8th Grade English

 

Description: 8th Grade English closely follows 8th Grade Social Studies in the study of post Revolutionary War events. All of the areas studied follow the guidelines of the Vermont State Standards and the Grade Level Expectations set for their grade level. They will continue to work with the elements of literature, such as setting, character, plot, and theme from a variety of genres. Grammatical applications will include the expectation that students pay closer attention to editing skills while reviewing grammar basics and learning new principles. Vocabulary and spelling will be reading based, though students will be encouraged to maintain a personal spelling list of commonly misspelled words for their own improvement. Writing will build on Vermont Portfolio expectations for multiple drafts of revised writing. In this class we will also emphasize the use of technology though various lessons.

Course Length: Full Year

Course Outline:

Review and practice of all reading strategies
Reading a range of text including all of the genres
25 books a year read in and out of class
Writing-draft, revise, edit, and critique- purpose, organization, voice, tone
Writing conventions- grammar, sentence structure, spelling, mechanics
Narrative and analyzing its parts
Listening- making interpretations and connections
Reflection on personal experiences
Poetry and Figurative Language
Questioning-Critical evaluation
Responding to text (self, text, world) and making inferences
Persuasive writing
Some in class reading will be paired with American History

Mythology- Study of Greek Gods and Goddesses- Field Trip planned October 18th
Literature Circle- Study "Founding Fathers" of America
Unit on The Giver

 

In addition to planned units, students will be completing the following:

1. Outside reading each month with a book project following

2. Grammar exercises

3. Journaling

4. Vermont State Portfolio Writing

5. Vocabulary

 

Grading:

Class Participation	5%
Homework/Journaling	10%
Notebook	20%
Quizzes	10%
Grammar	10%
Tests	25%
Projects	20%

Expectations

For English

 

 

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