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LANGUAGE ARTS

SEVENTH GRADE

English 7 – 1001040
The English 7 course includes a combination of classic and high-interest literature through the
study of novels, short stories, poetry, plays, graphic novels, and current events. The elements of
fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, classics, and current young adult literature are all explored
through the active reading skill of annotations. In-depth grammar study enables students to employ
standard English usage in both written and oral communication. Composition is practiced in the
forms of narrative, persuasive, descriptive, compare and contrast, expository, creative and
research. Real-world critical research skills and the writing process are used while fostering a
confident attitude toward writing. Vocabulary study includes words in context from students’
reading and vocabulary lessons. English 7 students will recall, understand, and apply lessons and
concepts.

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English 7 Honors – 1001050
The English 7 Honors course includes a combination of classic and high-interest literature through
the study of novels, short stories, poetry, plays, graphic novels, and current events. The elements
of fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, classics, and current young adult literature are all explored
through the active reading skill of annotations. In-depth grammar study enables students to employ
standard English usage in both written and oral communication. Composition is practiced in the
forms of narrative, persuasive, descriptive, compare and contrast, expository, creative and
research. Real-world critical research skills and the writing process are used while fostering a
confident attitude toward writing. Vocabulary study includes words in context from students’
reading and vocabulary lessons. English 7 Honors students will analyze, synthesize, and evaluate
the lessons and concepts.

EIGHTH GRADE

English 8 – 1001070
The English 8 course stresses the foundations of literary analysis through the study of novels,
short stories, poetry, plays, and various other print sources. Grammar includes an in-depth study
of sentence mechanics and syntax with a review of grammar and usage. Composition is practiced
in various forms including, but not limited to, essays, letters, journals, and poems. Vocabulary is
enhanced by studying word meaning, uses in context, and word parts.

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English 8 Honors – 1001080
The English 8 Honors course emphasizes the foundations of literary analysis through the study of
novels, short stories, poetry, plays, and various other print sources. Grammar includes an in-depth
study of sentence mechanics and syntax with a review of grammar and usage. Composition is
practiced in various forms including, but not limited to, essays, letters, journals, and poems.
Vocabulary is enhanced by studying word meaning, use in context, and word parts. The honors
course is broader in scope and format than the English 8 course.

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