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Standard Identifier: RL.8.5

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Reading: Literature
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Compare and contrast the structure of two or more texts and analyze how the differing structure of each text contributes to its meaning and style.

Standard Identifier: RL.8.6

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Reading: Literature
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

Standard Identifier: SL.8.4

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Speaking and Listening
Cluster: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Standard:
Present claims and findings (e.g., argument, narrative, response to literature presentations), 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. CA a. Plan and present a narrative that: establishes a context and point of view, presents a logical sequence, uses narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, pacing, description, sensory language), uses a variety of transitions, and provides a conclusion that reflects the experience. CA

Standard Identifier: SL.8.5

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Speaking and Listening
Cluster: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Standard:
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

Standard Identifier: SL.8.6

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Speaking and Listening
Cluster: Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Standard:
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 for specific expectations.)

Standard Identifier: W.8.4

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Writing
Cluster: Production and Distribution of Writing

Standard:
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1–3 above.)

Standard Identifier: W.8.5

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Writing
Cluster: Production and Distribution of Writing

Standard:
With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 8.)

Standard Identifier: W.8.6

Grade: 8
Subject Area: English Language Arts (6–12)
Domain: Writing
Cluster: Production and Distribution of Writing

Standard:
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

Standard Identifier: RH.9–10.4

Grade Range: 9–10
Subject Area: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain: Reading: Literacy in History/Social Studies
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including vocabulary describing political, social, or economic aspects of history/social science.

Standard Identifier: RH.9–10.5

Grade Range: 9–10
Subject Area: Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (6–12)
Domain: Reading: Literacy in History/Social Studies
Cluster: Craft and Structure

Standard:
Analyze how a text uses structure to emphasize key points or advance an explanation or analysis.

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