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| Galena City School District | ||
| Standards and Skills | ||
| LA.08 | Language Arts - Grade 8 | |
| LA.08.01 | apply subject-verb (S-V) agreement rule. | |
| LA.08.01.01 | - apply S-V rule for compound subjects. | |
| LA.08.01.02 | - apply S-V rule for collective nouns (the baseball team, the Senate). | |
| LA.08.01.03 | - apply S-V rule for collective pronouns (everyone, no one, one of…). | |
| LA.08.01.04 | - apply S-V rule for relative pronouns. | |
| LA.08.01.05 | - apply S-V agreement rule in both clauses of a complex sentence. | |
| LA.08.02 | use adjectives and adverbs to enhance meaning. | |
| LA.08.02.01 | - use adjectives to modify nouns. | |
| LA.08.02.02 | - use adverbs to modify adjectives and predicates. | |
| LA.08.02.03 | - sequence strings of adjectives and adverbs in logical order. | |
| LA.08.02.04 | - form the adverbial forms of regular adjectives. | |
| LA.08.02.05 | - select adverb or adjective form as necessary in a sentence. | |
| LA.08.02.06 | - use correct form of comparative regular and irregular adjectives and adverbs. | |
| LA.08.03 | combine up to three sentences using a variety of strategies with word economy. | |
| LA.08.03.01 | - use appositional phrases to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.02 | - use coordinating conjunctions to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.03 | - transform kernal sentences into prepositional phrases to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.04 | - select the most appropriate transformation strategy to convey meaning. | |
| LA.08.03.05 | - use infinitives to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.06 | - use adverbial clauses to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.07 | - use nominalizations to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.08 | - use relative clauses to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.03.09 | - transform kernal sentences into parallel constructions to combine sentences. | |
| LA.08.04 | correct verb tense consistency errors in a paragraph. | |
| LA.08.05 | match pronouns to antecedents in number, case, and gender. | |
| LA.08.05.01 | - match personal pronouns to antecedents. | |
| LA.08.05.02 | - match relative pronouns to antecedents (number and case). | |
| LA.08.05.03 | - supply missing antecedents for pronouns. | |
| LA.08.06 | correct sentence syntax errors. | |
| LA.08.06.01 | - correct sentence fragments missing subjects. | |
| LA.08.06.02 | - correct sentence fragments missing predicates. | |
| LA.08.06.03 | - correct predicates composed of verbals (gerunds & infinitives). | |
| LA.08.06.04 | - correct incomplete passive constructions. | |
| LA.08.06.05 | - correct comma splice errors. | |
| LA.08.06.06 | - correct dangling modifiers. | |
| LA.08.06.07 | - correct dangling dependent clauses. | |
| LA.08.06.08 | - correct run-on sentences. | |
| LA.08.06.09 | - use semi-colons to join two independent clauses. | |
| LA.08.07 | proofread an entire composition for a variety of errors. | |
| LA.08.07.01 | - proofread for spelling. | |
| LA.08.07.02 | - proofread for syntax. | |
| LA.08.07.03 | - proofread for punctuation. | |
| LA.08.07.04 | - proofread for capitalization. | |
| LA.08.08 | use a variety of graphic strategies to analyze literature. | |
| LA.08.08.01 | - graph the rising and falling action of a story plot. | |
| LA.08.08.02 | - use webs. | |
| LA.08.08.03 | - use story boards. | |
| LA.08.08.04 | - use bubbles. | |
| LA.08.09 | apply literary conventions to categorize selections by genre. | |
| LA.08.09.01 | - differentiate fiction and non-fiction. | |
| LA.08.09.02 | - identify short stories. | |
| LA.08.09.03 | - identify informational reports. | |
| LA.08.09.04 | - identify personal narratives. | |
| LA.08.09.05 | - identify interviews. | |
| LA.08.09.06 | - identify poetry. | |
| LA.08.09.07 | - identify drama. | |
| LA.08.09.08 | - identify biography. | |
| LA.08.09.09 | - identify book and movie reviews. | |
| LA.08.09.10 | - identify purpose of introductions. | |
| LA.08.09.11 | - identify purpose of application forms. | |
| LA.08.09.12 | - identify career reports. | |
| LA.08.09.13 | - identify historical fiction. | |
| LA.08.09.14 | - identify different kinds of newspaper articles (straight news, editorials, human interest). | |
| LA.08.09.15 | - differentiate the purposes of different kinds of writing. | |
| LA.08.09.16 | - compare the styles of different genres. | |
| LA.08.09.17 | - compare the content of different genres. | |
| LA.08.10 | analyze the effect on the reader of literary devices in poetry and prose. | |
| LA.08.10.01 | - identify the use of irony. | |
| LA.08.10.02 | - identify the use of foreshadowing. | |
| LA.08.10.03 | - identify figurative language. | |
| LA.08.10.04 | - identify dialog. | |
| LA.08.10.05 | - identify pace. | |
| LA.08.10.06 | - identify tone. | |
| LA.08.10.07 | - identify symbols. | |
| LA.08.11 | identify the main idea of a reading selection. | |
| LA.08.11.01 | - explain the theme of a piece of literature in 1-3 sentences. | |
