Common Core English Arts Standards»» Grade 8 (L) Conventions of Standard English 1. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences. b. Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice. c. Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood. d. Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood. 2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. a. Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break. b. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission. c. Spell correctly. Knowledge of 3. Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening. a. Use verbs in the active and passive voice and in the conditional and subjunctive mood to achieve particular effects (e.g., emphasizing the actor or the action; expressing uncertainty or describing a state contrary to fact). Vocabulary Acquisition and Use 4. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. a. Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence, paragraph, or text; a word s position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase. b. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede). c. Consult general and specialized reference materials (e.g., dictionaries, glossaries, thesauruses), both print and digital, to find the pronunciation of a word or determine or clarify its precise meaning or its part of speech. d. Verify the preliminary determination of the meaning of a word or phrase (e.g., by checking the inferred meaning in context or in a dictionary). 5. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings. a. Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context. b. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. c. Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute). 6. Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domainspecific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression SB: pp. 14, 32 33, 46 47, 64, 66, 81 82, 98 99 DTG: pp. 82, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91 97 IWL: CCWC_4.5G_SubjectAgree, CCWC_5.3F_UsingParallel, CCWC_5.3H_CorrectFragments, CCWC_6.4A_PreciseWords, CCWC_6.6E_VaguePronouns, CCWC_CWP_1 11 SB: pp. 14, 32 33, 46 47, 66, 68, 81 82, 96, 98 99 DTG: pp. 83, 86, 91 97 IWL: CCWC_4.5E_ActiveVoice, CCWC_CWP_1 11 SB: pp. 32, 46 47, 64, 66, 89, 98 99 DTG: p. 87 IWL: CCWC_4.4A_ QuotesCitations, CCWC_ Annotation, CCWC_CiteSources SB: pp. 21 22, 72 73 SB: pp. 68 69 IWL: CCWC_6.4A_PreciseWords SB: pp. 21 22, 72 73 Perfection Learning Reproducible 101
Common Core English Arts Standards» Speaking and Listening» Grade 8 (SL) Comprehension and Collaboration 1. 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, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. a. Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. b. Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. c. Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. d. Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented. 2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation. 3. Delineate a speaker s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced. Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas 4. Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation. 5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest. SB: pp. 8, 10, 12, 13, 14, 17, 32, 46, 50, 52, 61, 65, 88, 102 103 SB: pp. 23, 51, 102 103 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grade 8 standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.) 102 Perfection Learning Reproducible
