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Virginia Learning Standards Correlations for BrightFish Reading to English Standards of

Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools, Grades 6-8

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Virginia English Standards of Learning (SOL) for Grade 6 ......................................................................3

Reading: SOL 6.4 to 6.6 ...........................................................................................................................................3

Virginia English Standards of Learning (SOL) for Grade 7 ......................................................................6

Reading: SOL 7.4 to 7.6 ...........................................................................................................................................6

Virginia English Standards of Learning (SOL) for Grade 8 ................................................................... 11

Reading: SOL 8.4 to 8.6 ........................................................................................................................................ 11

BRIGHTFISH READING FOR VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS GRADE 6

Virginia English Standards of Learning (SOL) for Grade 6

Reading: SOL 6.4 to 6.6

STANDARD

REFERENCE READING BRIGHTFISH READING

6.4 The student will read and determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.

Grade 6 Fiction and Nonfiction Stories: Abigail and the Hiccups, Annoying Little Brother, Familiar Strangers, The Fox and the Goat, Not a Regular Day’s Work, Time to Change, Trapdoor, Atlantis, Rogue Waves, The Spotted Hyena; 6th Grade Challenge

a) Identify word origins and derivations.

This standard is not covered in the program.

b) b) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and

antonyms to expand vocabulary.

In pre-reading vocabulary activities, students use graphic organizers to show understanding of synonyms and antonyms of key words from the text. Extension activities on roots and affixes are available as downloadable masters in PDF, which can be printed and copied.

c) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.

In pre-reading vocabulary activities, students work on key words taken from the stories. They demonstrate understanding of words in context through usage, fill in the blanks and sentence writing activities.

d) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of figurative language.

In post-reading activities, students are asked to answer questions about meaning and impact of figurative language, including the use of metaphors, similes and allusions.

e) Use word-reference materials. The online dictionary integrated with Merriam-Webster can be used as a reference in graphic organizers found in Vocabulary and Comprehension post-reading activities. Students can also access an in-product glossary for definitions and usage of key words.

f) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

Students read a variety of high-interest fiction and nonfiction texts covering a range of subject areas and genres. Read-aloud function for passages enables students to hear a modelled fluent reading of the text. Nonfiction stories cover science and social studies topics to increase knowledge of subject-specific and academic vocabulary.



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STANDARD


6.5

The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, and poetry.

Grade 6 fiction: Abigail and the Hiccups, Annoying Little Brother, Familiar Strangers, The Fox and the Goat, Not a Regular Day’s Work, Time to Change, Trapdoor, 6th Grade Challenge Poetry selection: “The Wind” Play selection: “The Fall of British Tyranny” Literary nonfiction is not covered.

a) Identify the elements of narrative structure, including setting, character, plot, conflict, and theme.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: multiple choice, graphic organizer (character traits/evidence, story maps) and open response questions.

b) Describe cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice and graphic organizers (cause/effect. plot development summary).

c) Explain how an author uses character development to drive conflict and resolution.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students answer questions about character development in communicating conflict and resolution in multiple choice and open response.

d) Differentiate between first and third person point-of-view. .

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students demonstrate their understanding of characters’ point of view in multiple choice and open response questions.

e) Describe how word choice and imagery contribute to the meaning of a text.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice questions about the impact of word choice on tone and the use of imagery to convey setting and meaning.

f) Draw conclusions and make inferences using the text for support.

In post-reading and challenge activities, students are asked multiple choice questions that require inferencing to select the best answer. Open response questions ask for conclusions with the use of information from the text to support answers.

g) Identify the characteristics of a variety of genres.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: students identify genre and characteristics in multiple choice and drag and drop questions.

h) Identify and analyze the author’s use of figurative language.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students use multiple choice and open response questions to demonstrate understanding of figurative language and its impact on tone.



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STANDARD


6.5 i) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts.

This standard is not covered in the program.

j) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students identify organizational structure (cause-and-effect, compare-and-contrast, sequential order) and provide supporting evidence in multiple choice and graphic organizer activities.

k) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.

Teacher’s Guide contains strategies for 1:1 feedback based on student responses to comprehension questions and activities.

6.6

The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction texts.

Grade 6 nonfiction: Atlantis, Rogue Waves, The Spotted Hyena; 6th Grade Challenge: “Survival Teamwork” and “The Big Kahuna”

a) Skim materials using text features such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information.

