English/Language Arts Course Descriptions
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English 7 - Year
Grade: 7 Required
Students read a variety of literature, building on an understanding
of reading as a process that includes analyzing and comprehending
texts. Language study includes vocabulary building and learning
about grammar, language use, and spelling. Through varied and
frequent writing assignments, students build on their understanding
of writing as a process that includes drafting, composing,
revising, proofreading, and publishing. They use writing to
develop ideas and learn new concepts. Students also learn discussion
skills and group process skills, and learn to adapt speaking
and listening to the audience, topic, purpose, and situation.
Reading and writing competencies addressed in the Virginia
standards of learning are incorporated into the course objectives.
English 8 - Year
Grade: 8 Required
Prerequisite: English 7
Students read a variety of literature, building on an understanding
of reading as a process that includes analyzing and interpreting
the text. Language study includes vocabulary building and learning
about grammar, language use, and spelling. Through varied and
frequent writing assignments, students build on their understanding
of writing as a process that includes drafting, composing,
revising, editing, proofreading, and publishing. Students write
a variety of writing forms including informational/technical
essay. All students learn to adopt speaking and writing skills
to the audience topic, purpose, and situation. Reading and
writing competencies addressed in the Virginia standards of
learning are incorporated into the course objectives.
Power Literacy - Semister Elective
Grade: 7 Focused Remediation Course
Power Literacy is a one-semister additional English course designed to provide direct instruction in reading comprehension, writing process, and vocabulary. The course content has been specifically designed to support the attainment of the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in seventh grade English.
Power Literacy - Semister Elective
Grade: 8 Focused Remediation Course
Power Literacy is a one-semister additional English/social studies course designed to provide direct instruction in reading comprehension, writing process, and vocabulary using socials studies content material. The course content has been specifically designed to support the attainment of the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in eighth grade English and social studies. |
