Language Arts Curriculum Grade 8

Grammar and Usage Grade 7

Unit Preview, Mechanics of Writing, Infinitives and Participles, Hyphens, Dashes, and Brackets, Parts of Speech, Summary

Grammar and Usage (Grade 8)

Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives, Modifiers Using Active Voice, Parallelism

Distinguishing Meaning

Using Context, Reference Materials, Figurative Language

Word Analysis, Fluency and Vocabulary Development Grade 7

Unit Preview, Words in Context, Roots and Affixes, Idioms, Analogies, Metaphors and Similes, Reference Materials, Summary

Reading: Informational Text Grade 8

Analyze and Summarize Texts, Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Meanings, Evaluate Claims and Present Arguments

Reading Informational Text Grade 7

Unit Preview, Compare and Contrast Informational Materials, Cause and Effect Organization of Text, Technical Directions, Summary

Reading: Literature Grade 8

Analyze Themes and Literary Elements, Elements of Structure and Style, Forms of Fiction

Literary Response and Analysis Part 2

Unit Preview, Prose, Elements of Plot, Characterization, Relevance of Setting, Recurring Themes, Point of View, Summary

Effective Writing Grade 8

Argument and Persuasion, Informative and Explanatory Texts, Descriptive Narratives, Production and Distribution of Writing, Present Research

Writing Strategies

Unit Preview, Statements & Claims, Note-taking, Outlining & Summarizing, Paragraph Transitions, Databases & Spreadsheets, Summary

Speaking and Listening

Collaborate to Evaluate Presentations , Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

Writing Applications Part 2

Unit Preview, Fictional and Autobiographical Narratives, Responses to Literature, Research Reports, Persuasive Compositions, Career Development and Technical Documents, Summary, Summary

Listening and Speaking Part 3

Unit Preview, Analyze Oral Interpretations of Literature, Respond to Persuasive Messages, Paraphrase a Speaker’s Purpose and Point of View, Prepare a Speech Outline, Formal Presentations, Deliver Oral Summaries of Articles and Books, Deliver Research Presentations, Summary