Students can preview stories before they begin working on the fluency, vocabulary and comprehension activities. In Comprehension during reading, post-reading and challenge activities, the content is displayed on the left of the screen and questions and work areas are shown on the right. Students can skim the text and hear a fluent, modelled recording.

b) Identify main idea. c) Summarize supporting details.

Post-reading activities use graphic organizers, multiple choice and open response formats to determine students’ understanding of the main idea and supporting details of each story. Challenge activities are presented in multiple choice format.

d) Create an objective summary including main idea and supporting details.

In post-reading and challenge activities, students answer questions about main ideas and supporting details in multiple choice, graphic organizer (main idea/supporting details, summarize, story maps) and open response formats. Passages are displayed on the screen as students locate information to answer questions.

e) Draw conclusions and make inferences based on explicit and implied information.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice (conclusions, inferences), open response and graphic organizer (conclusion/ evidence)



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STANDARD


6.6

f) Identify the author’s organizational pattern(s). g) Identify transitional words and phrases that signal an author’s organizational pattern.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students identify organizational patterns (cause-and-effect, compare-and-contrast, sequential order) and provide supporting evidence in multiple choice and graphic organizer activities.

h) Differentiate between fact and opinion.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice and graphic organizers (identify facts/opinions).

i) Identify cause and effect relationships.

In post-reading activities, students identify cause and effect relationships in graphic organizer and open response activities.

j) Analyze ideas within and between selections providing textual evidence.

Comprehension Post-reading and challenge activities ask students to analyse ideas in the text. Venn diagrams enable students to compare and contrast facts and relationships within a text. Analyzing ideas between texts is not covered in the program.

k) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.

Teacher’s Guide contains suggested reading strategies and guidelines for 1:1 feedback based on student responses to comprehension questions and activities.



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Writing 6.7-6.8

STANDARD

REFERENCE WRITING BRIGHTFISH READING

6.7 The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective with an emphasis on narrative and reflective writing. a) Engage in writing as a recursive process. b) Choose audience and purpose. c) Use a variety of prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas. d) Organize writing to fit mode or topic. e) Write narratives to include characters, plot, setting, and point of view. f) Establish a central idea incorporating evidence and maintaining an organized structure. g) Compose a thesis statement for expository and persuasive writing. h) Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity. i) Use transition words and phrases. j) Select vocabulary and information to enhance the central idea, tone, and voice. k) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. l) Revise writing for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information.

Grade 6 Fiction and Nonfiction Stories: Abigail and the Hiccups, Annoying Little Brother, The Fox and the Goat, Not a Regular Day’s Work, Time to Change, Trapdoor, Atlantis, Rogue Waves, The Spotted Hyena; 6th Grade Challenge Teachers can use BrightFish worksheet activities for additional pre-and post-reading activities that outline the intended audience, prewriting strategies and expectations, and tips for writing open response essays. Worksheets are available in the Teacher Dashboard as downloadable masters that can be printed and copied. Vocabulary writing activities: write sentences using the key words. Post-reading short answer and essay writing activities: open response questions about story theme, supporting details and relating the student’s experiences to the information in the text. Standard 6.7l is not covered in the program. Teachers can use data chat guides for reviewing answers in 1:1 feedback sessions with students.

6.8 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English. a) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses. b) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns. c) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs. d) Eliminate double negatives. e) Use quotation marks with dialogue. f) Choose adverbs to describe verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words. h) Use subordinating and coordinating conjunctions..

Teachers can use BrightFish scoring rubrics to evaluate written work in the program. Scoring tools enable teachers to set or adjust a score in the BrightFish reporting system. Vocabulary writing activities: write sentences using the key words. Post-reading short answer and essay writing activities: open response questions about story theme, supporting details and relating the student’s experiences to the information in the text.




STANDARD


7.4 The student will read and determine the meanings of unfamiliar words and phrases within authentic texts.

Grade 7 Fiction and Nonfiction: Academy Awards, Amelia Earhart, Frank Gehry, Pirate Calls it Quits, The Great Space Race, Iguazu Falls, The King, Terrifying Teeth, The Bully of Bower Glen, Vampire Bats; 7th Grade Challenge

a) Identify word origins and derivations. This standard is not covered in the program.

c) b) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and

antonyms to expand vocabulary.

In pre-reading vocabulary activities, students use graphic organizers to show understanding of synonyms and antonyms of key words from the text. Extension activities on roots and affixes are available as downloadable masters in PDF that can be printed and copied.

c) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of figurative language.

