Standard Alignments:

AU ELA: ACELY1730

(Y8) Interpret the stated and implied meanings in spoken texts, and use evidence to support or challenge different perspectives (ACELY1730)

CCSS ELA: RI.8.1

RI.8.1 Cite the textual evidence that most strongly supports an analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

TEKS ELA: 8(5)(F)

8(5)(F) Make inferences and use evidence to support understanding.