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Write an Organized Essay Using Multiple Sources W.2 (8th grade)

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Write an Organized Essay Using Multiple Sources W.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), given (3) grade level, informational texts on a topic, (name) will write an organized essay that includes an introductory paragraph, (2) sections of information organized under subheadings, and a concluding paragraph on (3 out of 4) essay prompts.

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Use Evidence to Support a Written Argument W.1.b (8th grade)

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Use Evidence to Support a Written Argument W.1.b (8th grade)

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By (date), given an independent level informational text with a given claim and a prompt to write an argument, (name) will write a (4) sentence paragraph with (2) pieces of evidence to support the claim for (2 out of 3) argument writing prompts.

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Write Essay with Multiple Claims W.1 (8th grade)

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Write Essay with Multiple Claims W.1 (8th grade)

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By (date), after reading two grade-level articles posing differing opinions on a subject, (name) will write a (5) paragraph essay presenting his or her own opinion on the subject including at least (1) original claim in support of his or her opinion, (1) claim from an article that supports his or her opinion and (1) opposing claim from an article that disagrees with his or her opinion in (2 out of 3) essays as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Support Claims with a Credible Source W.1.c (8th grade)

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Support Claims with a Credible Source W.1.c (8th grade)

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By (date) after reading (2) grade level texts on a topic, (name) will write (2) paragraphs that demonstrate understanding of the texts and represents his/her opinion on the topic with at least (2) original claims (i.e. not a summary of claims from the texts) and (4) pieces of supporting evidence which cite information from credible sources in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Use Transition Words in an Argument W.1.d (8th grade)

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Use Transition Words in an Argument W.1.d (8th grade)

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By (date), after reading a grade-level persuasive text, (name) will write a (5)-paragraph essay that opposes or affirms the original author's argument and contains a thesis statement, (3) body paragraphs with (1) piece of relevant evidence each, (1) counterclaim and at least (3) transitional words or phrases (e.g. on the other hand, additionally, alternately), in (2 out of 3) argumentative essays.

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Write an Essay with Categorized Information W.2.a (8th grade)

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Write an Essay with Categorized Information W.2.a (8th grade)

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By (date), after reading at least (3) grade-level informational texts on a topic, (name) will write an expository essay that includes an introductory paragraph, at least (3) body paragraphs that introduce a category of information with at least (3) related details each, a title and subheadings for each paragraph, and at least (1) related graphic or multimedia for (2 out of 3) writing topics as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Use Quotations to Develop a Topic W.2.b (8th grade)

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Use Quotations to Develop a Topic W.2.b (8th grade)

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By (date), given a rubric and corresponding written writing prompt, (name) will write a (5)-sentence paragraph that includes a topic sentence and (1) relevant quotation (e.g. a fact found in another source) that develops the topic, in (4 of 5) informational responses.

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Compose a Well Organized Essay W.2 (8th grade)

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Compose a Well Organized Essay W.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a teacher-created writing prompt, (name) will write a (5) paragraph essay draft that features at least (1) organizational strategy (e.g., sequence of events, compare/contrast, cause/effect), for (3 out of 4) writing assignments.

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Use Varied Transitions W.2.d (8th grade)

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Use Varied Transitions W.2.d (8th grade)

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By (date), given a written writing prompt, (name) will write a (5)-sentence informational paragraph that includes at least (2) distinct transition words (e.g. however, therefore, for example) that connect ideas, in (3 out of 3) informational writing pieces.

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Write a Narrative Story with Point of View W.3.a (8th grade)

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Write a Narrative Story with Point of View W.3.a (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt to retell a real or imagined experience, (name) will write a multi-paragraph narrative that establishes a consistent point of view (e.g first person, third person) and includes an introduction of at least (2) characters and describes a sequence of events through all five stages of plot (i.e. introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Revise Draft Using Narrative Techniques W.3.b (8th grade)

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Revise Draft Using Narrative Techniques W.3.b (8th grade)

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By (date), after being given a prompt that focuses on narrative techniques (e.g., dialogue, pacing, description, reflection) and a draft of their own writing, (name) will apply these narrative techniques when revising the draft in (4 out of 5) responses as measured by (teacher selected assessment, teacher created rubric).

