8th Grade Core

This curriculum covers a wide spectrum including the following: vocabulary, reading comprehension, short stories, in-depth novel studies, written and oral communication, and a thorough review of the eight parts of speech and their functions in writing. Reasoning and critical thinking are incorporated into writing and literature studies. Grammar ranges from review of capitalization and punctuation to the use of verbals, phrases, and clauses in sentence structure.

Special purchases

Required: Novels (TBA)

Recommended: None

Homework estimate (per night)

20-25 minutes nightly with additional time designated for reading logs and studying for tests and quizzes

Major concepts covered

Vocabulary, reading comprehension, short stories, in-depth novel studies, written and oral communication. and a thorough review of the eight parts of speech and their functions in writing

Insider information for students

Read assignments, do homework, and ask when struggling with a concept.

Insider information for parents

Homework is typically posted on Schoology a week in advance. Because instruction required to complete homework correctly is conveyed in class, attendance is crucial. Help classes are structured to answer student questions.

Curriculum Used

ABeka Grammar and Composition II, Mosdos Press Gold, and outside novels