Grade 8 - Language Arts
English 8 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In English 8A, you will explore the features of different forms of literary writing
such as diaries, memoirs, informative essays, and fictional narratives. You will also
improve your writing by learning about persuasive writing techniques. You will compare
and contrast a literary piece across different mediums, including drama. You will engage
in a dramatic reading of poetry and learn how to give multimedia presentations. In the
latter part of the course, you will analyze informational texts to understand the history of
the Civil War. You will also analyze various types of literary works to better understand
literary elements such as point of view, conflict, theme, structure, and setting.
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