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Use Transition Words in a Narrative W.3.c (8th grade)

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Use Transition Words in a Narrative W.3.c (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph composition including a minimum of (5) transition words or phrases that describe relationships between experiences or events in the story (e.g. "therefore", "consequently", "even though", "as a result") for (3 out of 4) narratives as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Use Sensory Language to Describe Character Actions W.3.d (8th grade)

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Use Sensory Language to Describe Character Actions W.3.d (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph composition including a minimum of (5) instances of using sensory language when describing the actions of characters in the story for (3 out of 4) narratives as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Analyze Evidence from Texts W.5 (8th grade)

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Analyze Evidence from Texts W.5 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a grade-level informational or fictional text (e.g. short story, article, novel) and a writing prompt that asks students to analyze a part of the text, (name) will write a response (e.g. in a bulleted list or paragraph) that presents (1) claim and integrates and analyzes (2) pieces of supporting evidence from the text in response to (4 out of 5) prompts as measured by (teacher created rubric).

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Use Verbs to Enhance Writing 8.L.1 (8th grade)

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Use Verbs to Enhance Writing 8.L.1 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a sample piece of writing, (name) will identify (2) imprecise verbs and (1) instance of passive voice, revise the verbs to indicate a specific mood (e.g. indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and/or subjunctive mood) and transform the passive voice to active voice in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a (teacher created checklist, assessment).

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Edit Writing for Mechanics 8.L.2 (8th grade)

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Edit Writing for Mechanics 8.L.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a (5) paragraph writing piece, (name) will edit the writing piece by identifying and correcting capitalization errors, punctuation errors, and spelling errors, with at least (90%) of the total errors being corrected on (3 out of 4) opportunities.

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Punctuate Pauses and Breaks in Written Composition (8th grade)

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Punctuate Pauses and Breaks in Written Composition (8th grade)

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By (date), given a sample piece of writing that contains errors in punctuation to indicate a pause or break, (name) will revise the written composition to include the correct punctuation (e.g., commas, ellipsis, dash, or semicolon) for (3 out of 4) errors, in (3 out of 4) editing trials.

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Use Correct Spelling in a Writing Sample (8th grade)

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Use Correct Spelling in a Writing Sample (8th grade)

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By (date), given a draft of a completed independent writing assignment, (name) will correct spelling errors with (75%) accuracy for (3 out of 4) tasks.

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Apply Verb Tenses for Specific Effects L.3.a (8th grade)

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Apply Verb Tenses for Specific Effects L.3.a (8th grade)

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By (date), when given (4) sentences with verbs that have an indicative mood (e.g. My room is clean.), (name) will modify the verb to convey (1) different (subjunctive, conditional) effect per sentence for (4) sentences with (75%) accuracy for (2 of 3 trials) as measured by a (teacher-created assessment).

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Identify Word Meanings Through Lexical Items L.5.b (8th grade)

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Identify Word Meanings Through Lexical Items L.5.b (8th grade)

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By (date), given a grade-level list of vocabulary words, and when asked to find synonyms and antonyms (word relationships), (name) will determine the word meanings with (90%) accuracy in (3 of 4) trials.

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Determine Connotative Meanings of Similar Words L.5.c (8th grade)

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Determine Connotative Meanings of Similar Words L.5.c (8th grade)

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By (date), given a grade-level passage containing (4) bolded words with a connotative meaning, (name) will answer questions differentiating whether the word has a positive, neutral, or negative connotation and provide (1-2) sentence(s) explaining the choice for (3 out of 4) questions in (3 out of 4) trials.

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Write an Informational Essay with Organized Paragraphs W.2 (7th grade)

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Write an Informational Essay with Organized Paragraphs W.2 (7th grade)

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By (date), given (2) grade level, informational texts on a topic, (name) will write an essay that includes paragraphs in the correct order: an introductory paragraph, (3) body paragraphs, and a conclusion paragraph, on (3 out of 4) essays.

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Write a Claim With Supporting Evidence W.1 (7th grade)

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Write a Claim With Supporting Evidence W.1 (7th grade)

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By (date), given information (e.g., passage, video) with differing opinions on a topic and an argument writing prompt, (name) will write a (4-6) paragraph essay expressing their opinion on the subject that contains at least (1) claim and (2) pieces of evidence in (2 out of 3) writing prompts.

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Write a Claim with Supporting Evidence W.1.a (7th grade)

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Write a Claim with Supporting Evidence W.1.a (7th grade)

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By (date), after reading (2) grade-level articles posing differing opinions on a subject, (name) will write a (4-6) sentence paragraph expressing his or her opinion on the subject containing at least (1) claim supported by at least (2) pieces of evidence and including (1) counter-argument in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Support a Claim with a Credible Source W.1.b (7th grade)

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Support a Claim with a Credible Source W.1.b (7th grade)

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By (date) after reading (2) grade level texts on a topic, (name) will write a paragraph that demonstrates understanding of the texts and represents his/her opinion on the topic by writing a paragraph that includes at least (1) original claim (i.e. not a summary of a claim from the texts) with (2) pieces of supporting evidence which cite information from credible sources in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Link Claims, Reasoning and Evidence W.1.d (7th grade)

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Link Claims, Reasoning and Evidence W.1.d (7th grade)

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By (date), given a written prompt to make a claim about a debatable topic, (name) will write (1) paragraph that includes a claim and (2) words and/or phrases that each link the claim to (1) supporting reason and (1) piece of evidence, for (2 out of 3) written responses.

