8th Grade ELA Targeted Standards (W) Writing Strand Cluster: Research to Build and Present Knowledge
ELA-08.W.08 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
Student Learning Targets for 8th ELA:
Knowledge Targets
I can use a variety of media (e.g., television, film, music, electronic data bases, videos, dvds, comics, visual and performing arts, newspaper, and periodicals) for a variety of purposes.
I can gather relevant information from a variety of sources and paraphrase it avoiding plagiarism.
Reasoning Targets
I can paraphrase and summarize information.
I can distinguish between reliable and unreliable sources.
I can determine which sources of information will be useful and relevant.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can organize information and know how to translate that information to a paper or presentation.
Product Targets
I can produce a researched product that reveals my understanding of how to properly use and cite information.
Proficiency Scale for 8th ELA
Score
Description
Sample Activity
4.0
In addition to Score 3.0, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding more complex material that go beyond end of instruction expectations.
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3.5
In addition to Score 3.0 performance, the student demonstrates in-depth inferences and applications regarding the more complex content with partial success.
3.0
“The Standard.” The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding any of the information and processes that were end of instruction expectations.
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2.5
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and partial knowledge of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
2.0
The student demonstrates no major errors or omissions regarding the simpler details and processes but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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1.5
The student demonstrates partial knowledge of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but exhibits major errors or omissions regarding the more complex ideas and procedures (Score 3.0 content).
1.0
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) and some of the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
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0.5
With help, the student demonstrates a partial understanding of some of the simpler details and processes (Score 2.0 content) but not the more complex ideas and processes (Score 3.0 content).
0.0
Even with help, the student demonstrates no understanding or skill.
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Vocabulary
Student Learning Targets for 8th Communications:
Knowledge Targets
I can identify the parts of a citation that help determine credibility.
Skills (Performance) Targets
I can find relevant information using digital media and print sources using effective search terms.
I can summarize the relevant sources that I found in my notes.
I can paraphrase and/or quote useful facts and ideas from information in note form.
Product Targets
I can use summaries and paraphrases to create and finished product that cites sources within the product.
