Curriculum » NC Standard Course of Study & aligned resources
English Language Arts — Grade 8
Goal 2
- Objective 2.01
- Analyze and evaluate informational materials that are read, heard, and/or viewed by:
- summarizing information.
- determining the importance of information.
- making connections to related topics/information.
- monitoring comprehension.
- drawing inferences.
- generating questions.
- extending ideas. - Find related resources
- Objective 2.02
- Create a research product in both written and presentational form by:
- determining purpose, audience, and context.
- choosing a relevant topic.
- selecting presentational format (e.g., video,essay, interactive technology) appropriate to audience.
- evaluating information for extraneous detail, inconsistencies, relevant facts, and organization.
- researching and organizing information to achieve purpose.
- using notes and/or memory aids to structure information.
- supporting ideas with examples, definitions, analogies, and direct references to primary and secondary sources.
- citing sources used.
- employing graphics such as charts, diagrams,
and graphs to enhance the communication of information. - Find related resources
