8th Grade ELA (Wisconsin Standards)

Reading (R)

• R.8.1 Cite the strongest text evidence to support analysis of what a text says or implies and make inferences.
• R.8.2 Summarize texts to identify themes or central ideas and analyze how they develop.
• R.8.3 Analyze how dialogue or incidents move the action or reveal character, or how individuals, events and ideas connect.
• R.8.4 Work out figurative and connotative meanings and analyze how word choices shape meaning, tone and mood.
• R.8.5 Compare the structures of two or more texts and analyze how each shapes meaning, style or theme.
• R.8.6 Analyze how differing points of view and biases of characters and readers create effects, and how an author's background shapes a text.
• R.8.7 Evaluate the pros and cons of different media for a subject and how faithfully a production follows its text.
• R.8.8 Trace and evaluate an argument, judging reasoning and evidence and spotting irrelevant evidence.
• R.8.9 Choose and develop criteria to judge text quality and connect texts to other texts, cultures, eras and experiences.

Writing (W)

• W.8.1 Write reflective, formal and creative pieces, together or separately, for purposes from everyday to high stakes (grade 8).
• W.8.2 Write in several modes – opinion or argument, informative and narrative – at grade 8 level.
• W.8.3 Write with control of organization, transitions, development, word choice and sentences suited to grade 8.
• W.8.4 Produce clear, coherent writing whose development, organization and style suit task, purpose and audience and are culturally sustaining.
• W.8.5 Develop and strengthen writing by planning, revising, editing, rewriting or starting over another way for purpose and audience.
• W.8.6 Make purposeful choices about technology and formats to produce, publish and share writing and collaborate.
• W.8.7 Do short inquiry projects, including on self-generated questions, opening several lines of exploration.
• W.8.8 Use effective search terms to gather information, judge credibility and accuracy and cite sources without plagiarism.
• W.8.9 Use evidence from literary or informational texts to back analysis, reflection and inquiry (grade 8).

Speaking and Listening (SL)

• SL.8.1 Take an active part in varied group and partner discussions, adding to classmates' ideas and sharing own thinking (grade 8).
• SL.8.2 Analyze the purpose of information in different media and evaluate the motives behind it.
• SL.8.3 Evaluate a speaker's argument and evidence and spot irrelevant evidence.
• SL.8.4 Present claims and findings with evidence, sound reasoning and chosen details, communicating clearly.
• SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visuals into presentations to clarify, strengthen claims and add interest.

Language (L)

• L.8.1 Understand how language works in different cultures and contexts and use this to understand and make effective choices (grade 8).
• L.8.2 Work out unknown and multiple-meaning words using context, word parts, references and word-solving strategies (grade 8).
• L.8.3 Show understanding of figurative language, word relationships and shades of meaning (grade 8).
• L.8.4 Build vocabulary alone and with others, including cultural, academic and subject words, and use words suited to the situation (grade 8).
• L.8.5 Use standardized English grammar and usage when suitable, knowing when and where it fits (grade 8).
• L.8.6 Use standardized capitalization, punctuation and spelling in writing when suitable, knowing when it fits (grade 8).