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Conventions of Standard English.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Language
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See…
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.
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Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and…
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the…
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives…
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the…
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence,…