CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.8 - Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgment based on research findings, and speculation in a text.

 
Authors: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers

Title: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.6-8.8 Distinguish Among Facts, Reasoned Judgment Based... Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects - 6th-8th Grade English Language Arts Common Core State Standards

Publisher: National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, Council of Chief State School Officers, Washington D.C.

Copyright Date: 2010

(Page last edited 10/08/2017)

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