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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 

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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 

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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. (Root Words, Context..). 

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Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 7 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. (Root Words, Context..). 

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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

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Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

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Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. 

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Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research and investigation. 

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Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

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Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

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Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using credible sources. Use transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.Establish and maintain a formal style.Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented..

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Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using credible sources. Use transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.Establish and maintain a formal style.Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented..

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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 the purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 8)

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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 the purpose and audience have been addressed. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1–3 up to and including grade 8)

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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 

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Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. 

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​​Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. 

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​​Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. 

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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations 

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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. Use the relationship between particular words (e.g., synonym/antonym, analogy) to better understand each of the words. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 

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Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. 

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Determine two or more central ideas (main ideas) in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

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Determine two or more central ideas (main ideas) in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.

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Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. 

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Include multimedia components and visual displays in presentations to clarify claims and findings and emphasize salient points. 

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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.

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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. 

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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of rhymes and other repetitions of sounds (e.g., alliteration) on a specific verse or stanza of a poem or section of a story or drama. 

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Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view (perspectives) of different characters or narrators in a text.

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Analyze how an author develops and contrasts the points of view (perspectives) of different characters or narrators in a text.

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Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

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Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author distinguishes his or her position from that of others.

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Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

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Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claims.

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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Spell correctly. 

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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. Spell correctly. 

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Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources. 

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Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources. 

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Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

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Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and the relevance and sufficiency of the evidence.

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Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. 

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Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences. 