Common Core: 8th Grade English Language Arts

This subject focuses on developing critical reading, writing, and analytical skills aligned with the Common Core standards for 8th grade English Language Arts.

Analyzing Literary TextsUnderstanding Informational TextsWriting Clear Arguments
Evaluating Author’s Claims and EvidenceIntegrating Multiple SourcesCrafting Narratives
Reading for Everyday LifeWriting in the Real WorldCommunicating and Presenting
Active Reading StrategiesPlanning and Revising Writing
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Advanced Topics

Integrating Multiple Sources

Power Up Your Writing with Multiple Sources

Integrating multiple sources means using information from different texts to build a stronger, more complete argument or explanation. This skill is key for research projects and big essays.

How to Do It

  • Find Credible Sources: Look for trustworthy books, articles, or websites.
  • Compare Information: What do the sources agree or disagree about?
  • Cite Your Sources: Give credit to the original authors.
  • Blend Ideas Smoothly: Connect information from different texts in your own words.

Real-World Use

In school, you might write a report using several articles. In life, you’ll compare reviews before buying something or gather facts before making decisions.

Examples

  • Writing a research paper about space travel using articles from NASA, magazines, and news websites.

  • Comparing two biographies to learn more about Harriet Tubman.

In a Nutshell

Integrating sources means combining information from several texts to support your ideas.

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Crafting Narratives