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Class Information
The 8th Grade Language Arts Program includes reading both fictional and non-fictional work. Students also partake in integrated grammar instruction through direct and indirect instruction. Students further examine issues of justice and prejudice by applying Catholic Social Teachings culminating in an end-of-novel project.
Class NovelsClass Novels Theme Writing Revolutionby Deborah WilesPrejudice and Justice Response to literature Persuasive essaysBusiness lettersA Christmas Carol
by Charles DickensThe Christmas Spirit, Redemption, Free Will Response to LiteratureExpository: How-to essaysThe Gate
by Nancy Carabio Belanger
Companionship with the Elderly, Integrity, Redemption, Coming of Age
Narratives: Conflict and resolutionShort Stories
Various Themes
Response to literature