RL.8.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
    RL.8.2 - Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text.
    RL.8.3 - Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of a character, or provoke a decision.
    RL.8.6 - Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader (e.g., created through the use of dramatic irony) create such effects as suspense or humor.
    RI.8.1 - Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
    RI.8.2 - Determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text, including its relationship to supporting ideas.
    RI.8.6 - Determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.
    RI.9-10.9 - Analyze seminal U.S. documents of historical and literary significance (e.g., The Odyssey), including how they address related themes and concepts.
    W.8.1 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
    W.8.2 - Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content.
    W.8.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
    W.8.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
    L.8.4 - Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words or phrases based on grade 8 reading and content, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
    L.8.5 - Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
    L.9-10.3 - Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
    L.9-10.6 - Acquire and use accurately general academic and domain-specific words and phrases, sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level.
    SL.8.1 - 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.
    SL.8.4 - Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details.
    SL.9-10.1 - Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.