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A Correlation of

Pearson Language

Central ©2013

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Literature ©2015

Grade 8

A Correlation of Pearson Language Central, ©2013 to Pearson Common Core Literature, ©2015, Grade 8

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Introduction This document demonstrates how Pearson Language Central, ©2013 aligns to Pearson Common Core Literature, ©2015, and fully complements the program. Correlation page references are to the Student Edition and Teacher’s Edition and are cited by activity and page number. Lessons in the Teacher’s Edition contain facsimile Student Edition pages. Pearson Language Central is an English language development program that builds structural and academic language while scaffolding reading skills. The goals of Language Central are to introduce the Common Core State Standards where appropriate in the instruction, and to build the language necessary for students to access, learn, and master the Common Core State Standards in their core reading program.

Pearson Common Core Literature ©2015 is an exciting literature program designed specifically to meet the rigors of Common Core. Its unique Instructional Model brings support around the critical shifts in literacy, emphasizing building knowledge through content rich nonfiction, reading and writing grounded in evidence, providing texts of the appropriate range of complexity and focusing on academic vocabulary.

Additionally, an instructional focus is paid to developing students’ close reading ability to prepare them for the rigorous tasks they will experience on upcoming assessments. Powerful instructional tools are designed to personalize learning for every student, allowing teachers to customize instruction and differentiate resources.

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UNIT 1: Can all conflicts be resolved? .................................................................... 4 UNIT 2: How much information is enough? ............................................................ 7 UNIT 3: What is the secret to reaching someone with words? ............................. 11 UNIT 4: Is it our differences or our similarities that matter most? ....................... 15 UNIT 5: Are yesterday’s heroes important today? ................................................ 19

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GRADE 8 UNIT 1: Can all conflicts be resolved? Part 1 Setting Expectations from Peter and Rosa Isak Dinesen, page 5 An Hour With Abuelo Judith Ortiz Cofer, page 8 Writing Model: Argumentative Text Write: Informative Essay

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Fact and opinion paragraph, 91, 97; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51

Part 2 Text Analysis Guided Exploration Raymond's Run Toni Cade Bambara, page 22 Plot Make Predictions Conventions: Nouns Writing to Sources: New Ending

Nouns, 9, 16 Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Make predictions, 9, 15, 31

The Tell-Tale Heart Edgar Allan Poe, page 38 Character Traits Compare and Contrast Conventions: Pronouns Writing to Sources: Character Profile

Pronouns, 22, 28, 33 Write a story, include a setting and named characters, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

Flowers for Algernon Daniel Keyes, page 52 Make Inferences Conventions: Adjectives and Adverbs Writing to Sources: Dialogue

Reading Skills and Strategies: make inferences, 55, 61, 66 Dialogue, 6, 12, 18, 24, 40, 46, 52, 58, 74, 80, 86, 92, 108, 114, 120, 126, 142, 148, 154, 160, 176, 182, 188, 194 Adjectives, 78 Adverbs, 78, 84

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The Story-Teller Saki, page 92 Make Inferences Conventions: Principal Parts of Verbs Writing to Sources: Comparison of Works

Reading Skills and Strategies: make inferences, 55, 61, 66 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48 Verbs, principal parts of regular, 50

Comparing Texts The Finish of Patsy Barnes Paul Laurence Dunbar, page 104 The Drummer Boy of Shiloh Ray Bradbury, page 112 Character Writing to Sources: Timed Writing: Explanatory Essay

Write a story, include a setting and named characters, 51 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

Writing Process Narration: Autobiographical Essay, page 124 Conventions: Conjunctions Common and Proper Nouns Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Nouns, 9, 16 Pronouns, 22, 28, 33 Conjunctions, 90

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Part 3 Text Sets Developing Insight Who Can Replace a Man? Brian Aldiss, page 140 Conventions: Nouns Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Nouns, 9, 16 Fact and opinion paragraph based on the article, “Net Smarts”, 91 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

John Henry Anonymous, page 154 Writing to Sources: Argumentative Text: Letter to the Editor

Write a business letter, 17 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

Julie and the Turing Test Linda Formichelli, page 160 Writing to Sources: Explanatory Text

Fact and opinion paragraph based on the article, “Net Smarts”, 91 Fact and Opinion Paragraph, 97

"The good news, Dave,. . . ." Chris Madden, page 164 Writing to Sources: Narrative text: Diary Entry

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

Robots Get a Feel for the World at USC Viterbi University of Southern California Viterbi, page 166 Comparisons Writing to Sources: Informative Text: Comparison-and-Contrast Essay

Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

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from The Measure of a Man from Star Trek: The Next Generation Melinda M. Snodgrass, page 172 Dialogue Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Dialogue, 6, 12, 18, 24, 40, 46, 52, 58, 74, 80, 86, 92, 108, 114, 120, 126, 142, 148, 154, 160, 176, 182, 188, 194 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

