Reading Informational Text
15 IXL skills aligned to this Grade 8 English Language Arts FAST category.
Grade 8
English Language Arts
High Priority for FAST
IXL Skills by Achievement Level
1 Level 1 (Below Basic) (3 skills)
| IXL Code | Skill Description |
|---|---|
| A.1 | Determine the main idea of a passage |
| E.1 | Compare and contrast in informational texts |
| H.1 | Read and understand informational passages |
2 Level 2 (Basic) (3 skills)
| IXL Code | Skill Description |
|---|---|
| E.2 | Match causes and effects in informational texts |
| E.4 | Identify text structures |
| C.1 | Identify the author's purpose |
3 Level 3 (Satisfactory) (3 skills)
| IXL Code | Skill Description |
|---|---|
| D.1 | Determine the author's point of view |
| K.1 | Analyze passages from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Part 1 |
| K.3 | Analyze passages from Travels with Charley: Part 1 |
4 Level 4 (Proficient) (3 skills)
| IXL Code | Skill Description |
|---|---|
| I.1 | Trace an argument |
| O.2 | Distinguish facts from opinions |
| O.3 | Choose evidence to support a claim |
5 Level 5 (Advanced) (3 skills)
| IXL Code | Skill Description |
|---|---|
| L.1 | Compare information from two texts |
| O.4 | Identify counterclaims |
| O.6 | Classify logical fallacies |
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