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English Language Arts and Literacy | Grade : 8

Strand - Reading Literature

Cluster - Key Ideas and Details

[RL.8.1] - Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports analysis of what a text states explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate. (See grade 8 Writing Standard 8 for more on quoting and paraphrasing.)

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Predecessor Standards:

  • RL.7.1
    Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text, quoting or paraphrasing as appropriate. (See grade 7 Writing Standard 8 for more on quoting and paraphrasing.)

Successor Standards:

  • RL.9-10.1
    Cite strong and thorough textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

Same Level Standards:

  • W.8.8
    When conducting research, gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
  • SL.8.1.a
    Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. (See grade 8 Reading Literature Standard 1 and Reading Informational Text Standard 1 for specific expectations regarding the use of textual evidence.)