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8Th Grade English Full Curriculum in 1 Semester

This is an 8th-grade English class taught in 1 semester. It teaches reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar. Learners will build reading and writing skills. At the end of the semester, learners will complete 3 writing assignments.
Ms. Ja'Les , B.S.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(40)
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What's included

44 live meetings
33 in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. included
Grading
included

Class Experience

US Grade 8
****We are currently enrolling for the Spring Semester ***
Welcome to our full-curriculum English class! In just one semester, you will embark on an exciting journey to discover the fundamentals of 8th-grade English. Our comprehensive program includes two live 45-minute classes per week, taught by an experienced instructor who is passionate about English education. In addition, you will receive a weekly work-at-home packet, designed to reinforce the concepts learned in class and help you stay on track. 

*** Classroom Format *****
We will focus on learning concepts through instruction and group challenges. 

***Covered Concepts ***
Reading (Analyzing Text for Main idea, purpose, tone, and theme)
Reading (Genres, literary devices, comparing text)
Writing (Persuasive and Opinion)
Writing (Expository Writing)
Writing (descriptive and creative writing)
Improving Writing (Clear, concise, voice)
Writing (Editing and Revise)
Research skills
Vocabulary
Grammar and Mechanics

*** At-Home Packets***
Our 8th-grade English in one- semester class has at-home work that is required to help reinforce the concepts that are taught in class and to provide students with additional practice opportunities. By completing homework assignments, students are able to solidify their understanding of the material and gain confidence in their ability. Additionally, homework allows teachers to assess student progress and identify any areas where additional support may be needed. 

*** No Class will be held ***
January 22-29 (Winter Break)
March 25-29 (Spring Break)
If your child must miss class, please ensure they watch the video (playbacks) and download their weekly packets.  
**** Please Note that this class goes through June 24th***

***Topics by Weeks***
Week 1:  Analyzing Texts, Sentences, Fragments and Run-ons, Prefixes
Week 2: Text Structure, Phrases & Clauses, Prefixes 
Week 3: Genres, Nouns, Pronouns & antecedents
Week 4:  Literary Devices,  Types of Pronouns,  Suffixes
Week 5:  Comparing Text, Types of Verbs,  Suffixes
Week 6:   Improve your Writing, Subject-Verb agreement
Week 7:  Research Skills, Greek and Latin Words
Week 8  Research Skills, Greek and Latin Words
Week 9:  Synonyms and Antonyms,  Verb tense, Prefixes
Week 10:  Homophones, Analogies, Suffixes
Week 11:  Adjectives, Adverbs,  & Review
Week 12: Voice and Context Clues
Week 13:  Reference & Library Skills
Week 14:  Preposition, direct and indirect objects
Week 15: Commas and Conjunctions
Week 16: Semicolons, colons, dashes, & hyphens
Week 17:  Capitalization & Formatting Text
Week 18:  Writing (Opinion)
Week 19:  Writing (Expository Writing)
Week 20:  Writing (Creative writing)
Week 21 & 22: Review

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
This is for students who are at an 8th grade entry English level.
Supply List
Something to write with and on.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Oral Robert's University
✨New to Outschool? Use code MsJaLes2020 to save $20 on this class!✨

Hello! My name is  Mrs. JaLes and I am dedicated to proving that learning is effective when kids have the freedom to explore.  What do I mean by this? From a early age our kids are learning everything from exploring (touching, engaging, inquiring, investigating, practicing, reassessing, and finally conquering).  Then they start school and we add structure and try to make them fit in a box.  As a homeschool educator, I challenge my students to live out of the box and achieve greatness by mastering skills based on their learning style and interests.  It's truly amazing the facts my kids recall without ever working on memorization and how much improvement in their critical thinking skills I've seen in such a short time.  

These are  the classes I want to explore with your children! 
* Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division Workshops
 * Writing Workshops
 * Reading Skills
 * Master Phonograms
*Spelling 

I am currently a homeschool teacher for 2nd/3rd and 7th grader.  I earned my Bachelor's of Science Degree from Oral Roberts University.  Professionally, I have worked as an corporate trainer and process developer.  As you can see, I enjoy teaching others.

I am a ball of eclectic fun.  In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and vlogging my experience.  Overall, I just enjoy living and learning as much as I can. I am excited to meet you and hope to see you in the classroom soon.

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$26

weekly or $572 for 44 classes
2x per week, 22 weeks
45 min

Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-14
3-6 learners per class

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