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Language Arts

Trimester 2 Standards

Reading Literature and Informational Text

PowerStandards

Cite evidence from fiction and/or 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 2 Standards

  • Use inferences to explain how text evidence supports a logical conclusion
  • Analyze how central idea/theme emerges in text and is shaped by details
  • Read closely and analyze words to find answers and support for explicit and implicit questions
  • Distinguish between what text says explicitly versus what it implies
  • Determine a central idea or theme and analyze its development.

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 2 Standards

  • Support claims with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details.
  • Identify author’s/speaker’s motivation and purpose.
  • Evaluate how author develops the points of view of characters, narrators, and speaker.

Writing

PowerStandards

Write concise, research-based arguments analyzing and supporting claims about authentic topics recognizing alternate claims about the topics, citing reliable sources and using precise language. (W 8.1, L8.3, 8.4, 8.6)

Tri 2 Standards

  • Use logical and relevant evidence
  • Select and analyze a focused idea, concept, and/or topic – formulate claim
  • Cite credible sources using internal citation for direct quotes and paraphrasing.
  • Identify and use salient academic vocabulary according to the idea/concept/topic
  • Use precise words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationship among claim(s), reasons, evidence, and counterclaims
  • Provide a concluding statement or section that supports the argument
  • Use precise words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationship among claim(s), reasons, evidence, and counterclaims