Eighth Grade

Trimester 1 Standards

Reading Literature and Informational Text

PowerStandards

Cite evidence from fiction and nonfiction texts 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 perspectives of multiple primary sources on related concepts/topics and apply evidence drawn from these sources to support proposed solutions to authentic problems.

Tri 1 Standards

• Use inferences to explain how text evidence supports a logical conclusion.
• Analyze how the central idea/theme emerges in text and is shaped by details.
• Identify where 2 or more texts on same topic disagree with facts or interpretation delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in text
• Distinguish between what the text says explicitly versus what it implies
• Compose an objective summary  stating key points free of opinion.
• Identify where 2 or more texts on same topic disagree with facts or interpretation delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in text.

Speaking and Listening

PowerStandards

Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats and determine the relevance of an author’s/speaker’s argument, and sufficiency of evidence presented, and express the potential impact of this message on society. (SL 8.2, 8.3 & RL8.6 & RI 8.6, 8.8)

Tri 1 Standards

• Present information in a logical sequence using appropriate eye contact, pace/rate, tone, etc.
• Actively listen and observe when information is presented.
• Ask questions regarding a peer’s writing
• Listen to a peer’s comments and respond appropriately

Writing

PowerStandards

Write narratives to reflect significant authentic experiences or events using purposeful verb-choice and including the analysis the causal relationship between events. (W 8.3, L 8.3, 8.4, 8.6)

Tri 1 Standards

• Establish context and point of view and introduce the narrator and/or characters.
• Use narrative techniques to
  • provide descriptive details
  • develop appropriate event
  • sequences
• Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language.
• Gather and use in one’s own writing and citations new academic, technical, and content-specific vocabulary (words and phrases).
• Provide a conclusion that reflects on the narrative experiences or events. Use verbs in the active and passive voice to emphasize the actor/character or action.
• Use verbs in the conditional and subjunctive mood to express uncertainty or describe a state that’s contrary to fact.
• Use verbs in the active and passive voice to emphasize the actor/character or action.
• Develop experiences, events, and/or characters through dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection of causal relationships between event