Eighth Grade English

In the eighth grade English course, students study literature, writing, and research. They will write for various purposes and in many genres, using critical and analytical thinking in their writing about and discussions of short stories, drama, poetry, and novels. The students will read selections from their literature textbook but will also be expected to purchase several books during the year. Students will take both the reading and mathematics TAKS in March and must pass those tests in order to be promoted to ninth grade. They will also take the social studies and science TAKS in April.

 

Textbooks used: Elements of Grammar: Second Course, Elements of Literature: Second Course (Holt, Rinehart, and Winston), and Vocabulary Workshop, Level D (Sadlier-Oxford)