English 8

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Students will gain a solid foundation of writing skills through the use of the Institute for Excellence in Writing's (IEW) Elegant Essay curriculum. Over the course of 28 weeks, students will learn how to bring their words and arguments to life through effectively creating captivating introductions, compelling descriptions, and convincing conclusions. By the end of 8th grade, students will be well prepare for high school level writing assignments.

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Students will read engaging books using of a variety of active reading strategies and vocabulary exercises.

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• "The Elegant Essays: Writing Lessons" Student Workbook- https://iew.com/shop/products/elegant-essay-student-book-only

• Other books and required materials coming soon

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