COURSE DESCRIPTION
Eighth grade English covers the state standards of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will complete novel studies, read poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, and drama with a focus on critical analysis. Additionally, Accelerated Reader is used as an independent reading program. Vocabulary development and the writing process, including grammar, usage, and six traits will be continuous and woven throughout instruction. Students will continue to develop expository and multi-paragraph essays, as well as writing for a variety of purposes. Students will complete a
research paper and projects involving written and oral presentation.
Overview of Eighth Grade English
All instructional concepts are aligned with Arizona Academic Standards.
READING STANDARD
Strand One: Reading Process Strand Two: Comprehending Literary Text Stand Three: Comprehending Informational Text
WRITING STANDARD
Strand One: Writing Process, Strand Two: Writing Components, Strand Three: Writing Applications
LISTENING AND SPEAKING STANDARD
Students effectively listen and speak in situations that serve different purposes and involve a variety of audiences.
VIEWING AND PRESENTING STANDARD
Students use a variety of visual media and resources to gather, evaluate, and synthesize information and to communicate with others.
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Literature studies will be selected from the following board approved sources:
The Language of Literature
Fahrenheit 451 A Midsummer Night's Dream The Hound of the Baskervilles Animal Farm** The Miracle Worker Jumping the Nail Nothing But The Truth** The Upstairs Room The Lottery Rose The Giver Don't Look Behind You The Prince and the Pauper Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde That Was Then, This Is Now Farewell to Manzanar
**Required one of two titles
Note: Students will also participate in Accelerated Reading, a guided independent reading program, and Study Island to enhance their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.
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