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English Language Arts Grade Level Considerations for Grades 6-8

This presentation describes key considerations in the Smarter Balanced Content Specifications for Grades 6-8. These include guidelines for the following considerations:

reading level
vocabulary
grade appropriate contexts
item difficulty
assessment targets and associated expectations 

The presentation is available in the following formats:

YouTube Video
SchoolTube Video

General Topics

Standards

Resource Type

Guidance

Grade Level

Middle School (6-8)