Common Core Assessment Synthesis Writing: Autobiographical Narrative, page 183 Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay, page 184

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

UNIT 2: How much information is enough? Part 1 Setting Expectations We the People from Words We Live By Linda R. Monk, page 193 Making Tracks on Mars Andrew Mishkin, page 196 Writing Model: Informative Text Write: Informative Essay

Main idea outline, 79; Main idea paragraph, 85 Write a summary of the article, “Performing Poets”, 125

Part 2 Text Analysis Guided Exploration from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad Ann Petry, page 210 Narrative Essay Main Idea Conventions: Simple Tenses of Verbs Writing to Sources: Biographical Sketch

Reading Skills and Strategies: Main idea, 77, 83, 99 Verb tense, 56, 62 Write fictional biography, 85

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from Always to Remember: The Vision of Maya Ying Lin Brent Ashabranner, page 226 Biography and Autobiography Main Idea Conventions: Perfect Tenses of Verbs Writing to Sources: Reflective Essay

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Reading Skills and Strategies: Main idea, 77, 83, 99 Verb tense, 56, 62

The Trouble With Television Robert MacNeil, page 238 Persuasive Techniques Fact and Opinion Writing to Sources: Evaluation

Fact and opinion paragraph based on the article, “Net Smarts”, 91 Fact and opinion paragraph, 97 Listen to classmate, 63 State opinion clearly in discussion, 63 Listen for believability, 45 Share ideas about articles you’ve read, 199 State opinion clearly in discussion, 63 Write a speech, 193 Present a speech, 193 Use voice and gestures to stress ideas, 193

Science and the Sense of Wonder Isaac Asimov, page 248 Fact and Opinion Writing to Sources: Response

Fact and opinion paragraph based on the article, “Net Smarts”, 91 Fact and opinion paragraph, 97 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51

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Comparing Texts Forest Fire Anaïs Nin, page 258 The Season's Curmudgeon Sees the Light Mary C. Curtis, page 262 Why Leaves Turn Color in the Fall Diane Ackerman, page 264 Types of Organization Writing to Sources: Timed Writing: Explanatory Essay

Main idea outline, 79 Main idea paragraph, 85 Write a summary of the article, “Performing Poets”, 125 Write a paraphrase of the article, “Writing That Heals”, 131 Write a summary of the article, “Heroes Without Haloes”, 181 Write a summary of the article, “Larger Than Life”, 187

Writing Process Informative Text: Comparison-and-Contrast Essay, page 274 Conventions: Revising Verbs for Mood Simple and perfect Verb Tenses

Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48 Verb tense, 56, 62

Part 3 Text Sets Developing Insight from Travels with Charley John Steinbeck, page 290 Conventions: Adjectives and Commas

Adjectives, 78 Commas, 186

Gentleman of Río en Medio Juan A. A. Sedillo, page 300 Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

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Choice: A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Alice Walker, page 306 Writing to Sources: Informative Essay: Analytical Essay

Write a summary of the article, “Performing Poets”, 125 Write a paraphrase of the article, “Writing That Heals”, 131 Write a summary of the article, “Heroes Without Haloes”, 181 Write a summary of the article, “Larger Than Life”, 187

Tears of Autumn Yoshiko Uchida, page 312 Writing to Sources: Fictional Narrative: New Ending

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

from I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings Maya Angelou, page 322 Writing to Sources: Informative Text: Comparison-and-Contrast Essay

Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

Study Finds Americans Increasingly Rooted Cindy Weiss, page 332 Main Idea and Support Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Reading Skills and Strategies: Main idea, 77, 83, 99 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

Relationships to Place from What Is Sense of Place? Jennifer E. Cross, page 336 Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

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Common Core Assessment Synthesis Writing: Narrative Essay, page 339 Writing to Sources: Informative Essay, page 340

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51

UNIT 3: What is the secret to reaching someone with words? Part 1 Setting Expectations A Poem for My Librarian, Mrs. Long Nikki Giovanni, page 349 Describe Somebody; Almost Summer Sky Jacqueline Woodson, page 353 Close Reading: Poetry

Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125

Part 2 Text Analysis Guided Exploration Collection 1 Silver Walter de la Mare, page 367 Ring Out, Wild Bells Alfred, Lord Tennyson, page 368 Cat! Eleanor Farjeon, page 370 Thumbprint Eve Merriam, page 372 Using Context Conventions: Types of Sentences Writing to Sources: Poem

Sentences, 180 Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125 Language Workshop: Context, 110

