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8th Grade Writing
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Practice 40 skills across this outline.
Weighting distribution
13 categoriesLanguage · Strategies to Determine Word Meaning
16%
Writing · Write Informative/Explanatory Texts
13%
Language · Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling
13%
Writing · Write Well-Structured Narratives
11%
Writing · Write Arguments With Evidence
10%
Language · Grammar and Usage
10%
Skills
The comprehensive taxonomy of 8th grade writing — drill into a card to work its skills.
Writing · Write Well-Structured Narratives
5 core skills11% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Engage Reader and Establish ContextRecommended
18 questions 55 flashcards Lesson available
2
Provide Reflective ConclusionAvailable
40 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
3
Use Narrative Techniques Including ReflectionAvailable
27 questions 53 flashcards Lesson available
4
Use Precise Language to Capture ActionAvailable
19 questions 68 flashcards Lesson available
Writing · Production and Distribution of Writing
3 core skills3% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Produce Clear and Coherent WritingAvailable
18 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
2
Develop Writing Through Planning and RevisingAvailable
10 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Writing · Draw Evidence From Texts
2 core skills2% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Apply Reading Standards to Literary NonfictionAvailable
10 questions 71 flashcards Lesson available
Writing · Research
2 core skills6% total weight
0/2 completed
2 skills to mastery
1
Conduct Research and Generate QuestionsAvailable
28 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Writing · Write Informative/Explanatory Texts
6 core skills13% total weight
0/6 completed
6 skills to mastery
1
Develop Topic With Well-Chosen InformationAvailable
10 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
2
Introduce and Organize TopicAvailable
25 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
3
Provide Concluding StatementAvailable
20 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
4
Establish/Maintain a Formal Explanatory StyleAvailable
29 questions 59 flashcards Lesson available
5
Use Precise Language and VocabularyAvailable
19 questions 40 flashcards Lesson available
Writing · Write Arguments With Evidence
5 core skills10% total weight
0/5 completed
5 skills to mastery
1
Establish/Maintain a Formal Argument StyleAvailable
39 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
2
Introduce and Distinguish ClaimsAvailable
18 questions 54 flashcards Lesson available
3
Provide Concluding Statement for ArgumentAvailable
34 questions 77 flashcards Lesson available
4
Support Claims With Logical ReasoningAvailable
10 questions 73 flashcards Lesson available
Writing · Range of Writing
1 core skills4% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
Language · Strategies to Determine Word Meaning
4 core skills16% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Consult Reference Materials for Word MeaningsAvailable
11 questions 57 flashcards Lesson available
2
Use Context Clues for Word MeaningsAvailable
10 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
3
Use Greek and Latin RootsAvailable
28 questions 48 flashcards Lesson available
Language · Grammar and Usage
4 core skills10% total weight
0/4 completed
4 skills to mastery
1
Correct Shifts in Verb Voice/MoodAvailable
6 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
2
Explain Functions of VerbalsAvailable
12 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
3
Form Active and Passive VoiceAvailable
17 questions 58 flashcards Lesson available
Language · Figurative Language and Word Nuances
3 core skills6% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Distinguish Connotations of Similar WordsAvailable
8 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
2
Interpret Verbal Irony and PunsAvailable
10 questions 49 flashcards Lesson available
Language · Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling
3 core skills13% total weight
0/3 completed
3 skills to mastery
1
Spell CorrectlyAvailable
30 questions 56 flashcards Lesson available
2
Use Ellipsis for OmissionsAvailable
24 questions 72 flashcards Lesson available
Language · Vocabulary
1 core skills2% total weight
0/1 completed
1 skill to mastery
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