analysis—prefixes, suffixes, root words 

TE: 95, 126A-126D, 126-129, 130A-130D, 130-133, 134A-134D, 134-137, 189 

• Producing common word parts 

TE: 95, 122A-122D, 122-125, 126A-126D, 126-129, 130A-130D, 130-133, 134A- 

134D, 134-137, 148A-148D, 148-151, 189 

• Reading multisyllable words 

TE: 26A-26D, 26-29, 30A-30D, 30-33, 44A-44D, 44-47, 74A-74D, 74-77, 95, 126A- 

126D, 126-129, 130A-130D, 130-133, 134A-134D, 134-137, 189 

• Reading compound words, contractions, possessives, and inflectional 

endings 

TE: 26A-26D, 26-29, 30A-30D, 30-33, 74A-74D, 74-77, 82A-82D, 82-85, 122A- 

122D, 122-125, 156A-156D, 156-159 

2. Demonstrate reading vocabulary knowledge, including recognition of a variety 

of synonyms and antonyms. 

TE: 31, 45, 67, 121, 134, 137, 145, 161, 203 

• Using context clues 

TE: 15, 27, 29, 47, 49, 55, 69, 73, 79, 85, 95, 99, 105, 125, 148, 151, 157, 159, 163, 

176, 178, 202, 207, 208, 212, 213, 216 

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• Reading multiple-meaning words 

TE: 111 

• Increasing number of sight words 

TE: 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 92, 96, 100, 104, 108, 

118, 122, 126, 130, 134, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160 

3. Use a wide range of strategies, including distinguishing fiction from nonfiction 

and making inferences, to comprehend fourth-grade recreational reading 

materials in a variety of genres. Examples: novels, short stories, poetry, trade 

books 

TE: 155, 189, 199, 225, 229 

• Skimming passages to understand significance of passage 

TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 227, 229 



• Summarizing passages to restate information 

TE: 58 

• Comparing and contrasting to extend meaning 

TE: 33, 57, 59, 67, 75, 105, 129, 173, 181, 197 

• Using knowledge of sentence structure and context to enhance 

comprehension 

TE: 15, 27, 29, 47, 49, 55, 69, 73, 79, 85, 95, 99, 105, 125, 148, 151, 157, 159, 163, 

176, 178, 202, 207, 208, 212-213, 216 



TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 227, 229 



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• Using vocabulary knowledge to enhance comprehension 

TE: 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111, 

121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163 

• Reading fluently with expression and attention to punctuation 

TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 227, 229 

• Drawing conclusions to determine content not directly stated 

TE: 15, 81, 145 

• Asking and answering questions 

TE: 207, 223 

• Relating events, ideas, and characters to prior knowledge and specific life 

experiences 

TE: 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 202, 

204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

4. Identify literary elements and devices, including characters, important details, 

and similes, in fourth-grade recreational reading materials and details in fourthgrade 

informational reading materials. 

TE: 19, 33, 43, 99 

• Identifying main idea 

TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 227, 229 



• Identifying author’s purpose 

TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 227, 229 



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5. Use a wide range of strategies and skills, including using sentence structure, 

locating information, and distinguishing fact from fiction, to comprehend fourthgrade 


TE: 15, 27, 29, 47, 49, 55, 69, 73, 79, 85, 95, 99, 105, 125, 148, 151, 157, 159, 163, 

176, 178, 202, 207, 208, 212-213, 216 

• Determining sequence of events in informational and functional texts 

TE: 193 

• Distinguishing fact from opinion in informational text 

TE: 68, 98, 158 

On these pages, students write opinion pieces. 

• Summarizing passages to demonstrate understanding 

TE: 58 


TE: 33, 57, 59, 67, 75, 105, 129, 173, 181, 197 



TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 213, 227, 229 

• Using text features to gain meaning Examples: titles, headings, glossary, 

boldface, index, table of contents, tables, charts, graphs 

TE: 171, 174-175, 188-189, 190-191, 194-195, 197, 200-201, 220-221, 244-245 

• Previewing to anticipate content 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Using note-taking skills, including highlighting and outlining 

TE: 110, 205 

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• Detecting obvious bias in informational text 

TE: 68, 98, 158 

On these pages, students write persuasively. 

• Recognizing persuasive techniques in informational text Examples: 

bandwagon, snob appeal 

TE: 68, 98, 158 

On these pages, students write persuasively. 

Literature 

6. Compare genre characteristics of tall tales, fantasy, myths, and legends, 

including multicultural literature. 

