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FL.LAFS.8.L.LANGUAGE STANDARDS

LANGUAGE STANDARDS
LAFS.8.L.1. Conventions of Standard English
LAFS.8.L.1.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
LAFS.8.L.1.1.a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
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LAFS.8.L.1.1.b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
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LAFS.8.L.1.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
LAFS.8.L.1.2.c. Spell correctly.
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LAFS.8.L.3. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
LAFS.8.L.3.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
LAFS.8.L.3.4.a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word’s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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LAFS.8.L.3.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
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LAFS.8.L.3.4.c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
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LAFS.8.L.3.4.d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary).
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LAFS.8.L.3.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
LAFS.8.L.3.5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
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LAFS.8.L.3.5.b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
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LAFS.8.L.3.5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
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FL.LAFS.8.RI.READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT

READING STANDARDS FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT
LAFS.8.RI.1. Key Ideas and Details
LAFS.8.RI.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.
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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.
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LAFS.8.RI.1.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
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LAFS.8.RI.2. Craft and Structure
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.
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LAFS.8.RI.3. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
LAFS.8.RI.3.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
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LAFS.8.RI.3.9. Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matters of fact or interpretation.
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FL.LAFS.8.RL.READING STANDARDS FOR LITERATURE

READING STANDARDS FOR LITERATURE
LAFS.8.RL.1. Key Ideas and Details
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.
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LAFS.8.RL.1.2. Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.
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LAFS.8.RL.1.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
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LAFS.8.RL.2. Craft and Structure
LAFS.8.RL.2.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
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LAFS.8.RL.4. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
LAFS.8.RL.4.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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FL.LAFS.8.SL.STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING

STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING
LAFS.8.SL.1. Comprehension and Collaboration
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.
LAFS.8.SL.1.1.a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
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LAFS.8.SL.1.1.b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
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LAFS.8.SL.1.1.c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
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LAFS.8.SL.1.1.d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
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LAFS.8.SL.1.2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
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LAFS.8.SL.2. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
LAFS.8.SL.2.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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LAFS.8.SL.2.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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FL.LAFS.8.W.WRITING STANDARDS

WRITING STANDARDS
LAFS.8.W.2. Production and Distribution of Writing
LAFS.8.W.2.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)
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LAFS.8.W.3. Research to Build and Present Knowledge
LAFS.8.W.3.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
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LAFS.8.W.4. Range of Writing
LAFS.8.W.4.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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FL.LAFS.K12.L.LANGUAGE STANDARDS

LANGUAGE STANDARDS
LAFS.K12.L.1. Conventions of Standard English
LAFS.K12.L.1.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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LAFS.K12.L.1.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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LAFS.K12.L.2. Knowledge of Language
LAFS.K12.L.2.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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LAFS.K12.L.3. Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
LAFS.K12.L.3.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
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LAFS.K12.L.3.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
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FL.LAFS.K12.R.READING

READING
LAFS.K12.R.1. Key Ideas and Details
LAFS.K12.R.1.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
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LAFS.K12.R.1.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
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LAFS.K12.R.1.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
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LAFS.K12.R.2. Craft and Structure
LAFS.K12.R.2.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
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LAFS.K12.R.2.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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LAFS.K12.R.3. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
LAFS.K12.R.3.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
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LAFS.K12.R.3.8. Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, including the validity of the reasoning as well as the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.
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LAFS.K12.R.4. Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
LAFS.K12.R.4.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
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FL.LAFS.K12.SL.STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING

STANDARDS FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING
LAFS.K12.SL.1. Comprehension and Collaboration
LAFS.K12.SL.1.1. Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
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LAFS.K12.SL.1.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
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LAFS.K12.SL.2. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
LAFS.K12.SL.2.4. 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.
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LAFS.K12.SL.2.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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FL.LAFS.K12.W.WRITING STANDARDS

WRITING STANDARDS
LAFS.K12.W.2. Production and Distribution of Writing
LAFS.K12.W.2.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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LAFS.K12.W.3. Research to Build and Present Knowledge
LAFS.K12.W.3.7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
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LAFS.K12.W.3.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
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LAFS.K12.W.4. Range of Writing
LAFS.K12.W.4.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences.
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