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Transitional Colorado Assessment Program 2014
Grade 8 English Reading Item Map
Order of Difficulty (easy to hard) | Location | Test / Session | Item No. | Point for CR Item | Item Type | Content Standard/ Subcontent Area | Benchmark | Benchmark Descriptor | DOK
1 | 495.89 | G8 RD S3 | 8 | 1 of 3 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.b | Summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of text and genre (for example, Internet, technical text, letters, diaries, biographies, email, and lyrics). | DOK 3
2 | 542.38 | G8 RD S3 | 8 | 2 of 3 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.b | Summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of text and genre (for example, Internet, technical text, letters, diaries, biographies, email, and lyrics). | DOK 3
3 | 558.05 | G8 RD S4 | 35 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
4 | 569.51 | G8 RD S4 | 37 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 2 | 4.a | Identify an author's point of view and purpose. | DOK 3
5 | 574.01 | G8 RD S3 | 11 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.c | Read a given text and identify the theme. | DOK 3
6 | 575.24 | G8 RD S3 | 20 | 1 of 3 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
7 | 578.95 | G8 RD S4 | 48 | 1 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
8 | 586.74 | G8 RD S3 | 22 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
9 | 586.99 | G8 RD S4 | 54 | 1 of 3 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 3
10 | 590.8 | G8 RD S4 | 40 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.d | Evaluate information for specific needs and credibility. | DOK 2
11 | 591.25 | G8 RD S3 | 19 | 1 of 2 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 1
12 | 598.84 | G8 RD S4 | 45 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
13 | 600.66 | G8 RD S3 | 26 | 1 of 3 | CR | CS 6 SA 2 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 3
14 | 600.89 | G8 RD S3 | 16 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 1 | 1.d | Infer using information from a variety of text and genre. | DOK 1
15 | 603.31 | G8 RD S3 | 10 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
16 | 606.12 | G8 RD S3 | 12 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 1 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
17 | 616.82 | G8 RD S4 | 46 | 1 of 3 | CR | CS 4 SA 2 | 4.d | Analyze text to make predictions and draw conclusions. | DOK 2
18 | 618.54 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 103 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.f | Locate meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources. | DOK 2
19 | 620.8 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 105 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 4 | 4.a | Identify an author's point of view and purpose. | DOK 3
20 | 620.8 | G8 RD S4 | 49 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
21 | 622.83 | G8 RD S3 | 18 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.c | Differentiate fact from opinion in a variety of texts. | DOK 2
22 | 623.14 | G8 RD S4 | 47 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.d | Evaluate information for specific needs and credibility. | DOK 2
23 | 627.34 | G8 RD S3 | 14 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
24 | 628.01 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 114 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 1
25 | 628.2 | G8 RD S4 | 44 | 1 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
26 | 628.27 | G8 RD S3 | 21 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 2 | 4.a | Identify an author's point of view and purpose. | DOK 3
27 | 629.43 | G8 RD S3 | 8 | 3 of 3 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.b | Summarize, synthesize, and evaluate information from a variety of text and genre (for example, Internet, technical text, letters, diaries, biographies, email, and lyrics). | DOK 3
28 | 636.19 | G8 RD S3 | 5 | 1 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
29 | 637.15 | G8 RD S3 | 27 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
30 | 637.56 | G8 RD S3 | 30 | 1 of 3 | CR | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.a | Read and respond to a variety of literature (for example, novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction and plays) that represents perspectives from places, people, and events that are familiar and unfamiliar. | DOK 3
31 | 639.38 | G8 RD S3 | 15 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
32 | 639.96 | G8 RD S3 | 31 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 4 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 1
33 | 640.12 | G8 RD S3 | 13 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.d | Analyze text to make predictions and draw conclusions. | DOK 2
34 | 642.34 | G8 RD S3 | 7 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.d | Infer using information from a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
35 | 643.95 | G8 RD S4 | 53 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 2
36 | 644.09 | G8 RD S4 | 54 | 2 of 3 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 3
37 | 645.58 | G8 RD S3 | 23 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
38 | 647.77 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 100 | 1 of 3 | CR | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.e | Analyze the text's main idea and use relevant details to support the analysis. | DOK 3
39 | 648.15 | G8 RD S3 | 33 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 4 | 4.d | Analyze text to make predictions and draw conclusions. | DOK 3
40 | 648.18 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 101 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 2
41 | 650.82 | G8 RD S3 | 32 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.f | Locate meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources. | DOK 2
42 | 651.17 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 110 | 1 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 1 | 1.d | Infer using information from a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
43 | 655.83 | G8 RD S4 | 38 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 2 | 4.c | Differentiate fact from opinion in a variety of texts. | DOK 2
44 | 661.01 | G8 RD S3 | 19 | 2 of 2 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 1
45 | 667.05 | G8 RD S3 | 6 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.d | Evaluate information for specific needs and credibility. | DOK 2
46 | 668.39 | G8 RD S4 | 41 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.d | Infer using information from a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
47 | 668.99 | G8 RD S3 | 20 | 2 of 3 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
48 | 674.27 | G8 RD S4 | 36 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
49 | 675.62 | G8 RD S3 | 24 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.d | Evaluate information for specific needs and credibility. | DOK 1