TE: 51, 133, 212-213 

7. Compare story elements and experiences and feelings of literary characters to 

students’ lives. 

TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 213, 227, 229 



• Describing how events, settings, and characterization encountered in written 

text influence the thinking of the reader 

TE: 179, 185, 201, 203, 205, 207, 209, 213, 227, 229 



• Identifying author’s craft and technique for conveying intended message 

Examples: dialogue, exaggeration, alliteration, imagery, parallel structure, 

logical arguments 

TE: 33, 59 

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8. Compose descriptive texts using an introductory paragraph, sensory details, 

vivid language, and a conclusion. 

TE: 24, 60, 62, 76, 94, 163, 234, 238 


writer addresses topic in correct mode; audience—writer uses appropriate 

tone and language 

TE: 20, 28, 32, 46, 50, 54, 68, 80, 98, 136, 146, 148, 154, 156, 231, 233, 241 


TE: 232, 237-240 

• Composing expository texts using a main idea with three supporting details 

TE: 58, 106, 231, 240 

• Composing narrative texts using a definite time frame, selected tone, and a 

clear sequence of events Examples: selected tone—sarcastic, angry, 

humorous, respectful 

TE: 58, 61, 124, 146, 154, 237 

• Writing complex sentences to vary sentence structure 

TE: 235, 237-240 

These pages explore sentence variety. 

• Correcting sentence fragments and run-on sentences in writing 

TE: 58, 243 

• Demonstrating the process of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and 

publishing 

TE: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 

120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162, 241-243 

• Demonstrating usage of graphic organizers during prewriting 

TE: 241 

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• Spelling correctly in final written texts 

TE: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 

120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162, 243 

• Bulleting major ideas during prewriting 

TE: 102 

On this page, students write numbered lists. 

• Utilizing figurative language to enhance written communication Examples: 

simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification 

TE: 99, 234 

9. Respond in writing to open-ended questions. 

TE: 141, 166 

• Utilizing bullets to organize major details and ideas to support a topic 

TE: 102, 110 

On these pages, students create numbered lists and outlines. 

10. Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of business and friendly 

letter parts and envelope addresses and use of punctuation, including 

apostrophe with contractions, underlining or italicizing of book titles, and 

commas to separate items in a series and in a physical address. 

TE: 20, 80, 162, 236 

• Capitalizing proper adjectives and the first word in direct quotations 

TE: 120, 243 

• Applying correct punctuation in a direct quotation, including quotation 

marks, commas, and end marks 

TE: 120 

• Using commas correctly in a compound sentence 

TE: 58 

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• Using apostrophes with possessives 

TE: 80, 156A-156D, 156-159, 236 

• Writing sentences without the use of double negatives 

TE: 128 

11. Demonstrate knowledge of subject-verb agreement with simple subjects and 

correct usage of regular and irregular verb forms. Examples: subject-verb 

agreement—she walks, they walk; regular verb form—like, liked, liked; irregular 

verb form—draw, drew, drawn 

TE: 98, 158, 236, 243 

• Differentiating among helping, linking, and action verbs 

TE: 234 

• Demonstrating correct use of nouns, pronouns, conjunctions, adjectives, 

and adverbs 

TE: 24, 32, 72, 76, 107, 124, 236 


12. Organize information on a specific topic obtained from grade-appropriate 

reference materials. Examples: dictionaries, online resources, thesauruses, 

atlases, news and feature articles 

TE: 17, 29, 37, 43, 55, 73, 87, 88, 111, 113, 121, 141, 147, 167 

• Formulating research questions 

TE: 88, 141 

• Using paraphrasing to convey ideas from resources 

TE: 58 

• Using note-taking skills to gather information 

TE: 205 

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descriptive presentations. 

TE: 115, 140 

• Using demonstrations with oral expository presentations 

TE: 35, 86, 89, 113, 114, 138 

• Using figurative language to enhance oral communication Examples: simile, 

metaphor, onomatopoeia, personification 

TE: 99, 234 

These pages explore figurative language in the context of writing and thus provide 


• Utilizing precise vocabulary in oral presentations Examples: leap instead of 

jump, miniature instead of little 

TE: 62, 89, 163, 234, 237-240 

These pages explore precise vocabulary in the context of writing and thus provide 


14. Identify strategies of a skillful listener, including attending to the listening 

task and assigning meaning to the message. 