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Collection 2 The Sky Is Low, the Clouds Are Mean Emily Dickinson, page 379 Concrete Mixers Patricia Hubbell, page 380 Harlem Night Song Langston Hughes, page 382 The City Is So Big Richard García, page 384 Context Clues Conventions: Subject Complements Writing to Sources: Study for a Poem

Subject complements, 9 Language Workshop: Context, 110 Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125

Collection 3 The New Colossus Emma Lazarus, page 391 Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind William Shakespeare, page 392 Paul Revere's Ride Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, page 394 Forms of Poetry Paraphrase Conventions: Object Complements Writing to Sources: Lyric or Narrative Poem

Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125 Reading Skills and Strategies: paraphrase, 123, 129, 134

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Collection 4 Grandma Ling Amy Ling, page 405 your little voice/Over the wires came leaping E.E. Cummings, page 406 New World N. Scott Momaday, page 408 January John Updike, page 410 Paraphrase Conventions: Pronoun Case Writing to Sources: Review

Pronoun case, 22 Reading Skills and Strategies: paraphrase, 123, 129, 134 Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153

Comparing Texts The Road Not Taken Robert Frost, page 416 O Captain! My Captain! Walt Whitman, page 420 Writing to Sources: Timed Writing: Explanatory Essay

Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125

Writing Process Argument-Response to Literature: Critical Review, page 426 Pronoun Case

Pronoun case, 22 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51

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Part 3 Text Sets Developing Insight Old Man Ricardo Sánchez, page 442 For My Sister Molly Who in the Fifties Alice Walker, page 444 Free Verse and Structure Conventions: Pronouns Pronoun Case Writing to Sources: Informative Text: Comparison-and-Contrast Essay

Pronoun case, 22 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48 Write a poem, 125 Recite poem using voices and gestures, 125

The Medicine Bag Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, page 452 Symbolism Writing to Sources: Narrative Retelling

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Vocabulary: symbolize, 174, 200

Cub Pilot on the Mississippi Mark Twain, page 464 Writing to Sources: Scenario

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79

Thank You, Ma'm Langston Hughes, page 476 Writing to Sources: Expository Essay: Cause-and-Effect Analysis

Writing: Cause and effect paragraph, 159, 165 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51

Tutoring Benefits Seniors' Health, Students' Skills David Crary, page 484 Writing to Sources: Persuasive Essay

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

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The Return of the Multi-Generational Family Household Pew Research Center, page 490 Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Fact and opinion paragraph based on the article, “Net Smarts”, 91

Common Core Assessment Synthesis Writing: Autobiographical Narrative, page 497 Writing to Sources: Explanatory Essay, page 498

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51

UNIT 4: Is it our differences or our similarities that matter most? Part 1 Setting Expectations from Billy Elliot Lee Hall, page 507 from The Miracle Worker William Gibson, page 510 Writing Model: Explanatory Text Write: Play Review

Write a story, include a setting and named characters, 51 Tell/retell a Story, 79 Write fictional biography, 85 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153

Part 2 Text Analysis Guided Exploration The Diary of Anne Frank, Act I Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, page 534 Dialogue Cause and Effect Conventions: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases Writing to Sources: Diary Entries

Dialogue, 6, 12, 18, 24, 40, 46, 52, 58, 74, 80, 86, 92, 108, 114, 120, 126, 142, 148, 154, 160, 176, 182, 188, 194 Reading Skills and Strategies: Cause and effect, 157, 163, 168

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The Diary of Anne Frank, Act II Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett, page 598 Character’s Motivation Cause and Effect Conventions: Participial and Infinitive Phrases

Write a story, include a setting and named characters, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: Cause and effect, 157, 163, 168 Infinitive phrases, 130 Participles, 146 Participial phrases, 152

The Governess Neil Simon, page 642 Setting and Character Draw Conclusions Conventions: Clauses Writing to Sources: Public Service Announcement

Write a story, include a setting and named characters, 51 Fact and opinion paragraph based on the article, “Net Smarts”, 91 Reading Skills and Strategies: Draw conclusions, 145, 151, 167 Clauses: independent, 158, subordinate, 164

Comparing Texts The Ninny Anton Chekhov, page 654 Adaptation Writing to Sources: Timed Writing: Explanatory Essay

Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

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Writing Process Exposition: Cause-and-Effect Essay, page 662 Conventions: Using Gerunds and Participles Prepositional Phrases Clauses

Writing: Cause and effect paragraph, 159, 165 Clauses: independent, 158, subordinate, 164 Prepositional phrases, 96, 101, 124 Participles, 146 Participial phrases, 152

Part 3 Text Sets Developing Insight from Kindertransport Diane Samuels, page 678 Conventions: Prepositional Phrases Independent and Dependent Clauses Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay

Prepositional phrases, 96, 101, 124 Clauses, subordinate, 164 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

from Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl Anne Frank, page 712 Diary Writing to Sources: Narrative Text: First-Person Narrative

