Reading Informational Text
Grade 8 English Language Arts • ELA.8.RIT
1 Level 1 Foundation
3 skillsDetermine the main idea of a passage
Compare and contrast in informational texts
Read and understand informational passages
2 Level 2 Developing
3 skillsMatch causes and effects in informational texts
Identify text structures
Identify the author's purpose
3 Level 3 Proficient
3 skillsDetermine the author's point of view
Analyze passages from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: Part 1
Analyze passages from Travels with Charley: Part 1
4 Level 4 Advanced
3 skillsTrace an argument
Distinguish facts from opinions
Choose evidence to support a claim
5 Level 5 Expert
3 skillsCompare information from two texts
Identify counterclaims
Classify logical fallacies
About Reading Informational Text
This Grade 8 English Language Arts standard focuses on building student proficiency in reading informational text. As part of the Florida B.E.S.T. curriculum, this standard is assessed on the FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) exam.
Why This Standard Matters
This is a high-priority standard that forms the foundation for future mathematical concepts. Students who master these skills are better prepared for more advanced topics in later grades.
How to Use These Resources
- Level 1-2: Start here for students who need foundational practice or intervention
- Level 3: Core grade-level skills that all students should master
- Level 4-5: Challenge and enrichment for students ready to advance
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