TE: 35, 36, 86, 113, 115, 138, 139, 140, 141, 166 

These Integrating Spelling features provide students with the opportunity to meet this 

objective. 

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to the 


Grade Five 



Reading 

1. Demonstrate reading vocabulary knowledge, including recognition of multiplemeaning 

words. 

TE: 108A-108D, 108-111 

• Identifying word “chunks” or parts Example: mark, remark, or able in 

remarkable 

TE: 12-13, 15, 38-39, 41, 78A-78D, 78-81, 83, 122A-122D, 122-125, 126A-126D, 

126-129, 130A-130D, 130-133, 160A-160D, 160-163, 171, 175 

• Recognizing inflected endings Examples: ed, ing 

TE: 26A-26D, 26-29, 30A-30D, 30-33, 121 

• Identifying possessives and contractions 

TE: 74A-74D, 74-77, 134A-134D, 134-137 

2. Use a range of strategies, including drawing conclusions such as opinions 

about characters based on their actions and summarizing passages, to 

comprehend fifth-grade recreational reading materials in a variety of genres. 

TE: 57, 79, 161, 183, 199, 207, 221, 237 

• Determining sequence of events in recreational reading materials 

TE: 182, 190-191 

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TE: 33, 53, 112, 125, 171, 177, 183, 194, 197, 204, 219, 237 

• Distinguishing fiction and nonfiction 

TE: 202-203, 204-205 

• Using sentence structure and context to determine meaning 

TE: 25, 33, 51, 53, 59, 81, 83, 103, 123, 151, 157 

• Using prior knowledge and experience to interpret meaning 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Skimming passages to obtain primary message 

TE: 237 

This page explores recognizing key words and thus provides students with the 


• Inferring motive of characters 

TE: 47, 69, 81, 155, 173, 187, 217 

On these pages, students make inferences. 

3. Recognize the use and effect of literary elements and devices, including 

setting, character traits, stated purpose, metaphors, and simple symbolism to 

gain information from various text formats, including tables and charts. 

TE: 17, 177, 187, 219, 224 

• Recognizing persuasive techniques 

TE: 16, 28, 146, 183 

On these pages, students write or speak persuasively. 

• Identifying main idea and supporting details 

TE: 171, 175, 177, 181, 187, 207, 209, 213, 225, 227 



36 Grade Five



• Recognizing use of personification 

TE: 171, 175, 177, 181, 187, 207, 209, 213, 225, 227 



• Identifying implied purpose 

TE: 171, 175, 177, 181, 187, 207, 209, 213, 225, 227 



4. Use a wide range of strategies and skills, including using text features to gain 

meaning, summarizing passages, and drawing conclusions, to comprehend fifthgrade 


TE: 57, 79, 161, 177, 183, 187, 199, 207, 219, 221, 224, 237 


TE: 182, 190-191 

• Determining cause and effect 

TE: 177 

• Distinguishing fact from opinion 

TE: 16, 28, 146, 183 


• Using previewing and predicting skills to determine content 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Using sentence structure and context to determine word meaning 

TE: 25, 33, 51, 53, 59, 81, 83, 103, 123, 151, 157 

• Using prior knowledge and experience to interpret meaning 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

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• Using self-monitoring for text understanding Examples: rereading, accessing 

prior knowledge and experiences 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Using expanded vocabulary to determine word meaning 

TE: 17, 21, 25, 29, 33, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 95, 99, 103, 107, 111, 

121, 125, 129, 133, 137, 147, 151, 155, 159, 163 

• Recognizing persuasive techniques 

TE: 16, 28, 146, 183 


• Skimming passages to understand significance of passage 

TE: 237 

This page explores recognizing key words and thus provides students with the 

opportunity to meet the objective. 

• Using reference materials 

TE: 21, 36, 47, 69, 85, 87, 88, 95, 121, 140, 141, 151, 155, 159, 166, 167, 173, 177, 

193, 195, 197, 207, 234, 236 

Literature 

5. Compare genre characteristics of autobiographies, biographies, and historical 

fiction, including multicultural literature. 

TE: 37, 73, 204-205, 206-207 

6. Use text features, including indexes, tables, and appendixes, to guide 

interpretation of expository texts. Examples: social studies—interpreting a table 

comparing native American cultures; science—interpreting a table using 

everyday indicators that identify common acids and bases 

TE: 177, 187, 219, 224, 246-294, 295-310 

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7. Compose expository texts using an introductory paragraph that includes a 

main idea; supporting paragraphs with a minimum of three reasons, 

explanations, or steps in a process; and a conclusion. 

