English Language Arts Standards » Speaking & Listening » Grade 8

Comprehension and Collaboration

• 1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-1

• 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.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-1a

• Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-1b

• Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-1c

• Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-1d

• 2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political) behind its presentation.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-2

• 3. Delineate a speaker’s argument and specific claims, evaluating the soundness of the reasoning and relevance and sufficiency of the evidence and identifying when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-3

Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

• 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 eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-4

• 5. Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-5

• 6. Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

  Suggested tag: cc-8e-sl-6