1. Grade 8 ELA
  2. Learning Standard/Subskill Classification


Grade 8 ELA

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Learning Standard/Subskill Classification
 
Learning
Standard
Subskill
2001
ITEM #
2002
ITEM #
2003
ITEM #
2004
ITEM #
2005
ITEM #
 
 

 
1
Information
&
Understanding
 
 
Compare and contrast information 16     14  
  Identify main idea 14        
  Make basic inferences 2, 4 13 11, 19    
  Understand stated Information 1, 3 1,2, 11, 14
17, 18
10, 20 13, 23 8, 14
  Use text to understand vocabulary 5, 12, 24 22 5, 14, 15 1, 7, 15 24, 25
  Read and interpret directions 17, 18        
  Draw conclusions and make inferences 6, 7, 15,22 3, 4 12,13,16,18 3, 4, 22, 25 7,9,11,12,15,23
  Categorize information 23        
  Use knowledge of structure, content, and vocabulary to understand informational text       2  
  Apply thinking skills         13
   
                                                                            Total  
16/25=
64%
10/25=
40%
11/25=
44%
11/25=
44%
11/25=
44%
 
 
 
2
Literary
Response &
Expression
Identify author’s point of view (narrator) 20 9   8 17
  Interpret characters 8, 9 19, 20, 24 1, 24 5 1, 5
  Interpret setting       10  
  Determine how use and meaning of literary devices convey author’s message 19 6, 7 3, 4, 7, 22, 25 9, 18, 20 10, 20
  Interpret plot 10 25     2, 6
  Make predictions 11        
  Interpret theme   8, 10 6, 8, 23 6  
  Identify point of view     21    
  Recognize how author’s language use creates feelings       19 18, 19
   

Total
6/25=
24%
9/25=
36%
11/25=
44%
8/25=
32%
9/25=
36%
 
3
Critical
Analysis &
Evaluation
Recognize role of perspective/point of view 21 5 2 24  
  Use critical analysis to evaluate ideas 13 21, 23      
  Use critical analysis to evaluate information 25 12, 15, 16 17 11, 16, 17 16, 22
  Distinguish between fact and opinion     9 12  
  Identify author’s techniques       21  
  Identify multiple levels of meaning         3, 21
  Identify cultural values         4
   

Total
3/25=
12%
6/25=
24%
3/25=
12%
6/25=
24%
5/25=
20%
Listening/Writing Graphic organizer, (2)SR,ER 26, 27, 28, 29          
Independent Writing Extended Response (ER) 34          
Writing Mechanics Extended Response (3) ER 29, 33, 34          
Reading/Writing Graphic organizer, (2)SR,ER 30, 31, 32, 33          

 
 
 
 
 

Contact: Tony Tripolone ttripolone@wflboces.org
WFL BOCES 2005

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