8thGradePortfolioProjectdoc8thGradeLiteratureLanguage

1、8th grade literature & language arts portfolio:a collection & reflection of academic progress and achievementobjective: · develop and demonstrate critical thinking in order to synthesize learning of course content and demonstrate a deeper understanding of real life topics, issues, and c

2、oncerns.portfolio directions:step 1: pick a guiding theme or essential question for your portfoliostep 2: determine an answer (what do you think?)step 3: use your work and learning to support your ideasstep 4: compile your work to create a multimedia presentation step 5: reflection explain how you h

3、ave demonstrated mastery of the illinois state learning standards and the applications of learning.8th grade literature & language arts units· what did you learn from each of these units? (think about life lessons that you learned)· how can they help you answer your essential question?

4、 · how does the work that you completed, demonstrate mastery of the illinois state learning standards and applications of learning?novel unitsshort storiesliterature unitslanguage arts unitso the shadow club by neal shustermano that was then, this is now by s.e. hintono where the red

5、fern grows by wilson rawlso the pigman by paul zindel o speak by laurie halse andersono the soul of calibano flowers for algernono strange & mysterious storieso the diary of anne franko literature circleso novels & short stories of various genreso poetryo reading strategies o

6、literary elementso 6+1 traitso persuasive, expository, and narrative writingo grammaro poetry o literary deviceso affixes & spellingprogress check liststate standardi did it!assignment/projectstandard 1i can read with understanding and fluency.standard 2i can read and understand literature repre

7、sentative of various societies, eras and ideas.standard 3i can write to communicate for a variety of purposes.standard 5i can use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.applications of learningi did it!assignment/projectsolving problemscommunicatingusing technologyworking o

8、n teamsmaking connectionsportfolio essential question:_how can i answer this question and use what i have learned this year to support my ideas?illinois state learning standardsstate goal 1: read with understanding and fluency.· standard 1a: apply word analysis and vocabulary skills to comprehe

9、nd selections.· standard 1b: apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency.· standard 1c: comprehend a broad range of reading materials.state goal 2: read and understand literature representative of various societies, eras and ideas.· standard 2a: understand how litera

10、ry elements and techniques are used to convey meaning.· standard 2b: read and interpret a variety of literary works.state goal 3: write to communicate for a variety of purposes.· standard 3a: use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and structure.· standard 3b: comp

11、ose well organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences.· standard 3c: communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes.state goal 5: use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information.· standard 5a: locate, organize, and use informatio

12、n from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas.· standard 5b: analyze and evaluate information acquired from various sources.· standard 5c: apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.applications of learning:throu

13、gh applications of learning, students demonstrate and deepen their understanding of basic knowledge and skills. these applied learning skills cross academic disciplines and reinforce the important learning of the disciplines. the ability to use these skills will greatly influence students' succe

14、ss in school, in the workplace and in the community.solving problemsrecognize and investigate problems; formulate and propose solutions supported by reason and evidence.communicatingexpress and interpret information and ideas.using technology use appropriate instruments, electronic equipment, comput

15、ers and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results.working on teamslearn and contribute productively as individuals and as members of groups.making connections recognize and apply connections of important information and ideas within and among learning areas.themes and ess

16、ential questions constructing identities· how do we form and shape our identities?· in a culture where we are bombarded with ideas and images of “what we should be,” how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself?· what turning points determine our indiv

17、idual pathways to adulthood?· in a culture where we are bombarded with other people trying to define us, how do we make decisions for ourselves?good and evil in the world· is humankind inherently good or evil?· have the forces of good and evil changed over time and if so, how?· h

18、ow do different cultures shape the definitions of good and evil?heroes and sheroes· do the attributes of a hero remain the same over time?· when does a positive personality trait become a tragic flaw?· what is the role of a hero or “sheroe” (coined by maya angelou) in a culture?·

19、 how do various cultures reward / recognize their heroes and “sheroes”?· why is it important for people and cultures to construct narratives about their experience?· what is the relevance of studying multicultural texts?· how does the media shape our view of the world and ourselves?&#

20、183; in a culture where we are bombarded with other people trying to define us, how do we make decisions for ourselves?the human condition / spirit· in the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?language and literature · how is our understanding of cul

21、ture and society constructed through and by language?· how can language be powerful?· how can you use language to empower yourself?· how is language used to manipulate us? · in what ways are language and power inseparable?· is it possible to have culture without language?

22、83; how does language influence the way we think, act, and perceive the world?· how is literature like life? · what is literature supposed to do?· what is the purpose and function of art in our culture? · how does literature reveal the values of a given culture or time period? &#

23、183; how does the study of fiction and nonfiction texts help individuals construct their understanding of reality?· what are enduring questions and conflicts that writers (and their cultures) grappled with hundreds of years ago and are still relevant today?· what are the characteristics or

24、 elements that cause a piece of literature to endure?· what distinguishes a good read from great literature?· what is the purpose of: science fiction? satire? historical novels, etc.?love and sacrifice· if any, what are the boundaries of love and sacrifice, and where does one draw the

25、 line between them?· what are the factors that move individuals / communities / nations to great sacrifice and what are the consequences?our view of the world and ourselves· how does what we know about the world shape the way we view ourselves?· what does it mean to “grow up”? ·

26、how does the media shape our view of the world and ourselves?· in a culture where we are bombarded with other people trying to define us, how do we make decisions for ourselves?· what turning points determine our individual pathways to adulthood?past, present, and future· why do we bo

27、ther to study/examine the past, present or future?· what are the recurrent motifs of history and in what ways have they changed or remained the same?the pursuit of happiness· what is happiness and what is the degree of importance in ones life?· to what extent does a culture / society

28、/ subculture shape an individuals understanding or concept of happiness?relationships and community· what are the elements that build a strong friendship? · how do friendships change over time?· what impact does family have during different stages of our lives?· what can we learn

29、 from different generations?· how is conflict an inevitable part of relationships?· how do you know if a relationship is healthy or hurtful?· what personal qualities help or hinder the formation of relationships?· how are people transformed through their relationships with others

30、?· what is community and what are the individuals responsibilities to the community as well as the communitys responsibilities to the individual?culture: values, beliefs & rituals· what factors shape our values and beliefs? · how do values and beliefs change over time? · how

31、does family play a role in shaping our values and beliefs? · what happens when belief systems of societies and individuals come into conflict? · when should an individual take a stand in opposition to an individual or larger group? · when is it appropriate to challenge the beliefs or

32、values of society? · are there universal characteristics of belief systems that are common across people and time? · to what extent do belief systems shape and/or reflect culture and society? · how are belief systems represented and reproduced through history, literature, art, and music? · how do our values and beliefs shape who we are as individuals and influence our behavior? social justice· what is social justice? · to what extent does power or the lack of power affect individuals? · what is oppression and wha