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Form a Conclusion that Supports an Argument W.1.e (7th grade)

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Form a Conclusion that Supports an Argument W.1.e (7th grade)

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By (date), after reading a grade level passage that presents an argument with the author's original conclusion removed, (name) will write a substitute concluding paragraph (4-5 sentences) that summarizes at least (3) of the author's claims/evidence and at least (1) opposing claim, and provides a statement of the author's concluding opinion/position in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Explain a Topic in a Well Organized Essay W.2 (7th grade)

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Explain a Topic in a Well Organized Essay W.2 (7th grade)

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By (date), after reading at least (3) grade-level, informational texts on a specific topic, (name) will write an expository essay that includes an introductory paragraph that previews at least (3) main ideas, at least (3) body paragraphs that feature at least (2) explanatory strategies (e.g. definition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect), a title and subheadings for each paragraph and at least (1) related graphic or multimedia element for (2 out of 3) writing topics as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Use Relevant Facts to Develop a Topic W.2.b (7th grade)

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Use Relevant Facts to Develop a Topic W.2.b (7th grade)

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By (date), given a written informational writing prompt, (name) will write a (5)-sentence paragraph that includes a topic sentence and (3) relevant facts that develop the topic, in (4 of 5) informational responses.

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Revise Phrases and Clauses in Writing (7th grade

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Revise Phrases and Clauses in Writing (7th grade

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By (date), when given a draft of the student’s own work (e.g., from English, history, or science class), (name) will identify at least (5) phrases or clauses that can be combined and make revisions with (80%) accuracy in (4 of 5) student drafts.

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Use Transitions to Create Cohesion W.2.d (7th grade)

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Use Transitions to Create Cohesion W.2.d (7th grade)

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By (date), when given a written informational writing prompt, (name) will write a (5)-sentence paragraph that includes at least (1) transition word to create cohesion (e.g. similarly, additionally, furthermore), in (3 out of 3) informational writing responses.

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Write a Narrative with Point of View W.3 (7th grade)

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Write a Narrative with Point of View W.3 (7th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt to retell a real or imagined experience, (name) will write a multi-paragraph narrative that establishes a consistent point of view (e.g first person, third person), includes an introduction of at least (2) characters and describes a sequence of events through all five stages of plot (e.g. introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution) in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Use Narrative Techniques to Develop Writing W.3.b (7th grade)

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Use Narrative Techniques to Develop Writing W.3.b (7th grade)

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By (date), given a narrative writing prompt (e.g. written or verbally), (name) will use (2) narrative techniques (e.g. dialogue, pacing, or description) to develop  (2) story elements (e.g. plot, characters) in (4 of 5) writing prompts as measured by (teacher created rubric or writing checklist).

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Use Transitions Between Events and Settings W.3.c (7th grade)

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Use Transitions Between Events and Settings W.3.c (7th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph composition including a minimum of (7) transition words or phrases (e.g. "first", "finally", "meanwhile", "in the distance") when conveying a change of setting or time frame in the story for (3 out of 4) narratives as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Describe Actions with Sensory Language W.3.d

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Describe Actions with Sensory Language W.3.d

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph composition including a minimum of (3) instances of using sensory language when describing the actions of characters in the story for (3 out of 4) narratives as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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By (date), after being given a prompt, (name) will revise a draft of their own narrative  writing to include an appropriate conclusion that follows from and reflects on the events in the narrative in (4 out of 5) responses as measured by (teacher selected assessment, teacher created rubric).

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Revise Writing for Coherence and Clarity (7th grade)

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Revise Writing for Coherence and Clarity (7th grade)

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By (date), during a classroom writing activity at school, when given a (3)-paragraph passage with (8) errors of clarity and organization, (name) will revise the passage by highlighting at least (5) parts of the passage that require revisions (e.g. deleting and/or adding text for coherence, ensure sentence structure matches tone of the content) and writing the corrected statement or revised sentence in the margin, during (4 out of 5) writing-revision sessions.

