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English

  • English 6

    Grade Level: 6th
    Length of Course: 2 semesters
    Prerequisite: Completion of 5th Grade English
    Course Description:
    Sixth grade English is built around the enjoyment and analysis of the written word.  Students sharpen their skills in the areas of reading comprehension, writing, vocabulary, study skills, and grammar. This course integrates all of the communication skills with a focus on writing and discussion. This course requires summer coursework.

  • English 7

    Grade Level: 7th
    Length of Course: 2 semesters
    Prerequisite: Completion of English 6
    Course Description:
    English 7 examines a broad spectrum of themes in literature including survival, independence, self-awareness, and overcoming prejudices through the critical reading of teacher and student selected novels, short stories, poems, and songs. This course builds upon the composition skills and the writing process initiated in sixth grade. Emphasis is placed on expository, narrative, persuasive, and descriptive essays with attention to grammar usage and vocabulary development. This course requires summer coursework. 

  • English 8

    Grade Level: 8th
    Length of Course: 2 semesters
    Prerequisite: Completion of English 7
    Course Description:
    English 8 focuses on expanding skills that support effective, dynamic communication, in depth textual analysis, and clear, thoughtful written and oral expression of ideas. English 8 cultivates expansion of word choice and the integration of logos, ethos, and pathos in writing. This course highlights learning about the power of story through creative writing, analytical reading, pointed research, and thoughtful student led discussions. English 8 aspires to support students in their quest to have something to say that matters as the class engages in literature that addresses essential questions such as “What is social justice?” This course requires summer coursework.

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