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)

Students recognize and understand the basic requirements or

expectations but apply these inconsistently or do so only in
part.

Meeting (M)

Students understand the requirements or expectations and

apply their skills consistently, showing mastery of the concept.

Exceeding (E)

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
A

E IS.4.MdC. Determine credibility of sources based upon their

origin, authority, and context.

E IS.5.MdC. Identify evidence from multiple sources to support claims.

M E WH.7. Conduct short research projects to answer a question (including a selfgenerated

question), drawing on several sources and generating additional related,
focused questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.
A

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.

M 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
A

M E CV.5.MdC. Analyze the purposes, implementation, and consequences of

public policies in
historic and contemporary settings.
A

M E H.1.MdC. Analyze connections among events and developments in broader

historical contexts.

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

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 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
A

M E RH.1. Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and

secondary sources.
A

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

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

historical events.
A

M E SL.8.1. Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (oneon-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.
A

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.
GOAL: Said I could leave blank

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.
___10___ 2. I kept my notebook organized on a daily basis.
___10__ 3. I completed work when it was assigned.
TESTS/QUIZZES
___10___ 1. I started studying a couple days before a test.

___10__ 2. I asked questions about items I didnt know or understand.

PROJECTS/ASSIGNMENTS
___10___ 1. I listened to instructions and followed the guidelines on assignments
and activities..
___10___ 2. I started projects when assigned and did not put it off until the last
minute.
____9__ 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: Read articles more thoroughly.