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SD.8.L.Language

Language
Conventions of Standard English
8.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
8.L.1.a. Explain the function of verbal’s (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
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8.L.1.b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
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8.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
8.L.2.c. Spell correctly.
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Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
8.L.4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
8.L.4.a. Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
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8.L.4.b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, and secede).
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8.L.4.c. Consult general and specialized reference materials both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech.
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8.L.4.d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase.
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8.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
8.L.5.a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
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8.L.5.b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
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8.L.5.c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
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SD.8.RI.Reading Standards for Informational Text

Reading Standards for Informational Text
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
8.RI.8. Delineate (break down) and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text;
8.RI.8.a. Assess whether the reasoning is sound.
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8.RI.8.b. Assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient.
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8.RI.8.c. Recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
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Key Ideas and Details
8.RI.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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8.RI.2. Determine a central idea of a text
8.RI.2.a. Analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas.
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8.RI.3. Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).
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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
8.RI.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literary nonfiction and informational text in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
8.RI.10.a. Read and comprehend with proficiency at grade level.
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Craft and Structure
8.RI.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze how specific word choices, including analogies or allusions to other texts on affect meaning and tone.
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8.RI.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.
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SD.8.RL.Reading Standards for Literature

Reading Standards for Literature
Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
8.RL.10. By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems, at the high end of grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
8.RL.10.a. Read and comprehend with proficiency at grade level.
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8.RL.10.b. Self-select texts for personal enjoyment, interest and academic tasks.
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Key Ideas and Details
8.RL.1. Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
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8.RL.2. Determine a theme or central idea(s) of a text and
8.RL.2.a. Analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot.
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8.RL.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.
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Craft and Structure
8.RL.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, figurative and connotative meanings; analyze how specific word choices, including sound devices, analogies or allusions to other texts, affect meaning and tone.
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SD.8.SL.Speaking and Listening Standards

Speaking and Listening Standards
Comprehension and Collaboration
8.SL.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.
8.SL.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.
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8.SL.1.b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
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8.SL.1.c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
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8.SL.1.d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
8.SL.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 eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
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8.SL.5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
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8.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, using self-reflection and feedback from others and demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
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SD.8.W.Writing Standards

Writing Standards
Range of Writing
8.W.10. Write routinely over extended time frames (for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames in for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences; independently select writing topics and formats for personal enjoyment, intere
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Production and Distribution of Writing
8.W.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.)
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8.W.5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, drafting, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conve
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
8.W.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
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8.W.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources.
8.W.8.b. Assess the credibility and accuracy of each source.
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8.W.9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
8.W.9.a. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature and literary nonfiction.
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8.W.9.b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to informational and argumentative texts
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SD.CCR.12.L.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
CCR.12.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.
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CCR.12.L.5. Demonstrate understanding of word relationships and nuances in word meanings.
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Conventions of Standard English
CCR.12.L.1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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CCR.12.L.2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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Knowledge of Language
CCR.12.L.3. Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
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SD.CCR.12.R.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Reading
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
CCR.12.R.7. Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in words.
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CCR.12.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.
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Key Ideas and Details
CCR.12.R.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.
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CCR.12.R.2. Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
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CCR.12.R.3. Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
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Range of Reading and Level of Text Complexity
CCR.12.R.10. Read and comprehend complex literary and informational texts independently and proficiently.
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Craft and Structure
CCR.12.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.
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SD.CCR.12.SL.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening
Comprehension and Collaboration
CCR.12.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.
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CCR.12.SL.2. Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
CCR.12.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.
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CCR.12.SL.5. Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
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CCR.12.SL.6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
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SD.CCR.12.W.College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing

College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing
Range of Writing
CCR.12.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.
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Production and Distribution of Writing
CCR.12.W.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge
CCR.12.W.8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information while avoiding plagiarism.
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