8th Grade English
This comprehensive language arts course prepares students for high school by reviewing English concepts such as the language's origins, communication skills, grammar rules, and reading comprehension. It emphasizes improving oral and written communication, listening, and comprehension through interactive lessons and exercises. Students will study parts of speech, grammar, and proper language usage, read various literary genres, and write analytical book reports. Biblical references are integrated to provide a Christ-centered perspective on communication, helping students understand the purpose and impact of effective communication from both a practical and spiritual standpoint.
CURRICULUM PROVIDeR
Ignitia
HONORS AVAILABLE?
Yes
No
AVAILABLE TO PART-TIME STUDENTS
Yes
No
Topics Discussed
- Communication Basics
- Evolution of English
- Punctuation and Essays
- Understanding Words and Grammar
- Composition and Biblical Standards
- Old and Middle English and Autobiographies
- Structure and Reading and Speaking
- Evaluating Media and Listening
- Dynamic and Living Languages