All Common Core Standards Correlated by Lesson > Grade 8 Content Pages Lesson 1 Development SB: pp. 6 8 IWL: CCWC_1.1A_FindMainIdea W ELA Writing Chapter 1: Characteristics of Good Writing W.8.2 SL ELA Speaking and Listening L Lesson 2 Organization SB: pp. 9 10 IWL: CCWC_1.2A_AnalyzePara Lesson 3 Evidence SB: pp. 11 12 IWL: CCWC_1.3A_AnalyzePara Lesson 4 and Style Lesson 5 Conventions in Writing SB: p. 13 IWL: CCWC_1.4A_AnalyzePara SB: p. 14 IWL: CCWC_1.5A_EditParagraph W.8.9 W.8.1d; W.8.2e W.8.3d W.8.2 L.8.1 L.8.2 Chapter 2: Writing an Argumentative Essay Lesson 1 Claims SB: pp. 15 17 IWL: CCWC_2.1A_IdentifyClaims, CCWC_2.1B_EvaluateClaims; CCWC_2.1C_IdentifyArgue; CCWC_2.1D_WriteClaim W.8.1a Lesson 2 Support for Claims SB: pp. 18 19 IWL: CCWC_2.2A_ IdentifySupport; CCWC_2.2B_ SupportClaims Lesson 3 Counterclaims SB: p. 20 IWL: CCWC_2.3A_Counterclaims Lesson 4 Evidence from Sources Lesson 5 How to Write an Argumentative Essay SB: pp. 21 23 IWL: CCWC_Annotation SB: pp. 24 33 IWL: CCWC_2.5B_ AnalyzeSources; CCWC_2.5E_ ReviseContent Lesson 6 You Try It SB: p. 34 IWL: CCWC_2.6A_Checklist, CCWC_2.6A_PromptADraft, CCWC_2.6A_PromptAFinal DTG: pp. 44 54 Lesson 1 Thesis Statement Lesson 2 Support for the Thesis Statement W.8.1b W.8.1b W.8.1 W.8.9b W.8.1a, b, c, d, e W.8.1 W.8.9 Chapter 3: Writing an Informative Essay SB: pp. 35 36 IWL: CCWC_3.1A_PreciseThesis SB: p. 37 IWL: CCWC_3.2A_EvaluateDetails W.8.2a W.8.2b Guide to Abbreviations: SB = student book; TG = teacher guide; DTG = digital version of the teacher guide IWL = interactive whiteboard lessons; CWP = common writing problems L.8.4 L.8.1a L.8.2a Perfection Learning Reproducible 103
Content Lesson 3 Analyzing Sources Lesson 4 How to Write an Informative Essay Standards All Common Core Standards Correlated by Lesson > Grades 8 SB: p. 38 39 Pages SB: pp. 40 47 IWL: CCWC_3.4I_ActiveVoice Lesson 5 You Try It SB: p. 48 IWL: CCWC_3.5A_Checklist, CCWC_3.5A_PromptADraft, CCWC_3.5A_PromptAFinal DTG: pp. 55 60 Lesson 1 Topics for Research SB: pp. 49 50 IWL: CCWC_4.1B_ SelectQuestion W ELA Writing W.8.2b W.8.9 SL ELA Speaking and Listening W.8.2a, b, c, d, e L.8.1b L.8.3a L.8.6 W.8.2a, b, c, d, e Chapter 4: Reporting on Research L Lesson 2 Relevant Information SB: pp. 51 53 IWL: CCWC_4.2A_ RelevantSources, CCWC_4.2B_ Reliability Lesson 3 Taking Notes From Sources SB: p. 54 IWL: CCWC_4.3A_TakeNotes W.8.9 Lesson 4 Citations and Quotations Lesson 5 How to Write a Research Report SB: pp. 55 56 IWL: CCWC_4.4A_Citations; CCWC_CiteSources SB: pp. 59 66 IWL: CCWC_4.5G_ReviseTone; CCWC_4.5H_MoodVerbs; CCWC_CiteSources Lesson 6 You Try It SB: p. 67 IWL: CCWC_4.6A_Checklist, CCWC_4.6A_PromptADraft, CCWC_4.6A_PromptAFinal, DTG: pp. 61 69 Lesson 1 Elements of a Literary Analysis Lesson 2 Evidence from Texts Chapter 5: Writing a Literary Analysis L.8.3a L.8.1c L.8.3a SB: pp. 68 69 W.8.9a L.8.5 SB: pp. 70 73 W.8.9a L.8.4 Guide to Abbreviations: SB = student book; TG = teacher guide; DTG = digital version of the teacher guide IWL = interactive whiteboard lessons; CWP = common writing problems 104 Perfection Learning Reproducible
