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MO.RI.Reading Informational Text
Reading Informational Text
RI.1. Comprehend and Interpret Texts (Approaching Texts as a Reader)
RI.1.A. Evidence/Inference
8.RI.1.A. Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThinking Skills
RI.1.B. Word Meanings
8.RI.1.B. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative, connotative, and content-specific meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideVocabulary
RI.1.C. Text Features
8.RI.1.C. Interpret visual elements of a text including those from different media and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideReading Graphics
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideText Features
RI.1.D. Summarize/Claim
8.RI.1.D. Explain the central/main idea(s) of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExpository Text
RI.2. Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer)
RI.2.D. Argument/Evidence
8.RI.2.D. Evaluate an author's argument, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePersuasive Text
RI.3. Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher)
RI.3.D. Comprehension
8.RI.3.D. Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently.
RL.1. Comprehend and Interpret Texts (Approaching Texts as a Reader)
RL.1.A. Evidence/Inference
8.RL.1.A. Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThinking Skills
RL.1.B. Word Meanings
8.RL.1.B. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideVocabulary
RL.1.C. Text Features
8.RL.1.C. Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideReading Graphics
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideText Features
RL.1.D. Summarize/Theme
8.RL.1.D. Using appropriate text, determine the theme(s) of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text; provide an objective summary of the text.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
RL.2. Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer)
RL.2.C. Craft and Meaning
8.RL.2.C. Analyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
RL.2.D. Interaction and Meaning
8.RL.2.D. Analyze how literary devices are used to develop setting, reveal character, advance the plot and contribute to meaning.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
RL.3. Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher)
RL.3.D. Comprehension
8.RL.3.D. Read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, independently and proficiently.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideReading-Drama
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThinking Skills
MO.SL.Speaking and Listening
Speaking and Listening
SL.1. Collaborating
SL.1.A. Conversations
8.SL.1.A. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
8.SL.2.A. Speak audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language as appropriate to task, purpose and audience when presenting including appropriate volume, clear articulation and accurate pronunciation at an understandable pace.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpeaking
SL.2.B. Nonverbal
8.SL.2.B. Make consistent eye contact with a range of listeners when speaking using effective gestures to communicate a clear viewpoint and engage listeners.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpeaking
MO.W.Writing
Writing
W.1. Approaching the Task as a Researcher
W.1.A. Research
8.W.1.A1. Conduct research to answer a question (including a self-generated question); gather relevant, credible sources, print and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system.
8.W.1.A2. 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 plagiarism and following a s
8.W.3.A. Review, revise, and edit writing with consideration for the task, purpose, and audience.
8.W.3.A.c. Conventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation.