Welcome to English 8

In grade 8, students refine and master previously learned reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and written compositions. Eighth grade students continue to read widely in classic and contemporary selections and informational texts. Students select and use different forms of writing for specific purposes. Students produce multi-paragraph compositions with varied sentence structure and use their knowledge of grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization to improve their writing and produce error-free compositions on a regular basis. Students write research reports and present oral and written reports using visuals and media.
 
Pre-AP/GT English Language Arts
This course is for students who are highly motivated and interested in a rigorous ELA program. In 8th grade, the Pre-AP/GT student refines and masters previously learned knowledge and skills in increasing complex presentations, classical and contemporary reading selections, research and writing in all genres. Students identify various literary forms and use different forms of writing for specific purposes. Students learn how to edit their writing based on knowledge of grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and other conventions of written language. Students organize ideas in timed and untimed writing assignments. Students collaborate with other writers to compose, publish, and analyze published examples as models for writers. Significant blocks of time outside the classroom are required for reading both independent and instructional-level materials for varied purposes. The differentiated curriculum prepares students for the Pre-Advanced Placement program in high school. Summer reading is required.