English 8

First Marking Period:

Review of literary elements (protagonist, conflict, irony, symbolism, etc.)

Introduction of new literary elements

Short Story Unit

Vocabulary (from literature read)

 ELA preparation

Writing

Second Marking Period:

ELA preparation

Drama Unit   ( The Miracle Worker )

Major speech (Research a disability & a famous person afflicted with this. Explain the disability & how this person has overcome the obstacles to be successful.)

Vocabulary ( The Miracle Worker )

Third Marking Period:

Study of Shakespeare and the theater

Romeo and Juliet

Fourth Marking Period:

Second short story unit and review of literary elements

Poetry and figurative language

Vocabulary ( short stories )

Fifth Marking Period:

Novel

Writing 

Oral presentation

Sixth Marking Period:

Poetry Unit  (Culminating project)

Grammar

Course Requirements:

notebook for literature & writing

notebook for grammar & vocabulary

a two- pocket folder