128th Grade ELA Study Guide 3 Quarter Review45

Apuntes

**8th Grade ELA Study Guide – Quarter Review** --- **Reading Standards to Know** 1. **RL.8.3** – Analyze how lines of dialogue or events: * Move the plot forward * Reveal character traits * Provoke decisions *(Connects to horror genre, mood, and tone)* 2. **RL.8.4** – Determine word meanings in context: * Figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification) * Connotative meanings (positive, negative, neutral feelings) * Impact of word choice on tone 3. **RL.8.6** – Analyze different points of view: * Character’s vs. reader’s/audience’s perspective * Creates suspense or humor *(Supports horror and mood analysis)* 4. **RI.8.8** – Evaluate arguments: * Assess sound reasoning * Check if evidence is relevant and sufficient 5. **W\.8.1** – Write arguments: * Support claims with evidence * Use clear reasoning *(Connects reading and writing skills)* --- **Key Skills & Strategies** * Determine central ideas and supporting details * Identify text features and elements * Analyze author’s choices, structure, and tone * Evaluate claims, evidence, and reasoning * Compare texts, points of view, or characters * Paraphrase key i...