Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.A:
Students use several sources of information, in addition to an encyclopedia, to develop research reports.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.B:
Students identify appropriate format for sharing information with intended audience and comply with the accepted features of that format.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.C:
Students take research notes, using a note-taking process.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.D:
Students use outlines and graphic organizers, such as semantic webs, to plan reports.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.E:
Students include relevant and exclude irrelevant information.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.F:
Students use paraphrase and quotation correctly.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.G:
Students connect, compare, and contrast ideas and information from one or more sources.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.H:
Students support ideas with examples, definitions, analogies, and direct references to the text.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.I:
Students cite sources in notes and bibliography, using correct form.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.J:
Students write accurate and complete responses to questions about informational material.

Performance Indicator - ELA.8.W.1.K:
Students maintain a portfolio that includes informational writing.