8th Grade Required Electives
8th Grade Choice Electives Options
Course Description GRADE 8
8th Grade Required Electives
PHY ED OR PERSONAL FITNESS ( choose 1 )
Physical Education 8
Personal Fitness
ARTS OPTIONS ( Choose 2 from 3 different arts options below ):
MUSIC ART MEDIA ARTS
Band Art 8
Choir
Orchestra
Creative Innovations
8th Grade Choice Electives Options
Spanish 1 , French 1 , German 1 Exploring World Language & Culture
Family and Consumer Science 8 ( FCS )
Project Lead the Way ( PLTW ) Health Design & Manufacturing
Art 8 / Creative Innovations ( if not chosen as an arts required elective )
Music ( Choir , band , orchestra ) ( if not chosen as an arts required elective )
CORE CLASSES ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS [ ELA ] COURSES
CHOOSE 1
Students performing below grade level in reading may be assigned to additional reading support courses .
Advanced English Language Arts 8
[ full year ] Students who are interested in reading , writing , and language ; students who read and write above grade level Major Outcomes :
• Read and analyze a variety of high-level texts , focusing on the development of multiple themes , and citing textual evidence to demonstrate deep understanding . Analyze literature and the structure of arguments .
• Write daily , emphasizing the exploration of a wide variety of writing experiences , including persuasive writing . Focus on producing polished writing and eliminating wordiness .
• Develop language skills ( including vocabulary , sentence structure , and grammar / mechanics ) as they relate to reading , writing , and speaking .
• Develop skills in listening , speaking , media literacy , and persuasive presentations .
Projects / Activities : Book clubs , literary analysis essay , persuasive writing assignments , research to support reading and writing , persuasive presentations , and independent reading . Instructional Focus : The course will move at a faster pace than ELA 8 . This will allow students to explore topics in greater depth . Teachers will create daily reading , writing , and discussion activities as students explore thematic units . Language work will be embedded within authentic reading , writing , and speaking experiences . Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning .
English Language Arts 8
[ full year ] Major Outcomes :
• Read and analyze a variety of texts , focusing on the development of themes , and citing textual evidence to demonstrate understanding .
• Write daily , with a wide variety of writing experiences , including an exploration of persuasive writing .
• Develop language skills including vocabulary , correct punctuation , and effective transitions ) as they relate to reading , writing , and speaking .
• Develop skills in listening , speaking , media literacy , and persuasive presentations .
Projects / Activities : Book clubs , persuasive writing assignments , research to support reading and writing , persuasive presentations , and independent reading . Instructional Focus : Teachers will create daily reading , writing , and discussion activities as students explore thematic units . Language work will be embedded within authentic reading , writing , and speaking experiences . Teachers will offer multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate their learning .
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