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.

    1. 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.