Welcome to English 8! This year long course will study world literature with an emphasis on writing, vocabulary, listening, speaking, study, and test taking skills. Students will have intensive practice in the writing process and will continue to analyze literature stylistically and in light of human nature and as related to biblical truth.
Literature is studied thematically, incorporating analytical skills. Students also study the elements of plot, characterization, foreshadowing, point of view, and structure. Vocabulary is taken from literature and studied in context. Students receive extensive practice in essay writing with an emphasis on thesis statements and formal structure.
Unit of Study / Topic | Supplementary Instructional materials | Skills | Faith Integration | Assessment |
Unit 1: Old Man and the Sea The Pearl (summer) 3 weeks | Old Man and the Sea The Pearl |
| What we value | Symbolism Essay Test |
Unit 2: Collection 1- 3 wks
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Elements of Literature |
Analyze plot structure |
Human worth in the eyes of God |
Autobiographical Narrative
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Unit 3: Collection 10 – 7 weeks
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The Odyssey
| Analyze epic poetry Persuading with Cause and Effect
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Myths vs. Christianity
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God/Goddess research Report Test |
Unit 4: Collection 2 -3 weeks
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Elements of Literature |
Analyze Characterization
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Community service
| Technical Documents
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End Semester One
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Unit 5: Collection 3 - 3 wks
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Elements of Literature |
Analyze point of view. Synthesize information from different sources The use of Irony |
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Unit 6: Collection 4 - 3 weeks
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Elements of Literature |
Comparing media coverage and themes |
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Unit 7: 6 weeks I-Search Paper - Research
| Internet and Computer |
| God's truth vs worldly truth |
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Unit 8: Collection 5 -3 weeks * Short Stories and Poetry
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Elements of Literature |
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Charity and Giving to others |
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Unit 9: " A Midsumemr Night's Dream" 4 wks | "A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Analyzing characters Understanding Shakespeare | Godly love vs the love of the world | Character Analysis Essay In-Class Timed Essay |