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GA.ELAGSE8L.Language

Language
Conventions of Standard English
ELAGSE8L1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
ELAGSE8L1.a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
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ELAGSE8L1.b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
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ELAGSE8L2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
ELAGSE8L2.c. Spell correctly.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
ELAGSE8L4. 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.
ELAGSE8L4.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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ELAGSE8L4.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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ELAGSE8L4.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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ELAGSE8L5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
ELAGSE8L5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
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ELAGSE8L5.b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
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ELAGSE8L5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
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GA.ELAGSE8RI.Reading Informational

Reading Informational
Key Ideas and Details
ELAGSE8RI1. 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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ELAGSE8RI2. 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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ELAGSE8RI3. 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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Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
ELAGSE8RI8. 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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GA.ELAGSE8RL.Reading Literary

Reading Literary
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
ELAGSE8RL10. 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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Key Ideas and Details
ELAGSE8RL1. 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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ELAGSE8RL2. Determine a theme and/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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ELAGSE8RL3. 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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Craft and Structure
ELAGSE8RL4. 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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GA.ELAGSE8SL.Speaking and Listening

Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
ELAGSE8SL1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
ELAGSE8SL1.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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ELAGSE8SL1.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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ELAGSE8SL1.c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and elicit elaboration and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
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ELAGSE8SL1.d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views and understanding in light of the evidence presented.
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ELAGSE8SL2. 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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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
ELAGSE8SL4. 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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ELAGSE8SL6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language Standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
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GA.ELAGSE8W.Writing

Writing
Range of Writing
ELAGSE8W10. 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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Production and Distribution of Writing
ELAGSE8W4. 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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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELAGSE8W7. 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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