In 6th grade, students read and understand a wide range of high-quality texts, including stories, plays, and poems from across cultures and time periods. 6th graders also read and understand informational texts from a variety of subject areas, including history/social studies, and science. They write for a range of reasons: to argue a position, demonstrate understanding of a topic, and tell stories. Students also apply their skills to research, gathering information and learning to evaluate the sources.

In 7th grade, students read and understand increasingly challenging stories, plays, and poems from across cultures and time periods. They also read and understand literary nonfiction, and informational texts from a variety of subject areas including history/social studies and science. 7th grade students write for a range of reasons: to argue a position, demonstrate understanding of a topic, and share stories and experiences.

In 8th grade, students read and understand a variety of informational texts including essays, speeches, biographies, and other types of historical, scientific, and technical material. Students also read and understand a wide range of literature such as stories, plays, and poems from across cultures and time periods. In writing and class discussions, 8th graders continue to gather information from multiple sources, and evaluate whether the sources are credible and accurate.

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