Course: Reading/English Language Arts 8 Honors

School Type:

Middle School

School Max Description:

Rdg Eng Lang Art 8 H

Content Area:

Reading/Language Arts

Description:

The course will further develop student reading and writing skills (see Reading/English Language Arts 8) by enhancing the depth and complexity of the core curriculum. Students will use critical thinking skills in analyzing advanced/higher level texts and will be expected to complete rigorous, in-depth writing assignments.

Course Code:

131493

Prerequisites:

Successful completion of full year grade 7 Reading and Oral/Written Communication, Placement of Reading/English Language Arts students into this course is made using the following criteria: 1. Score of 750 or above on most current ELA MCAP; 2. Grades of A or B with respect to current and/or previous performance in Reading/English Language Arts; 3. Teacher recommendation with respect to the Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy. 4. TAG identified

Credits:

1.0
Weighted

Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:

NCAA Eligible:

Textbooks

Title:

My Perspectives Grade 8 Student Edition; Literature and Thought: Who Am I?; To Be a Hero; other novels as assigned

ISBN:

9780133339703; 978151130589; 9781531130596

Grading Factors:

Learn more about our grading factors. (Administrative Procedure 5121)