Language Arts 8A
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Independent Reading Novel
You have two required outside reading novels in Language Arts 8A. Find out more information about the selections and assignments related to your novels.
Read All About It!
Need a helpful guide to active reading strategies? You'll find one by clicking on the title above.
The Writing Process
Writing a paper can be a bit tricky, but once you learn the process, you'll be on your way to being a dynamic writer! Visit this page for helpful tips about writing your memoir.
Determination in Poetry
Need more help with poetry and poetic devices? Or perhaps you love poetry and are looking for a few extra sites to check out. Well, you've come to the right place!
Determination in History
A research paper requires a bit of extra work, but have no fear! Find out how to write about Paul Revere and his determination here!
The World & Me
Finding your voice in this big world is not always easy. In this unit, you will get the opportunity to raise awareness for an issue that is meaningful to you.
Introduction to Tolerance
One theme of this class is tolerance; take some time to research a historical event and share your findings in a research paper.
Examining the Short Story
Short stories are great...they are a quick read and contain all the necessary elements of plot. Plus, they're great practice for reading longer works like novels and plays. Find more information for analyzing short stories here!
Examining Tolerance
After reading a variety of excerpts from non-fiction, memoir, and poetry, this unit provides a good look at how slavery caused an attitude of intolerance. Now, you have the chance to choose a topic that is meaningful to you and write a speech.
Tolerance Unit Project
Woo hoo! You've made it to the last unit in class! Your final product is a bit creative and fun, so I hope you enjoy it!