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VA.CML.8.Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Communication and Multimodal Literacies
8.1. The student will participate in, collaborate in, and report on small-group learning activities.
8.1.e. Make statements to communicate agreement or tactful disagreement with others’ ideas.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Conducting Interviews and Discussions
 
8.1.f. Use a variety of strategies to listen actively and speak using appropriate discussion rules with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues.
Quiz, Flash Cards, Worksheet, Game & Study Guide Conducting Interviews and Discussions
 
8.2. The student will develop and deliver multimodal, interactive presentations collaboratively and individually.
8.2.c. Use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to deliver multimodal presentations.
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8.2.d. Cite information sources.
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VA.R.8.Reading

Reading
8.4. The student will apply knowledge of word origins, and figurative language to extend vocabulary development within authentic texts.
8.4.a. Identify and analyze the construction and impact of an author’s use of figurative language.
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8.4.b. Use context, structure, and connotations to determine meaning and differentiate among multiple meanings of words and phrases.
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8.4.c. Use roots, affixes, synonyms, and antonyms to determine the meaning(s) of unfamiliar words and technical vocabulary.
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8.4.d. Identify the meaning of common idioms.
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8.4.e. Use word-reference materials to determine meanings and etymology.
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8.4.f. Discriminate between connotative and denotative meanings and interpret the connotation.
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8.5. The student will read and analyze a variety of fictional texts, literary nonfiction, poetry, and drama.
8.5.a. Analyze how authors’ development of characters, conflict, point of view, voice, and tone convey meaning.
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8.5.c. Explain the development of the theme(s).
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8.5.d. Explain the use of symbols and figurative language.
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8.5.e. Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using references to the text for support.
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8.5.h. Compare and contrast the authors’ use of word choice, dialogue, form, rhyme, rhythm, and voice in different texts.
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8.5.j. Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
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8.6. The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of nonfiction texts.
8.6.b. Apply knowledge of text features and organizational patterns to analyze selections.
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8.6.d. Make inferences and draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information using evidence from text as support.
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8.6.e. Analyze the author’s qualifications, viewpoint, word choice, and impact.
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8.6.f. Analyze details for relevance and accuracy.
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8.6.h. Identify the main idea.
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8.6.i. Summarize the text identifying supporting details.
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8.6.k. Evaluate, organize, and synthesize information for use in written and other formats.
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8.6.m. Use reading strategies to monitor comprehension throughout the reading process.
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VA.Re.8.Research

Research
8.9. The student will find, evaluate, select, and synthesize appropriate resources to produce a research product.
8.9.b. Collect and synthesize information from multiple sources.
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8.9.c. Evaluate and analyze the validity and credibility of resources.
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8.9.d. Analyze information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions, main and supporting ideas, conflicting information, point of view, or bias.
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8.9.e. Cite primary and secondary sources using Modern Language Association (MLA) or American Psychological Association (APA) style.
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VA.W.8.Writing

Writing
8.8. The student will self- and peer-edit writing for capitalization, punctuation, spelling, sentence structure, paragraphing, and Standard English.
8.8.a. Use and punctuate correctly varied sentence structures to include conjunctions and transition words.
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8.8.g. Use correct spelling for frequently used words.
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