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READING
READING
READING: Vocabulary
Vocabulary Building
8.RV.2.1 Use context to determine or clarify the meaning of words and phrases.
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8.RV.2.3 Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.
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8.RV.2.4 Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
8.RV.2.5 Select appropriate general and specialized reference materials, both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning, part of speech, or origin.
8.RV.3.1 Analyze the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in works of literature, 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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8.RV.3.2 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a nonfiction text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
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8.RV.3.3 Interpret figures of speech (e.g., verbal irony, puns) in context.
8.RL.1 Read a variety of literature within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 6-8. By the end of grade 8, students interact with texts proficiently and independently.
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Key Ideas and Textual Support
8.RL.2.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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8.RL.2.2 Analyze the development of a theme or central idea over the course of a work of literature, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide a detailed summary that supports the analysis.
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8.RL.2.3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a work of literature propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
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READING: Nonfiction
Structural Elements and Organization
8.RN.3.3 Determine an author’s perspective or purpose in a text, and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
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Learning Outcome
8.RN.1 Read a variety of nonfiction within a range of complexity appropriate for grades 6-8. By the end of grade 8, students interact with texts proficiently and independently.
8.RN.4.1 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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8.RN.4.3 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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Key Ideas and Textual Support
8.RN.2.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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8.RN.2.2 Analyze the development of a central idea over the course of a text, including its relationship to supporting ideas; provide a detailed, objective summary of the text.
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8.RN.2.3 Analyze how a text makes connections and distinctions among individuals, events, and ideas.
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WRITING
WRITING
The Research Process: Finding, Assessing, Synthesizing, and Reporting Information
8.W.5 Conduct short research assignments and tasks to build knowledge about the research process and the topic under study.
Gather relevant information from multiple sources, using search terms effectively, and annotate sources.
Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage/ Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling
8.W.6.1 Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage, focusing on:
8.W.6.1b Verbs – Explaining the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences; forming and using active and passive voice; recognizing and correcting inappropriate shifts in verb voice.
8.W.1 Write routinely over a variety of time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences; apply reading standards to support analysis, reflection, and research by drawing evidence from literature and nonfiction texts.
Conventions of Standard English: Grammar and Usage/ Capitalization, Punctuation, and Spelling
8.W.6.1 Demonstrate command of English grammar and usage, focusing on:
8.W.6.1b Verbs – Explaining the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences; forming and using active and passive voice; recognizing and correcting inappropriate shifts in verb voice.
8.W.1 Write routinely over a variety of time frames for a range of tasks, purposes, and audiences; apply reading standards to support analysis, reflection, and research by drawing evidence from literature and nonfiction texts.
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SPEAKING AND LISTENING
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
Discussion and Collaboration
8.SL.2.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade-appropriate topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.
8.SL.2.3 Follow rules for considerate discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
8.SL.2.4 Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
8.SL.2.5 Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify personal views in reference to the evidence presented.
8.SL.3.1 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.
8.SL.1 Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
8.SL.4.1 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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Discussion and Collaboration
8.SL.2.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on grade-appropriate topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing personal ideas clearly.
8.SL.2.3 Follow rules for considerate discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
8.SL.2.4 Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
8.SL.2.5 Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify personal views in reference to the evidence presented.
8.SL.3.1 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.
8.SL.1 Listen actively and adjust the use of spoken language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
8.SL.4.1 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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MEDIA LITERACY
MEDIA LITERACY
MEDIA LITERACY
Learning Outcome
8.ML.1 Critically analyze information found in electronic, print, and mass media used to inform, persuade, entertain, and transmit culture.