All Common Core Standards Correlated by Lesson > Grades 8 Content Pages W ELA Writing SL ELA Speaking and Listening L Lesson 3 How to Write a Literary Analysis SB: pp. 74 82 IWL: CCWC_5.3B_ OrganizeNotes; CCWC_5.3E_ AnalyzeModel; CCWC_5.3H_ Ellipses W.8.9a L.8.2b Lesson 4 You Try It SB: p. 83 IWL: CCWC_5.4A_Checklist CCWC_5.4A_PromptADraft CCWC_5.4A_PromptAFinal DTG: pp. 70 77 W.8.9a L.8.5 Lesson 1 Point of View SB: p. 84 IWL: CCWC_6.1A_PointofView Lesson 2 Narrative Techniques SB: p. 85 IWL: CCWC_6.2A_ IdentifyTechique Chapter 6: Writing a Narrative W.8.3a W.8.3b Lesson 3 Sequence of Events Lesson 4 Descriptive SB: p. 86 IWL: CCWC_6.3A_ IdentifyTransitions SB: p. 87 IWL: CCWC_6.4A_PreciseWords W.8.3c W.8.3d Lesson 5 Conclusion SB: p. 88 W.8.3e Lesson 6 How to Write a Narrative Essay SB: pp. 89 96 IWL: CCWC_6.6E_Verbals; CCWC_6.6F_RunOnSent Lesson 7 You Try It SB: p. 97 IWL: CCWC_6.7A_Checklist, CCWC_6.7A_PromptADraft, CCWC_6.7A_PromptAFinal DTG: pp. 78 81 Lesson 1 Ten Tips for Quick Revision Lesson 2 General Test- Taking Tips SB: pp. 98 99 IWL: CCWC_7.1_RevisionTips SB: pp. 100 101 IWL: CCWC_7.2_GeneralTips L.8.5 W.8.3a L.8.1a L.8.3 W.8.3 Chapter 7: Tips for Success Guide to Abbreviations: SB = student book; TG = teacher guide; DTG = digital version of the teacher guide IWL = interactive whiteboard lessons; CWP = common writing problems L.8.1 L.8.2 Perfection Learning Reproducible 105
All Common Core Standards Correlated by Lesson > Grades 8 Content Lesson 3 Tips for Speaking and Listening Annotating Source Texts Writing Paragraphs with Textual Evidence Reproducible Pages W ELA Writing Additional Teacher Guide Resources DTG: pp. 41 42 IWL: CCWC_Annotation DTG: p. 43 IWL: CCWC_TextEvidence W.8.9a, b W.8.9a, b Citing Sources IWL: CCWC_CiteSources SL ELA Speaking and Listening SL.8.3 SL.8.4 SL.8.5 SL.8.6 L Common Writing Problems Practice and Assessment DTG: pp. 82 100 IWL: CCWC_CWP1 11 L.8.1 L.8.2 L.8.3 Guide to Abbreviations: SB = student book; TG = teacher guide; DTG = digital version of the teacher guide IWL = interactive whiteboard lessons; CWP = common writing problems 106 Perfection Learning Reproducible
Common Core English Arts Standards» Writing» Grade 8 Text Types and Purposes 1. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. a. Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically. b. Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. d. Establish and maintain a formal style. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented. SB: Ch. 2 (pp. 15 34) TG: pp. 26 27 DTG: pp. 44 54 IWL: CCWC_2.1A_ IdentifyClaims; CCWC_2.1B_ EvaluateClaims; CCWC_2.1C_IdentifyArgue; CCWC_2.1D_WriteClaim; CCWC_2.2A_IdentifySupport; CCWC_2.2B_SupportClaims; CCWC_2.3A_Counterclaims; CCWC_2.5B_AnalyzeSources; CCWC_2.5E_ReviseContent; CCWC_2.6A_Checklist; CCWC_2.6A_PromptADraft; CCWC_2.6A_PromptAFinal 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information into broader categories; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples. c. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the complexity of the topic. e. Establish and maintain a formal style. f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented. SB: Ch. 3 (pp. 35 48) TG: pp. 28 29 DTG: pp. 55 60 IWL: CCWC_3.1A_ PreciseThesis; CCWC_3.2A_EvaluateDetails; CCWC_3.5A_Checklist; CCWC_3.5A_PromptADraft; CCWC_3.5A_PromptAModel 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences. a. Engage and orient the reader by establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. b. Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. c. Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. d. Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. e. Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. SB: Ch.6 (pp. 84 97) TG: pp. 34 35 DTG: pp. 78 81 IWL: CCWC_6.1A_ PointofView; CCWC_6.2A_IdentifyTechique; CCWC_6.3A_ IdentifyTransitions; CCWC_6.4A_PreciseWords; CCWC_6.7A_Checklist; CCWC_6.7A_PromptADraft; CCWC_6.7A_PromptAFinal continued Perfection Learning 7
Common Core English Arts Standards» Writing» Grade 8 Production and Distribution of Writing 4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1 3 above.) 5. With some guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed. 6. Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others. SB: Ch. 1 (pp. 6 14), Ch. 2 (pp. 15 34), Ch. 3 (pp. 35 48), Ch. 4 (pp. 49 67), Ch. 5 (pp. 68 83), Ch. 6 (pp. 84 97), Ch. 7 (pp. 98 99) TG: pp. 22 35 DTG: Reproducibles for each type of writing (pp. 44 81) IWL: Chapters 1 7 SB: Ch. 1 (pp. 6 14), Ch. 2 (pp. 15 34), Ch. 3 (pp. 35 48), Ch. 4 (pp. 49 67), Ch. 5 (pp. 68 83), Ch. 6 (pp. 84 97), Ch. 7 (pp. 98 99) TG: pp. 22 35 DTG: Reproducibles for each type of writing (pp. 44 81) IWL: Chapters 1 7 SB: Ch. 3 (p. 38) Research to Build and Present Knowledge 7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration. 8. Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation. SB: Ch. 4 (pp. 49 67) TG: pp. 30 31 DTG: pp. 61 69 IWL: CCWC_4.1B_ SelectQuestion; CCWC_4.2A_RelevantSources; CCWC_4.2B_Reliability; CCWC_4.3A_TakeNotes; CCWC_4.4A_Citations; CCWC_4.6A_Checklist; CCWC_4.6A_PromptADraft; CCWC_4.6A_PromptAFinal SB: Ch. 4 (pp. 49 67) TG: pp. 30 31 DTG: pp. 61 69 IWL: CCWC_4.1B_ SelectQuestion; CCWC_4.2A_RelevantSources; CCWC_4.2B_Reliability; CCWC_4.3A_TakeNotes; CCWC_4.4A_Citations; CCWC_4.6A_Checklist; CCWC_4.6A_PromptADraft; CCWC_4.6A_PromptAFinal; CCWC_CiteSources continued 8 Perfection Learning
Common Core English Arts Standards» Writing» Grades 8 9. Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. a. 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, traditional stories, or religious works such as the Bible, including describing how the material is rendered new ). b. Apply grade 8 Reading standards to literary nonfiction (e.g., Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced ). 10. Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two). SB: Ch. 1 (pp. 11 12), Ch. 2 (pp. 19, 21 23), Ch. 3 (pp. 38 39, 44, 48), Ch. 4 (pp. 52 53), Ch. 5 (pp. 70 73, 76 77, 89 90), TG: pp. 22 35 DTG: Reproducibles for each type of writing (pp. 44 81); Using Textual Evidence Reproducible (p. 43) IWL: CCWC_1.3A_ AnalyzePara; CCWC_ TextEvidence SB: Ch. 1 (pp. 6 14), Ch. 2 (pp. 15 34), Ch. 3 (pp. 35 48), Ch. 4 (pp. 49 67), Ch. 5 (pp. 68 83), Ch. 6 (pp. 84 97), TG: pp. 22 35 DTG: Reproducibles for each type of writing (pp. 44 81) IWL: Chapters 1 6 When using the digital version, click on the link below to open a Common Core correlation. To identify lessons that address a standard, choose the correlation for that strand. To identify all the standards that a lesson addresses, choose the Standards Correlated by Lesson. Grade 8 ELA Grade 8 ELA Speaking and Listening Grade 8 Standards Correlated by Lesson Perfection Learning 9