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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 concerns.Portfol
2、io 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 have demonstrate
3、d 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? How does the work that you com
4、pleted, demonstrate mastery of the Illinois State Learning Standards and Applications of Learning?Novel UnitsShort StoriesLiterature UnitsLanguage Arts Unitso The Shadow Clubby Neal Shustermano That was Then, This is Nowby S.E. Hintono Where the Red Fern Growsby Wilson Rawlso The Pigmanby Paul Zinde
5、l o Speakby 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 Literary elementso 6+1 Traitso Persuasive, Expository, and Narrative Writing
6、o 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 representative of various societies, eras and ideas.Standard 3I can write to communic
7、ate 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 on TeamsMaking ConnectionsPortfolio Essential Question:_How can I answer this que
8、stion 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 comprehend selections. STANDARD 1B: Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and flue
9、ncy. 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 literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning. STANDARD 2B: Read and interpret a variety of lite
10、rary works.STATE GOAL 3: Write to communicate for a variety of purposes. STANDARD 3A: Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and structure. STANDARD 3B: Compose well organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences. STANDARD 3C: Communicate ideas in writing to
11、accomplish a variety of purposes.STATE GOAL 5: Use the language arts to acquire, assess and communicate information. STANDARD 5A: Locate, organize, and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas. STANDARD 5B: Analyze and evaluate information acquir
12、ed from various sources. STANDARD 5C: Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats.APPLICATIONS OF LEARNING:Through Applications of Learning, students demonstrate and deepen their understanding of basic knowledge and skills. These applied learning skills cros
13、s academic disciplines and reinforce the important learning of the disciplines. The ability to use these skills will greatly influence students success in school, in the workplace and in the community.SOLVING PROBLEMSRecognize and investigate problems; formulate and propose solutions supported by re
14、ason and evidence.COMMUNICATINGExpress and interpret information and ideas.USING TECHNOLOGY Use appropriate instruments, electronic equipment, computers and networks to access information, process ideas and communicate results.WORKING ON TEAMSLearn and contribute productively as individuals and as m
15、embers of groups.MAKING CONNECTIONS Recognize and apply connections of important information and ideas within and among learning areas.Themes and Essential 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
16、 should be,” how does one form an identity that remains true and authentic for her/himself? What turning points determine our individual 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
17、 Is humankind inherently good or evil? Have the forces of good and evil changed over time and if so, how? How 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
18、flaw? What is the role of a hero or “sheroe” (coined by Maya Angelou) in a culture? 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
19、? 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?The Human Condition / Spirit In the face of adversity, what causes some individuals to prevail while others fail?Language
20、and Literature How is our understanding of culture 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 witho
21、ut language? 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? How does the study
22、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 elements that cause a piece of lite
23、rature 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 line between them? What are the factors that move ind
24、ividuals / 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”? How does the media shape our view of the world and ourselves? In a culture wher
25、e 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 bother to study/examine the past, present or future? What are the recurrent motifs of history and i
26、n 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 / subculture shape an individuals understanding or concept of happiness?Relationships and Community What are the el
27、ements 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 from different generations? How is conflict an inevitable part of relationships? How do you know if a relationship is healthy or hurtful? W
28、hat personal qualities help or hinder the formation of relationships? How are people transformed through their relationships with others? What is community and what are the individuals responsibilities to the community as well as the communitys responsibilities to the individual?Culture: Values, Bel
29、iefs & Rituals What factors shape our values and beliefs? How do values and beliefs change over time? How 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
30、to an individual or larger group? When is it appropriate to challenge the beliefs or 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 repr
31、esented 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 what is the r
32、oot cause? How are prejudice and bias created? How do we overcome them? What are the responsibilities of the individual in regard to issues of social justice? Can literature serve as a vehicle for social change? When should an individual take a stand against what he/she believes to be an injustice?
33、What are the most effective ways to do this? Is it ever necessary to question the status quo? What are the benefits and consequences of questioning / challenging social order? Does labeling and stereotyping influence how we look at and understand the world? What does it mean to be invisible? (contex
34、t: minorities) What are the causes and consequences of prejudice and injustice, and how does an individuals response to them reveal his/her true character? What allows some individuals to take a stand against prejudice/oppression while others choose to participate in it? What are the causes and consequences of prejudice and how does an individuals response to it reveal his/her morals, ethics, and values?