TE: 20, 42, 46, 80, 102, 106, 165, 231, 241 


writer addresses topic in correct mode; audience—writer uses appropriate 

tone 

TE: 20, 28, 42, 46, 50, 54, 76, 84, 98, 110, 132, 136, 158, 233 


TE: 232, 238-241 

• Using appropriate transition words in a composition 

TE: 232 

• Using appropriate prewriting strategies Examples: brainstorming, using 

graphic organizers 

TE: 242 

• Composing persuasive texts, including a minimum of three reasons that 

support a stance or position 

TE: 16, 28, 146, 240 

• Composing narrative texts using a definite time frame, a clear sequence of 

events, and a selected tone Examples: selected tone—sarcastic, humorous, 

respectful 

TE: 63, 160, 203, 238 

• Composing descriptive texts using an introductory paragraph, sensory 

details, vivid language, and a conclusion 

TE: 32, 115, 239 

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8. Express meaning through writing varied sentence structure, detailed 

paragraphs, and multiparagraph compositions in an organized manner. 

TE: 146, 232, 233, 235 

• Editing writing for clarity of thought 

TE: 244-245 

• Correcting awkward sentence construction, redundancy, fragments, and runons 

in written presentations 

TE: 16, 120, 245 

• Utilizing precise vocabulary in oral and written presentations Examples: 

sauntered instead of walked, scurried instead of ran 

TE: 25, 43, 81, 85, 151, 233, 234, 238-241 

• Bulleting major details and ideas to support a topic or subject 

TE: 58, 124 

On these pages, students create numbered lists. 

• Responding in writing to open-ended questions 

TE: 62, 89, 114, 120, 171, 221, 225 

9. Apply mechanics in writing, including capitalization of first word in a direct 

quotation and use of punctuation, including quotation marks and comma with 

direct quotations, colon to introduce a list, and commas after introductory words, 

with a noun of direct address, and in a compound sentence. 

TE: 16, 50, 98, 236 

• Using quotation marks with titles of short stories and poems 

TE: 236, 244-245 


• Capitalizing proper adjectives, titles of books, and works of art 

TE: 236, 244-245 


40 Grade Five



• Using apostrophes with possessives 

TE: 58, 134A-134D, 134-137 

10. Demonstrate knowledge of grammar and usage concepts, including subjectverb 

agreement with a compound subject; present, past, and future verb tenses; 

forms of adjectives; forms of nouns; and subject, object, and possessive 

pronouns. 

TE: 26A-26D, 26-29, 30A-30D, 30-33, 80, 82A-82D, 82-85, 102, 106, 121, 162, 244 

• Writing sentences without the use of double negatives 

TE: 124 

• Identifying homonyms, homophones, and homographs Examples: 

homonym—as in a bat and a ball, a bat in a cave; homophone—as in a bear in 

a forest, a bare spot in the lawn; homograph—as in a bass in a lake, a bass 

singing voice 

TE: 47, 51, 69, 108A-108D, 108-111 

• Using irregular verbs in writing 

TE: 32 

• Using adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, nouns, and verbs in writing 

TE: 32, 80, 106, 244 

• Demonstrating correct use of prepositions and interjections 

TE: 245 


11. Use search strategies in the research process to identify reliable current 

resources and computer technology to locate information. 

TE: 21, 36, 47, 69, 85, 87, 88, 95, 121, 140, 141, 151, 155, 159, 166, 167, 173, 177, 

193, 195, 197, 207, 234, 236 

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expository presentations. 

TE: 166, 175, 185, 219, 223 

• Using dramatizations with oral persuasive presentations Examples: role play, 

Reader’s Theater 

TE: 179, 183, 189 

• Using figurative language found in literature to enhance oral communication 

Examples: personification, idiom, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, 

alliteration, symbolism 

TE: 17, 77, 99, 137, 159 

These pages explore figurative language in the context of writing and thus provide 


13. Apply strategies of a skillful listener, including maintaining eye contact, 

attending to the listening task, and assigning meaning to the message. 

TE: 35, 37, 89, 166, 175, 185, 219, 223 

These Integrating Spelling features provide students with the opportunity to meet this 

objective. 

