SOCIAL STUDIES SELF-REFLECTION

GRADE 8 STANDARDS FOR HISTORY/SOCIAL STUDIES

STUDENT SELF-REFLECTION
For each standard listed below, please highlight the appropriate letter that describes your current skill
level:

Approaching (A)

Meeting (M)

Exceeding (E)

Students recognize and understand the basic requirements or expectations but

apply these inconsistently or do so only in part.
Students understand the requirements or expectations and apply their skills
consistently, showing mastery of the concept.
Students understand the requirements and expectations and have not only
shown mastery, but have extended their skills and knowledge in a
sophisticated manner that displays and enhances their understanding.

INQUIRY SKILLS
M IS.4.MdC. Determine credibility of sources based upon their origin, authority, and context.
M IS.5.MdC. Identify evidence from multiple sources to support claims.
M

WH.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated

question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related, focused

questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
M WH.8. Gather relevant information from multiple sources, using search terms effectively;
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; quote or paraphrase the information
while avoiding plagiarism; follow a standard format for citation.
E SL.8.2. Analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media and formats
(e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and evaluate the motives (e.g., social, commercial, political)
behind its presentation.

DISCIPLINARY CONCEPTS
E CV.5.MdC. Analyze the purposes, implementation, and consequences of public policies in
historic and contemporary settings.

M H.1.MdC. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader historical contexts.
E H.1.MC. Use questions generated about individuals and groups to analyze why they, and the
developments they shaped, are seen as historically significant.

M H.4.LC. Explain multiple causes and effects of historical events.

E RH.4. Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including
vocabulary specific to domains related to history/social studies.

COMMUNICATING CONCLUSION
M

RH.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

WH.1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

E WH.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, including the narration of historical events.

M

SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and

teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others'
ideas and expressing their own clearly.

E H.4.MC. Organize applicable evidence into a coherent argument about the past.
Which of the three academic categories do you find to be the most challenging? Create a goal
to improve your scores in that area.
COMMUNICATING CONCLUSION, because I am not the best writer in my opinion
GOAL: My goal is to have a stronger hooks to attract the reader and keep the reader
interested.
STUDENT HABITS
How successful are you in the following areas? Rate yourself 1-10 (10 high)
NOTEBOOK
__10__ 1. I always listened in class and took complete notes during lectures or discussions.
____9.5__ 2. I kept my notebook organized on a daily basis.
____10__ 3. I completed work when it was assigned.
TESTS/QUIZZES
___9___ 1. I started studying a couple days before a test.
____9__ 2. I asked questions about items I didnt know or understand.
PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS
_____9_ 1. I listened to instructions and followed the guidelines on assignments and activities..
___8___ 2. I started projects when assigned and did not put it off until the last minute.
___8___ 3. I read articles and assignments thoroughly, making sure I understand the information.

Write a goal to improve your student habits in one of the above areas.
GOAL: Projects and assignments, I hope to make sure I give myself enough time to finish the
project on time and try to achieve a 4 by going beyond what the project asked
for with going off topic.