Grade 8 English is structured around promoting growth in reading, writing, and presenting by developing a writing portfolio, responding to various texts in journals, and preparing and delivering regular presentations. Students work towards personal growth as communicators and consumers while being introduced to a variety of genres, topics, and writings styles.
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WritingStudents work on developing their own writing process as authors, and are introduced to a variety of outcomes and styles.
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ReadingStudents use journalling to process texts and meet outcomes relating to being consumers of texts, and being citizens in their community.
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PresentingOnce a cycle, students will participate in TUSC, a.k.a. Totally Unique Speaking Club where students practice preparing and giving presentations.
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