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Quarter 1 CheckpointDiagnostic with a theme of your choice →
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Citing Strongest Textual EvidenceRL.8
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Theme and Character DevelopmentRL.8.3
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How Dialogue and Incidents Propel ActionRL.8.3
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Word Choice, Analogies, and AllusionsRL.8
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Comparing Structure of Two TextsRL.8.5
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Point of View and Dramatic IronyRL.8.6
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Comparing Modern Fiction to Traditional StoriesRL.8.9
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Citing Strongest Textual EvidenceRI.8.1
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Providing an Objective Summary of a Literary TextRL.8.2
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Analyzing the Impact of Analogies in a TextRL.8.4
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Analyzing How Point of View Creates Suspense or HumorRL.8.6
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Analyzing How a Modern Work Draws on Traditional MaterialRL.8.9
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Determining the Meaning of Words with Multiple Meanings in ContextRL.8.4
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Determining the Meaning of Technical and Connotative LanguageRI.8.4
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Identifying Instances of Unfounded ClaimsRI.8.8
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Analyzing the Development of a Central Idea Through Supporting IdeasRI.8.2
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Using an Ellipsis to Indicate an OmissionL.8.2
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Analyzing How Language Varies in Different ContextsL.8.3
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Using Common Grade-Appropriate Greek or Latin Affixes as CluesL.8.4
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Interpreting Puns in ContextL.8.5
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Organizing Reasons and Evidence Logically to Support a ClaimW.8.1
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Using Formatting, Graphics, and Multimedia in Informative WritingW.8.2
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Providing a Conclusion That Reflects on the Narrated ExperienceW.8.3
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Drawing Evidence from Literary or Informational Texts to Support AnalysisW.8.9
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Posing Questions That Connect Ideas from Several SpeakersSL.8.1
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Evaluating the Relevance and Sufficiency of a Speaker's EvidenceSL.8.3
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Evaluating Whether Evidence Directly Supports a Specific ClaimRI.8.1
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Making Multiple Inferences from a Single PassageRL.8.1
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Analyzing a Turning Point in a Story's PlotRL.8.3
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Comparing a Graphic Novel Adaptation to Its Source TextRL.8.7
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Analyzing How an Author Introduces and Develops Key IndividualsRI.8.3
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Evaluating the Advantages of Different Publishing MediumsRI.8.7
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Forming and Using Verbals Correctly in WritingL.8.1
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Analyzing an Author's Use of Allusion for EffectL.8.5
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Defining Technical Terms for a General AudienceW.8.2
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Adjusting Tone for a Specific AudienceW.8.4
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Avoiding Plagiarism by Citing Sources ProperlyW.8.8
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Evaluating the Motives Behind a Presented SourceSL.8.2
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Strengthening a Claim with Visual EvidenceSL.8.5
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Distinguishing Emotional Appeals from Logical Evidence in a SpeechSL.8.3
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Quarter 2 CheckpointDiagnostic with a theme of your choice →
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Central Idea and Objective SummaryRI.8.2
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Analyzing Connections Among Ideas and CategoriesRI.8.3
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Word Choice, Analogies, and AllusionsRI.8.4
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Structure of Paragraphs and SentencesRI.8.5
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Author's Point of View and Conflicting ViewsRI.8.6
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Evaluating Arguments and Claims for RelevanceRI.8.8
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Comparing Different MediumsRI.8.7
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Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and InfinitivesL.8.1
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Analyzing the Impact of Allusions in a TextRL.8.4
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Distinguishing the Narrator's Point of View from a Character'sRL.8.6
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Comparing Themes Across Modern and Traditional StoriesRL.8.9
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Citing Evidence That Leaves Room for Reasonable InterpretationRL.8.1
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Analyzing How a Sentence Fits into a Paragraph's StructureRI.8.5
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Analyzing a Case Where Two Texts Provide Conflicting InformationRI.8.9
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Using Gerund, Participial, and Infinitive PhrasesL.8.1
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Using a Dash to Set Off Extra InformationL.8.2
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Recognizing Common Usage ProblemsL.8.1
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Consulting Reference Materials to Verify a Word's Precise MeaningL.8.4
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Distinguishing Among the Connotations of Words with Similar DenotationsL.8.5
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Using Words, Phrases, and Clauses to Link Ideas in an ArgumentW.8.1
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Using Precise Language and Domain-Specific VocabularyW.8.2
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Planning, Revising, and Editing for Purpose and AudienceW.8.5
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Producing Clear and Coherent Writing Appropriate to Task and AudienceW.8.4
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Acknowledging New Information and Qualifying or Justifying ViewsSL.8.1
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Presenting Claims and Findings with Relevant Evidence and Sound ReasoningSL.8.4
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Tracing How a Theme Develops Across a Full StoryRL.8.2
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Interpreting the Connotative Meaning of a Repeated Word or PhraseRL.8.4
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Comparing a Myth to a Contemporary RetellingRL.8.9
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Analyzing the Impact of Word Choice on ToneRI.8.4
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Assessing Whether Reasoning is Sound and Evidence is RelevantRI.8.8
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Using Punctuation to Indicate a Pause or BreakL.8.2
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Using Newly Acquired Vocabulary in Original WritingL.8.6
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Structuring Informative Writing with an Introduction and ConclusionW.8.2
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Strengthening an Argument Through RevisionW.8.5
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Writing Routinely for a Range of Tasks and PurposesW.8.10
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Identifying Logical Fallacies in a Speaker's ArgumentSL.8.3
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Distinguishing Formal Speech from Informal Speech NormsSL.8.6
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Sequencing Ideas Logically in a PresentationSL.8.4
