This year, students will focus on comprehension and
analytical reading skills through the study of a variety of authors and genres.
Students will learn how successful readers think and visualize when they read,
interact with, and examine text. In
writing, students will focus on writing arguments, writing
informative/explanatory, writing narratives and using research to build and
present knowledge. Students will engage in a range of collaborative discussions
on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, and they will demonstrate command of the
conventions of Standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
Book List:
The House on Mango
Street by Sandra Cisneros
The Outsiders by S.E. HInton
We Beat the Streets by Sharon Draper
The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
The Outsiders by S.E. HInton
We Beat the Streets by Sharon Draper
The Boy in Striped Pajamas by John Boyne
Supplies:
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#2 pencils
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Five Star Notebook, 8 1/2in. x 11 in
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2 packs of index cards (3x5)
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3 Boxes of Tissue
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Clorox Wipes
