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Conventions of Standard English:
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- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4.a Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.a
Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) in general and their function in particular sentences.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.b
Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.c
Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.d
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.*
Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood.*
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2.a
Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.2.b
Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.
Knowledge of Language:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.3.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).
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:
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4.a
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
Use context (e.g., the overall meaning of a sentence or paragraph; a word's position or function in a sentence) as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4.b
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
Use common, grade-appropriate Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word (e.g., precede, recede, secede).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4.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.
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.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.4.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).
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).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5.a
Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5.b
Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.5.c
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations (definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute).
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression.
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8th Grade Ela Page Home Page
The complete Grade 3 - 8 ELA Sample Materials are now available for downloading. Included in these materials are Sample Tests, Teacher Directions, Answer Documents and Scoring Guides* for each grade.
Grade 3
8th Grade Ela Page Homeschool Curriculum
- Book 1 (374 KB)
- Book 2 (239 KB)
- Listening Selection (146 KB)
- Teacher's Directions (271 KB)
- Scoring Guide* (670 KB)
- Answer Document (58 KB)
Grade 4
- Book 1 (727 KB)
- Book 2 (183 KB)
- Book 3 (283 KB)
- Listening Selection (138 KB)
- Teacher's Directions (271 KB)
- Scoring Guide* (1.70 MB)
- Answer Document (200 KB)
Grade 5
- Book 1 (373 KB)
- Book 2 (207 KB)
- Listening Selection (159 KB)
- Teacher's Directions (277 KB)
updated January 9, 2006 A time change on page 7 for Day 2, Book 2 listening selection was revised to reflect the same test time as the grade 5 operational test. - Scoring Guide* (631 KB)
- Answer Document (56 KB)
Grade 6
- Book 1 (275 KB)
- Book 2 (232 KB)
- Book 3 (234 KB)
- Listening Selection (139 KB)
- Teacher's Directions (282 KB)
- Scoring Guide* (1.90 MB)
- Answer Document (196 KB)
Grade 7
- Book 1 (682 KB)
- Book 2 (165 KB)
- Listening Selection (138 KB)
- Teacher's Directions (259 KB)
- Scoring Guide* (811 KB)
- Answer Document (66 KB)
Grade 8
- Book 1 (471 KB)
- Book 2 (200 KB)
- Book 3 (550 KB)
- Listening Selection (140 KB)
- Teacher's Directions (282 KB)
- Scoring Guide* (2.35 MB)
- Answer Document (196 KB)
8th Grade Ela State Test
*Please note: Scoring guides contain revised answer keys-10/28/05.
8th Grade Ela Worksheets Printable
Last Updated: November 14, 2012