Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Grade 8: Access Points

Other Florida English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) sets

Communication

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    Communicating Through Writing

    1. 2

      Write a personal narrative using a clearly established point of view, precise words and figurative language.ELA.8.C.1.AP.2

    2. 3

      Make and support a claim using logical reasoning, relevant evidence from a source(s), elaboration and a logical organizational structure with transitions, acknowledging and rebutting one counterclaim.ELA.8.C.1.AP.3

    3. 4

      Write an expository text to explain information from a source(s), using relevant supporting details, logical organization and purposeful transitions.ELA.8.C.1.AP.4

    4. 5

      Improve writing by planning, editing, considering feedback from adults and peers, revising for clarity.ELA.8.C.1.AP.5

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    Communicating Orally

    1. 1

      Present information in a logical sequence, supporting the central idea with evidence, using the student’s mode of communication with guidance and support .ELA.8.C.2.AP.1

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    Following Conventions

    1. 1

      Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization and spelling appropriate to grade-level with guidance and support.ELA.8.C.3.AP.1

      1. a

        Vary sentence structure.ELA.8.C.3.AP.1.a

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    Researching

    1. 1

      Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on reliable and valid sources and generating additional questions, with guidance and support.ELA.8.C.4.AP.1

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    Creating and Collaborating

    1. 1

      Arrange a variety of digital media to emphasize the relevance of a topic or idea in oral or written tasks with guidance and support.ELA.8.C.5.AP.1

    2. 2

      Identify two or more digital tools to collaborate with others to produce writing.ELA.8.C.5.AP.2

Reading

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    Reading Prose and Poetry

    1. 1

      Explain the relationship between the character development, setting and plot in a literary text.ELA.8.R.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Compare and contrast two themes and their development throughout a literary text.ELA.8.R.1.AP.2

    3. 3

      Describe how the author uses words and actions to show the characters perspective.ELA.8.R.1.AP.3

    4. 4

      Explain the structure, sound and imagery in poetry.ELA.8.R.1.AP.4

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    Reading Informational Text

    1. 1

      Explain how individual text sections contribute to the meaning of the text.ELA.8.R.2.AP.1

    2. 2

      Compare two central ideas and their development throughout a text.ELA.8.R.2.AP.2

    3. 3

      Explain how an authors use of figurative language establishes and/or achieves purpose.ELA.8.R.2.AP.3

    4. 4

      Identify a way in which the argument could be improved.ELA.8.R.2.AP.4

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    Reading Across Genres

    1. 1a

      Explain how figurative language contributes to tone and meaning of text(s).ELA.8.R.3.AP.1a

    2. 1b

      Identify examples of symbolism in a text.ELA.8.R.3.AP.1b

    3. 2

      Retell content from grade-level texts, at the students ability level using the students mode of communication.ELA.8.R.3.AP.2

    4. 3

      Compare and contrast how the author uses archetypes in a text with developmentally appropriate content at the student’s skill level.ELA.8.R.3.AP.3

    5. 4

      Describe how an authors use of rhetorical devices (to include rhetorical questioning and irony) supports an appeal.ELA.8.R.3.AP.4

Vocabulary

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    Finding Meaning

    1. 1

      Use grade-level academic vocabulary in communication, using the students mode of communication.ELA.8.V.1.AP.1

    2. 2

      Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of words and phrases, appropriate to grade-level ELA.8.V.1.AP.2

    3. 3

      Apply knowledge of context clues, figurative language, word relationships, reference materials and/or background knowledge to determine the connotative and denotative meaning of words and phrases, appropriate to grade-level ELA.8.V.1.AP.3

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) (2020-)

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