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MA.CCRA.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseCCRA.L.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCRA.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
Conventions of Standard EnglishCCRA.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
CCRA.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
MA.CCRA.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Craft and StructureCCRA.R.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
CCRA.R.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasCCRA.R.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats and media, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
CCRA.R.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.
CCRA.R.9. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take.
Key Ideas and DetailsCCRA.R.1. Read closely to determine what a text states explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from a text.
CCRA.R.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCRA.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
MA.CCRA.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasCCRA.SL.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that:CCRA.SL.4.b. The organization, development, vocabulary, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
CCRA.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and CollaborationCCRA.SL.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.
CCRA.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
MA.CCRA.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeCCRA.W.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
Range of WritingCCRA.W.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.
Production and Distribution of WritingCCRA.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
CCRA.W.6. Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.
MA.L.8.Grade 8 Language Standards [L]
Grade 8 Language Standards [L]
Vocabulary Acquisition and UseL.8.4. 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.L.8.4.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.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
L.8.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
L.8.4.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.
L.8.4.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).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
L.8.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.L.8.5.b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
L.8.5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations. (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
Conventions of Standard EnglishL.8.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; retain and further develop language skills learned in previous grades. (See grade 8 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 6 on strength Sentence Structure, Variety, and MeaningL.8.1.a. Coordinate phrases and clauses in simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences, with emphasis on agreement of pronouns and their antecedents.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Sentences
L.8.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.L.8.2.c. Spell correctly, recognizing that some words have commonly accepted variations (e.g., donut/doughnut).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Spelling
MA.RCA-H.6-8.Grades 6–8 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: History/Social Studies [RCA-H]
Grades 6–8 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: History/Social Studies [RCA-H]
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRCA-H.6-8.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend history/social studies texts exhibiting complexity appropriate for the grade/course.
Craft and StructureRCA-H.6-8.5. Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally), including how written texts incorporate features such as headings.
RCA-H.6-8.6. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author’s point of view or purpose (e.g., loaded language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts).
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRCA-H.6-8.7. Integrate visual information (e.g., charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
Key Ideas and DetailsRCA-H.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate. (See grades 6–8 Writing Standard 8 for more on paraphrasing.)
MA.RCA-ST.6-8.Grades 6–8 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: Science and Career and Technical Subjects [RCA-ST]
Grades 6–8 Reading Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas: Science and Career and Technical Subjects [RCA-ST]
Craft and StructureRCA-ST.6-8.6. Analyze an author’s purpose in providing an explanation, describing a procedure, or discussing an experiment in a text.
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRCA-ST.6-8.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend science/technical texts exhibiting complexity appropriate for the grade/course.
Key Ideas and DetailsRCA-ST.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate. (See grades 6–8 Writing Standard 8 for more on quoting and paraphrasing.)
RCA-ST.6-8.2. Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
MA.RI.8.Grade 8 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Grade 8 Reading Standards for Informational Text [RI]
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRI.8.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend literary nonfiction representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives and exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 8.
Craft and StructureRI.8.5. Analyze in detail the structural elements of a text, including the role of specific sentences, paragraphs, and text features in developing and refining a key concept.
RI.8.6. 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.
Integration of Knowledge and IdeasRI.8.8. 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.
Key Ideas and DetailsRI.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate. (See grade 8 Writing Standard 8 for more on quoting and paraphrasing.)
RI.8.2. Determine a text’s central idea(s) and analyze its/their development over the course of the text, including relationships to supporting ideas; provide an objective summary of a text.
RI.8.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
MA.RL.8.Grade 8 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Grade 8 Reading Standards for Literature [RL]
Craft and StructureRL.8.4. 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, tone, or mood, including the impact of allusion and irony. (See grade 8 Language Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Vocabulary
Range of Reading and Level of Text ComplexityRL.8.10. Independently and proficiently read and comprehend literary texts representing a variety of genres, cultures, and perspectives and exhibiting complexity appropriate for at least grade 8.
Key Ideas and DetailsRL.8.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate. (See grade 8 Writing Standard 8 for more on quoting and paraphrasing.)
RL.8.2. 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 a text.
RL.8.3. Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story, poem, or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
MA.SL.8.Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Standards [SL]
Grade 8 Speaking and Listening Standards [SL]
Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasSL.8.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation. (See grade 8 Language StandarQuiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
SL.8.5. Integrate multimedia components and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
SL.8.6. 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.)Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and CollaborationSL.8.1. 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.SL.8.1.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. (See grade 8 Reading Literature Standar
SL.8.1.b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
MA.SLCA.6-8.Grades 6–8 Speaking and Listening Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [SLCA]
Grades 6–8 Speaking and Listening Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [SLCA]
Presentation of Knowledge and IdeasSLCA.6-8.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
SLCA.6-8.5. Integrate multimedia components and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
SLCA.6-8.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Speaking
Comprehension and CollaborationSLCA.6-8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on discipline-specific topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.SLCA.6-8.1.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. (See grades 6–8 Reading Standard 1 for
SLCA.6-8.1.b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
MA.W.8.Grade 8 Writing Standards [W]
Grade 8 Writing Standards [W]
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeW.8.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding pl
Range of WritingW.8.10. 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.
Production and Distribution of WritingW.8.4. 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.)
W.8.5. Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.W.8.5.a. Demonstrate command of standard English conventions (as described in Language Standards 1–3 up to and including grade 8).Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Punctuation Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Usage
W.8.6. Use technology, including current web-based communication platforms, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.
MA.WCA.6-8.Grades 6–8 Writing Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [WCA]
Grades 6–8 Writing Standards for Literacy in the Content Areas [WCA]
Research to Build and Present KnowledgeWCA.6-8.8. When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding pl
WCA.6-8.9. Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, interpretation, reflection, and research. (See grades 6–8 Reading Standard 1 for more on the use of textual evidence.)
Range of WritingWCA.6-8.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for 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.
Production and Distribution of WritingWCA.6-8.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.