MS5050 Greek LA 8
The Greek Language Arts 8 program is for native speakers of the language who are fluent readers and proficient writers. Continuing the study of the Greek language from Grades 6 and 7, students in Grade 8 review Grammar and Syntax and study selected topics in Byzantine History, Literature, and Art. Students also read, write, and speak about selected contemporary issues such as: the theatre and the cinema, sports, creativity, and knowledge.
A major work of literature studied in this course is: In the Heroic Age of Basil II: Emperor of Byzantium by Penelope Delta (Τον Καιρό του Βουλγαροκτόνου της Πηνελόπης Δέλτα).
Students are expected to practice in various types of writing. Reviews, essays, commentaries, personal responses, poems, and short stories are some of the writing tasks that students will be expected to complete, always using the writing process. Various methods of assessment are used, including tests and quizzes, daily assignments, essays, research projects on history-literature, and oral presentations. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Greek Language Arts 7 (or A΄ Gymnasiou of the Greek School), teacher recommendation and/or placement test.