Grade 8 Quiz Citing Textual Evidence – RI.8.1

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.1 focuses on the skill of citing textual evidence to support an analysis. This standard emphasizes not only identifying what the text explicitly states but also recognizing and supporting inferences drawn from the text. Mastery of this area reflects a student’s ability to deeply comprehend, analyze, and support their understanding using direct references from the text itself.