Grade 8 Language Arts/Reading
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.
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