Curriculum
In 8th grade we will build on concepts learned in 7th grade. Students will continue to enrich their vocabulary with Greek and Latin root words, write grammatically correct papers, incorporate reading strategies already in place, and learn new ones to continue to increase their comprehension of all types and genres of reading materials. Writing tasks will be significant with emphasis on various modes of essays to include personal narrative, expository, persuasive, and argumentative. All essays must be typed and formatted according to the class stipulations.
Resources
Making Meanings – Grade 8 – Aligned to the Common Core (There is no student copy – all work is done on an interactive board, orally, in groups, or on assigned worksheets.)
MAISA Writing Units – Aligned to the Common Core (There are four units that we will work on this year – persuasive (argument), literary essay, narrative, and expository (informational). Each unit requires 3-4 weeks of intense step-by-step instruction, individual and group work, revising/editing, and presentation.)
Writing with Power, Third Edition
In 8th grade we will build on concepts learned in 7th grade. Students will continue to enrich their vocabulary with Greek and Latin root words, write grammatically correct papers, incorporate reading strategies already in place, and learn new ones to continue to increase their comprehension of all types and genres of reading materials. Writing tasks will be significant with emphasis on various modes of essays to include personal narrative, expository, persuasive, and argumentative. All essays must be typed and formatted according to the class stipulations.
Resources
Making Meanings – Grade 8 – Aligned to the Common Core (There is no student copy – all work is done on an interactive board, orally, in groups, or on assigned worksheets.)
MAISA Writing Units – Aligned to the Common Core (There are four units that we will work on this year – persuasive (argument), literary essay, narrative, and expository (informational). Each unit requires 3-4 weeks of intense step-by-step instruction, individual and group work, revising/editing, and presentation.)
Writing with Power, Third Edition