Grade 8 Honors English
Course Overview
Eighth Grade Honors Language Arts is designed to involve the student in applying reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing skills in an independent manner through meaningful interdisciplinary tasks. Students will continue to develop an appreciation for literature through the study of literary elements in classic and contemporary selections. Emphasis is placed on moving from the literal to the abstract in the students’ critical thinking skills and in the use of language.
Methods of Instruction: Students will be engaged in the learning process by :
Methods of Instruction: Students will be engaged in the learning process by :
- Individual exploration and research
- Group lectures and discussions
- Small group team oriented activities
- Hands-on activities such as projects and portfolio work
- Oral presentations
- Written compositions
Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more.
Oscar Wild
Oscar Wild
Movie Maker Project
Divergent
Jane Schaffer
Romeo and Juliet
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Night
Schindlers List Permission Slip