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to the 




Reading 

Grade Six 

1. Apply strategies, including making complex predictions, interpreting 

characters’ behaviors, and comparing and contrasting, to comprehend sixthgrade 

recreational reading materials. Examples: complex predictions—order of 

events, potential conflicts 

TE: 19, 49, 124, 175, 179, 201 

• Identifying supporting details 

TE: 207 

This lesson on finding the main idea provides students with the opportunity to meet 

the objective. 

• Using context clues to determine meaning 

TE: 15, 23, 43, 53, 71, 81, 105, 119, 125, 135, 149, 161, 163 

• Identifying sequence of events 

TE: 201 

• Making generalizations from text information 

TE: 173, 219 

On these pages, students make judgments. 

2. Interpret literary elements and devices, including implied main idea, conflict, 

and personification. 

TE: 171, 185, 187, 189, 191, 195, 205, 209, 213, 217, 219, 229 



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• Identifying the climax 

TE: 171, 185, 187, 189, 191, 195, 205, 209, 213, 217, 219, 229 



3. Apply strategies that include making complex predictions, identifying the likely 

source of a text, and comparing to comprehend sixth-grade informational and 

functional reading materials. Examples: complex predictions—results of actions, 

expected learning from a chapter or unit 

TE: 175, 179 

• Drawing conclusions to extend meaning 

TE: 29, 57, 79, 103, 105, 133, 157, 223 

• Making generalizations 

TE: 173, 219 

On these pages, students make judgments. 

• Using context clues to determine meaning 

TE: 15, 23, 43, 53, 71, 81, 105, 119, 125, 135, 149, 161, 163 

• Identifying sequence of events 

TE: 201 

• Previewing text features before reading 

Example: headings 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

4. Recognize the use of text elements, including implied main idea, explicit causeeffect 

relationships, and persuasive techniques, in sixth-grade informational and 

functional reading materials. 

TE: 207 

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• Identifying details related to main idea 

TE: 207 

Literature 

5. Analyze short stories, novels, plays, myths, and nonfiction materials for 

distinguishing characteristics. 

TE: 17, 54, 89, 124, 140, 208-209, 216 

• Identifying odes, ballads, epic poetry, and science fiction 

TE: 216 

• Identifying figurative language in various literature selections 

TE: 59, 103 

6. Identify the author’s purpose as entertainment, information, or persuasion in 

selected works. 

TE: 171, 185, 187, 189, 191, 195, 205, 209, 213, 217, 219, 229 



7. Identify examples of literary selections that illustrate linguistic and cultural 

diversity. Examples: The Keeping Quilt, The Watsons Go to Birmingham, Red 

Scarf Girl, Habibi, Romiette and Julio 

TE: 171, 185, 191, 205, 209, 219, 229 

These Connections to BookFestival features suggest multicultural selections and thus 

provide students with the opportunity to fulfill this objective. 


8. Compose in persuasive mode for a specific purpose and audience, including 

clearly stated opinions with supporting details and reasons or examples to 

influence thought or action. 

TE: 37, 42, 68, 80, 98, 150, 241 

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• Using the steps of the writing process, including prewriting, drafting, 

revising, editing, and publishing in all forms of written composition 

TE: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 

120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162, 242-245 

• Demonstrating use of graphic organizers for prewriting and drafting 

Examples: outlines, Venn diagrams, semantic webs, storyboards 

TE: 232, 235, 242 

• Organizing content of paragraphs and other written compositions, including 

topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences with varied 

sentence structure 

TE: 231, 232, 238-241, 244 

• Using transitional words or phrases to help create coherence in 

compositions 

TE: 232, 235, 238, 239, 241 

• Using tone appropriate to the topic, purpose, and audience 

TE: 231, 233, 238-241, 244 

9. Utilize vocabulary and spelling skills, including using homonyms, synonyms, 

and antonyms, in writing. 

TE: 15, 21, 27, 33, 45, 47, 67, 73, 85, 97, 99, 121, 129, 145, 149, 151, 244 

10. Use punctuation correctly in writing, including apostrophes to show 

possession and semicolons joining two independent clauses. Example: The 

Yankees won all of their games; the Cardinals lost only two games. 

TE: 52A-52D, 52-55, 106, 236 

• Punctuating titles with quotation marks, underlining, and italics in writing 

TE: 63, 115, 124 

The reports and assignments on these pages provide students with the opportunity 

to fulfill this objective. 

• Using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and commas to join two 

independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences in writing Example: We 

left late; however, we still arrived on time. 

