To create a custom lesson, click on the check boxes of the files you’d like to add to your
lesson and then click on the Build-A-Lesson button at the top. Click on the resource title to View, Edit, or Assign it.
NC.L.LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the appropriate grade band grammar continuum.
L.8.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking; demonstrate proficiency within the 6-8 grammar continuum.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideUsage
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideUsage
L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the appropriate grade band conventions continuum.
L.8.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing; demonstrate proficiency within the 6-8 conventions continuum.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideCapitalization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideCapitalization
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePunctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePunctuation
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpelling
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpelling
L.4. Determine and/or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, word relationships, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate.
L.8.4. Determine and/or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies: context clues, word parts, word relationships, and reference materials.
L.8.5.b. Distinguish among the connotations of words with similar denotations.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideVocabulary
NC.RI.READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT
READING: INFORMATIONAL TEXT
RI.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
RI.8.1. Cite 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 GuideExpository Text
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThinking Skills
RI.10. Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text.
RI.8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and understand informational texts at the high end of the 6-8 text complexity band proficiently and independently for sustained periods of time. Connect prior knowledge and experiences to text.
RI.2. Determine central ideas (RI) or themes (RL) of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
RI.8.2. 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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExpository Text
RI.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
RI.8.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExpository Text
RI.6. Assess how point of view, perspective, or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideAuthor's Purpose
RI.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.
RI.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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuidePersuasive Text
RI.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.
RI.8.9. 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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideExpository Text
NC.RL.READING: LITERATURE
READING: LITERATURE
RL.1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
RL.8.1. Cite 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.10. Read and understand complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently, connecting prior knowledge and experiences to text.
RL.8.10. By the end of grade 8, read and understand literature at the high end of the 6-8 text complexity band proficiently and independently for sustained periods of time. Connect prior knowledge and experiences to text.
RL.2. Determine central ideas (RI) or themes (RL) of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
RL.8.2. Determine a theme 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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
RL.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
RL.8.3. 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.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
RL.4. Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
RL.8.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideNarrative Text
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideVocabulary
NC.SL.SPEAKING AND LISTENING
SPEAKING AND LISTENING
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.
SL.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.
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.
SL.8.1.c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
SL.4. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
SL.8.4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpeaking
SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
SL.8.5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideSpeaking
NC.W.WRITING
WRITING
W.6. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
W.8.6. 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
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study GuideThinking Skills