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Use Varied Sentence Structure 8.L.1 (7th grade)

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Use Varied Sentence Structure 8.L.1 (7th grade)

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By (date), during a writing activity in the classroom, when writing a (5)-sentence paragraph, (name) will use a variety of sentence structures (i.e. simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex) to signal differing relationships among ideas, according to a teacher-created rubric, for (5 out of 5) writing sessions.

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Use Capitalization Conventions 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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Use Capitalization Conventions 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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By (date), when given an independent writing assignment, (name) will write a (5)-paragraph essay using the standard conventions of capitalization (e.g. beginning of sentences, after a colon, proper nouns, first word inside of quotation marks) with no more than (2) errors per (500) words for (4 out of 5) writing assignments.

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Use Proper Punctuation 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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Use Proper Punctuation 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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By (date), when given an independent writing assignment, (name) will write a (5)-paragraph essay using at least (5) instances of a comma to separate coordinate adjectives, during (4 out of 5) writing assignments.

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Use Resources To Correct Spelling 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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Use Resources To Correct Spelling 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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By (date), when given an independent writing assignment, (name) will write a (5)-paragraph essay using at least (2) resources (e.g. print dictionary, word-processing spell-check) to verify and correct spelling, with no more than (2) errors per (500) words for (4 out of 5) writing assignments.

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Edit Drafts For Spelling 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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Edit Drafts For Spelling 8.L.2 (7th grade)

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By (date), during a classroom writing period, when given a (5)-paragraph passage with errors of spelling, (name) will mark edits (e.g. deleting, changing, and/or adding text) for spelling, for (7) out of (10) errors, during (4 out of 5) writing sessions.

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Express Ideas Concisely in a Sentence L.3.a (7th grade)

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Express Ideas Concisely in a Sentence L.3.a (7th grade)

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By (date), when given (4) sentences, (name) will select a clear, concise revision of each sentence from a list of (3) choices for each sentence, with (75%) accuracy in (3 out of 4 trials) as measured by a (teacher created assessment).

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Determine Word Meaning with Relationships L.5.b (7th grade)

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Determine Word Meaning with Relationships L.5.b (7th grade)

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By (date), given a grade-level list of vocabulary words and a vocabulary checklist (e.g. find synonyms, find antonyms, determine the definition), (name) will determine the word meanings with (90%) accuracy in (3 of 4) trials.

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Determine Word Meaning with Word Associations L.5.c (7th grade)

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Determine Word Meaning with Word Associations L.5.c (7th grade)

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By (date), given a list of (10) grade-level vocabulary words, each with an example sentence, (name) will determine the denotation (e.g. definition) and use context clues to determine the connotation (e.g. feeling/tone invoked) of each word, in (4 out of 5) trials.

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 Compose a Narrative with Organized Sequence that Uses Transitions W.3 (6th grade)

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 Compose a Narrative with Organized Sequence that Uses Transitions W.3 (6th grade)

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By(date), given a writing prompt with a real or imagined experience or event, (name) will compose a narrative piece that includes an organized event sequence that unfolds naturally and a minimum of (3) transition word or phases to manage the sequence of events in (3 out of 4) prompt

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Write a Short Organized Essay W.2 (6th grade)

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Write a Short Organized Essay W.2 (6th grade)

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By (date), given (2) grade level, informational texts on a topic and a writing prompt with a specified topic, (name) will write a 4 paragraph essay: includes an introductory paragraph, (2) body paragraphs with supporting facts, and a concluding statement in order in (3 out of 4) essays.

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Write a Claim and Supporting Evidence W.1 (6th grade)

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Write a Claim and Supporting Evidence W.1 (6th grade)

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By (date), after reading two, grade-level articles posing differing opinions on a subject, (name) will write a (3-5) sentence paragraph expressing his or her opinion on the subject containing at least (1) claim supported by at least (2) pieces of evidence in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Support a Claim with Credible Sources W.1.b (6th grade)

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Support a Claim with Credible Sources W.1.b (6th grade)

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By (date) after reading (2) grade level texts on a topic, (name) will write a paragraph that demonstrates understanding of the texts and represents his/her opinion on the topic by writing a paragraph that includes at least (1) claim and (2) pieces of supporting evidence which cite information from credible sources in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Use Linking Words in Opinion Writing W.1.d (6th grade)

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Use Linking Words in Opinion Writing W.1.d (6th grade)

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By (date), given a written prompt to make a claim about a debatable topic, (name) will write (1) paragraph that includes a claim and (1) word, phrase, and/or clause to link it to a supporting reason, for (2 out of 3) written responses.

