Grade 8 English / Reading / Writing / Parts of Speech / Sentence Structure / Punctuation and Capitalization / Vocabulary / Speaking and Listening / Literature / Research Skill / Media Literacy / Critical Thinking / Creative Writing

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Created by Ben Henderson Last updated Sat, 20-Jan-2024 English
What will i learn?
  • Analyze and Interpret Literature
  • Writing
  • Parts of Speech including a focus on advanced sentence structures
  • Various Literary Genres
  • Advanced Inferential Thinking, Making Nuanced Predictions and Drawing Sophisticated Conclusions

Curriculum for this course
20 Lessons 02:25:16 Hours
Reading
2 Lessons 00:35:30 Hours
  • Literary Analysis - Fiction, Non-Fiction and Poetry 00:17:45 Preview
  • Critical Reading to Evaluate Arguments, Analyze Perspectives, and Assess the Credibility of Sources 00:17:45 Preview
Critical Thinking
2 Lessons 00:19:55 Hours
  • Inferential Thinking - Nuanced Predictions and Sophisticated Conclusions 00:15:36 Preview
  • Critical Analysis 00:04:19 Preview
Media Literacy
1 Lessons 00:05:29 Hours
  • Analyzing Media - Media Messages, Advertisements, and Digital Texts 00:05:29 Preview
Research Skills
2 Lessons 00:06:08 Hours
  • Research Projects to Develop Information Gathering, Source Evaluation, and Citation 00:01:41 Preview
  • Information Literacy to Develop Evaluating Bias, Reliability, and Relevance. 00:04:27 Preview
Literature
2 Lessons 00:12:30 Hours
  • Literary Elements - Symbolism, Allegory, and Motif 00:02:25 Preview
  • Literary Genres - Poetry, Drama, and Classic Literature 00:10:05 Preview
Speaking and Listening
2 Lessons 00:22:46 Hours
Vocabulary
2 Lessons 00:10:55 Hours
  • Unfamiliar Word Analysis Through Context Clues, Word Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes 00:04:47 Preview
  • Vocabulary Acquisition - Academic and Domain-Specific Terms 00:06:08 Preview
Grammar and Language
3 Lessons 00:18:31 Hours
  • Parts of Speech 00:06:12 Preview
  • Sentence Structure - Coordination and Subordination 00:08:13 Preview
  • Punctuation and Capitalization - Colons, Semicolons, and Dashes 00:04:06 Preview
Writing
3 Lessons 00:10:01 Hours
  • Argumentative Writing 00:02:48 Preview
  • Narrative Writing With Attention to Character Development, Plot Structure, and Style 00:05:19 Preview
  • Expository Writing - Essays and Research Papers 00:01:54 Preview
Creative Writing
1 Lessons 00:03:31 Hours
Requirements
  • A basic level of English
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Description

Throughout this course, students engage in literary analysis and close reading of short stories, poetry, drama, novels, and informational texts. 

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Ben Henderson
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Hi, I’m Ben, a dedicated educator with a Master of Education (Ed.M) from Harvard University. I have taught everything from elementary school to college-level courses with over 15 years of experience. 

I love to incorporate technology into my lessons and constantly seeking a new and innovative ways to engage my students. I’m passionate about helping my pupil achieve their academic and personal goals and committed to create a supportive & inclusive learning environment. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and spending time with my family.

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