1. Fighting for Goals Unit 1 8 th Grade Single Intensive Reading 2015 - 2016 THE REAL FIGHT CLUB

2. LAFS.8.RL.1.1: Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.1.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. LAFS.8.RI.1.2: Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of the text. LAFS.8.RI.2.4: Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. LAFS.8.RI.2.6: Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints. LAFS.8.W.1.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. LAFS.8.W.3.9: Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. LAFS.8.SL.1.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on- one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. STANDARDS

3. Reading  Key Ideas and Details  Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.  Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text. Speaking and Listening  Comprehension and Collaboration  Evaluate a speaker’s point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric.  Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas  Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. OBJECTIVES

4.  Vocabulary  word parts  meaning  Sorting Evidence  clarify  cite evidence  critical thinking  Compare/Contrast  organizing information  Summarization  listening  speaking  collaborating STRATEGIES

5.  What are the positive virtues taught in boxing and martial arts, and can these virtues be used to create success in any field of endeavor? ESSENTIAL QUESTION

6. Day 1 Step 1 VOCABULARY

7. WORDS  caliber  dominance  electrify  guillotine  leverage  trademark  welterweight DIRECTIONS  Fold page into four columns  Record word in first column  Underneath each word break word into syllables  Discuss word parts VOCABULARY

8. CALIBER to describe a level of excellence or skill SYNONYMS Quality capability ANTONYMS Incompetence Inadequacy The degree of ability or competence I was impressed by the high caliber of the team's work

9. DOMINANCE the position of an individual above others in a series of social ranks or levels SYNONYMS Authority domination ANTONYMS Weakness inferiority Control, authority Everyone respected the professor's dominance in the field of ancient Greek history.

10. ELECTRIFY to excite intensely or suddenly SYNONYMS Energize invigorate ANTONYMS Discourage depress to excite The news that the war had ended electrified the nation.

11. GUILLOTINE a machine for cutting off a person's head by means of a heavy blade sliding in two upright grooved posts SYNONYMS n/a ANTONYMS n/a A historical device used to behead a person The guillotine was used during the French Revolution.

12. LEVERAGE influence or power used to achieve a desired result SYNONYMS Advantage Bargaining chip ANTONYMS weakness power The player's popularity has given him a great deal of leverage with the owners of the team.

13. TRADEMARK a distinguishing characteristic or feature firmly associated with a person or thing. SYNONYMS Brand identification ANTONYMS n/a Distinctive feature of a person or thing The old man was seen at the dinner wearing his trademark bow tie and derby hat.

14. WELTERWEIGHT a boxer who is heavier than a lightweight and lighter than a middleweight SYNONYMS n/a ANTONYMS n/a A boxing class between lightweight and middleweight The boys fought for the welterweight title.

15. Step 2 ANTICIPATION GUIDE

16. Day 2 - 3 STARTER QUESTIONS/ANNOTATE TEXT

17.  Answer the five Anticipation Guide questions to the best of your ability based on your existing knowledge.  Even if you are not familiar with information in the question choose whether you think it is true or false.  Briefly discuss ACTIVATING BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE

18.  Decode the starter questions  What is the question asking?  What do the words in the question mean?  Assign one of each question to group  As you read be prepared to answer your questions by  Identify the paragraph(s) you found the answer to the question  Underline the key information that helped you answer the question  Explain how the information supports your answer PURPOSE FOR READING

19.  Directions  Read the article to your self silently  Circle any unfamiliar words  Look for context clues that assist you in determining the meaning of any unfamiliar words  Discuss the words you circled CLOSE READING # 1

20.  Directions  Listen to the text being read aloud  While listening underline key information CLOSE READ # 2

21.  Pacquiao Balancing Duties Fox News  Pacquiao interview with Piers Morgan CNN  Pacquiao – Fast and Furious  Couture – Sports Science ESPN VIDEO SUPPORT (IF AVAILABLE)

22.  Directions  Re-read the text with your partner  Make margin notes of the main ideas in the text CLOSE READ #3

23. Step 4 ASSESSMENT

24.  Decode questions  Note meaning of terms such as:  According to  Would most likely  To support the idea  Main purpose  Answer the questions individually  Partner review your answers   Submit for grade  Class review of questions and answers FORMATIVE QUESTION REVIEW