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

from Anne Frank Remembered Miep Gies (with Allison Leslie Gold) , page 718 Writing to Sources: Explanatory Text: Analytical Essay

Main idea outline, 79 Main idea paragraph, 85 Use details, 57

from Night Elie Wiesel, page 726 Writing to Sources: Informative Essay

Main idea outline, 79 Main idea paragraph, 85 Use details, 57 Complex summary, 187

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from Remarks on a Visit to Buchenwald Elie Wiesel, page 738 Claims and Evidence Writing to Sources: Argumentative Text: Letter to the Editor

Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100 Fact and opinion paragraph, 91, 97 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

Local Holocaust Survivors and Liberators Attend Opening Event for Exhibition, page 742 Author’s Purpose Writing to Sources: Narrative Text: Imaginary Interview

Reading Skills and Strategies: Author’s purpose, 21, 27, 32 Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

Common Core Assessment Synthesis Writing: Dramatic Text, page 747 Writing to Sources: Explanatory Essay, page 748

Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

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UNIT 5: Are yesterday’s heroes important today? Part 1 Setting Expectations from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Mark Twain, page 757 Water Names Lan Samantha Chang, page 763 Writing Model: Argument Write: Explanatory Essay

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2 Use details, 57

Part 2 Text Analysis Guided Exploration Coyote Steals the Sun and Moon Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, page 776 Summarize Conventions: Basic Sentence Structures Writing to Sources: Myth

Reading Skills and Strategies: Summarizing, 179, 185, 201 Sentences, 180 Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

Chicoria Rudolfo A. Anaya and José Griego y Maestas, page 784 from The People, Yes Carl Sandburg, page 787 Summarize Conventions: Commas and Semicolons Writing to Sources: Critical Analysis

Reading Skills and Strategies: Summarizing, 179, 185, 201 Commas, 186 Colons, 192 Write a summary of the article, “Performing Poets”, 125

from Out of the Dust Karen Hesse, page Cultural Context Writing to Sources: Research Proposal

Vocabulary: cultural, 106, 108, 120, 132, 200 Use internet to search for Information, 17; Research video games, 45; Write a Research Report, 159, 187; Present research, 181

An Episode of War Stephen Crane, page 808 Conventions: Capitalization Writing to Sources: Persuasive Speech

Write and present a speech, 193 Capitalization, 198

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Comparing Texts Davy Crockett's Dream Davy Crockett, page 820 Paul Bunyan of the North Woods Carl Sandburg, page 823 Invocation from John Brown's Body Stephen Vincent Benét, page 826 Heroic Characters Writing to Sources: Timed Writing: Explanatory Essay

Write a story, include a setting and named characters, 51 Response writing: compare and contrast video games described in article, 45 Response writing: compare and contrast the adults and kids from the article, “Text Talk”, 51 Reading Skills and Strategies: compare and contrast, 43, 49, 65 Language Workshop: compare and contrast words, 42, 48

Writing Process Argument: Problem-and-Solution Essay, page 836 Conventions: Comparative and Superlative Forms Commas and Semicolons Capitalization

Compare and contrast words, 42, 48 Commas, 186 Semicolons, 192 Capitalization, 198

Part 3 Text Sets Developing Insight from The American Dream Martin Luther King, Jr. , page 852 Oratory Conventions: Independent Clauses Punctuation with Independent Clauses Writing to Sources: Informative Essay

Write and present a speech, 193 Clauses, independent, 158 Main idea outline, 79 Main idea paragraph, 85

Runagate Runagate Robert Hayden, page 860 Forms of Poetry Writing to Sources: Narrative Text

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Write a poem, 125

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Emancipation from Lincoln: A Photobiography Russell Freedman, page 866 Writing to Sources: Narrative Journal Entries

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

Harriet Beecher Stowe Paul Laurence Dunbar, page 874 Writing to Sources: Informative Essay

Write a poem, 125 Use details, 57

Brown vs. Board of Education Walter Dean Myers, page 876 Writing to Sources: Narrative Text

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a Story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85

On Woman's Right to Suffrage Susan B. Anthony, page 886 Persuasive Techniques Writing to Sources: Argumentative Text

Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2

from Address to the Commonwealth Club of San Francisco César Chávez, page 890 Claims and Evidence Writing to Sources: Poem

Write a poem, 125 Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100

Common Core Assessment Synthesis Writing: Autobiographical Narrative, page 889 Writing to Sources: Argumentative Essay, page 900

Write a story, 51; Tell/retell a story, 79; Write fictional biography, 85 Write an essay (opinion), 23, 57, 119, 153; Write a speech, 193; also see: Author’s purpose paragraph, 29; Facts vs. opinions, 89, 95, 100; Prewriting: purpose and organizing ideas, WP2