Grade 8

Eighth-grade students use reading, writing, oral language, media, and technology for literary and informational text, argument, informative, and narrative writing purposes. Students also explore the structure of language and study grammatical rules in order to write and speak effectively.

New state ELA standards are being implemented in 2018-19. To learn more about student expectations, check out the following resource:

  • Eighth Grade Parent Guide      (Spanish)

  • Eighth Grade Parent Booklet

  • About NC Check-Ins (most current information available; 2018-19 testing has been expanded to include Grade 8)

  • EOG Assessment Specifications