8th Grade Required Electives PHYSICAL EDUCATION( choose 1)
8th Grade Choice Electives Options
GRADE 8 Course Descriptions
8th Grade Required Electives PHYSICAL EDUCATION( choose 1)
Physical Education 8
Personal Fitness
ARTS OPTIONS( Choose 2 from 3 different arts options below):
MUSIC VISUAL ARTS 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.
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, etc.: 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.
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, etc.: 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.
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