Grade 8 - Language Arts
English 8 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In English 8A, you will explore the features of different forms of literary writing
such as diaries, memoirs, informative essays, and fictional narratives. You will also
improve your writing by learning about persuasive writing techniques. You will compare
and contrast a literary piece across different mediums, including drama. You will engage
in a dramatic reading of poetry and learn how to give multimedia presentations. In the
latter part of the course, you will analyze informational texts to understand the history of
the Civil War. You will also analyze various types of literary works to better understand
literary elements such as point of view, conflict, theme, structure, and setting.
English 8 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In English 8B, you will analyze nonfiction texts to explore what they reveal
about the process of growing up. You will also analyze elements of poetry such as
theme, structure, meter, language, and sound to help you read poems and compose a
poem of your own. You will read novels and analyze their literary elements and their use
of literary devices. In the final unit, you will reflect upon and evaluate certain aspects of
your past, present, and future while reading Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol.
Florida M/J Language Arts 1 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 1.00)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In Florida M/J Language Arts 1A, you will explore literary elements in both
nonfiction and fiction texts. You will examine point of view in memoirs and practice
writing a short memoir. In the latter part of this course, you will study characters in
different genres of literature. You will explore the topic of change in nonfiction texts and
evaluate arguments and claims in informational texts. Finally, you will study the
characteristics of persuasive writing and practice writing persuasively
Florida M/J Language Arts 1 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 1.00)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. You will begin Florida M/J Language Arts 1B by analyzing the elements of
conflict in literary nonfiction texts and examine examples of cause and effect. You will
also investigate different genres of literature to analyze the elements of conflict. Next,
you will explore methods for developing multimedia presentations. In the latter part of
the course, you will analyze elements of poetry such as theme, structure, meter,
language, and sound. You will also examine different types of poetry. Finally, you will
identify techniques for developing a research paper
Florida M/J Language Arts 2 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 1.00)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In Florida M/J Language Arts 2A, you will explore different elements of fiction
such as theme, characters, setting, and plot. You will also improve your writing by
developing skills required for academic writing. You will evaluate how change affects
society and an individual’s personal growth by analyzing various informational texts.
You will examine the role of government and community programs in promoting health
and well-being. In addition, you will conduct a group discussion on the topic of change.
In the latter part of the course, you will examine poetic devices and elements of drama.
And you will compare a dramatic text to its film version. In the final unit, you will analyze
elements of writing such as tone, audience, purpose, and structure in informational
texts.
Florida M/J Language Arts 2 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 1.00)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In Florida M/J Language Arts 2B, you will analyze the literary elements of
point of view and conflict in literature. You will learn to apply problem solving and
conflict resolution skills. You will study the features and techniques of persuasive
writing. You will also evaluate use of the literary element of conflict in informational
texts. In addition, you will learn about the main characteristics of public speaking and
deliver a persuasive speech. In the latter part of this course, you will investigate the
topic of identity in literature. In the final unit, you will read novels and explore their
various literary elements
Florida M/J Language Arts 3 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 1.00)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In Florida M/J Language Arts 3A, you will explore literary features of diaries,
memoirs, informative essays, and fictional narratives. You will also improve your writing
by using persuasive writing techniques. You will compare and contrast literature and
poetry adapted for different mediums. You will engage in a dramatic reading of poetry
and give multimedia presentations. Later, you will analyze informational texts to
understand the history of the Civil War. In the final unit of the course, you will analyze
literary elements such as point of view, conflict, theme, structure, and setting.
Florida M/J Language Arts 3 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 1.00)English is the study of the creation and analysis of literature written in the English
language. In Florida M/J Language Arts 3B, you will analyze nonfiction texts to explore
what they reveal about the process of growing up. You will learn about disease
prevention and strategies for attaining and maintaining mental and emotional health.
You will also analyze elements of poetry, such as theme, structure, meter, language,
and sound, and compose a poem of your own. You will read novels and analyze their
literary elements and their use of literary devices. Finally, you will reflect upon and
evaluate aspects of your past, present, and future while reading Charles Dickens’s A
Christmas Carol.
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