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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