NORTH CAROLINA ESSENTIAL STANDARDS

North Carolina Extended Content Standards

English Language Arts

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Grade 8

Strand: Speaking and Listening Standards

• CCSS.NCEX.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1 - Participate in communicative exchanges.

  • CCSS.NCEX.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1a - Come to discussions prepared to share information.
  • CCSS.NCEX.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1b - With guidance and support from adults, follow simple, agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
  • CCSS.NCEX.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1c - Remain on the topic of the discussion when asking or answering questions or making other contributions.
  • CCSS.NCEX.ELA-Literacy.SL.8.1d - Acknowledge when a communication partner changes the topic and a shift in own comments or questions is warranted.