ELA21.8.10

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

Students know:

The purpose of collaborative discussions related to prose and poetry.
Collaborative discussions occur when participants actively listen, build on others' ideas, and ask clarifying questions.
Generally accepted rules for discussions.
Literary text often includes literary devices such as personification, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, symbolism, metaphor, and simile.
Literary elements within a story include the theme, plot, and point of view.
Poetry is a genre of text that uses distinctive style and rhythm to aid in the expression of feelings, while prose is written in ordinary language.

Students are able to:

Participate in coherent and collaborative discussions about prose and poetry.
Identify and discuss literary devices and elements in poetry and prose.
Evaluate how prose and poetry use literary devices and elements for an intended purpose.

Students understand that:

Comprehension of poetry and prose can be demonstrated by engaging in a collaborative discussion about a text.
They can discuss the use of literary elements and devices in prose and poetry to better understand the literal and figurative meaning of the text.
Active participation in discussions requires students to listen and respond to others' thoughts and ideas.