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INTRODUCTION TO GRADE 8 -- COMPOSITION

In Grade 8 students will write multi-paragraph compositions containing a thesis statement, introductory and concluding paragraphs, elaborated supporting paragraphs, transitional devices, and a variety of sentence types.

TEACHER ELEMENTS	STUDENT ELEMENTS

GRADE 8	GRADE 8


*THE TEACHER SHALL:*		*THE STUDENT SHOULD:*
REVIEW, RETEACH, AND REASSESS THE PAST CONCEPTS.

NEW CONCEPTS		NEW CONCEPTS

Teach the structure of multi-paragraph compositions.		Develop a themsis sentence (a precise summary of the core meaning) for an essay with the main points following in ascending order (general to specific).
		Use transitional sentences within paragraphs in order to connect ideas to the thesis sentence and to serve as topic sentences of supporting paragraphs.

		Use transitional devices (e.g., repetition of key words, synonyms, or pronouns; conjunctions, conjunctive adverbs) between paragraphs to connect ideas. Develop a concluding paragraph in descending order (specific to general).

		Use a variety of sentence types (simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex).

Provide opportunities to write many types of multi-paragraph compositions in correct final form.		Demonstrate competency in pre-writing, drafting, revising, and proofreading skills in writing an essay.

		Write a persuasive essay on a current local, national, or international issue.

		Write a character sketch.

		Write a descriptive essay.

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