The benchmark(s) of focus is the primary focus for student learning and instruction to be taught or reinforced and provides an intentional opportunity for students to work with that concept or skill.
ELA.8.C.1.2
Write personal or fictional narratives using narrative techniques, varied transitions, and a clearly establish...
ELA.8.C.4.1
Conduct research to answer a question, drawing on multiple reliable and valid sources, and generating addition...
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: There is no requirement that students research the additional questions generated.Clarification 2: While the benchmark does require that students consult multiple sources, there is no requirement that they use every source they consult. Part of the skill in researching is discernment—being able to tell which information is relevant and which sources are trustworthy enough to include.
Supporting benchmarks either make a connection or may help students achieve the focus benchmark(s) and increase students’ opportunities to make connections within the subject or to other subjects. The information included in this section is not a comprehensive list, and educators are encouraged to find other supporting benchmarks.
ELA.8.C.5.2
Use a variety of digital tools to collaborate with others to produce writing.
ELA.8.R.3.2
Paraphrase content from grade-level texts.
Clarifications:
Clarification 1: Most grade-level texts are appropriate for this benchmark.