Course Overview
Students will continue to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in 8th grade Language Arts. Students will read, analyze, and interpret literature of various genres; participate in literature-based assignments and projects; and develop reading strategies for content areas. Students will also engage in multiple types of writing - striving to improve their writing quality in multiple genres. Through this, students will refine their ability to write using proper conventions and spelling, increase their vocabulary, and advance their research skills.