Enriched Language Arts Syllabus
Jun 28th, 2008 by kdrews
8th Grade Enriched Language Arts – Mrs. Drews
Syllabus – 2008-2009
1st Nine Weeks
Reading:
Literature Stories
Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes
2 AR Book Tests
Book Review
Vocabulary: Lessons 1 – 3
Spelling: Units 1 –3
Grammar:
Nouns/Pronouns
Prepositions
Verbs – Irregular/Helping/Linking
Adjectives
Diagramming Sentences
Writing:
Word Snapshot
Writing Process
2nd Nine Weeks
Reading:
Literature Stories
The Call of The Wild by Jack London (Independent Reading
2 AR Book Tests
Book Review
Vocabulary: Lessons 4 & 5
Spelling: Units 4 – 7
Grammar:
Adverbs
Conjunctions
Interjections
Sentence Parts
Adjective/Adverb Phrases
Diagramming Sentences
Writing:
Charlie essay
Writing Process/TCAP Writing Practice
Wacky Writing
3rd Nine Weeks
Reading:
Literature Stories
2 AR Book Tests
Book Review
Vocabulary: Lessons 6 – 8
Spelling: Units 8 – 11
Grammar:
Adjective/Adverb Clauses
Fragment/Run-On Sentences
Who/Whom/Modifiers
Punctuation/Capitalization Grammar Usage Errors
Diagramming Sentences
Writing:
Writing 5 Paragraph Essay
TCAP Writing Assessment
Famous American Report/Poetry Project
4th Nine Weeks
Reading:
TCAP Assessment/Literature Stories
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
2 AR Book Tests
Book Review
Vocabulary: Lesson 9
Spelling: Units 12 – 14
Grammar:
TCAP Assessment
Parts of Speech Review
Sentence Diagramming
Sentence Variety
Writing:
Life Map
Children’s Book
* This syllabus is subject to change!*
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