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__Course Overview:__ A research based approach of local and systematic reading and writing skills. The student’s language skills progress from simple to complex as reading instruction is tailored to students’ needs. The writing process instruction develops through concept modeling ensuring a mastery of grammar skills. This process ensures the development of students into effective readers, writers, speakers, and thinkers.

__Course Meeting Times:__ This course currently meets during periods 1/2 and 3/4. LA 8 is a double-period course, which infuses grammar, SSR, and critical thinking warm-ups to engage students.

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__Unit 1: Short Stories (September-December)__ Students will dive into the world of fictional short stories that will enhance their comprehension, vocabulary, and creativity! We will focus on various concepts including, story mapping, figurative language, comparing and contrasting, and much more! Writing will be infused with a heavy focus on revisions and scoring either proficient or advanced, which aligns with state testing.



__Unit 2: Nonfiction literature (January-Feb)__ Students will learn active reading strategies to aid in the comprehension and analysis of nonfition texts. There will be a focus on the qualities and structures of nonfiction writing. There will also be a segment on propaganda techniques in which students will apply their newfound knowledge to create an appropriate ad for a product.

media type="custom" key="11841174" __ Unit 3: Research (Feb __ __Homework Log: (note: the dates listed indicate when the assignment is due!)__

3/8: research paper = 100 points!!!!!!!!!!! 2/29: research outline