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TE: 154, 235 

• Using commas to set off nonessential appositives in writing 

TE: 236 

• Identifying comma splice errors in writing 

TE: 236 

11. Apply rules governing capitalization of proper adjectives, map directions and 

regions of the country, seasons, titles, words showing family relationships, 

subjects and courses, and divided quotations. 

TE: 13, 28, 50, 120, 244 

12. Apply grammar conventions in writing with consistent verb tense; nominative, 

objective, and possessive pronouns; and subject-verb agreement when 

interrupted by a prepositional phrase. 

TE: 68, 72, 110, 124, 236, 244 


13. Utilize resource materials for supporting evidence in compositions. 

TE: 29, 35, 77, 88, 99, 121, 141, 155, 167, 173, 181, 195 

14. Use organizing and paraphrasing in the research process. 

TE: 35, 88, 141, 167, 173, 181 

The research assignments on these pages provide students with the opportunity to fulfill 


• Taking notes to gather and summarize information 

TE: 54, 61, 76, 89, 115, 124, 141 

• Determining details through questioning 

TE: 113, 139 

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15. Recognize speech forms, including dialects and idioms. Examples: dialects— 

Appalachian, Gullah; idioms—“raining cats and dogs,” “in hot water” 

TE: 59, 159, 163 


persuasive presentations. 

TE: 115 

This page suggests a persuasive presentation and thus provides students with the 


17. Use listening skills for remembering significant details, directions, and 

sequences. 

TE: 35, 61, 87, 88, 112, 114 

• Summarizing messages for content and purpose 

TE: 86, 138 

• Practicing note-taking skills to gather and summarize information 

TE: 113 

• Paraphrasing spoken messages to summarize or clarify 

TE: 61 

• Recognizing propaganda as an art of persuasion in evaluating content and 

purpose 

TE: 42, 68, 80, 98, 139, 150 

On these pages, students proofread persuasive writing. 

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Reading 

Grade Seven 

1. Apply strategies appropriate to the type of reading material, including setting 

purposes for reading and making generalizations, to comprehend seventh-grade 

recreational reading materials. 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Distinguishing factual from fictional materials 

TE: 218-219 

These pages explore tales of the imagination. 


TE: 177, 185 

• Using specific context clues to determine meaning of unfamiliar words 

TE: 15, 29, 45, 49, 55, 57, 77, 79, 85, 101, 111, 125, 129, 137, 157, 163, 176, 202- 

203 

• Applying self-monitoring strategies for text understanding 

TE: 214-215 

These pages recommend selections that provide students with the opportunity to 

fulfill this objective. 

• Drawing conclusions to interpret unstated intent 

TE: 17, 33, 41, 53, 69, 99, 171, 183, 198, 211, 225, 227 

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Grade Seven



• Analyzing predictions, including confirming and refuting 

TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

2. Relate literary elements and devices to each other, including main idea and 

supporting details, climax, point of view, and imagery. 

TE: 121, 159, 214 

• Determining mood 

TE: 214-215 



• Recognizing use of flashback 

TE: 214-215 



3. Distinguish among the major genres, including poetry, short stories, novels, 

plays, biographies and autobiographies, and subgenres such as folktales, myths, 

parables, fables, and science fiction, based on their characteristics. 

TE: 35, 62, 214, 218 

4. Apply strategies that include setting purposes for reading, distinguishing fact 

from opinion, making generalizations, and reviewing to comprehend seventhgrade 


TE: 170, 172, 174, 176, 178, 180, 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 

202, 204, 206, 208, 210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 226, 228 

• Determining sequence of events to enhance text understanding 

TE: 177, 185 

• Using specific context clues to determine meaning of unfamiliar words 

TE: 15, 29, 45, 49, 55, 57, 77, 79, 85, 101, 111, 125, 129, 137, 157, 163, 176, 202- 

203 

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TE: 214-215 



• Drawing conclusions to determine unstated intent 

TE: 17, 33, 41, 53, 69, 99, 171, 183, 198, 211, 225, 227 

5. Recognize the use of textual elements, including main idea and supporting 

details, to gain information from various text formats, including graphs. 

TE: 227 

Literature 

6. Analyze nonfiction, science fiction, mystery or suspense, fantasy, and 

adventure for distinguishing characteristics. 