50 | 677.23 | G8 RD S3 | 34 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 3
51 | 677.73 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 112 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.e | Give credit for others' ideas, images, or information in an appropriate form. | DOK 2
52 | 678.59 | G8 RD S4 | 56 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 2
53 | 682.65 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 109 | 1 of 2 | CR | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 2
54 | 682.87 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 99 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 1
55 | 685.6 | G8 RD S4 | 51 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.d | Analyze text to make predictions and draw conclusions. | DOK 2
56 | 686.64 | G8 RD S4 | 42 | 1 of 2 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 2
57 | 686.88 | G8 RD S4 | 39 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.a | Use organizational features of printed text (for example, annotations, citations, and bibliographic references) to locate relevant information. | DOK 1
58 | 695.85 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 115 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.f | Locate meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources. | DOK 2
59 | 697.83 | G8 RD S4 | 46 | 2 of 3 | CR | CS 4 SA 2 | 4.d | Analyze text to make predictions and draw conclusions. | DOK 2
60 | 699.94 | G8 RD S3 | 29 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 3 | 1.g | Identify the meaning of unfamiliar words in context using word recognition skills and context clues. | DOK 2
61 | 701.76 | G8 RD S3 | 28 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 3
62 | 702.24 | G8 RD S4 | 42 | 2 of 2 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 2
63 | 704.23 | G8 RD S3 | 30 | 2 of 3 | CR | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.a | Read and respond to a variety of literature (for example, novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction and plays) that represents perspectives from places, people, and events that are familiar and unfamiliar. | DOK 3
64 | 705.26 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 108 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 1
65 | 708.38 | G8 RD S3 | 5 | 2 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
66 | 711 | G8 RD S3 | 20 | 3 of 3 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
67 | 711.36 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 106 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.c | Read a given text and identify the theme. | DOK 3
68 | 712.22 | G8 RD S4 | 55 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.e | Analyze the text's main idea and use relevant details to support the analysis. | DOK 3
69 | 714.69 | G8 RD S4 | 50 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.b | Use reading and writing skills to identify problems, list possible solutions, and answer questions. | DOK 2
70 | 715.4 | G8 RD S4 | 48 | 2 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
71 | 722.26 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 104 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.b | Use organizational features of electronic information (for example, keyword searches and email addresses) to locate relevant information. | DOK 2
72 | 724.42 | G8 RD S3 | 26 | 2 of 3 | CR | CS 6 SA 2 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 3
73 | 724.77 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 102 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.b | Use reading and writing skills to identify problems, list possible solutions, and answer questions. | DOK 2
74 | 727.44 | G8 RD S3 | 25 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.a | Use organizational features of printed text (for example, annotations, citations, and bibliographic references) to locate relevant information. | DOK 1
75 | 732.52 | G8 RD S4 | 54 | 3 of 3 | CR | CS 5 | 5.c | Summarize and organize information about a topic in a variety of ways (for example, graphic organizer, [NAME] diagram, outline, timeline) from a variety of references, technical sources, and media. | DOK 3
76 | 735.2 | G8 RD S3 | 17 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.c | Differentiate fact from opinion in a variety of texts. | DOK 2
77 | 742.22 | G8 RD S3 | 30 | 3 of 3 | CR | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.a | Read and respond to a variety of literature (for example, novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction and plays) that represents perspectives from places, people, and events that are familiar and unfamiliar. | DOK 3
78 | 750.93 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 107 |  | MC | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 2
79 | 752.5 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 110 | 2 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 1 | 1.d | Infer using information from a variety of text and genre. | DOK 3
80 | 758.86 | G8 RD S3 | 9 |  | MC | CS 5 | 5.f | Locate meanings, pronunciations, and derivations of unfamiliar words using dictionaries, glossaries, and other sources. | DOK 2
81 | 759.41 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 113 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 2
82 | 764.98 | G8 RD S4 | 52 |  | MC | CS 6 SA 1 | 6.a | Read and respond to a variety of literature (for example, novels, poetry, short stories, non-fiction and plays) that represents perspectives from places, people, and events that are familiar and unfamiliar. | DOK 3
83 | 781.2 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 109 | 2 of 2 | CR | SA 4 CS 6 | 6.b | Apply literary terminology and knowledge of literary techniques (including, but not limited to, setting, protagonist, antagonist, point of view, foreshadowing, personification, and flashback) to understand text. | DOK 2
84 | 791.16 | G8 RD S3 | 4 |  | MC | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
85 | 800.68 | G8 RD S4 | 46 | 3 of 3 | CR | CS 4 SA 2 | 4.d | Analyze text to make predictions and draw conclusions. | DOK 2
86 | 805.62 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 100 | 2 of 3 | CR | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.e | Analyze the text's main idea and use relevant details to support the analysis. | DOK 3
87 | 815.89 | G8 RD S3 | 26 | 3 of 3 | CR | CS 6 SA 2 | 6.d | Understand how figurative language supports meaning in a given context. | DOK 3
88 | 841.95 | G8 RD S4 | 44 | 2 of 2 | CR | CS 1 SA 2 | 1.c | Analyze main idea and supporting details in a variety of text and genre. | DOK 2
89 | 854.89 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 111 |  | MC | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.a | Identify an author's point of view and purpose. | DOK 3
90 | 905.08 | G8 RD/WR S6 | 100 | 3 of 3 | CR | CS 4 SA 1 | 4.e | Analyze the text's main idea and use relevant details to support the analysis. | DOK 3