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Quarter 3 CheckpointDiagnostic with a theme of your choice →
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Active and Passive VoiceL.8.1
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Verb Mood: Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, SubjunctiveL.8.1
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Punctuation: Commas, Ellipses, and DashesL.8.2
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Context Clues and Word RelationshipsL.8.4
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Greek and Latin Affixes and RootsL.8.4
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Figurative Language: Verbal Irony and PunsL.8.5
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Connotation and DenotationL.8.5
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Distinguishing Inferences Supported by the Strongest EvidenceRL.8.1
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Analyzing How Specific Lines of Dialogue Reveal CharacterRL.8.3
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Analyzing How a Text's Structure Creates Tension or SurpriseRL.8.5
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Analyzing the Extent to Which a Filmed Version Stays FaithfulRL.8.7
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Reading and Comprehending Literature at the High End of the Grade BandRL.8.10
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Analyzing the Relationship Between Central IdeasRI.8.2
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Identifying an Author's Bias or AssumptionsRI.8.6
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Comparing an Author's Interpretation of Facts to Another'sRI.8.9
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Recognizing and Correcting Inappropriate Verb Mood ShiftsL.8.1
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Spelling Correctly in Grade-Level WritingL.8.2
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Combining Sentences with Verbal PhrasesL.8.1
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Verifying a Preliminary Determination of a Word's MeaningL.8.4
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Acquiring and Using Grade-Appropriate Academic VocabularyL.8.6
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Establishing and Maintaining a Formal Style in Argument WritingW.8.1
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Engaging and Orienting the Reader with a Context and Point of ViewW.8.3
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Using Technology to Produce, Publish, and Present WritingW.8.6
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Coming to Discussions Prepared, Having Researched the TopicSL.8.1
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Analyzing the Purpose of Information Presented in Diverse MediaSL.8.2
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Using Appropriate Eye Contact, Volume, and PronunciationSL.8.4
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Analyzing How a Story's Setting Shapes Its ThemeRL.8.2
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Analyzing the Effect of a Flashback on StructureRL.8.5
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Distinguishing Strong Evidence from Weak EvidenceRI.8.1
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Analyzing How a Key Sentence Refines a Text's Key ConceptRI.8.5
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Analyzing Why Authors Emphasize Different EvidenceRI.8.9
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Comparing Formal and Informal Language ChoicesL.8.3
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Writing a Rebuttal to a CounterclaimW.8.1
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Building Suspense Through Narrative PacingW.8.3
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Collaborating on a Shared Document to Produce WritingW.8.6
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Responding Thoughtfully to Diverse Perspectives in a DiscussionSL.8.1
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Organizing a Presentation for a Specific Audience and PurposeSL.8.4
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Summarizing Points of Agreement and Disagreement in a DiscussionSL.8.1
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Choosing the Right Type of Visual Aid for a PurposeSL.8.5
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Quarter 4 CheckpointDiagnostic with a theme of your choice →
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Writing Arguments with CounterclaimsW.8.1
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Writing Informative Texts with Relevant EvidenceW.8.2
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Writing Narratives with Reflection and DescriptionW.8.3
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Research Projects and Multiple SourcesW.8.7
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Using Sources AccuratelyW.8.8
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Collaborative DiscussionsSL.8.1
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Evaluating a Speaker's Argument and Presenting ClaimsSL.8.3
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Determining a Theme and Analyzing Its DevelopmentRL.8.2
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Analyzing How an Incident Provokes a DecisionRL.8.3
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Comparing the Structure of a Chapter to the Whole WorkRL.8.5
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Evaluating Choices Made by Directors or ActorsRL.8.7
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Analyzing How a Character's Decisions Affect the Plot's ResolutionRL.8.3
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Analyzing How an Author Distinguishes Between Similar IdeasRI.8.3
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Recognizing When Irrelevant Evidence is IntroducedRI.8.8
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Reading and Comprehending Informational Text at the High End of the Grade BandRI.8.10
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Choosing Active Voice for Clarity and ConcisenessL.8.1
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Using Language for Effect, Including Standard English and DialectsL.8.3
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Using Context as a Clue to a Word's Precise MeaningL.8.4
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Interpreting Verbal Irony in ContextL.8.5
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Introducing a Claim and Acknowledging CounterclaimsW.8.1
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Organizing Ideas Using Strategies Like Comparison and Cause/EffectW.8.2
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Using Narrative Techniques Like Pacing and DescriptionW.8.3
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Conducting Short Research Projects to Answer a Self-Generated QuestionW.8.7
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Following Rules for Collegial Discussions and Decision-MakingSL.8.1
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Delineating a Speaker's Argument and Identifying Faulty ReasoningSL.8.3
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Adapting Speech to a Variety of Contexts and TasksSL.8.6
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Comparing Two Characters' Differing Reactions to the Same EventRL.8.3
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Identifying Situational Irony from a Character's PerspectiveRL.8.6
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Summarizing a Text Without Personal OpinionRI.8.2
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Determining an Author's Purpose in a TextRI.8.6
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Comparing Complexity Across Two Informational TextsRI.8.10
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Using a Thesaurus to Find a More Precise WordL.8.4
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Using Credible Sources to Support a ClaimW.8.1
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Using Dialogue to Develop Characters and EventsW.8.3
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Synthesizing Information from Multiple SourcesW.8.7
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Propelling a Discussion Forward with Follow-Up QuestionsSL.8.1
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Integrating Multimedia to Clarify a PresentationSL.8.5
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Identifying Bias in a Presenter's Chosen EvidenceSL.8.2
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Adjusting Vocabulary Level for a Specific AudienceSL.8.6
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