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K–12 Standards

Grade 8

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Inquiry and Design Thinking

  • 1.1

    Connect

    1. 1.

      Narrowing Down a Large Topic8.1

      1. 1.

        Revises the topic as needed to arrive at a manageable topic for a given research situation8.1

    2. 2.

      Narrowing Down a Large Topic - Example8.2

      1. 2.

        Revises the topic as needed to arrive at a manageable topic for a given research situation8.2

  • 1.1

    Wonder

    1. 3.

      Refining Research Questions to Search for Different Types of Information8.3

      1. 3.

        Refines questions to guide the search for different types of information (e.g., overview, big-idea, specific detail, cause and effect, comparison)8.3

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Organization

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Sources

    1. 4.

      8.4

      1. 4.

        Uses organizational systems and electronic search strategies (key words, subject headings) to locate appropriate resources8.4

    2. 5.

      Using Different Sources8.5

      1. 5.

        Uses organizational systems and electronic search strategies (key words, subject headings) to locate appropriate resources8.5

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Evidence

    1. 6.

      8.6

      1. 6.

        Evaluates the accuracy, authority, validity, perspective, and bias of sources and information8.6

    2. 7.

      8.7

      1. 7.

        Reads laterally in the digital environment to discover divergent and conflicting information as well as corroborating information8.7

    3. 8.

      Notetaking Grid8.8

      1. 8.

        Selects high-quality information from multiple sources that answers the research questions, provides a balance of diverse perspectives, and includes both main ideas and supporting details8.8

    4. 9.

      Notetaking to Answer Questions8.9

      1. 9.

        Selects high-quality information from multiple sources that answers the research questions, provides a balance of diverse perspectives, and includes both main ideas and supporting details8.9

    5. 10.

      Point of View Influences Interpretation of Information8.10

      1. 10.

        Recognizes that own point of view influences the interpretation of information8.10

  • 1.1

    Investigate – Making Sense of Information and Notetaking

    1. 11.

      8.11

      1. 11.

        Identifies misconceptions and revises ideas as new information is gained8.11

    2. 12.

      Making Inferences from FACTS8.12

      1. 12.

        Provides evidence for logical inferences based on both the explicit and implicit meaning of text8.12

    3. 13.

      Reflective Notetaking8.13

      1. 13.

        Employs reflective notetaking strategies to capture own thinking and inferences about the evidence being noted in words and phrases, summarized, paraphrased, or quoted8.13

  • 1.1

    Construct

    1. 14.

      8.14

      1. 14.

        Forms opinions, judgments, and claims backed up by supporting evidence and clear reasoning8.14

  • 1.1

    Express

    1. 15.

      8.15

      1. 15.

        Develops a line of argument or claim with a line of reasoning, clear supporting evidence, and attention to refuting counter arguments and claims8.15

    2. 16.

      My Research Project8.16

      1. 16.

        Creates products for authentic reasons and audiences8.16

    3. 17.

      Bibliography Worksheet8.17

      1. 17.

        Cites all sources used according to local style formats8.17

  • 1.1

    Reflect

    1. 18.

      Individual Experience of Inquiry8.18

      1. 18.

        Reflects on own emotional and intellectual experience through the process of inquiry8.18

  • 1.2

    Design Thinking

    1. 19.

      8.19

      1. 19.

        Engages actively in a design process to use tools, resources, and materials to test the hypothesis or desired result by creating a solution or model, testing the results, modifying the model when needed, and determining the validity of the hypothesis or the quality of the model8.19

Multiple Literacies

  • 2.1

    Response to Literature

    1. 20.

      8.20

      1. 20.

        Participates in literary discussions, special literary programs, and book clubs8.20

  • 2.1

    Visual Literacy

  • 2.1

    Media Literacy

    1. 21.

      8.21

      1. 21.

        Deconstructs media claims and arguments by looking at logical fallacies, persuasive techniques, and the use of the language of the medium (e.g., use of color, pace, perspective, narrative structure, visuals)8.21

  • 2.2

    Multiple Literacy Presentation

    1. 22.

      8.22

      1. 22.

        Matches language of presentation with audience, purpose, complexity of the content, and intended impact8.22

Social and Civic Responsibility

  • 3.1

    Learning from Diverse and Credible Points of View

    1. 23.

      8.23

      1. 23.

        Demonstrates critical evaluation strategies that are appropriate for various types of sources (e.g., authoritative websites, fringe or fake websites, blogs, tweets, viral videos)8.23

  • 3.1

    Civic Reasoning

    1. 24.

      8.24

      1. 24.

        Listens carefully to the reasoning and ideas of others, engages in a discussion, and changes own opinion when those ideas have merit8.24

  • 3.2

    Collaboration

    1. 25.

      8.25

      1. 25.

        Works collaboratively to develop, publish, and present projects involving 1-2 media that effectively communicate information and ideas about the curriculum to authentic audiences8.25

  • 3.3

    Intellectual Property Rights

    1. 26.

      8.26

      1. 26.

        Makes ethical decisions about the creation and sharing of information (e.g., respecting rights of creators, remixing, and using images and print within the guidelines of Fair Use)8.26

  • 3.3

    Safe and Ethical Use of Technology

    1. 27.

      8.27

      1. 27.

        Observes Internet safety procedures, including safeguarding personal information and equipment8.27

Personal Growth and Agency

  • 4.1

    Personal Exploration and Independent Reading and Learning

    1. 28.

      8.28

      1. 28.

        Explores opportunities to prepare for the future, including higher education, career training, vocational training8.28

  • 4.1

    Social and Emotional Growth

    1. 29.

      8.29

      1. 29.

        Develops a growth mindset by identifying own strengths and preferences in terms of future career [self-awareness]8.29

  • 4.2

    Self-Identity and Confidence

    1. 30.

      8.30

      1. 30.

        Displays resilience by pursuing alternative decisions or actions after failing or receiving negative feedback and learning from that failure [responsible decision-making]8.30

  • 4.2

    Commitment to Act

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 8
Where can I read the official document?
RI School Library Curriculum Guide PRIORITY SKILLS - 8

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