| LA.08.11.02 | - differentiate the main idea of a passage from the supporting details. | |
| LA.08.12 | comprehend the literal meaning of a grade level reading selection. | |
| LA.08.12.01 | - identify the facts or events. | |
| LA.08.12.02 | - identify the significant details. | |
| LA.08.12.03 | - list objects or items. | |
| LA.08.12.04 | - lists characters or actors in events. | |
| LA.08.12.05 | - follow multi-step directions. | |
| LA.08.12.06 | - identify sequential order of information. | |
| LA.08.12.07 | - summarize an article or story in his/her own words. | |
| LA.08.13 | draw inferences from grade level reading selections. | |
| LA.08.13.01 | - analyze cause and effect. | |
| LA.08.13.02 | - draw a conclusion from synthesized details. | |
| LA.08.13.03 | - analyze metaphor and personification. | |
| LA.08.13.04 | - analyze symbols. | |
| LA.08.13.05 | - evaluate authorial purpose. | |
| LA.08.13.06 | - evaluate the moral orientation of the first person narrator. | |
| LA.08.13.07 | - infer unarticulated character emotions, morality, and motivation from dialog and action. | |
| LA.08.13.08 | - infer abstract concepts from concrete details. | |
| LA.08.13.09 | - infer mood of poems. | |
| LA.08.13.10 | - explain inferences in writing. | |
| LA.08.14 | apply critical judgment to grade level reading selections. | |
| LA.08.14.01 | - predict what a character might do in hypothetical situations. | |
| LA.08.14.02 | - apply a pattern or rule to solve a problem or make a decision. | |
| LA.08.14.03 | - use analogies to predict events. | |
| LA.08.14.04 | - evaluate statements about characters for consistency and accuracy. | |
| LA.08.14.05 | - distinguish between fact and fiction. | |
| LA.08.14.06 | - use textual evidence to evaluate judgments about characters. | |
| LA.08.14.07 | - use personal judgment to decide when to skim, scan, or re-read. | |
| LA.08.14.08 | - demonstrate the connection between literary themes and personal experiences. | |
| LA.08.14.09 | - demonstrate metacognitive awareness of comprehension strategies. | |
| LA.08.14.10 | - evaluate the significance of details, actions, facts, statements. | |
| LA.08.14.11 | - justify evaluations in writing (2-4 sentences). | |
| LA.08.15 | utilize graphic structures to extend meaning. | |
| LA.08.15.01 | - interpret graphs and charts. | |
| LA.08.15.02 | - interpret maps and map keys. | |
| LA.08.15.03 | - summarize in narrative form information presented on graphs, maps, and charts. | |
| LA.08.15.04 | - interpret and complete application forms. | |
| LA.08.16 | define and apply new vocabulary. | |
| LA.08.16.01 | - use context clues to define new words. | |
| LA.08.16.02 | - analyze roots, suffixes, and prefixes of new words to determine meaning. | |
| LA.08.16.03 | - use synonyms to define new words. | |
| LA.08.17 | develop 3 tier (I.A.1.) formal outlines of topics and sentences. | |
| LA.08.18 | use information sources. | |
| LA.08.18.01 | - evaluate the type of information needed to address a specific question. | |
| LA.08.18.02 | - identify the type of information found in an atlas. | |
| LA.08.18.03 | - identify the type of information found in a dictionary. | |
| LA.08.18.04 | - identify the type of information found in a city map. | |
| LA.08.18.05 | - identify the type of information found in an encyclopedia. | |
| LA.08.19 | use the writing process to develop a variety of multi-paragraph reports. | |
| LA.08.19.01 | - write a five paragraph essay. | |
| LA.08.19.02 | - write a science report. | |
| LA.08.19.03 | - write a health report. | |
| LA.08.19.04 | - write a personal narrative. | |
| LA.08.19.05 | - write an objective report (observation of event). | |
| LA.08.19.06 | - write a business letter of application. | |
| LA.08.19.07 | - write a persuasive essay. | |
| LA.08.19.08 | - write an evaluative essay. | |
| LA.08.19.09 | - write an essay of classification or definition. | |
| LA.08.19.10 | - write a book report. | |
| LA.08.20 | write thoughtful well developed essays. | |
| LA.08.21.01 | - use transitional words and sentences between paragraphs. | |
| LA.08.21.02 | - make logical paragraph divisions. | |
| LA.08.21.03 | - write a meaningful introductory (thesis) paragraph. | |
| LA.08.21.04 | - draw conclusions. | |
| LA.08.21.05 | - delete paragraphs that do not relate to essay topic. | |
| LA.08.21.06 | - proofread final versions of all essays. | |
| LA.08.21.07 | - use a consistent style within an essay. | |
| LA.08.21.08 | - select essay format most appropriate for the assignment. | |
| LA.08.21.09 | - sequence paragraphs logically. | |
| LA.08.21.10 | - use a formal outline to develop an essay. | |
| LA.08.21 | develop logical paragraphs to express thoughts. | |
| LA.08.21.01 | - delete sentences that do not relate to topic sentence of a paragraph. | |
| LA.08.21.02 | - use showing not telling sentences. | |
| LA.08.21.03 | - use concrete details to illustrate abstract concepts. | |
| LA.08.21.04 | - sequence supporting sentences logically with a paragraph. | |
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