8th Grade Visual Literacy Passages

Gain foundational financial literacy skills by focusing on budgeting and differentiating between needs and wants. Develop the ability to manage money effectively, prioritize essential expenses, and comprehend opportunity costs to prepare for informed financial decision-making in the future.

Explore the diversity of poetic forms such as free verse, sonnets, and concrete poetry, each offering unique expressions and structures. Understand poetic creativity and structure, which equips learners to identify and experiment with various poetic forms.

Explore the biases and reliability concerns of AI tools, examining their effects on information accuracy and ethical journalism. Understand the challenges in AI-generated content and learn how to critically assess its truth and verification.

Explore the strategies of active reading with an emphasis on previewing techniques to boost comprehension and retention. Learners will refine skills in setting reading purposes, activating prior knowledge, and making informed predictions to enhance understanding and engagement.

Explore the interaction between visual and verbal elements in concrete poetry, understanding its historical context and key characteristics. Enhance analytical skills by evaluating how the spatial arrangement of text influences meaning, promoting a deeper appreciation for literary creativity and expression.

Develop comprehension and interpretation skills by understanding key narrative elements. Gain the ability to critically analyze text and effectively draw inferences through the study of literary techniques and narrative structures.

Examine the substantial contributions of African American figures in the arts and history, focusing on pivotal events and cultural movements. Gain a comprehensive understanding of their historical impact and cultural expressions, enhancing analytical skills and cultural literacy.

Explore key concepts in history and science, examining pivotal innovations such as the invention of the printing press and foundational methodologies like the scientific method. Gain insights into significant historical events, scientific processes, and construction principles to understand their impact on modern society.

Focuses on developing essential literary analysis skills, emphasizing the interpretation of figurative language and narrative structure. Enhances learners' abilities to identify literary devices, comprehend thematic elements, and analyze the influence of point of view and plot development in narratives.

Examine the progression of emoji from their roots in ancient hieroglyphics to their modern usage as digital icons. Gain insights into the importance of visual symbols in the evolution of language and their transformative effect on mobile communication.

Exploration of imagery in literature, focusing on its types and its role in conveying sensory experiences. Gain an understanding of how imagery enhances narratives by engaging the senses and recognize different types of imagery for effective text analysis.

Explore glitches and exploits in Mario Maker 2 and Super Mario 3D World to deepen understanding of game mechanics. Learn how to perform and categorize these techniques to overcome level challenges and to design creative gameplay experiences, enhancing strategic skills and creativity.

Explore the use of figurative language in poetry to enhance creativity and expression. Gain the ability to identify and interpret various literary devices, such as metaphors and similes, enriching appreciation and analysis of poetic texts.

Emphasizing the importance of financial literacy for middle and high school students, the focus is on teaching essential personal finance skills such as budgeting, saving, and debt management. Students will gain confidence in navigating financial challenges, making informed financial decisions, and preparing for secure economic futures. This approach promotes lifelong financial learning and educational equity.

Explore techniques of figurative language in poetry, including metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole, to enhance understanding and appreciation of poetic texts. By the end, learners will be able to interpret and analyze poetic language, gaining insights into the emotive and imaginative nature of poetry.

Emphasizing the importance of financial literacy, students develop skills in budgeting, saving, and managing debt. The curriculum aims to build a strong foundation in financial decision-making, preparing learners to tackle real-world financial challenges and promoting equity through accessible financial education for all.

Explore the fundamental elements and principles of art and design, focusing on realistic portrayal, form, and various design principles. Enhance the understanding of artistic elements and improve the ability to identify and apply these principles effectively.

Analyze the powerful themes of human resilience and nature's might through the insightful examination of a poem and short story. Identify literary devices, recognize narrative structures, and understand character development to enhance critical reading and interpretive skills.

Explore the thematic elements and literary devices in "The Clockmaker's Curse," emphasizing responsibility in handling power and the influence of magical elements. Gain insights into identifying themes, building suspense, and utilizing literary devices to enhance storytelling.

Explores the cognitive impacts of digital media on children's reading development by examining printed versus electronic books. Emphasizes the importance of traditional reading methods and enhances the ability to analyze media consumption effects on cognitive growth.