Daily Reading Practice

FAST-aligned Part A/Part B questions with sophisticated literary and informational texts

Grade 8 ELA
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What's Included

Each daily practice includes a sophisticated grade-appropriate reading passage (Lexile 1080L-1150L) with Part A/Part B questions that mirror the Florida FAST assessment format. Days 1-5 feature literary texts exploring identity, ethics, and society. Days 6-10 feature informational texts including persuasive essays, historical documents, and argument analysis.

Lexile 1080L-1150L passages
Part A/Part B format
Answer key included
IXL skill links
Week 1: Literary Text Skills
1

Theme & Universal Ideas

Analyze universal themes across genres, time periods, and cultures

ELA.8.R.1.2
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2

Central Idea

Identify and analyze central ideas with supporting evidence

ELA.8.R.2.2
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3

Character Motivation

Analyze complex character motivations and decisions that advance plot

ELA.8.R.1.1
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4

Point of View & Perspective

Analyze unreliable narrators and differing perspectives

ELA.8.R.1.3
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5

Figurative Language

Analyze figurative language and its impact on meaning and tone

ELA.8.R.3.1
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Week 2: Informational Text Skills
6

Text Structure & Purpose

Analyze how structure contributes to meaning and purpose

ELA.8.R.2.1
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7

Author's Purpose

Evaluate how an author develops and supports purpose

ELA.8.R.2.3
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8

Argument Analysis

Evaluate argument effectiveness, reasoning, and evidence

ELA.8.R.2.4
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9

Rhetoric & Propaganda

Identify rhetorical techniques and propaganda strategies

ELA.8.R.3.4
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10

Comparing Genres

Compare presentations of topics across different genres

ELA.8.R.3.3
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FL B.E.S.T. Standards Covered

Code Standard Description Day(s)
ELA.8.R.1.1 Analyze character development and how characters advance the plot Day 3
ELA.8.R.1.2 Analyze universal themes across genres and time periods Day 1
ELA.8.R.1.3 Analyze different perspectives and points of view Day 4
ELA.8.R.2.1 Analyze how text structures contribute to meaning Day 6
ELA.8.R.2.2 Analyze the central idea and its development Day 2
ELA.8.R.2.3 Evaluate how an author develops and supports purpose Day 7
ELA.8.R.2.4 Evaluate argument effectiveness and identify logical fallacies Day 8
ELA.8.R.3.1 Analyze figurative language and its impact Day 5
ELA.8.R.3.3 Compare genres and interpret modern adaptations Day 10
ELA.8.R.3.4 Identify rhetorical techniques and propaganda Day 9