In grade 8, students refine and master previously learned knowledge and skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and writing. Students identify various literary forms and use different forms of writing for specific purposes, such as, to inform, persuade, or express, Students produce multi-paragraph compositions with varied sentence structure. Students learn how to edit their writing based on knowledge of grammar and usage, spelling, punctuation, and other conventions of written language.
Students produce final, error-free pieces of written composition on a regular basis.
Students draw data from multiple primary and secondary sources for use in research reports and projects. Pre-AP classes emphasize language study, problem solving, and advanced reading, Students produce critical and creative products. In grade 7, students refine and master previously learned knowledge and skills in increasingly complex presentations, reading selections, and written compositions. Students are able to select and use different forms of writing for specific purposes, such as, to inform, persuade or express. Students use more complex punctuation and learn how to edit their writing based on the knowledge of grammar and usage, spelling, punctuations, and other conventions of written language.