Common Core State
8.L.3a
Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact).
October 1, 20187.W.8
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.
October 1, 20188.L.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
October 1, 20187.W.2b
Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
October 1, 20187.W.2c
Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
October 1, 20187.W.2d
Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
October 1, 20187.W.2f
Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
October 1, 20187.SL.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
October 1, 20187.W.3
Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
October 1, 20187.SL.5
Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points.
October 1, 20187.W.3a
Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically.
October 1, 2018