LANGUAGE ARTS

TERM 1

Units of Study: Poetry, Short Stories, Resume Writing,  Paragraph Writing, Biographies

Ongoing: Spelling Tests, Various Media Works, Writing Skills/Grammar, Current Events Journals

Guidance: Pathways Transitioning Grade 8--> Grade 9

TERM 2

Units of Study: Informal Writing, Speeches, Debates, Persuasive writing and Essays, Class Novel Study 

Ongoing: Spelling Tests, Various Media Works, Writing Skills/Grammar, Current Events Journals

Guidance: Pathways Transitioning Grade 8--> Grade 9