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Form a Conclusion from an Argument W.1.e (6th grade)

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Form a Conclusion from an Argument W.1.e (6th grade)

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By (date), after reading a grade level passage that presents an argument with the author's original conclusion removed, (name) will write a substitute concluding paragraph (4-5 sentences) that summarizes at least (3) of the author's claims/evidence and provides a statement of the author's concluding opinion/position in (4 out of 5) trials as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Write an Informative or Explanatory Paragraph W.2 (6th grade)

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Write an Informative or Explanatory Paragraph W.2 (6th grade)

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By (date), given an informational writing prompt (e.g. written or verbally) and a paragraph template (name) will write a (5) sentence paragraph that includes a topic sentence that responds to the prompt, (2) relevant examples that explain why they are important to the topic, and a concluding sentence in (4 of 5) informational writing prompts that meet teacher listed criteria (e.g. topic sentence, relevant details, explanation, concluding sentence.)

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Explain a Topic In an Organized Essay W.2.a (6th grade)

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Explain a Topic In an Organized Essay W.2.a (6th grade)

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By (date), after reading (2-3) grade-level, informational texts on a specific topic, (name) will write an expository essay that includes an introductory paragraph, at least (2) body paragraphs that feature at least (1) explanatory strategy each (e.g. definition, comparison/contrast, cause/effect), a title and subheadings for each paragraph and at least (1) related graphic or multimedia element for (2 out of 3) writing topics as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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 Use Examples to Develop a Topic W.2.b (6th grade)

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 Use Examples to Develop a Topic W.2.b (6th grade)

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By (date), given a written informational writing prompt, (name) will write a (5)-sentence paragraph that includes a topic sentence and (2) relevant examples that develop the topic, in (4 of 5) informational written responses.

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Effectively Use Transition Words W.2.d (6th grade)

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Effectively Use Transition Words W.2.d (6th grade)

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By (date), when given an informational writing prompt, (name) will write a (5)-sentence paragraph response that includes at least (1) transition word or phrase (e.g. in addition, also, on the other hand) to clarify the relationship between ideas, in (3 out of 3) informational writing responses.

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Write Narrative with Structured Sequence W.3.c (6th grade)

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Write Narrative with Structured Sequence W.3.c (6th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph narrative that includes a single plot line with at least (5) events in well-structured sequence (e.g. transition words/phrases that demonstrate sequence, time references, flashback/flashforward), in (3 out of 3) narratives.

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Use Transitions Between Events and Settings W.3.c (6th grade)

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Use Transitions Between Events and Settings W.3.c (6th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph composition including a minimum of (5) transition words or phrases (e.g. "first", "finally", "meanwhile", "in the distance") when conveying a change of setting or time frame in the story for (3 out of 4) narratives as measured by a teacher-created rubric.

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Use Sensory Language to Describe Events W.3.d (6th grade)

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Use Sensory Language to Describe Events W.3.d (6th grade)

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By (date), when given a narrative writing prompt, (name) will write a multi-paragraph composition including a minimum of (5) details using sensory language (e.g. "slimy", "sour", "glowed", "wheezing", "toasty") when describing experiences or events in the story for (3 out of 4) narratives as measured by a teacher created rubric.

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Strengthen Writing Through Revision (6th grade)

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Strengthen Writing Through Revision (6th grade)

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By (date), after receiving feedback from a peer or teacher on a previously written draft, (name) will strengthen the draft by revising at least (3) parts of the essay by (adding supporting content, adding evidence, developing the character or plot) on 3 out of 4 draft essays as measured by a (teacher-created rubric).

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Write Collaboratively Using Technology W.6 (7th grade)

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Write Collaboratively Using Technology W.6 (7th grade)

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By (date), during a writing assignment at school, after listening to a lesson on an academic topic, when given verbal instructions on how to use a technology-based collaborative tool and access to a computer with an internet connection, (name) will complete a collaborative writing task by jointly writing at least (3) paragraph(s) on the academic topic previously taught with (2) peer partners and meeting at least (2 - 3) times via an online communication tool to compile, edit, and publish the work using an online tool (e.g. upload or create a Google document) for (3 out of 4) collaborative writing projects.

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Conduct Short Research Projects W.6 (6th grade)

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Conduct Short Research Projects W.6 (6th grade)

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By (date), given (1-3) weeks to answer a research question, a teacher created research rubric and access to research tools (e.g. library card catalogue, computer with an internet connection), (name) will first brainstorm a list of potential search topics, collect data from at least (3) sources, and write (3) paragraphs explaining his/her inquiry process by answering: What topics returned valuable results? What resources, if any, helped me ask another question? How did each source help me learn something new? for (3 out of 4) research projects.

