****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