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Grade 8

• Composition

  • C.8.1
  • C.8.1.a
  • C.8.1.b
  • C.8.1.c
  • C.8.1.e
  • C.8.1.f
  • C.8.1.g
  • C.8.2
  • C.8.2.b
  • C.8.2.c
  • C.8.2.e
  • C.8.2.f
  • C.8.2.h
  • C.8.3
  • C.8.3.b
  • C.8.3.c
  • C.8.3.d
  • C.8.3.e
  • C.8.3.f
  • C.8.3.g
  • C.8.4
  • C.8.5
  • C.8.6
  • C.8.7

• Language

  • L.8.1.a
  • L.8.1.b
  • L.8.1.c
  • L.8.2
  • L.8.2.a
  • L.8.2.c
  • L.8.3
  • L.8.3.a
  • L.8.4
  • L.8.4.a
  • L.8.4.b
  • L.8.4.d
  • L.8.5
  • L.8.5.a
  • L.8.5.b
  • L.8.5.c

• Reading: Informational

  • RI.8.1
  • RI.8.2
  • RI.8.3
  • RI.8.5
  • RI.8.6
  • RI.8.7
  • RI.8.8
  • RI.8.9
  • RI.8.10

• Reading: Literature

  • RL.8.1
  • RL.8.2
  • RL.8.3
  • RL.8.4
  • RL.8.5
  • RL.8.6
  • RL.8.9
  • RL.8.10

KAS ELA Standard: RI.8.9

Analyze two or more texts with conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree in fact or interpretation.

Holiday Worksheets

Writing prompts, non-fiction analysis, and science topics related to Christmas and Hanukkah.

Gr 1-8

Who has more power: the Queen Bee or the Hive?

Sometimes power is concentrated in one place. Other times it is spread out.

Gr 1-8

Not Like The Others: 19th Century Presidents

Four 19th century presidents. One doesn’t belong. But which one? That depends on your argument.

Gr 1-8

Robot Writing: Volcano

Read three pieces of writing from three different robots about the same beautiful painting of a volcano. Who wrote it best?

Gr 1-8

Robot Writing: Acropolis

One painting of ruins. Three robots. Three pieces of writing. Who wrote it best?

Gr 1-8

Robot Writing: The Bridge

One painting of a bridge. Three robots. Who wrote it best?

Gr 1-7

Plant Adaptation Tournament

Who will win in a tournament of eight plants with Interesting adaptations!?

Gr 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Charge of the Light Brigade – Chess Variant

What if one side played with THREE QUEENS and the other had SEVEN KNIGHTS!? What if?

Gr 2-8

Paradox: Rebuilding A Ship

What if we completely rebuild something slowly? What if we completely rebuild it all at once? Is it still the same thing?

Gr 1-8

Paradox: The Liar’s Paradox

Nothing like a paradox to get your kids brains exploding 🤯! This one starts with five simple words: “This statement is a lie.”

Gr 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Content Imperatives: Parallel

Get students thinking broadly by exploring similarities across multiple topics. Combine with Depth and Complexity for bonus points!

Gr 1-8

Depth and Complexity: ⚖️ Ethics

Want to add drama to any topic? Use the Ethics prompt!

Gr 2-8

Depth and Complexity: 👓 Multiple Perspectives

Every topic looks different depending on who’s looking. This prompt teaches students to see through someone else’s eyes.

Gr 1-8

Think Like An Economist

How would an economist read Goldilocks? How would they see a rainforest? How would they study the American Revolution?

Gr 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8