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English/Language Arts
Curriculum Standards
EIGHTH GRADE
Standards, Learning
Expectations and
Draft Performance Indicators
READING
Content Standard: 1.0
The student will develop the reading and listening
skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation,
analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of print and non-print text.
1.02 Develop an understanding of the
concepts of print.
8.1.02 Develop an understanding of the concepts of
print.
- Recognize the defining characteristics of
a variety of texts (e.g., identify differences between poetry
and narration, between plays and essays, between biography and
historical fiction).
Writing
Content Standard: 2.0
The student will develop the structural and
creative skills of the writing process necessary to produce written
language that can be read, presented to, and interpreted by various
audiences.
Learning Expectations:
2.01 Engage in prewriting using a variety
of strategies.
2.02 Write for a variety of audiences and
purposes.
2.03 Compose drafts of written works.
2.13 Locate and analyze information to
prepare written works and presentations.
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