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Grade 8

TEKS ELA Standard: 8.9.F

analyze how the author’s use of language contributes to the mood, voice, and tone

Jingle Bells on Wrenches
astonishing shot of a dust storm
surreal woolen carpets
closeup of a guitar’s strings vibrating
the strange Fingal’s Cave
lake as a musical instrument
a familiar Van Gogh scene
Glass Armonica
Liquid Mercury Balloon in Slow Motion
A Land Octopus
A Land Octopus
The only type of octopus that routinely wanders onto land!
Writing Sample: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Writing Sample: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
A passage from “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” to use as a mentor text, discussion starter, or writing prompt.
Gr 2-8
Writing Sample: The Fall of the House of Usher
Writing Sample: The Fall of the House of Usher
A passage from “The Fall of the House of Usher” to use as a mentor text, discussion starter, or writing prompt.
Gr 2-8
Identifying Author’s Voice
Identifying Author’s Voice
What if… Edgar Allen Poe wrote Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
Gr 2-8
Studying and Remixing “The Raven”
Studying and Remixing “The Raven”
Ready to push kids beyond the boring, old ABAB rhyme scheme and into something a bit more complex?
Gr 4-8