Essential Academic Learning Requirements Checklist
Mr. Bruce Jacobs
	6th Grade:	7th Grade:	8th Grade:
Classes Taught	Survey (9 weeks)	Survey (9 weeks)	Industrial Arts Semester length class	KEY
				I = Introduce
				P= Practice/Reinforce
				A= Apply
Skill	6th Grade:	7th Grade:	8th Grade:	Comment
Reading
1. The student understands and uses different skills and strategies to read.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 use word recognition and word meaning skills to read and comprehend text
1.2 build vocabulary through reading
1.3 read fluently, adjusting reading for purpose and material
1.4 understand elements of literature -- fiction
1.5 use features of non-fiction text and computer software
2. The student understands the meaning of what is read.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 comprehend important ideas and details
2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing information and ideas
2.3 think critically and analyze authors' use of language, style, purpose, and perspective
3. The student reads different materials for a variety of purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 read to learn new information	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
3.2 read to perform a task	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
3.3 read for literary experience
3.4 read for career applications
4. The student sets goals and evaluates progress to improve reading.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess strengths and need for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback to improve reading
4.3 develop interests and share reading experiences
Writing
1. The student writes clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 develop concept and design
1.2 use style appropriate to the audience and purpose
1.3 apply writing conventions
2. The student writes in a variety of forms for different audiences and purposes.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 write for different audiences
2.2 write for different purposes
2.3 write in a variety of forms	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
2.4 write for career applications			I, P, A
3. The student understands and uses the steps of the writing process.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 prewrite
3.2 draft
3.3 revise
3.4 edit
3.5 publish
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of written work.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess own strengths and needs for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback		I, P, A
Communication
1. The student uses listening and observation skills to gain understanding.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 focus attention	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
1.2 listen and observe to gain and interpret information	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
1.3 check for understanding by asking questions and paraphrasing			I, P, A
2. The student communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 communicate clearly to a range of audiences for different purposes
2.2 develop content and ideas
2.3 use effective delivery
2.4 use effective language and style
2.5 effectively use action, sound, and/or images to support presentations
3. The student uses communication strategies and skills to work effectively with others.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 use language to interact effectively and responsibly with others
3.2 work cooperatively as a member of a group	I, P, A	I, P, A
3.3 seek agreement and solutions through discussion	I, P, A
4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 assess strengths and need for improvement
4.2 seek and offer feedback
4.3 analyze mass communication
4.4 analyze how communication is used in career settings
Mathematics
1. The student understands and applies the concepts and procedures of mathematics.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 understand and apply concepts and procedures from number sense
1.2 understand and apply concepts and procedures from measurement	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
1.3 understand and apply concepts and procedures from geometric sense		I, P, A	I, P, A
1.4 understand and apply concepts and procedures from probability and statistics
1.5 understand and apply concepts and procedures from algebraic sense
2. The student uses mathematics to define and solve problems.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 investigate situations	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
2.2 formulate questions and define the problem	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
2.3 construct solutions	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
3. The student uses mathematical reasoning.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 analyze information	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
3.2 predict results and make inferences
3.3 draw conclusions and verify results
4. The student communicates knowledge and understanding in both everyday and mathematical language.
To meet this standard, the student will:
4.1 gather information
4.2 organize and interpret information		I, P, A	I, P, A
4.3 represent and share information		I, P, A
5. The student understands how mathematical ideas connect within mathematics, to other subject areas, and to real-life situations.
To meet this standard, the student will:
5.1 relate concepts and procedures within mathematics
5.2 relate mathematical concepts and procedures to other disciplines
5.3 relate mathematical concepts and procedures to real-life situations		I, P, A	I, P, A
Science
1. The student understands and uses scientific concepts and principles.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 use properties to identify, describe, and categorize substances, materials, and objects, and use characteristics to categorize living things
1.2 recognize the components, structure, and organization of systems and the interconnections within and among them		I, P, A
1.3 understand how interactions within and among systems cause changes in matter and energy		I, P, A
2. The students knows and applies the skills and processes of science and technology.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 develop abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
2.2 apply science knowledge and skills to solve problems or meet challenges	I, P, A	I, P, A	I, P, A
3. The student understands the nature and contexts of science and technology.
To meet this standard, the student will:
3.1 understand the nature of scientific inquiry
3.2 know that science and technology are human endeavors, interrelated to each other, to society, and to the workplace			I, P, A
Social Studies: History
1. The student examines and understands major ideas, eras, themes, developments, turning points, chronology, and cause-and-effect relationships in U.S., world, and Washington State history.
To meet this standard, the student will:
1.1 understand historical time, chronology, and causation		I, P, A	I, P, A
1.2 analyze the historical development of events, people, places, and patterns of life in U.S., world, and Washington State history
1.3 examine the influence of culture on U.S., world, and Washington State history
2. The student applies the methods of social science investigation to investigate, compare and contrast interpretations of historical events.
To meet this standard, the student will:
2.1 investigate and research		I	I, P, A
2.2 analyze historical information		I, P, A	I, P, A
2.3 synthesize information and reflect on findings
3. The student understands the origin and impact of ideas and technological developments on history and social change.
To meet this standard, the s