Grade 8 Language Arts/Reading uses literary classics in teaching students to analyze literature and recognize literary structures and devices.  Writing skills are reinforced through the mechanics of a logical and organized writing process in various types of texts, from personal narrative and poetry to persuasive and expository writing. Course topics include:
	
Reading Strategies
	
Narrative Writing
	
Point of View and Figurative Language
	
Wonderful Words
	
Expository Essay
	
Power of Poetry
	
Drama
	
Speaking Your Words
	
Informational Texts
	
Writing
	
Research
	
Analyzing Text
Grade 8 Language Arts/Reading is taught by instructors including Mindy Joseph and Dawn Bates.