BPS District English Standards Book
Completion requirements
K-12 Grade Levels
Grade 08
ELA Strand Clusters
(C)
(R)
(Wr)
(IR)
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Prioritized Standards Identifiers are highlighted a sky-blue.
Prioritized Standards Identifiers are highlighted a sky-blue.
ELA-08.C (C) Communication
- ELA-08.C.01 Construct and deliver formal and informal presentations considering the audience and purpose, including multimedia components when appropriate.
- ELA-08.C.02 Present ideas using proper eye contact, body language, volume, and pronunciation in formal and informal presentations.
- ELA-08.C.05 Prepare for discussions by finding relevant and specific connections to the topic or text.
- ELA-08.C.06 Engage in a range of discussions and/or debates.
- ELA-08.C.07 Collaborate cooperatively with peers to accomplish a common goal or purpose.
ELA-08.R (R) Reading
- ELA-08.R.02 Comprehend a variety of texts while developing inferences and providing relevant textual evidence and reasoning.
- ELA-08.R.03a Summarize and/or paraphrase nonfiction texts objectively, including relevant details and avoiding unnecessary information.
- ELA-08.R.03b Summarize and/or paraphrase literary texts objectively, including relevant details and avoiding unnecessary information.
- ELA-08.R.04 Determine a main idea(s), claim(s), or theme(s) and provide relevant textual evidence and supportive reasoning.
- ELA-08.R.05 Determine the meaning and purpose of words and phrases as they contribute to the text, including figurative, denotative, and connotative meanings.
- ELA-08.R.06 Analyze the structure an author uses to organize a text, including how sections, paragraphs, stanzas, and/or particular sentences contribute to the development of ideas and the overall purpose of the text.
- ELA-08.R.07 Analyze how an author uses figurative language and specific word choice to affect the meaning and tone.
- ELA-08.R.08 Analyze a variety of fiction texts using textual evidence for support.
- ELA-08.R.09 Analyze a variety of nonfiction texts using textual evidence for support.
ELA-08.Wr (Wr) Writing
- ELA-08.Wr.01 Produce clear and coherent writing organized logically according to the task, purpose, and audience.
- ELA-08.Wr.02 Write using a clear organizational structure incorporating an introduction, transitions, body paragraph(s), and a conclusion appropriate to the task.
- ELA-08.Wr.03 Write using informative/explanatory techniques to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information utilizing different mediums when appropriate.
- ELA-08.Wr.04 Write using argumentative techniques to develop claims and counterclaims using supporting evidence and logical reasoning.
- ELA-08.Wr.05 Write using narrative techniques to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details and structured event sequences.
- ELA-08.Wr.06 Develop and strengthen writing by planning, drafting, revising, and editing to address specific purposes for the genre and audience.
- ELA-08.Wr.07 Produce writing that uses intentional word choice and voice to match the writing purpose.
- ELA-08.wL.01 Apply language knowledge for specific tasks, purposes, intentions, and audience, resolving usage issues as needed.
ELA-08.IR (IR) Inquiry and Research
(IR) Customize to Gr
- ELA-08.IR.01 Develop research questions based on self-generated topics, problems, or needs.
- ELA-08.IR.02 Gather and interpret relevant information for a variety of purposes.
- ELA-08.IR.03 Organize main concepts from a variety of sources using multiple note taking strategies.
- ELA-08.IR.04 Analyze the credibility of a source based on bias, perspective, and purpose.
- ELA-08.IR.05 Integrate information from sources using a standardized format.