Eighth Grade

Trimester 3 Standards

Reading Literature and Informational Text

PowerStandards

Cite evidence from fiction and nonfiction text to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as the inferences drawn in order to write an objective summary of the text. (RL & RI 8.1; RL & RI 9-10.2; SL 8.1)

Analyze the perspective of multiple primary sources on related concepts/topics and apply evidence drawn from these sources to support proposed solutions to authentic problems. (RI 8.9, 9-10.2)

Tri 3 Standards

• Analyze how the central idea/theme emerges in text and is shaped by details – focus on social context.
• Identify where 2 or more texts on the same topic disagree with facts or interpretation delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in text.
• Analyze how authors interpret and emphasize different evidence on the same topic.
• Recognize how two or more texts can provide conflicting information.
• Determine credibility of an author and his/her purpose.
• Create a solution to a complex problem using evidence from multiple sources.

Speaking and Listening

PowerStandards

Defend claims and findings from independent research, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with sound valid reasoning. (SL 8.4)

Tri 3 Standards

• Identify claims that are supported by facts and those that are opinions.
• Identify and analyze author’s/speaker’s motivation and purpose.
• Analyze how an author addresses conflicting evidence or points of view.

Writing

PowerStandards

Write cohesive, research-based explanatory texts about authentic topics using demonstrating appropriate use of academic vocabulary and citing reliable primary and secondary resources. (W 8.2, L 8.3, 8.4, 8.6)

Tri 3 Standards

• Select and analyze a focused idea, concept, and/or topic.
• Organize salient supporting information/details about focused topic into deeper categories.
• Cite credible primary and secondary sources using internal citation and paraphrasing.
• Introduce a topic clearly and develop it with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, and/or examples.
• Organize salient supporting information/details about focused topic into deeper categories.
• Cite credible primary and secondary sources using internal citation and paraphrasing.