“We don’t accomplish anything in this world alone… and whatever happens is the result of the whole tapestry of one’s life and all the weavings of individual threads form one to another that creates something.” Sandra Day O’Connor
The areas of emphasis in 8th grade writing are the expository and persuasive modes. Students will be pushed to develop clear thesis statements, write five paragraph essays, and support arguments with evidence, and throughout the year Socratic seminars will be implemented to enhance critical thinking skills.
Reading:
Fall: Dystopian book groups
Winter: TBA
Spring: Enrique’s Journey