In Post-reading activities, students are asked to identify and analyze the use and impact of figurative language, including metaphors and similes.

d) Identify connotations. In post-reading, students are asked to identify the connotative and denotative meanings of key words and phrases.

e) Use context and sentence structure to determine meanings and differentiate among multiple meanings of words.


f) Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.

The online dictionary integrated with Merriam-Webster can be used as a reference in graphic organizers found in Vocabulary and Comprehension post-reading activities. Students use a glossary for vocabulary key words.

g) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.




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STANDARD


7.5 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

Grade 7 Fiction Stories: Pirate Calls it Quits, The Bully of Bower Glen, 7th Grade Challenge Poetry selection: “The Tuft of Flowers” Play Excerpt: “Little Women”: Literary nonfiction is not covered.

a) Describe the elements of narrative structure including setting, character development, plot, theme, and conflict and how they influence each other.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities multiple choice, graphic organizer (sequencing) and open response questions.

b) Identify and explain the theme(s). Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students identify theme in multiple choice questions and story mapping graphic organizers.

c) Identify cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice and graphic organizers (cause/effect. plot development).

d) Differentiate between first and third person point-of-view. .

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students demonstrate their understanding of characters’ point of view in multiple choice and open response questions.

e) Identify elements and characteristics of a variety of genres.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: multiple choice and drag and drop questions identify genre and supporting characteristics.

f) Compare and contrast various forms and genres of fictional text.

This standard is not covered in the program. Teachers can use the text selections to assign additional activities.

g) Describe the impact of word choice, imagery, and literary devices including figurative language in an author’s style.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Students use multiple choice and open response questions to demonstrate understanding of word choice, imagery and figurative language in defining an author’s style.

h) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts.

This standard is not covered.

i) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on the text.


j) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.




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STANDARD


7.6 The student will read and demonstrate comprehension of a variety of nonfiction texts..

Grade 7 nonfiction: Academy Awards, Amelia Earhart, Frank Gehry, The Great Space Race, Iguazu Falls, The King, Terrifying Teeth, Vampire Bats; 7th Grade Challenge: “The Sami of the Arctic” “Unearthing the Woolly Mammoth,” and “Why Farmers Should Grow Organic/Organic Farming Isn’t the Answer.”

a) Skim materials using text features such as type, headings, and graphics to predict and categorize information.

Students can preview stories before they begin working on the fluency, vocabulary and comprehension activities. In Comprehension during reading and post-reading activities, the content is displayed on the left of the screen with headings, text and images. Questions and work areas are shown on the right. Students can skim the text and hear a fluent, modelled recording.

b) Identify an author’s organizational pattern using textual clues, such as transitional words and phrases.


c) Make inferences and draw logical conclusions using explicit and implied textual evidence.


d) Differentiate between fact and opinion.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice and graphic organizers (identify and compare facts/opinions).

e) Identify the source, viewpoint, and purpose of texts.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Identify author’s viewpoint and purpose of the text in multiple choice and open response questions.

f) Describe how word choice and language structure convey an author’s viewpoint.

Comprehension Post-reading and Challenge Activity: Multiple choice questions about the impact of word choice on tone and communication of an author’s point of view..

g) Identify the main idea. h) Summarize text identifying supporting details.

Post-reading activities use graphic organizers, multiple choice and open response formats to determine students’ understanding of the main idea and supporting details of each story. Challenge activities are presented in multiple choice format.



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STANDARD


i) Create an objective summary including main idea and supporting details.

In post-reading and challenge activities, students answer questions about main ideas and supporting details in multiple choice, graphic organizer (summarize, story maps) and open response formats. Passages are displayed on the screen as students locate information to answer questions.

j) Identify cause and effect relationships.


k) Organize and synthesize information for use in written and other formats.

Post-reading and challenge activities: Summarize the main idea in open response questions.

l) Analyze ideas within and between selections providing textual evidence.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities ask students to analyse ideas in the text. Venn diagrams enable students to compare and contrast facts and relationships within a text. Challenge activity: Organic farming topic – compare two different opinions of the value of organic farming.

m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.




