TriadCommunity Unit #2

• Know and apply the properties of exponents to write equivalent expressions
• Use square root and cube root symbols to represent solutions to equations
• Graph proportional relationships, interpreting the unit rate as the slope of the graph
• Analyze, solve and graph linear equations and systems of linear equations
• Define, evaluate and compare functions, and use functions to model relationships between quantities
• Understand congruence and similarity of geometric figures
• Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve real-world and mathematical problems
• Solve problems involving the volume of cylinders, cones and spheres
• Write and evaluate numerical expressions involving whole-number exponents
• Understand how to solve inequalities and equations with one variable
• Solve real-world problems involving area, surface area and volume
• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them
• Reason abstractly and quantitatively
• Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
• Model with mathematics
• Use appropriate tools strategically
• Attend to precision
• Look for and make use of structure
• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

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• Students will build reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, using grade 8 complex texts and other media formats
• Analyze text explicitly citing strong textual evidence and inferential observations
• Determine the development of theme related to characterization, setting or plot and provide an objective summary
• Identify the impacts of dialogue or story events on the actions or decisions of the characters
• Determine the connotative and figurative meanings of words/phrases and analyze the impact of specific word choice, contrasts in structure, and the use of suspense or humor
• Analyze and evaluate a filmed or live production of a story or drama in comparison to the text or script
• Evaluate written arguments and specific claims, including two or more texts with conflicting information on the same topic
• Plan, write, revise and share argumentative, informative and narrative pieces in a clear, organized manner using logical reasoning, evidence, credible sources, domain-specific vocabulary, cohesion, and a supportive or reflective conclusion
• Use conventions of standard English grammar with particular attention to the function of verbs and verbals in a sentence
• Clarify meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words/phrases with range of strategies including the use of Greek/Latin roots or affixes, figurative language, word relationships and nuances
• Engage in a range of collegial discussions on various issues, topics and texts with diverse partners, who are prepared to probe, reflect, evaluate and justify their own point of views
• Present ideas and claims to an audiences emphasizing significant facts, valid reasoning, adaptive speaking skills and multimedia components

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• 10 Minute Grammar
• Writing Rubrics
• Novel Studies: Fiddler on the Roof, Of Mice and Men, Night, The Book Thief, Getting Away with Murder
• Edgar Allen Poe Unit: The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart, Black Cat, The Masque of the Red Death, Hop Frog, The Fall of the House of Usher

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• Big Ideas
• IXL for math