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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 grade 8 Language standards 1 and 3…
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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 well-chosen details; u…
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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 evidence and identifying whe…
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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 (e.g., social, comm…
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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 evidence presented.
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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, observations, and ideas.
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, …
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Comprehension and Collaboration.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Speaking and Listening
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,…
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Writing
Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., “Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoni…
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Writing
Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literature (e.g., “Analyze how a modern work of fiction draws on themes, patterns of events, or character types from myths, …
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Research to Build and Present Knowledge.
- 8th Grade
- Michigan State ELA Standards
- Writing
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.