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Writing 7.7-7.8

STANDARD


7.7 The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective with an emphasis on expository and persuasive writing. a) Engage in writing as a recursive process.; b) Choose intended audience and purpose. ;c) Use a variety of prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas. d) Organize writing structure to fit form or topic.; e) Establish a central idea incorporating evidence, while maintaining an organized structure and a formal style. f) Compose a thesis statement for persuasive writing that includes a position. g) Clearly state a position and organize reasons and evidence, using credible sources. ; h) Distinguish between fact and opinion to support a position. i) Write multiparagraph compositions with elaboration and unity. ;j) Use transition words and phrases within and between paragraphs. ; k) Develop and modify the central idea, tone, and voice to fit the audience and purpose. l) Expand and embed ideas by using modifiers, standard coordination, and subordination in complete sentences. m) Use clauses and phrases for sentence variety. ; n) Revise writing for clarity of content including specific vocabulary and information.

Grade 7 fiction and nonfiction: Academy Awards, Amelia Earhart, Frank Gehry, Prate Calls it Quits, The Great Space Race, Iguazu Falls, The King, Terrifying Teeth, The Bully of Bower Glen, Vampire Bats; 7th Grade Challenge Teachers can use BrightFish worksheet activities for additional pre-and post-reading activities that outline the intended audience, prewriting strategies and expectations, and tips for writing open response essays. Worksheets are available in the Teacher Dashboard as downloadable masters that can be printed and copied. Vocabulary writing activities: write sentences using the key words. Post-reading short answer and essay writing activities: open response questions about story theme, supporting details and relating the student’s experiences to the information in the text. Standard 7.7n is not covered in the program. Teachers can use data chat guides for reviewing answers in 1:1 feedback sessions with students.

7.8 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English. a) Choose appropriate adjectives and adverbs to enhance writing. b) Use pronoun-antecedent agreement to include indefinite pronouns. c) Use subject-verb agreement with intervening phrases and clauses. d) Edit for verb tense consistency and point of view. e) Use quotation marks with dialogue and direct quotations. f) Use correct spelling for commonly used words.





STANDARD


8.4 The student will apply knowledge of word origins, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts.

Grade 8 fiction and nonfiction: Case Closed, The Great Drought, Inspiration Overload, The Iron Lady, The Legend of Tepozteco, Malaria, Mesa Verde, Payback, Picnic in the Park, Yucky Universe, 8th Grade Challenge

a) Identify and analyze the construction and impact of an author’s use of figurative language.

In Post-reading activities, students are asked to identify and analyse the use and impact of figurative language, including metaphors and similes.

d) b) Use context, structure, and

connotations to determine meaning and

differentiate among multiple meanings

of words and phrases.


c) Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to determine the meaning(s) of unfamiliar words and technical vocabulary..

In pre-reading vocabulary activities, students use graphic organizers to show understanding of synonyms and antonyms of key words from the text. Extension activities on roots and affixes are available as downloadable masters in PDF that can be printed and copied.

d) Identify the meaning of common idioms.

In Post-reading, students are asked to identify the meaning of common idioms.

e) Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.

The online dictionary integrated with Merriam-Webster can be used as a reference in graphic organizers found in Vocabulary and Comprehension post-reading activities. Students use a glossary for vocabulary key words.

f) Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation.

In Post-reading, students are asked to identify the connotative and denotative meanings of words.

g) Extend general and cross-curricular vocabulary through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.




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STANDARD


8.5 The student will read and analyze a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.

Grade 8 fiction: Case Closed, The Great Drought, Inspiration Overload, The Legend of Tepozteco, Payback, Picnic in the Park, 8th Grade Challenge Poetry selection: “The Road Not Taken” Drama excerpt: “Across the World in a Wagon.” Literary nonfiction is not covered in the program.

a) Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: multiple choice, graphic organizers (characters/events) and open response questions.

b) Identify cause and effect relationships and their impact on plot..

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice and graphic organizers (cause/effect. plot development).

c) Explain the development of the theme(s)..

Comprehension Post-reading and Challenge Activity: Students identify theme in multiple choice questions and story mapping graphic organizers.

d) Explain the use of symbols and figurative language.

In Post-reading activities, students are asked to identify and analyse the use and impact of figurative language, including metaphors and similes.

e) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using references to the text for support.


f) Identify and analyze characteristics within a variety of genres.

Comprehension Post-Reading and Challenge Activity: multiple choice questions about genres/characteristics.

g) Compare/contrast details in literary and informational nonfiction texts.

Literary nonfiction is not covered in the program.

h) Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme, rhythm, and voice in different texts.

