⭐Reading Standards (Literature) - RL.8.X:

RL.8.1: Students will analyze and cite textual evidence to support interpretations of literary texts, including themes, character motivations, and plot developments.
RL.8.2: Students will identify the central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the narrative.
RL.8.3: Students will analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents contribute to the development of the plot, characters, or theme in a text.

⭐Writing Standards - W.8.X:

W.8.1: Students will write arguments to support claims using valid reasoning and relevant evidence.
W.8.3: Students will write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences, events, or characters using effective techniques, descriptive details, and clear sequences.
W.8.4: Students will produce clear and coherent writing appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

⭐Language Standards - L.8.X:

L.8.1: Students will demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics.
L.8.2: Students will determine and use appropriate vocabulary, including academic and domain-specific words.
L.8.3: Students will analyze the impact of specific word choices on meaning and tone, including figurative and connotative language.

⭐Speaking and Listening Standards - SL.8.X:

SL.8.1: Students will engage effectively in collaborative discussions, expressing their own ideas clearly and persuasively while respecting diverse viewpoints.
SL.8.2: Students will analyze the purpose of information presented in diverse media formats and evaluate its credibility and accuracy.
SL.8.3: Students will engage in discussions, expressing ideas with clarity, organization, and appropriate voice modulation, considering audience and purpose.

These learning goals are aligned with the Common Core ELA Standards for 8th grade. Implementing lessons and activities that address these goals will ensure students' comprehensive development in reading, writing, language, and speaking/listening skills, enabling them to meet and exceed the designated standards.

As an educator with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in literacy education, I am excited to facilitate our exploration of classic literary texts in our 8th-grade ELA class. My expertise in literacy education allows me to curate an immersive and personalized learning experience that will enable students to delve into the rich narratives, themes, and characters of these captivating novels.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
A certificate of completion will be provided for this class with a breakdown of assessment scores

These novels are in the public domain :

"The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain
"Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
"The Secret Garden" by Frances Hodgson Burnett
"A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens