Clarification 2: Academic vocabulary appropriate to grade level refers to words that are likely to appear across subject areas for the current grade level and beyond, vital to comprehension, critical for academic discussions and writing, and usually require explicit instruction.
Course Number1111 | Course Title222 |
1001070: | M/J Language Arts 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
1001080: | M/J Language Arts 3 Advanced (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
1002020: | M/J Language Arts 3 Through ESOL (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
1007020: | M/J Speech and Debate 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2019, 2019 - 2021, 2021 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
1009020: | M/J Creative Writing 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
7810013: | Access M/J Language Arts 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
1002181: | M/J Developmental Language Arts Through ESOL (Reading) (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current)) |
1009050: | M/J Writing 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
1006020: | M/J Journalism 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
1000014: | M/J Intensive Reading 3 (Specifically in versions: 2021 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current)) |
Access Point Number | Access Point Title |
ELA.8.V.1.AP.1 | Use grade-level academic vocabulary in communication, using the student’s mode of communication. |
Name | Description |
Fire Evacuation, Part 1 | In this lesson plan, students will use the Case Study "Fire Safety" (See CPALMS Resource ID 219978) to discuss tevacuation steps during a fire. Students will create an evacuation plan/map for the home described in the case study. |
Handling Conflict in a Workplace | Using the case study, "From Chaos to Clarity," students will collaborate with a partner to complete a graphic organizer with conflicts, strategies to navigate conflicts and obstacles, and reasons for selecting the strategies in a workplace setting. Students will write an exit ticket that gives the one conflict management strategy they feel will best fit this scenario. |
Outbreak in Room 2 | Using the case study, “Outbreak in Room 2,” (resource ID#215723). Students will engage in small group discussions to describe mechanisms of disease transmission and health care precautions used to prevent contamination with microorganisms. Students will also demonstrate safety habits and medical aseptic techniques by evaluating employee actions. |
Be Careful What You Post Online! | In this lesson, students will learn how their digital footprint(s) can affect them in their job prospect or career and how important it is to always have a positive one. Students will get in groups to discuss what a digital footprint is and what makes up a digital footprint. The teacher will then have students create a one pager on their digital footprint. |
Orientation to Career Clusters: Education and Training Introduction Part 1 | Students will begin familiarizing themselves with the careers and opportunities within the Education and Training Career Cluster. Education and Training Career specific vocabulary will be provided as students begin answering questions about possible career paths and skills needed for individuals in the Education and Training Career Cluster. Students will list the characteristics of individuals working in Education and Training. |
The Rule of Law in Conversation | In this lesson plan, students will explore the importance of the rule of law in the United States’ constitutional republic. Students will discuss the impact of the rule of law on U.S. citizens, government, and institutions using specialized vocabulary in a fishbowl activity. |
Symmetry in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight | This lesson plan explores symmetry in the structure and themes of "Sir Gawain and the Green Knight," delving into the antagonist's representation of the "duality of nature." In examining knightly virtues, students will measure Gawain's strength as the poem's hero. The lesson explains background information that every medieval thinker listening to a performance of the poem would know, in an effort to put the student into the mind-set of the medieval audience, providing a deeper appreciation and understanding of the work. |
Name | Description |
Tyrone's Tasks Part Two | This is part two in a three-part series on writing, editing, and giving a speech. In this tutorial, students will edit and revise a speech to make it logical, relate to a central idea, use credible evidence for support, and establish an appropriate tone through the use of academic vocabulary. |
Vocabulary Unleashed | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words in this interactive tutorial! You'll practice the words' synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and context clues in order to add them to your vocabulary. |
Vocabulary Mastery | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words, identify their parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms, and use them in context with this interactive tutorial. |
Vocabulary in Action | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words in this interactive tutorial! You'll practice the words' synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and context clues in order to add them to your vocabulary. |
Vocabulary Power | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words in this interactive tutorial! You'll practice the words' synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and context clues in order to add them to your vocabulary. |
Name | Description |
Tyrone's Tasks Part Two: | This is part two in a three-part series on writing, editing, and giving a speech. In this tutorial, students will edit and revise a speech to make it logical, relate to a central idea, use credible evidence for support, and establish an appropriate tone through the use of academic vocabulary. |
Vocabulary Unleashed: | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words in this interactive tutorial! You'll practice the words' synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and context clues in order to add them to your vocabulary. |
Vocabulary Mastery: | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words, identify their parts of speech, synonyms, and antonyms, and use them in context with this interactive tutorial. |
Vocabulary in Action: | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words in this interactive tutorial! You'll practice the words' synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and context clues in order to add them to your vocabulary. |
Vocabulary Power: | Learn 12 new academic vocabulary words in this interactive tutorial! You'll practice the words' synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and context clues in order to add them to your vocabulary. |