Grade 8
8.SL.1b
Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
October 1, 20188.W.2b
Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
October 1, 20188.SL.1c
Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
October 1, 20188.W.2c
Use appropriate and varied transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
October 1, 20188.SL.1d
Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
October 1, 20188.SL.2
Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.
October 1, 20188.SL.3
Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.
October 1, 20188.SL.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
October 1, 20188.SL.5
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
October 1, 20188.SL.6
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)
October 1, 20188.W.1a
Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
October 1, 2018