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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 8

Strand - Language

Cluster - Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

[L.8.6] - Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; independently research words and gather vocabulary knowledge. (See grade 8 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 1 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)

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  • Academic language/vocabulary
    Language of school and study, required for success in academic work; words and phrases used across subject areas (e.g., judge, evaluate, refer, composition, decision) as opposed to domain-specific (discipline-specific) language/vocabulary (e.g., drama in literature, integer in mathematics, photosynthesis in biology, millennium in history).
  • Domain-specific (discipline specific) language/vocabulary
    Words and phrases specific to a particular field of study: for example, drama in literature, integer in mathematics, photosynthesis in biology, millennium in history. See Academic language/vocabulary.
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  • Independent(ly)
    In the context of learning standards, without help from a teacher, other adult, or peer; in this document, often paired with proficient(ly) to describe a successful student performance without scaffolding.
  • Phrase
    Broadly, any short series of related words; grammatically, a series of related words that lacks either a subject or a predicate or both: for example, by the door or opening the box. See Clause.
  • Research
    Systematic inquiry into a subject or problem in order to discover, verify, or revise relevant facts or principles.
  • Vocabulary
    Words known or used by a person or group, representing concepts or ideas and meanings mutually understood; also, all the words of a language. See Academic language/vocabulary, Domain-specific language/vocabulary.

Predecessor Standards:

  • L.7.6
    Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; independently research words and gather vocabulary knowledge. (See grade 7 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 7 Writing Standard 8 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)

Successor Standards:

  • L.9-10.6
    Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; independently research words and gather vocabulary knowledge. (See grades 9-10 Reading Literature Standard 4 and Reading Informational Text Standard 4 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grades 9-10 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)

Same Level Standards:

  • RL.8.4
    Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning, tone, or mood, including allusions and irony. (See grade 8 Language standards 4-6 on applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading.)
  • RI.8.4
    Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts. (See grade applying knowledge of vocabulary to reading; see grade 1 Writing Standard 5 and Speaking and Listening Standard 4 on strengthening writing and presentations by applying knowledge of vocabulary.)
  • W.8.5
    Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on how well purpose and audience have been addressed.
  • W.8.5.b
    Demonstrate the ability to use general academic and domain-specific vocabulary appropriately (as described in Language Standards 4-6 up to and including grade 8).
  • SL.8.4
    Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate vocabulary, eye contact, volume, and pronunciation. (See grade 8 Language Standards 4-6 for specific expectations regarding vocabulary.)