RL2/RI2 Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to the characters, setting, and plot; provide an objective summary of the text.

RL3/RI3 Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.

RI3: Analyze how a text makes connections among and distinctions between individuals, ideas, or events (e.g., through comparisons, analogies, or categories).

RL4/RI4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in

a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of

specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to

other texts

RI4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the

impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or

RL5/RI5 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.RI5: Analyze in detail the structure of a specific paragraph in a text, including the role of particular sentences in developing and refining a key concept.

RL6/RI6 Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

RL6: Analyze how differences in the points of view of characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.

RL7/RI7 Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story

or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the

choices made by the director or actors

RI7: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different

mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular

topic or idea.

RL9/RI9 Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes,

patterns of events, or character types from myths, traditional stories, or

religious works

RI9 Analyze a case in which two or more texts provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on

W2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.

W8 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.

W9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

L1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

L3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

L4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.