English Language Arts

English Language Arts 7

Length of Course: Yr.

Grade Level/s: 7

Prerequisites for Course: NA

Course Description: This course concentrates on developing comprehension, communication, and writing skills. The course offers units of study in the novel, short fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Writing assignments range from constructing complete sentences early in the year to writing competent argumentative, expository, and narrative paragraphs as students progress. The State Standards will be the main focus of the curriculum, starting with a grade level mentor text. The curriculum for this course is based on the Ohio State Standards.

Advanced 7th Grade English Language Arts 

Length of Course: Yr.

Grade Level/s: 7

Prerequisites for Course: Gifted Identification in Reading, Creative Thinking, or Superior Cognitive OR teacher recommendation based on state testing scores

Course Description: This accelerated course engages students in complex texts, analytical writing, and academic discussion. Aligned to the Ohio Learning Standards, it emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and independence to prepare students for advanced high school-level work. 

English Language Arts 8

Length of Course: Yr.

Grade Level/s: 8

Prerequisites for Course: NA

Course Description: This course concentrates on developing comprehension, communication, and writing skills. The course offers units of study in the novel, short fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. Writing assignments range from constructing complete sentences early in the year to writing competent argumentative, expository, and narrative paragraphs as students progress. The State Standards will be the main focus of the curriculum, starting with a grade level mentor text. The curriculum for this course is based on the Ohio State Standards.

Advanced 8th Grade English Language Arts  

Length of Course: Yr.

Grade Level/s: 8

Prerequisites for Course: Gifted Identification in Reading, Creative Thinking, or Superior Cognitive OR teacher recommendation based on state testing scores

Course Description: This accelerated course builds on advanced literacy skills through complex texts, critical analysis, and structured writing. Aligned to the Ohio Learning Standards, it emphasizes argumentation, synthesis of ideas, and independent thinking to prepare students for advanced high school coursework.