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 * Standard 1: 8.R.1.1 Application: Students can apply contextual knowledge of word origins to extend vocabulary.
 * Standard 2: 8.R.2.1 Analysis: Students can analyze text using comprehension strategies.
 * Standard 3: 8.R.3.1 Analysis: Students can examine the author's use of literary elements in fiction, nonfiction, drama, and poetry.
 * Standard 4: 8.R.3.2 Analysis: Students can examine the effects of the author's use of literary devices.
 * Standard 5: 8.R.4.1 Analysis: Students can compare and contrast literature from different time periods and cultures dealing with similar themes and conflicts.
 * Standard 6: 8.R.5.1 Evaluation: Students can evaluate information and author's purpose about a topic gathered from informational text.
 * Standard 7: 8.R.5.3 Synthesis: Students can combine new information with existing knowledge to enhance understanding.