8th Grade
Eighth grade English Language Arts will integrate the elements of literature, rhetoric, and the writing and research processes. Communication skills such as listening, speaking, and reading will be emphasized. Instruction covers all 8th grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – developing skills and concepts for the depth of understanding.
In addition to having a considerably faster pace than the on level eighth grade English Language Arts curriculum, a greater variety of literature and writing assignments will be implemented in the accelerated classes. Individual and group research projects, oral presentations, self-initiated learning, and critical thinking are required. Individual projects to be completed outside of class. Group research projects will be completed together in the classroom. Instruction covers all 8th grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – developing skills and concepts for the depth of understanding.
Recommended:
Received credit for previous English/Language Arts class with an average of 85 or higher for the year
Received Meets or Masters on the STAAR test
7th Grade
Seventh grade English Language Arts will integrate the elements of literature, rhetoric, and the writing and research processes. Communication skills such as listening, speaking, and reading will be emphasized. Instruction covers all 7th grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – developing skills and concepts for the depth of understanding.
In addition to having a considerably faster pace than the on level seventh grade English Language Arts curriculum, a greater variety of literature and writing assignments will be implemented in the accelerated classes. Individual and group research projects, oral presentations, self-initiated learning, and critical thinking are required. Individual projects to be completed outside of class. Group research projects will be completed together in the classroom. Instruction covers all 7th grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills – developing skills and concepts for the depth of understanding.
Recommended:
Received credit for previous English/Language Arts class with an average of 85 or higher for the year
Received Meets or Masters on the STAAR test