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Create an Annotated Bibliography W.7 (6th grade)

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Create an Annotated Bibliography W.7 (6th grade)

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By (date), during a writing assignment in class, after selecting at least (3) different types of print resources (e.g. Book, Magazine, and Newspaper) and at least (2) different types of digital resources (e.g. online newspaper article, Youtube) that are connected to a research question, (name) will create an annotated bibliography by following the given format for listing sources (e.g. MLA) and writing (1) paragraph paraphrasing the main idea of each source and how each is relevant to the research question, for (3 out of 3) annotated bibliography writing exercises.

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Draw Evidence to Support Textual Analysis W.5 (6th grade)

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Draw Evidence to Support Textual Analysis W.5 (6th grade)

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By (date), when given a prompt based on a grade-level text, (student) will use relevant evidence to support analysis in a (5-6 sentence paragraph, bulleted list) as measured by (teacher provided criteria).

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Apply Language Conventions in Writing 8.L.1 (6th grade)

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Apply Language Conventions in Writing 8.L.1 (6th grade)

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By (date), when given (oral or written) prompt to revise a student sample draft that contains (5) convention errors, (name) will revise each sentence in the draft paragraph to apply pronouns (apply proper case, correct inappropriate shifts, correct vague pronouns) on (5 out of 5) sentences as measured by a (teacher-created rubric).

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Apply Conventions in Written Language 8.L.2 (6th grade)

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Apply Conventions in Written Language 8.L.2 (6th grade)

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By (date), when given an independent writing assignment, (name) will write at least (1) paragraph using at least (3) standard English conventions of punctuation (e.g. appropriate placement of commas, parentheses, dashes to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements) and grade-level conventions of spelling with no more than (2) errors per (200) words on (4 out of 5) writing assignments.

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Correct Punctuation in Sentences L.3 (6th grade)

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Correct Punctuation in Sentences L.3 (6th grade)

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By (date), given (4) sentences that contain errors in punctuation for nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements, (name) will correct the sentences using the correct punctuation (e.g. commas, parentheses, dashes) for (3 out of 4) errors, in (3 out of 4) editing sessions.

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Understand Words Through Relationships (6th grade)

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Understand Words Through Relationships (6th grade)

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By (date), when given a list of (10) content-specific vocabulary words (e.g. from English, history, or science class), (name) will create a list of (10) analogies using word relationships with (80%) accuracy in (4 of 5) trials.

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Convey Meaning, Style, and Tone in Writing L.3.a (6th grade)

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Convey Meaning, Style, and Tone in Writing L.3.a (6th grade)

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By (date), given a draft of writing, (name) will edit (10) sentences to apply grade-level language conventions to ensure that: 1) sentence patterns vary to convey meaning and hold reader interest, and 2) writing maintains style and tone throughout, correctly formatting (9 out of 10) sentences for style and tone and using (3 out of 4) basic sentence patterns in (3 out of 4) writing pieces.

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Determine Word Connotations with Similar Definitions L.5.c (6th grade)

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Determine Word Connotations with Similar Definitions L.5.c (6th grade)

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By (date), given an independent level text with at least (4) words with similar definitions, (name) will identify the correct connotation for (3 of 4) words in (3 out of 4) trials.

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Solve Linear Equations in One Variable EE.7 (8th grade)

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Solve Linear Equations in One Variable EE.7 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a linear equation in one variable (e.g. 2x + 12 = 5x) with whole numbers, (name) will simplify and solve for the variable using visual or arithmetic strategies (e.g. equation mat with algebra tiles, algebraically with inverse operations) with (80%) accuracy (i.e. 4 out of 5 problems correct) for (2 out of 3) sets of problems.

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Solve Word Problems Using Pythagorean Theorem G.7 (8th grade)

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Solve Word Problems Using Pythagorean Theorem G.7 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a Pythagorean Theorem word problem, (name) will identify key values (e.g. a, b and c), draw a labeled diagram, and then write and solve an equation for the length of the unknown side, with (75%) accuracy (i.e. 3 out of 4 problems correct) for (2 out of 3) sets of problems.

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Properties of Integer Exponents EE.1 (8th grade)

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Properties of Integer Exponents EE.1 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given 5 mathematical expressions involving integer exponents, (name) will use the properties of integer exponents to generate an equivalent numerical expressions and the final integer value correctly for (4 out of 5) expressions (e.g. "2^3 x 2^5 = 2^(3+5) = 2^8 = 256").

