English 8

Mrs. Katie Ristow

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Students will gain a solid foundation for their reading and writing skills through a variety of activities. Both fiction and non-fiction texts will be used as a basis for their continued understanding and fluency of the writing process. They will bring their words and arguments to life, learn to effectively communicate a concept, and prove a point of view all while analyzing literature for deeper meanings and modern applications.

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

• Christian Heroes Then and Now series: David Livingstone (https://amzn.to/3f6lbOM)

• Christian Heroes Then and Now series: Gladys Aylward (https://amzn.to/3hQZP9E)

• Christian Heroes Then and Now series:  Nate Saint (https://amzn.to/3bHn6Y4)

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• Heroes of History series: Harriet Tubman (https://tinyurl.com/524t6yfz)

• Heroes of History series: Meriwether Lewis (https://tinyurl.com/29j69kyw)

• Heroes of History series: William Wilberforce (https://tinyurl.com/2u2hmre6)

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• The Elegant Essay Writing Lessons Student book (https://iew.com/shop/products/elegant-essay-student-book-only)

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• A folder or binder

• Writing paper

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MATERIALS FEE:

• $15 payable with tuition on August 1

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