TE: 35, 62, 214, 218 

• Classifying plot elements as exposition or hook, conflict, rising action, 

climax, falling action, or resolution 

TE: 215 

7. Interpret the author’s message in various literary, informational, and functional 

texts. Examples: literary text—nonfiction, science fiction, suspense, fantasy, 

adventure informational and functional texts—laws, directions, newspapers, 

advertisements, Internet sources, pamphlets 

TE: 214-215 

These pages recommend selections that provide students with the opportunity to fulfill 


• Comparing various types of informational and functional texts 

TE: 170-171, 220-221 

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8. Compare selections of culturally diverse literature and their characteristics. 

Examples: Native American, Hispanic, African American, Indian, European, Asian, 

Middle Eastern 

TE: 214-215 

These pages recommend selections that provide students with the opportunity to fulfill 



9. Compose in descriptive, narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with a 

thesis sentence and introductory, supporting, and concluding paragraphs when 

appropriate. 

TE: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 94, 98, 102, 106, 110, 120, 

124, 128, 132, 136, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162 

• Using transitional words and phrases for coherence 

TE: 232, 235, 238, 239 

• Composing various genres of literature by imitating an author’s style, form, 

and purpose Examples: poetry, short story, folktale, tall tale, nonfiction, 

science fiction, suspense, fantasy, adventure, contemporary realistic fiction, 

legend, fable, myth 

TE: 37, 162 

• Using figurative language when writing in various genres 

TE: 121, 159, 233, 234, 240 

10. Apply mechanics in writing, including commas to set off nouns of address 

and following introductory phrases and clauses. 

TE: 20, 146, 154 

These pages discuss commas and thus provide students with the opportunity to fulfill 


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• Punctuating titles correctly using quotation marks, underlining, or italics 

Examples: quotation marks—short stories; underlining or italics—books, 

magazines, newspapers 

TE: 61, 214-215 

The reports and reviews on these pages provide students with the opportunity to 


• Using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and commas to join two 

independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences 

TE: 46, 84, 244 

• Demonstrating correct sentence structure by avoiding comma splices 

TE: 46 

• Using commas to set off nonessential clauses and appositives 

TE: 20, 146, 154 

These pages discuss commas and thus provide students with the opportunity to 


11. Apply grammar conventions in writing to pronoun-antecedent agreement and 

to subject-verb agreement with inverted word order and with indefinite pronouns 

as subjects. 

TE: 94, 128 

• Identifying gerunds, infinitives, and participles in writing 

TE: 235, 238-241 

These pages discuss sentences and thus provide student with the opportunity to 


• Using degrees of comparison in writing Examples: good, better, best; 

beautiful, more beautiful, most beautiful 

TE: 28 

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• Identifying sentence patterns in writing 

Examples: subject→verb (S→V) 

subject→action verb→direct object (S→AV→DO) 

subject→action verb→indirect object→direct object 

(S→AV→IO→DO) 

subject→linking verb→predicate nominative (S→LV→PN) 

subject→linking verb→predicate adjective (S→LV→PA) 

TE: 235, 244 

• Using compound and complex sentences in writing 

TE: 84 


12. Cite sources used in the research process. Examples: author, title, page 

numbers, date of publication, publisher or uniform resource locator (URL) 

TE: 87, 179, 185, 187, 195, 197, 209, 227, 229 

These pages contain research assignments and thus provide students with the 


13. Apply steps in the research process to identify a problem or issue, locate 

resources and information, and present findings. 

TE: 87, 179, 185, 187, 195, 197, 209, 227, 229 




TE: 185, 189, 209, 227, 229 


14. Present findings from inquiry and research using a variety of resources. 

Examples: projects, brochures, display boards, speeches, multimedia 

presentations 

TE: 63, 87, 185, 209, 227 

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15. Demonstrate listening skills, including identifying the main idea, detail, 

purpose, and bias in group discussions, public speeches, and media messages. 

TE: 36, 61, 63, 185, 209, 227 

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to the 




Reading 

Grade Eight 

1. Apply strategies, including making inferences to determine theme, confirming 

or refuting predictions, and using specific context clues, to comprehend eighthgrade 

recreational reading materials. 

TE: 19, 25, 49, 55, 95, 97, 99, 101, 105, 123, 131, 135, 153 


TE: 218-219 

These pages explore selections that provide students with the opportunity to fulfill 


• Distinguishing fact from fiction to enhance understanding 

TE: 181 

On this page, students distinguish fact from opinion. 

• Determining sequence in recreational reading materials 

TE: 170-171, 186-187, 193, 199, 211 

2. Evaluate the impact of setting, mood, and characterization on theme in specific 

literary selections. 

