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Information about ELA 8
Provides information about each unit in ELA 8 including literature, writing, and vocabulary: Each unit includes a novel and supporting text, content vocabulary, and a writing assignment. Students are expected to read assigned novels at home and participate in class activities and shared inquiry discussion. Each unit ends with a summative writing assignment (argumentative essay, informative research, narrative, profile essay).
Academic Vocabulary
Bi-weekly Academic Word List: Students are expected to learn ten new academic vocabulary words every two weeks. At the end of the two weeks, students take a quiz that includes defining the word, using the word in context, reading a passage and answering comprehension questions, and writing an essay based on the academic vocabulary word list.
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