8th Grade ELA TEKS Standards

actively listen, critically evaluate the credibility and relevance of a speaker's message, and respond thoughtfully.

determine the meaning of grade-level academic English words derived from classical origins including Greek and Latin roots, affixes, and cognates.

analyze the relationship between the author's use of literary devices including irony, sarcasm, and paradox and the overall meaning of the text.

analyze how the plot, setting, characters, and theme of a literary text contribute to its overall meaning and the author's message.

analyze how an author's choice of setting, character, and conflict shapes the theme of a text.

analyze how rhetorical techniques including appeals to logic and emotion are used to achieve the author's purpose.

evaluate the reliability and accuracy of information in text by assessing the author's qualifications, credibility, and evidence.

write a response to literary or informational text that demonstrates understanding, analysis, and synthesis using textual evidence.

write a multi-paragraph argumentative essay that establishes a clear claim, provides organized supporting evidence, addresses counterclaims, and includes a compelling conclusion.

compose a literary text, including a personal essay or short story, using narrative techniques and precise language to engage the reader.

synthesize data from multiple print and digital sources and cite sources using a standard citation format such as MLA or APA.