8th Grade
Literature
Units
· Tales of the
Strange and Mysterious
Essential Questions:
1. Why do tales
of the strange and mysterious fascinate people?
2. How do the
various parts of stories contribute to suspense?
3. Why do many
people like to be scared?
Short stories
Video
Clips
Few poems
Unsolved mysteries
Drama
Nonfiction
· Literature
Circles
Essential Questions:
1. How can the
use of literature circles increase student enjoyment and understanding when
they read a novel?
2. What does a good
discussion sound like/look like?
3. What strategies
can be used to deepen our conversations about books?
Novels
· Heroes and Sheroes
Essential Questions
1. What is the
definition of a hero?
2. What the
attributes of a hero?
3. What is a
flawed hero?
4. How do various
cultures reward/recognize their heroes and "sheroes"?
Speech
Myths/legends
Clips from movies (Star Wars, Harry Potter)
Sections from HOBBIT, "Beowulf"
· To Kill a
Mockingbird
Essential Questions
1. Does
labeling and stereotyping influence how we look at
and understand the world?
2. What are the
consequences of prejudice and injustice, and how does an individual’s response
to them reveal his/hers true character?
3. When is it appropriate
to challenge the beliefs or values of society?
4. How do beliefs,
ethics and values influence different people’s behaviors?
5. How are the
details and events from the story related to the time period and social custom?
Requirements:
Three books per quarter
AR tests/completion of an AR Sheet
May complete an AR sheet if you receive
a 5 on the AR test
Homework - At least 15 minutes of
reading outside of class
Grading:
Major Work - 60% Minor Work - 40%
· Tests/quizzes Classwork/Homework
· Projects Mini-writings
· Reading Participation
· Big pieces of writing
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