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Grade 8 ELA Missouri standards Standards

141 standards - Missouri Missouri standards

These are the official Grade 8 ELA Missouri Missouri standards — the exact codes and student expectations grade 8 teachers are required to teach and Missouri state test assesses. Browse every standard below, then generate a print-ready, Missouri standards-aligned worksheet, lesson plan, exit ticket, or assessment for any of them in seconds.

Standards

Viewpoints of Others

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Questioning

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Speaking/Listening

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Revise and edit writing with consideration for task, purpose and audience.

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Follow a writing process to produce writings in narrative, expository and argumentative genres:

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Development

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Research

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Writing

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Relationship in Texts

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Argument and Evidence

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Craft and Meaning

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Word Meaning

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Point of View

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Theme

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Word Meaning

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Evidence/Inference

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Reading Text (Literary and Informational)

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8.R.1

Approach texts as a reader by comprehending and interpreting grade appropriate texts.

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8.R.2

Approach texts as a writer by analyzing craft and structure in grade appropriate texts.

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8.RI.1.A

Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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8.RI.1.A

draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

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8.RI.1.B

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative, connotative, and content-specific meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.

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8.RI.1.B

determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials

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8.RI.1.C

Interpret visual elements of a text including those from different media and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).

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8.RI.1.D

Explain the central/main idea(s) of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text; provide an objective summary of the text.

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8.RI.1.D

determine the theme(s)/central idea of a text and analyze the development over the course of the text

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8.RI.2.A

Analyze how an author's choice concerning a text's organization or overall structure contributes to meaning.

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8.RI.2.B

Analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or points of view in a text.

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8.RI.2.B

analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or points of view in an informational text

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8.RI.2.C

Analyze how word choice and sentence structure contribute to meaning and tone.

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8.RI.2.C

analyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone

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8.RI.2.D

Evaluate an author's argument, assessing whether the reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced.

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8.RI.2.D

evaluate an author’s argument, assessing whether reasoning is sound and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; recognize when irrelevant evidence is introduced

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8.RI.3

Approach texts as a researcher by synthesizing/comparing/ contrasting ideas from multiple grade appropriate texts.

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8.RI.3.A

Compare and contrast information presented in different mediums and analyze how the techniques unique to each medium contribute to meaning.

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8.RI.3.B

Analyze two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic and identify where the texts disagree on matter of fact or interpretation.

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8.RI.3.B

analyze two or more texts that provide conflicting information on the same topic, and identify where the texts disagree on matter of fact or interpretation

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8.RI.3.C

Explain how the central ideas of text reflect historical and/or cultural contexts.

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8.RI.3.D

Read and comprehend informational text independently and proficiently.

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8.RL.1.A

Draw conclusions, infer and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

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8.RL.1.A

draw conclusions, infer, and analyze by citing the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text

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8.RL.1.B

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials.

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8.RL.1.B

determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in the text, including figurative and connotative meanings using context, affixes, or reference materials

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8.RL.1.C

Interpret visual elements of a text and draw conclusions from them (when applicable).

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8.RL.1.D

Using appropriate text, determine the theme(s) of a text and analyze its development over the course of a text; provide an objective summary of the text.

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8.RL.1.D

determine the theme(s)/central idea of a text and analyze the development over the course of the text

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8.RL.2.A

Analyze how an author's choice concerning a text's form or overall structure contributes to meaning.

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8.RL.2.B

Analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create dramatic irony.

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8.RL.2.B

analyze how differences in the points of view of the characters and the audience or reader create dramatic irony in a literary text

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8.RL.2.C

Analyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone.

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8.RL.2.C

analyze how specific word choices and sentence structures contribute to meaning and tone

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8.RL.2.D

Analyze how literary devices are used to develop setting, reveal character, advance the plot and contribute to meaning.

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8.RL.2.D

analyze how literary devices are used to develop setting, reveal character, advance the plot and contribute to meaning

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8.RL.3.A

Analyze the extent to which a filmed or live production of a story or drama stays faithful to or departs from the text or script, evaluating the choices made by the director or actors.

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8.RL.3.B

Explain how contemporary texts make use of archetypal characters or universal themes from older or traditional texts.

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8.RL.3.C

Explain how themes reflect historical and/or cultural contexts.

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8.RL.3.D

Read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas and poems, independently and proficiently.

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8.SL.1

Collaborate

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8.SL.1.A

Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed.

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8.SL.1.B

Delineate a speaker's argument and claims, evaluating reasoning and sufficiency of evidence in order to pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others' questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.

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8.SL.1.B

delineate a speaker’s argument and claims, evaluating reasoning and sufficiency of evidence in order to pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas

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8.SL.1.C

Acknowledge new information expressed by others including those presented in diverse media and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of evidence presented.

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8.SL.1.C

Acknowledge new information expressed by others including those presented in diverse media and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of evidence presented

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8.SL.2.A

Speak audibly, and to the point, using conventions of language as appropriate to task, purpose and audience when presenting including appropriate volume, clear articulation and accurate pronunciation at an understandable pace.

