8th Grade ELA Standardse

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What does the term “inference” mean in reading comprehension?

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An educated guess based on evidence from the text.

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What does “theme” mean in a piece of literature?

Back

The moral or life lesson that an author conveys throughout the story.

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Which of the following is an example of a theme? Options: A character who faces a difficult decision, Friendship can help people overcome challenges., A series of events that happen in a story, A setting that includes a mysterious mansion

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Friendship can help people overcome challenges.

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What does the term “structure” refer to in a text?

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The order or arrangement of events, chapters, or parts in the text.

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What does the word “explicitly” mean when analyzing a text?

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Directly stated and clear in the text

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What is the best way to find evidence to support an inference?

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Read between the lines and look for clues in the text

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What does “central idea” mean in an informational text?

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The main point or argument the author is trying to make

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What is the most important factor in determining whether an argument is strong? Options: The number of examples used, Whether the argument is emotional or personal, The quality and relevance of the evidence used to support it, How long the argument is

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The quality and relevance of the evidence used to support it

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What does the word “analyze” mean in the context of reading?

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To break down the text into parts and examine each one carefully