(1) An eighth-grade student at the nearing proficiency level of literature demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge fundamental for proficiency in literature. He/she:

(a) usually comprehends material at the literal level and sometimes, with assistance, at the figurative level;

(b) makes obvious predictions and brief descriptions when analyzing and responding to literary works;

(c) identifies literary devices, forms, and language, and describes how these impact literary works as a reader, listener, and viewer;

(d) purposefully selects a variety of literary works, briefly expressing reasons for choices; and

(e) occasionally shares responses to literature, demonstrating knowledge of literary form and structure.