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πŸ“– Free Grade 8 English Worksheets

50 free, printable grade 8 English language arts worksheets aligned to the Common Core State Standards β€” reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, speaking and listening.

Grade 8 (ages 13–14)Common Core aligned50 printablesanswer keys

πŸ“– Reading LiteratureπŸ“° Reading Informational TextπŸ” Craft & Structure🧩 Integration of Knowledge & Ideas✍️ Argument WritingπŸ—‚οΈ Informative WritingπŸ“š Narrative Writing✏️ Grammar & ConventionsπŸ“˜ Vocabulary🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

πŸ“– Reading Literature

Standard: RL.8.1–3: Key ideas and details in literature

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Reading Literature: The Interview (Grade 8)

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Reading Literature: The Bet (Grade 8)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 8

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Reading Literature: The Last Lighthouse (Grade 8)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 8

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Reading Literature: Two Letters (Grade 8)

Key ideas and details in literature Β· Grade 8

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Reading Literature: Fog (Grade 8)

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πŸ“° Reading Informational Text

Standard: RI.8.1–3: Key ideas and details in informational text

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Reading Informational Text: The Space Race (Grade 8)

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Reading Informational Text: Should Plastic Bags Be Banned? (Grade 8)

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Reading Informational Text: How Vaccines Train the Immune System (Grade 8)

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Reading Informational Text: The Harlem Renaissance (Grade 8)

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Reading Informational Text: Earth’s Tectonic Plates (Grade 8)

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πŸ” Craft & Structure

Standard: RL/RI.8.4–6: Word choice, structure and point of view

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Interview (Grade 8)

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Craft & Structure: Informational: Should Plastic Bags Be Banned? (Grade 8)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 8

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Craft & Structure: Literature: The Last Lighthouse (Grade 8)

Word choice, structure and point of view Β· Grade 8

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Craft & Structure: Informational: The Harlem Renaissance (Grade 8)

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Craft & Structure: Literature: Fog (Grade 8)

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🧩 Integration of Knowledge & Ideas

Standard: RL/RI.8.7–9: Compare texts and evaluate arguments

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: The Interview & The Space Race (Grade 8)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Evaluate an Argument: The Harlem Renaissance (Grade 8)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: The Last Lighthouse & How Vaccines Train the Immune System (Grade 8)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Evaluate an Argument: The Space Race (Grade 8)

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Integration of Knowledge & Ideas: Compare Texts: Fog & Earth’s Tectonic Plates (Grade 8)

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✍️ Argument Writing

Standard: W.8.1: Write arguments supported by reasons and evidence

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Argument Writing: Argue whether social media does more harm than good for teens. (Grade 8)

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Argument Writing: Should schools ban single-use plastics? (Grade 8)

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Argument Writing: Is space exploration worth the cost? (Grade 8)

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Argument Writing: Should students be paid for good grades? (Grade 8)

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Argument Writing: Should all high school students take a personal finance course? (Grade 8)

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πŸ—‚οΈ Informative Writing

Standard: W.8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts

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Informative Writing: Explain the significance of the Harlem Renaissance. (Grade 8)

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Informative Writing: Explain how plate tectonics shape Earth’s surface. (Grade 8)

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Informative Writing: Write an informational essay comparing two approaches to solving a com (Grade 8)

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Informative Writing: Explain how a key amendment to the U.S. (Grade 8)

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Informative Writing: Explain the science behind a natural phenomenon (e.g., auroras). (Grade 8)

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πŸ“š Narrative Writing

Standard: W.8.3: Write narratives

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Narrative Writing: Write a narrative in which a character’s choice reveals who they truly (Grade 8)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story that uses flashback. (Grade 8)

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Narrative Writing: Write a narrative set during a historical turning point. (Grade 8)

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Narrative Writing: Write a story told entirely through letters or messages. (Grade 8)

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Narrative Writing: Write about a moment when everything changed for a character. (Grade 8)

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✏️ Grammar & Conventions

Standard: L.8.1–2: Conventions of standard English

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Grammar & Conventions: Verbals (Grade 8)

Explain the function of verbals (gerunds, participles, infinitives) Β· Grade 8

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Grammar & Conventions: Active and Passive Voice (Grade 8)

Form and use verbs in the active and passive voice Β· Grade 8

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Grammar & Conventions: Verb Moods (Grade 8)

Form and use verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional and subjunctive mood Β· Grade 8

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Grammar & Conventions: Shifts in Voice and Mood (Grade 8)

Recognize and correct inappropriate shifts in verb voice and mood Β· Grade 8

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Grammar & Conventions: Commas, Ellipses & Dashes (Grade 8)

Use punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break Β· Grade 8

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πŸ“˜ Vocabulary

Standard: L.8.4–5: Vocabulary acquisition and use

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Vocabulary: Context Clues (Grade 8)

Use context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Β· Grade 8

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Vocabulary: Greek & Latin Roots (Grade 8)

Use common Greek or Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meaning of a word Β· Grade 8

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Vocabulary: Figurative Language (Grade 8)

Interpret figurative language (similes, metaphors, personification, idioms, hyperbole) Β· Grade 8

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Vocabulary: Analogies (Grade 8)

Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words Β· Grade 8

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Vocabulary: Connotation (Grade 8)

Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations Β· Grade 8

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🎀 Speaking, Listening & Research

Standard: SL.8.1–4 & W.8.7–8: Discussion, presentation and research

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Discussion Cards (Grade 8)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Presentation Planner (Grade 8)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Research Planner (Grade 8)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Taking Notes & Paraphrasing (Grade 8)

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Speaking, Listening & Research: Evaluating Sources (Grade 8)

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Frequently asked questions

Are these Grade 8 English worksheets free?

Yes β€” every worksheet is free to print or save as a PDF with a free Pagine account. Answer keys are included where needed.

Are they aligned to the Common Core?

Yes. Each sheet lists the Common Core State Standard it practises (for example RL.8.1–3). Reading passages are original Pagine texts plus a few classic public-domain works.

How are the worksheets organised?

By strand β€” reading literature, informational text, craft & structure, integration of ideas, three kinds of writing, grammar, vocabulary, and speaking, listening & research β€” 5 sheets each.

Do you have Grade 8 books too?

Yes β€” 20,000+ free books and audiobooks in the Pagine e-reader and the free Pagine app.

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