English Humanities in Grade 8 | 4ème
English Humanities Class in Grade 8 Meets Six Times / WeekContent:
- Writing emphasis
- Outside reading
- Fiction and Nonfiction Titles
- Punctuation and grammar
- MLA Formatting
- Author’s Message
- Personal Essays
- Significant periods in US History
- Introduction to US Government
Objectives:
- Critical Reading
- Expression and development of voice
- Creativity
- Self-directed exploration
- Literary Analysis
- Organization (of thought)
- Writing portfolio
Assessment:
- Literature circles and discussions
- Oral presentations
- Class Participation
- Reflection on Texts
Resources:
- Tribe, Sebastian Junger
- The Metamorphosis, Franz Kafka
- Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
- Other texts
- Documentary: Liberty and Slavery: The Paradox of America's Founding Fathers
- HBO's John Adams (excerpts)
- Other media
- History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism, Teachers; Curriculum Institute
- Online Resources