Comprehension Post-Reading and Challenge Activity: Students use multiple choice and open response questions to demonstrate understanding of the use and impact of word choice, dialogue, rhyme and voice on meaning and themes.

i) Compare and contrast authors’ styles. This standard is not covered in the program.

j) Use reading strategies throughout the reading process to monitor comprehension.




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STANDARD


8.6

The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts.

Grade 8 nonfiction: The Iron Lady, Malaria, Mesa Verde, Yucky Universe; 8th Grade Challenge: “Ada Lovelace,” “Say No to Alaskan Oil Drilling” and “The Case for Locally Grown Foods”/ Why Eating Locally Grown Foods Isn’t Necessary”

a) Identify an author’s organizational pattern using textual clues, such as transitional words and phrases.


b) Apply knowledge of text features and organizational patterns to analyze selections.

In Comprehension During Reading and Post-Reading, the content is displayed on the left of the screen with headings, text and images to help students identify organizational patterns.

c) Skim materials to develop an overview or locate information.

Students can preview stories before they begin working on the fluency, vocabulary and comprehension activities. In comprehension during reading, post-reading and challenge activities, the content is displayed on the left of the screen while questions and work areas are shown on the right.

d) Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.


e) Analyze the author’s qualifications, viewpoint, word choice, and impact.

Comprehension post reading and challenge activity: Identify author’s viewpoint and purpose of the text in multiple choice and open response questions; compare authors’ qualifications and viewpoints.

f) Analyze details for relevance and accuracy.

Comprehension post reading and challenge activities: multiple choice and open response questions;

g) Differentiate between fact and opinion.

Comprehension Post-reading and challenge activities: Multiple choice and graphic organizers (identify facts/opinions).

h) Identify the main idea. i) Summarize text identifying supporting details.

Post-reading activities use graphic organizers, multiple choice and open response formats to determine understanding of the main idea and supporting details. Challenge activities are presented in multiple choice format.



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STANDARD


8.6

j) Identify cause and effect relationships.


k) Evaluate, organize, and synthesize information for use in written and other formats.

Post-reading and challenge activities: Summarize the main idea and supporting details in open response questions.

l) Analyze ideas within and between selections providing textual evidence.

Comprehension post-reading and challenge activities ask students to analyze ideas in the text. Venn diagrams enable students to compare and contrast facts and relationships within a text. Challenge activity “Locally grown foods: analyze and compare opinions from two articles on the topic.

m) Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.


Writing 8.7-8.8

STANDARD


8.7 The student will write in a variety of forms to include narrative, expository, persuasive, and reflective with an emphasis on expository and persuasive writing. a) Engage in writing as a recursive process. ; b) Choose intended audience and purpose. ; c) Use prewriting strategies to generate and organize ideas. d) Organize writing structure to fit form or topic. ; e) Establish a central idea incorporating evidence, maintaining an organized structure and formal style. f) Compose a thesis statement for persuasive writing that advocates a position. ; g) Clearly state and defend a position with reasons and evidence, from credible sources. ; h) Identify a counterclaim and provide a counter - argument. ; i) Distinguish between fact and opinion to support a position. j) Organize information to provide elaboration and unity.

Grade 8 fiction and nonfiction: Case Closed, The Great Drought, Inspiration Overload, The Iron Lady, The Legend of Tepozteco, Malaria, Mesa Verde, Payback, Picnic in the Park, Yucky Universe, 8th Grade Challenge Teachers can use BrightFish worksheets for pre-and post-reading activities that outline the intended audience, prewriting strategies and expectations, and tips for writing open response essays. Worksheets are available in the Teacher Dashboard as downloadable masters that can be printed and copied. Vocabulary writing activities: write sentences using the key words. Post-reading short answer and essay writing activities: open response questions about story theme,



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k) Develop and modify the central idea, tone, and voice to fit the audience and purpose. ; l) Revise writing for clarity of content, word choice, sentence variety, and transitions among paragraphs.

supporting details and relating the student’s experiences to the information in the text. Standards 8.7 h and l are not covered in the program.

8.8 The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English. a) Use and punctuate correctly varied sentence structures to include conjunctions and transition words. b) Correctly use pronouns in prepositional phrases with compound objects. c) Use a variety of sentence structures to infuse sentence variety in writing. d) Maintain consistent verb tense across paragraphs. e) Use comparative and superlative degrees in adverbs and adjectives. f) Use quotation marks with dialogue and direct quotations. g) Use correct spelling for frequently used words.


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