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Evaluating Square Roots and Cube Roots EE.2 (8th grade)

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Evaluating Square Roots and Cube Roots EE.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given perfect squares and perfect cubes of whole numbers and fractions, (name) will identify the square root or the cube root for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Comparing Numbers Using Scientific Notation EE.3 (8th grade)

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Comparing Numbers Using Scientific Notation EE.3 (8th grade)

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By (date), (name) will correctly convert between numbers written in standard form and in scientific notation and estimate how many times one number written in scientific notation is greater than the other for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Operations Using Scientific Notation (8th grade

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Operations Using Scientific Notation (8th grade

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By (date), when given problems where decimal and scientific notation are used, (name) will use mathematical operations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) and choose correct units to solve (4 out of 5) problems.

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One-Variable Linear Equations EE.7a (8th grade)

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One-Variable Linear Equations EE.7a (8th grade)

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By (date), when given (5) linear equations with one solution, infinite solutions, and no solutions represented, (name) will recognize the solution to the equation by finding the value of the variable or by determining that there are infinite or no solutions for (4 out of 5) equations.

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Solve multi-step linear equations EE.7b (8th grade

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Solve multi-step linear equations EE.7b (8th grade

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By (date), when given a multi-step linear equation with rational coefficients that requires distribution and/or collecting like terms to solve, (name) will use inverse operations to solve for the unknown variable for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Solving a System of Linear Equations by Graphing EE.8a

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Solving a System of Linear Equations by Graphing EE.8a

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By (date), when given (5) systems of two linear equations in two variables (e.g. 2x + y = 4 and 3x + y = 8), (name) will graph both linear equations on the same graph and state whether a solution exists (e.g. no intersection = no solution, one intersection = one solution, overlapping lines = infinite solutions). For problems where a solution exists, (name) will interpret the point of intersection of the lines as the solution for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Solving Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically EE.8b

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Solving Systems of Linear Equations Algebraically EE.8b

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By (date), when given (5) systems of two linear equations in two variables, (name) will solve a simplified system of equations (e.g. 2x + y = 5 and 3x + y = 7) by substitution or elimination for (4 out of 5) problems.

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By (date), given a linear or quadratic function, (name) will use the function to generate (5) ordered pairs from (5) different inputs and graph them correctly for (4 out of 5) functions.

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Comparing Linear Functions F.2 (8th grade)

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Comparing Linear Functions F.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given (5) problems in which two linear functions are represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions), (name) will compare the functions (e.g. greater rate of change, sign of slope, y -intercept) for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Defining Linear and Nonlinear Functions F.3 (8th grade)

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Defining Linear and Nonlinear Functions F.3 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a function in any form (e.g. algebraically, graphically, numerically in a table), (name) will determine if the function is linear or nonlinear for (4 out of 5) problems.

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By (date), (name) will construct a function when given a data set for two linearly related quantities, table of values, or a graph representing the linear function for (4 out of 5) problems on a teacher-created worksheet.

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Demonstrate Properties of Transformations G.1 (8th grade)

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Demonstrate Properties of Transformations G.1 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given (8) selections of lines, angles, and shapes to transform, (name) will demonstrate the properties of rotations, reflections, and translations on a line, angle, or shape by representing the transformation visually (e.g. by drawing on paper or using technology) for (7 out of 8) transformation tasks.

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Transforming Two-Dimensional Figures G.3 (8th grade)

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Transforming Two-Dimensional Figures G.3 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a two-dimensional pre-image (original figure), (name) will draw or describe the transformed figure (e.g. dilation by a factor of 2; translation left 2 units, up 1 unit; rotation around the origin or a multiple of 90 degrees, or reflection across the x or y axes) for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Relationships Between Pairs of Angles G.5 (8th grade)

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Relationships Between Pairs of Angles G.5 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a problem involving the angles formed by two parallel lines cut by a transversal, (name) will correctly solve for an unknown angle in a figure by using facts about pairs of angles (e.g. supplementary, complementary, vertical, adjacent, alternate interior, alternate exterior, or corresponding angles) for (4 out of 5) problems.

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By (date), given the Pythagorean Theorem (a^2+b^2=c^2) and a set of real world problems that involve right triangles, (name) will correctly solve for the length of the unknown side in the problem for (4 out of 5) problems (e.g. "The town is building a skateboard ramp with a piece of wood that is 8 feet long. The town wants the height of the ramp to be 5 feet, so what will the length of the base be?").

