New York State Learning Standards and Core Curriculum
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NY.8L.8th Grade Language Standards
8th Grade Language Standards
Conventions of Standard English
8L1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. Core Conventions Skills for Grades 6→8:
8L1.2. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person.
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8L1.3. Recognize and correct pronouns that have unclear or ambiguous antecedents.
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8L1.4. Explain the function of phrases and clauses in general, as well as in specific sentences.
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8L1.5. Place phrases and clauses within a sentence, recognizing and correcting misplaced and dangling modifiers.
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8L1.6. Use simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex sentences to signal differing relationships among ideas.
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8L1.7. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives).
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8L1.9. Recognize and correct inappropriate verb shifts.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
8L4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
8L4a. 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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8L4b. 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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8L4c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses) to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
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8L4d. 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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8L5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
8L5a. Interpret figures of speech including irony and puns in context.
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8L5b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
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8L5c. Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
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NY.8R.8th Grade Reading Standards (Literary and Informational Text)
8th Grade Reading Standards (Literary and Informational Text)
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
8R7. Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different media-- text, audio, video, stage, or digital-- to present a particular subject or idea and analyze the extent to which a production remains faithful to or departs from the written text. (RI&RL)
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8R8. Trace and evaluate an argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient and recognizing when irrelevant evidence is introduced. (RI&RL)
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Key Ideas and Details
8R1. Cite textual evidence to strongly support an analysis of what the text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences. (RI&RL)
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8R2. Determine one or more themes or central ideas of a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; summarize a text. (RI&RL)
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8R3. In literary texts, analyze how particular lines of dialogue or events propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision. (RL) In informational texts, analyze how individuals, events, and ideas are introduced, relate to each other, an
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Craft and Structure
8R4. 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, and mood, including words with multiple meanings. (RI&RL)
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8R6. In literary texts, analyze how the differences between the point of view, perspectives of the characters, the audience, or reader create effects such as mood and tone. (RL) In informational texts, analyze how the author addresses conflicting evidence or v
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NY.8SL.8th Grade Speaking and Listening
8th Grade Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
8SL1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners; express ideas clearly and persuasively, and build on those of others.
8LS1a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; 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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8SL1b. Follow norms for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
8SL4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear enunciation.
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8SL6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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NY.8W.8th Grade Writing Standards
8th Grade Writing Standards
Text Types and Purposes
8W5. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to both literary and informational text, where applicable
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NY.LS.6-12.6-12 Literacy Standards in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
6-12 Literacy Standards in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
LS.6-12. Literacy 6-12 Anchor Standards for Reading
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
LS.6-12.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats.
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LS.6-12.8. 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. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge
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Key Ideas and Details
LS.6-12.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly/implicitly and make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
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LS.6-12.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
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LS.6-12.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
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Craft and Structure
LS.6-12.4. 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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LS.6-12.5. Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
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LS.6-12.6. Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text, drawing on a wide range of global and diverse texts.
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LW.6-12. Literacy 6-12 Anchor Standards for Writing
Text Types and Purposes
LW.6-12.4. Develop personal, cultural, textual, and thematic connections within and across genres through responses to texts and personal experiences.
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
LW.6-12.6. Gather relevant information from multiple sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and coll
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LW.6-12.7. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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NY.RH.6-8.Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8
Reading Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies 6-8
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
RH.6-8.7. Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.
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Key Ideas and Details
RH.6-8.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.
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Craft and Structure
RH.6-8.5. Describe how a text presents information (e.g., sequentially, comparatively, causally, visually, and graphically).
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RH.6-8.6. Identify aspects of a text that reveal an author's point of view or purpose (e.g. rhetorical language, inclusion or avoidance of particular facts, images, visuals, etc.)
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NY.WHST.6-8.Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6-8
Writing Standards for Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects 6-8
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
WHST.6-8.4. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question by the end of grade 8), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
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