TE: 219 

• Identifying components of plot 

TE: 219 

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3. Distinguish among the subcategories of poetry, such as ballads, lyric poems, 

epics, haiku, and limericks, based on their characteristics. 

TE: 212-219 

These cross-curricular lessons explore reading and thus provide the students with the 


• Identifying rhythm and rhyme scheme 

TE: 15 

On this page, students create rhymes. 

4. Apply strategies appropriate to type of reading material, including making 

inferences to determine bias or theme and using specific context clues, to 

comprehend eighth-grade informational and functional reading materials. 

TE: 19, 25, 49, 55, 95, 97, 99, 101, 105, 123, 131, 135, 153 


TE: 218-219 

These pages explore selections that provide students with the opportunity to fulfill 


• Comparing predicted with actual content in informational and functional 

reading materials 

TE: 124 

• Distinguishing fact from opinion in informational reading materials 

TE: 181 

• Confirming author’s credentials 

TE: 181, 220-221 

• Determining sequence of steps, events, or information 

TE: 170-171, 186-187, 193, 199, 211 

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Literature 

5. Explain distinguishing characteristics of odes, ballads, epic poetry, historical 

documents, essays, letters to the editor, and editorials. 

TE: 218-219 

These pages explore selections that provide students with the opportunity to fulfill this 

objective. 

6. Analyze works of literature for character motivation, mood, tone, theme, 

similarities across texts, and literary devices. 

TE: 85, 125, 218-219 


7. Compose a business letter, including heading, inside address, salutation, 

body, closing, and signature. 

TE: 110 

8. Write in narrative, expository, and persuasive modes with attention to 

descriptive elements. Examples: descriptive elements—sensory detail, figurative 

language, spatial relationships 

TE: 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 35, 36, 37, 42, 48, 54, 61, 62, 63, 68, 72, 76, 80, 84, 86, 88, 89, 

94, 102, 106, 112, 113, 114, 115, 120, 124, 132, 138, 139, 140, 141, 146, 150, 154, 

158, 159, 162, 164, 165, 166, 167, 234, 244 

9. Apply mechanics in writing, including using quotation marks, underlining, and 

italics to punctuate titles and using semicolons, conjunctive adverbs, and 

commas to join two independent clauses or to correct run-on sentences. 

TE: 20, 102, 121, 136, 244 

• Demonstrating correct sentence structure by avoiding comma splices in 

writing 

TE: 20 

• Using commas to set off nonessential clauses and appositives in writing 

TE: 128 

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10. Use prepositional phrases and compound, complex, and compound-complex 

sentences to vary sentence structure. Example: determining variety in sentence 

structure by diagramming or identifying patterns in selected sentences 

TE: 235, 238-241 

• Using gerunds, infinitives, and participles in writing 

TE: 235, 238-241, 244 

These pages discuss sentences and thus provide students with the opportunity to 

fulfill the objective. 

• Recognizing active and passive voice in writing 

TE: 235, 238-241, 244 



• Applying subject-verb agreement rules with collective nouns, nouns 

compound in form but singular in meaning, compound subjects joined by 

correlative and coordinating conjunctions, and subjects plural in form but 

singular in meaning 

TE: 68, 150 

11. Write sentence patterns common to English construction. 

Examples: subject→verb (S→V) 

subject→action verb→direct object (S→AV→DO) 

subject→action verb→indirect object→direct object 

(S→AV→IO→DO) 

subject→linking verb→predicate nominative (S→LV→PN) 

subject→linking verb→predicate adjective (S→LV→PA) 

TE: 234, 235 

12. Identify the correct use of degrees of comparison, adjectives and adverb 

forms, and subject verb agreement with collective nouns when verb forms 

depend on the rest of the sentence and with compound subjects, including those 

joined by or with the second element as singular or plural. 

TE: 68, 132, 146, 150 

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• Recognizing parallelism in phrases and clauses 

TE: 235, 238-241, 244 




13. Combine all aspects of the research process to compose a report. Examples: 

outline, rough draft, editing, final copy, works-cited page 

TE: 35, 36, 62, 63, 140, 165, 167, 175, 199 


opportunity to fulfill the objective. 


TE: 76, 80, 114 

• Using paraphrasing and documentation of sources to avoid plagiarism 

TE: 35, 36, 62, 63, 140, 165, 167, 175, 199 


opportunity to fulfill the objective. 


14. Identify characteristics of spoken formal and informal language. 

Examples: formal – Standard English, no slang 

informal – dialect, slang 

TE: 233 

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