{"id":4679,"date":"2021-09-07T21:59:11","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.excelhighschool.com\/?page_id=4679"},"modified":"2024-01-08T17:41:55","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T17:41:55","slug":"online-middle-school-english-8-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.excelhighschool.com\/online-middle-school-english-8-syllabus","title":{"rendered":"Middle School English 8 Course"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>\n\t\tOnline Middle School English 8 Course\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<h3>Middle School English 8<\/h3>\n\t\tTake an accredited middle school English 8 course entirely online.<br \/>\nGet started today for only $225!\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/live.learnstage.com\/exceled\/excelhighschool\/programdetailsopen\/65\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tClick Here To Begin the Enrollment Process\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p>Excel Middle School&#8217;s English 8 course is a vital stepping stone for students preparing for the rigors of high school English. This course is thoughtfully designed to expand upon the foundational literary skills acquired in earlier grades. Students engage with a diverse range of literary works, including short stories, nonfiction, and novels, applying various literary structures to deepen their understanding and appreciation of literature. The course places a strong emphasis on enhancing reading comprehension and cultivating an insightful understanding of literary techniques.<\/p>\n<p>A key component of English 8 is the development of advanced vocabulary and writing skills. Students will learn to compose literary analyses and undertake an extended research project, skills crucial for success in high school and beyond. The course objectives focus on comparing and contrasting different genres, demonstrating routine writing skills for varied purposes, and comprehending both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students will also refine their ability to use text evidence for analysis, inference, and synthesis. Mastery of English grammar, the use of context clues, and the investigation of diverse sources of information are integral parts of the curriculum.<\/p>\n\t\t<h3>100% Online Middle School Courses<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>Recognized by K12 Schools Nationwide<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>Flexible &#038; Affordable Learning Environment<\/h3>\t\t\t\n\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\tMiddle School English 8\n\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h6>Course Syllabus<\/h6>\t\t\t\n\t<p>English 8 expands on the fundamental middle school literary skills required for students to become effective and versatile readers and writers. Utilizing short stories, nonfiction, and a novel students engage in rich application of various literary structures. Students will gain an appreciation for literature through applying skills which increase comprehension and promote a deeper understanding of literary techniques. In addition, English 8 promotes the expansion of student vocabulary, as well as, composition of literary analysis and an extended research project. The overall goal of the class is to increase the literacy and writing ability of students in preparation for high school English courses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Textbook:<\/strong>English 8 &#8211; \u00a9 Excel Education Systems, Inc. &#8211; 2021<\/p>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Course Objectives:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Compare and contrast different genres.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate routine writing skills for a variety of purposes.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts.<\/li>\n<li>Use text evidence to analyze, infer, and synthesize ideas.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate command of conventions of English grammar and usage.<\/li>\n<li>Apply strategies of using context clues.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate sources of information.<\/li>\n<li>Analyze types of media.<\/li>\n<li>Construct an informative research project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>\u00a0Course contents:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<h3 class='info-table-main-heading'>\t\t\tSemester A\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<h5 class='info-table-sub-heading'>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Chapter 1: What Makes an Interesting Character?<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 2: Making Literary Connections<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 3: Writing Skills<br \/>\n<strong>Novel Reading: The Wind in the Willows<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Chapter 4: Reading, Writing, and Presenting<br \/>\n<strong>Midterm Exam<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\t<h3 class='info-table-main-heading'>\t\t\tSemester B\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<h5 class='info-table-sub-heading'>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h5>\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li>Chapter 5: Strengthening Your Writing Part 1<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 6: Strengthening Your Writing Part 2<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 7: Effective Communication<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 8: Media Analysis<\/li>\n<li>Chapter 9: Research Project<br \/>\n<strong>Final Exam<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<h3><strong>Grading Scale<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A = 90-100%<br role=\"presentation\" \/>B = 80-89%<br role=\"presentation\" \/>C = 70-79%<br role=\"presentation\" \/>D = 60-69%<br role=\"presentation\" \/>F = under 59%<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Grade Weighting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unit Quizzes&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.35%<br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Writing Assignments&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;35%<br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/><u>Mid-Term\/Final Exams&#8230;&#8230;30%<\/u><br role=\"presentation\" data-uw-rm-sr=\"\" \/>Total&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;100%<\/p>\n<h3>\n\t\tHow Much Does It Cost?\n\t<\/h3>\n<h5>\n\t\t$225\n\t<\/h5>\n\t<p>per course<\/p>\n\t<p>Standard high school courses are priced at an affordable $225 each. 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