Writing Standards: Publishing and Updating with Technology (CCSS.W.8.6)
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Common Core 8th Grade ELA › Writing Standards: Publishing and Updating with Technology (CCSS.W.8.6)
Four classmates are writing a social studies article together. They want to draft, give feedback, and keep the writing in one place so everyone can work at the same time during class.
Which step best helps the group work together on this project?
Start a shared online document, turn on suggesting mode, and assign each person a section with comment threads for feedback.
Have each student write their part in a separate file on a flash drive and combine everything at the end.
Print the rubric and tape it to the wall while everyone writes on their own laptops.
Text photos of paragraphs to the group and choose the best one later.
Explanation
A shared document with suggesting and comments lets everyone collaborate in real time, keep feedback organized, and avoid version mix-ups.
Maya finished an opinion piece and wants to publish it so classmates can read it and leave moderated comments. The teacher said to use a school-approved space.
Which tool would best help Maya publish her work and get feedback?
Export the essay as images in a slide deck and save them only on a personal device.
Post it on a school-approved publishing platform where the class can view and comment with moderation.
Write the piece in a private handwritten journal and keep it in a locker.
Upload a gameplay video and talk about the essay during the stream.
Explanation
A school-approved publishing platform is designed for sharing student writing with classmates and allows moderated comments for feedback.
For a science report, Leo wants to show how causes and effects connect across sections and let viewers jump to related parts easily during the presentation.
Which feature would best help present the relationships between information and ideas?
Make the font size larger for each paragraph.
Add background music to the slideshow.
Create a slideshow with a clickable concept map on the first slide that links to related sections, with back buttons on each section.
Use one long page with no headings, links, or navigation.
Explanation
A linked concept map and slide navigation clearly show connections and let the audience move between related ideas efficiently.
A group is revising a short story. Their teacher will review drafts and leave notes. They need to see who changed what and keep the document organized.
Which step is most efficient for collaborating with each other and the teacher?
Save a new file every time someone edits and rename it with the date.
Email the draft to the teacher after every sentence for approval.
Paste the story into a group chat and scroll to find changes.
Use a shared document with version history and tag the teacher in comments to request feedback.
Explanation
A shared document with version history tracks changes by person and time, and tagging in comments organizes feedback requests in one place.
Four students are writing a history feature for the school website. They each have sources and need to combine their notes, divide tasks, and keep track of revisions over a week.
Which step best helps the group work together on this project?
Create a shared online document, assign sections in comments, and turn on version history.
Email separate files back and forth at the end of the week.
Print drafts and handwrite notes for someone else to type later.
Each person writes a full article alone, then someone stitches them together the night before.
Explanation
A shared online document with comments and version history supports real-time collaboration, clear task division, and organized revisions.
Maya has revised her personal narrative and wants to share it with classmates and families. Her teacher says to use a school-approved platform and allow comments.
Which tool would best help Maya publish her work?
Save the file in a private folder that only she can access.
Post the narrative on the school-approved publishing site and enable comment settings.
Send a direct message with the file to one friend.
Print a copy and tape it in a hallway.
Explanation
Publishing on a school-approved platform with comments makes the writing accessible and allows safe, organized feedback.
A team is creating a slideshow to explain how recycling affects the environment. They want to show causes, effects, and data from their survey.
Which approach would best present relationships between their ideas clearly?
Fill each slide with long paragraphs of text.
Use random transitions and sound effects to make it exciting.
Use slide layouts with charts and arrows to connect cause-and-effect and display survey results.
Take photos of textbook pages and paste them onto slides.
Explanation
Using charts and visual connectors in a slideshow highlights relationships and presents data efficiently.
In their class discussion board, students give peer feedback on informative essays. The teacher asks them to ask questions and suggest improvements.
What should a student do to interact and collaborate effectively?
Upload a final draft and turn off replies so no one can comment.
Write "Looks good!" on every post and move on.
Copy a classmate's paragraph into their own essay without permission.
Post specific feedback with one strength and one suggestion, and reply to classmates' questions.
Explanation
Specific, constructive comments and responsive discussion promote collaboration and improve writing.
Four classmates are writing a history report together from home. They need to combine notes, draft the paper, and give each other feedback before the deadline.
Which step best helps the group work together on this project?
Paste all notes into an email chain and ask everyone to reply-all with edits.
Create a shared cloud document, turn on suggesting/track changes, and assign sections with comments.
Print copies and bring them to class next week to mark up by hand.
Start a group video call without sharing any files or the draft.
Explanation
A shared cloud document with suggesting/track changes and comments lets everyone collaborate in real time, organize tasks, and keep one updated version.
Maya has revised a personal narrative and wants classmates and families to read it online. Her teacher says they must use school-approved platforms.
Which tool would best help Maya publish her work?
Post the story on a personal social media account.
Save the story as a photo and text it to friends.
Upload a PDF to a random public website she found.
Publish it on the school-approved class blog or publishing platform provided by the teacher.
Explanation
A school-approved class blog or publishing platform meets the teacher's requirement and provides a safe, appropriate place to share student writing.