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8.SL.2.B

Make consistent eye contact with a range of listeners when speaking using effective gestures to communicate a clear viewpoint and engage listeners.

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8.SL.2.C

Plan and deliver appropriate presentations based on the task, audience and purpose integrating multimedia into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

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8.W.1

Approach the writing task as a researcher.

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8.W.1.A

Conduct research to answer a question (including a self-generated question); gather relevant, credible sources, print and digital; integrate information using a standard citation system.

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8.W.1.A.a

conduct research to answer a question

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8.W.1.A.b

integrate information

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8.W.1.A.c

gather relevant, credible sources, information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively;

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8.W.1.A.d

assess the credibility and accuracy of each source

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8.W.1.A.e

quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism

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8.W.1.B

Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

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8.W.2

Approach the writing task as a writer.

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8.W.2.A

Follow a writing process to produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, style, and voice are appropriate to the task, purpose and audience; develop writing with narrative, expository, and argumentative techniques.

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8.W.2.A.a

Narrative: Develop narratives including poems about real or imagined experiences, which establish and maintain a consistent point of view, and include clearly identified characters, well-structured event sequences, narrative techniques and relevant, descriptive details.

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8.W.2.A.a

Narrative writing, including poems about real or imagined experiences which establish and maintain a consistent point of view and include clearly identified characters, well-structured event sequences, narrative techniques, and relevant descriptive details

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8.W.2.A.b

Expository: Develop informative/explanatory writing to examine a topic with relevant facts, examples, and details; establish relationships between ideas and supporting evidence

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8.W.2.A.b

Expository (informative/explanatory)writing to examine a topic with relevant facts, examples, and details; establish relationships between ideas and supporting evidence

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8.W.2.A.c

Argumentative: Develop argumentative writing by introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence; acknowledging counterclaims; establishing relationships among claims, counterclaims, and supporting evidence.

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8.W.2.A.c

Argumentative writing introducing and supporting a claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence; acknowledging counterclaims; and establishing relationships among claims, counterclaims, and supporting evidence

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8.W.3

Approach the writing task as a reader.

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8.W.3.A

Review, revise, and edit writing with consideration for the task, purpose, and audience.

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8.W.3.A.a

Organization and Content: Introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text, and provide a conclusion that follows from the text. Add or delete content and change organization to achieve the writer's purpose.

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8.W.3.A.a

introduce the topic, maintain a clear focus throughout the text, and provide a conclusion that follows the text. Add or delete content and change organization to achieve writer’s purpose

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8.W.3.A.b

Word choice, syntax, and style: Choose precise language and make syntactical choices appropriate for the style, task and audience.

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8.W.3.A.b

choose precise language and make syntactical choices appropriate for the style, task, and audience

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8.W.3.A.c

Conventions of standard English and usage: Demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation.

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8.W.3.A.c

demonstrate a command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including spelling and punctuation

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8.W.3.A.d

Use a variety of appropriate transitions to clarify relationships and connect ideas, claims and signal time shifts.

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8.W.3.A.d

use a variety of appropriate transitions to clarify relationships, connect ideas and claims, and signal time shifts

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8.W.3.A.e

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, writing and present the relationships between information and ideas efficiently as well as to interact and collaborate with others.

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RI

Reading Informational Text

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RI.1

Comprehend and Interpret Texts (Approaching Texts as a Reader)

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RI.1.A

Evidence/Inference

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RI.1.B

Word Meanings

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RI.1.C

Text Features

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RI.1.D

Summarize/Claim

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RI.2

Analyze Craft and Structure (Approaching Texts as a Writer)

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RI.2.A

Structure

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RI.2.B

Point of View

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RI.2.C

Craft and Meaning

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RI.2.D

Argument/Evidence

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RI.3

Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher)

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RI.3.A

Texts/Forms

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RI.3.B

Relationships/Texts

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RI.3.C

Historical Context

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RI.3.D

Comprehension

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RL

Reading Literary Text

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RL.1

Comprehend and Interpret Texts

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RL.1.A

Comprehension

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RL.1.B

Word Meanings

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RL.1.C

Text Features

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RL.1.D

Summarize/Theme

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RL.2

Analyze Craft and Structure

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RL.2.A

Structure

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RL.2.B

Point of View

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RL.2.C

Craft and Meaning

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RL.2.D

Interaction and Meaning

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RL.3

Synthesize Ideas from Multiple Texts (Approaching Texts as a Researcher)

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RL.3.A

Text in Forms

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RL.3.B

Relationships in Texts

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RL.3.C

Historical Context

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RL.3.D

Comprehension

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SL

Speaking and Listening

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SL.1

Collaborating

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SL.1.A

Conversations

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SL.1.B

Questioning

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SL.1.C

Viewpoints of others

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SL.2

Presenting

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SL.2.A

Verbal Delivery

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SL.2.B

Nonverbal

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SL.2.C

Multimedia

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W

Writing and Researching

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W.1

Approaching the Task as a Researcher

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W.1.A

Research

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W.2

Approaching the Task as a Writer

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W.2.A

Development

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W.3

Approaching the Task as a Reader

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W.3.A

Revise and Edit

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