8th Grade: Informational Text Unit

A retelling of the most important parts of what was read.

• inference

• summary

• simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

A statement put forth and supported by evidence

• argument

• summary

• central idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

The most important point the author makes

• point of view

• central idea

• summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Detailed examination of elements or structure of something.

• inference

• analysis

• summary

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

• claim

• opinion

• bias

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

A reason for an action or condition.

• effect

• cause

• contrast

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A statement in which a writer presents their opinion for an argument.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Logical and consistent

• compare

• reason

• coherent

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

To make an idea known or understandable to someone.

• construct

• convey

• analyze

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The quality of being trusted and believed in.

• reason

• claim

• credibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1