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Calculate Distance Using Pythagorean Theorem G.8 (8th grade)

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Calculate Distance Using Pythagorean Theorem G.8 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given two ordered pairs for the coordinates of two points, (name) will calculate the distance between the points using the Pythagorean Theorem (i.e. a^2 + b^2 = c^2) for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Volumes of Cones, Cylinders, and Spheres G.9 (8th grade)

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Volumes of Cones, Cylinders, and Spheres G.9 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given (5) real-life problems on calculating the volume of a solid, (name) will correctly apply the formula for the volume of a solid, including cones, cylinders, and spheres, to calculate the volume for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Differentiate Rational and Irrational Numbers NS.1(8th grade)

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Differentiate Rational and Irrational Numbers NS.1(8th grade)

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By (date), when given (5) problems on classifying real numbers as rational or irrational or converting a rational number to a fraction, (name) will determine whether a number is rational or irrational and convert a rational number with a repeating decimal expansion into a quotient of two integers correctly for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Approximations of Irrational Numbers NS.2 (8th grade)

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Approximations of Irrational Numbers NS.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a set of rational and irrational numbers (pi, 1 1/2, 2.5, SQRT(17), -2, SQRT(4)) and a number line, (name) will correctly locate and label the approximations for the numbers for 4 out of 5 numbers.

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Interpreting Scatter Plots SP.1 (8th grade)

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Interpreting Scatter Plots SP.1 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given (5) scatter plots for bivariate data (e.g. points from values of two variables) that exhibit one or more key features (e.g. positive, negative, or no association; clusters, outliers), (name) will draw a trendline, circle any present clusters or outliers, and describe the association (e.g. form - linear or nonlinear, direction - positive or negative, and strength - strong or weak) for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Linear Model: Line of Best Fit SP.2 (8th grade)

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Linear Model: Line of Best Fit SP.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), given a set of collected data, (name) will draw one line that best represents the relationship shown on the scatter plot. (Name) will use the linear model to make accurate predictions of something that is not observed in the data set but is observed by the line of best fit for (2 out of 3) data sets.

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Interpret Slope and Intercept for Linear Models SP.3 (8th grade)

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Interpret Slope and Intercept for Linear Models SP.3 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given the equation of the line of best fit for a bivariate data set (e.g. a data set that has two variables such as number of hours watching TV and grade in math class), (name) will correctly interpret the slope as a rate of change and the intercept as the initial or starting point in context, including using correct units. (Name) will correctly use the linear regression model to make predictions for values not given in the data set for (4 out of 5) problems.

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Calculate Relative Frequencies with Two-Way Tables ID.5 (8th grade)

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Calculate Relative Frequencies with Two-Way Tables ID.5 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a set of bivariate categorical data (e.g. survey results for 25 students asked whether they were taking music lessons and whether they were participating in the marching band), (name) will construct a two-way table to tabulate the frequencies for each variable and calculate relative frequencies to determine whether there is an association between the two variables for (4 out of 5) data sets.

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Graph Lines in Slope-Intercept Form EE.6 (8th grade)

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Graph Lines in Slope-Intercept Form EE.6 (8th grade)

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By (date), given the equation of a line in slope-intercept form (e.g., y = 3x - 1, y = 4x), (name) will graph the line on a coordinate plane by plotting the y -intercept, finding two additional points using the slope, and drawing the line through the plotted points for (4 out of 5) equations.

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Show Transformations Between Congruent Figures G.2 (8th grade)

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Show Transformations Between Congruent Figures G.2 (8th grade)

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By (date), when given a pair of congruent figures on a coordinate grid, (name) will prove congruency by describing a sequence of transformations (e.g., a translation 3 units to the right, 270° rotation clockwise about the origin) that maps one figure to the other for (4 out of 5) pairs.

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Solve Multistep Problems with Rational Numbers EE.3 (7th grade)

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Solve Multistep Problems with Rational Numbers EE.3 (7th grade)

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By (date) when given a multi-step real-life mathematical problem, involving all forms of positive or negative rational numbers (e.g. whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents), (name) will apply properties of operations to solve the problem, and assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies with (75%) accuracy (i.e. 3 out of 4 problems correct) for (2 out of 3) sets of problems.

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Compute Unit Rates with Fractional Values RP.1 (7th grade)

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Compute Unit Rates with Fractional Values RP.1 (7th grade)

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By (date), when given a word problem containing a ratio with two fractional quantities, (name) will calculate unit rate by using a visual model (e.g. area model, number line, picture representation) and/or an equation (e.g. division of fractions) with (80%) accuracy (i.e. 4 out of 5 word problems correct) for (2 out of 3) word problems.

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Solve Two-Step Word Problems EE.4a (7th grade)

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Solve Two-Step Word Problems EE.4a (7th grade)

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By (date), given a two-step word problem of the form px + q = r, (name) will identify key information from the problem (e.g. unit rate, variable, constant, total), then write and solve an algebraic equation with (75%) accuracy (i.e. 3 out of 4 problems correct) for (2 out of 3) sets of problems.