ENGLISH The vision of the Upper Middle School is to create a classroom atmosphere of mutual respect where students exhibit compassion and empathy for others, developed through a community of learners who feel valued, understood, and successful in their pursuit of life-long learning. We strive to introduce our students to great works of literature, challenge them to think beyond the ordinary, and encourage them to express themselves competently both in speaking and writing. We are dedicated to ensuring that our students will leave Sun Prairie Area School District with the critical thinking skills and independence that will allow them to participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of the global community. 8th GRADE ENGLISH Course 1080ENG, 1081ENG Required Course Year Course Communication is the basic objective of English study. Our program incorporates literature, language, and composition, all of which develop the student’s ability to effectively communicate his/her thoughts and experiences. Eighth grade students will continue to learn basic language arts skills in a holistic approach: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will work creatively and cooperatively on writing projects, novels, short stories, poetry, and various other language activities. Writing projects focus on writing as a process. Several genres will be represented through literature, and many will center on multicultural issues. The eighth grade English course will prepare the student to be a successful, independent student at the high school.
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