What to Expect in 8th Grade English/Language Arts> To read, write, speak, listen, research and think logically, clearly and at grade-level
> To use Character Plus Traits and Boys Town Skills in learning and daily interactions > To recognize and apply individual strengths to the learning process through Multiple Intelligences > To expand vocabulary and word choice > To comprehend and analyze grade-level text > To use the Writing Process and the 6 Traits of Good Writing when developing essays > To learn and use the 4 Square Graphic Organizer > To write an informative definition essay and a visual narrative > To evaluate the media and write a persuasive essay > To expand comprehension through interdisciplinary activities and lessons > To revise and edit a previously written essay for the purpose of improvement > To use standard English in speaking and writing correctly |
Curriculum THE FOLLOWING POWER STANDARDS SHOW THE TRANSITION FROM MISSOURI GRADE-LEVEL EXPECATIONS TO THE UPCOMING COMMON CORE STANDARDS.
Reading 1. Recognize Key Ideas and use Text Support. 2. Analyze Craft & Structure of fiction and nonfiction. 3. Analyze Similarities and Differences in text. Writing 4. Argumentative Writing 5. Informative Writing 6. Narrative Writing 7. Researching 8. Speaking & Listening 9. Conventions - Using standard English in writng and speaking correctly. 10. Vocabulary - Improve and enhance communication |
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