GYSA English 8 Advanced

• Course #1120GYSA
• Middle School/Required
• 36 Weeks

Description

• Evaluate, analyze, develop, and produce media messages
• Deepen analysis of a variety of complex text through text annotation, comparing/contrasting author’s styles, and analyzing author’s qualifications
• Craft essays that increase insight into literature and life
• Write persuasively and use claims, evidence, and counterclaims to advocate and support a position
• Apply research techniques to analyze information gathered from diverse sources by identifying misconceptions and possible bias
• Engage in research for authentic purposes connected to one’s own interests
• Taught with best instructional practices for gifted students

Students will take the Grade 8  Reading SOL assessment
Students will take the Grade 8 Writing SOL assessment