English 8AB (Period 1)

The major emphasis of this course is to promote the communication skills of eightth-grade students through a balanced language arts program which provides for student growth through appropriate practice in listening, reading, speaking, writing, and critical thinking. The literature-based units provide a framework in which the students use English skills to understand their expanding personal world, including ideas, attitudes, ideals, and values. English 8AB meets the basic English requirements.