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Grade 8 - English Language Arts
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Active reading and note-taking strategies; literary analysis of plot, characters, and theme; techniques for process writing such as pre-writing, revision, and editing; researching and synthesizing information from multiple sources; rhetorical and persuasive devices for building arguments; analyzing poetry, figurative language, and literary devices.
Necessary Materials for Success
- Independent Reading Book - A book of your choice that you bring to class each day for reading.
- Folder or 3 -ring binder(1 inch) with dividers
- A spiral or composition notebook for daily writing and journal prompts.
- Pens or pencils
- Agenda
Additional suggested supplies:
- Highlighters for note-taking
- Post-it notes
Extra Help and Make-Ups: Thursdays after school; other afternoons, mornings, and lunch periods by appointment.