English Language Arts, Grade 8

Reflecting on others' contributions to discussion

I can reflect on how others' ideas contribute to a discussion.

Asking questions for clarification

I can ask others questions to clarify their meaning.

Responding with accuracy, relevancy, and validity

I can respond to questions with accuracy, relevancy, and validity.

Expressing a point of view with evidence from sources

I can express a point of view supported by examples and evidence from sources.

Listening to interpret main ideas and relevancy

I can listen actively to interpret main ideas and judge which details are relevant.

Applying strategies for effective talk

I can apply a range of strategies for effective talk.

Assessing when to clarify or elaborate

I can assess whether a response needs clarification or elaboration.

Using effective speaking strategies

I can use strategies and behaviours of effective speaking.

Demonstrating active speaking and listening

I can demonstrate active speaking and listening.

Expressing ideas with sensitivity and respect

I can express my ideas sensitively and respectfully.

Recognizing bias and attitudes in oral language

I can recognize bias, beliefs, and prejudice in spoken language.

Examining how oral language influences and manipulates

I can examine how oral language is used to influence and manipulate.

Selecting texts for needs and interests

I can identify and select texts that meet my needs and interests.

Explaining how authors use text features

I can explain how authors use text features for meaning and purpose.

Using reading and viewing strategies

I can use a variety of reading and viewing strategies to build meaning.

Assessing personal reading strategies

I can assess my own reading and viewing strategies.

Identifying topics for inquiry

I can identify topics worth inquiring into.

Evaluating the reliability of information

I can evaluate how reliable information from a source is.

Comparing information from sources

I can compare information across several sources.

Using effective inquiry strategies

I can use effective inquiry approaches and strategies.

Explaining personal responses with support

I can explain my personal response to a text with examples.

Explaining points of view with evidence

I can explain my point of view about a text using relevant evidence.

Recognizing that texts can be biased

I can recognize that a text can be biased.

Questioning a text's language, form, and genre

I can question a text's language, form, and genre.

Recognizing the tools text creators use

I can recognize the tools creators use to achieve their purposes.

Describing how form and structure affect meaning

I can describe how form, content, and structure affect meaning.

Awareness that values influence critical response

I can show that my values and experiences shape my critical response.

Describing the portrayal of culture and reality

I can describe how a text portrays culture and reality.

Experimenting with strategies as a language learner

I can experiment with strategies to grow as a language learner.

Writing to reflect on ideas, values, and attitudes

I can write and represent to explore ideas, values, and attitudes.

Assessing strategies and describing growth

I can assess what helps me learn and describe my growth.

Integrating stylistic effects to create interest

I can integrate stylistic effects to make my writing interesting.

Creating a range of texts

I can create a range of different texts.

Experimenting with forms and styles for purpose and audience

I can experiment with forms and styles to suit purpose and audience.

Assessing feedback to inform future work

I can assess feedback and use it in future work.

Choosing strategies to create varied texts

I can choose strategies that help me create a variety of texts.

Using the conventions of written language

I can use the conventions of written language.

Using technologies for varied purposes and audiences

I can use technologies to communicate for different purposes and audiences.

Committing to the process of creating texts

I can commit to the process of creating a text.