In this LightUnit students will work on their penmanship through copying verses that refer to the human body and journaling. Spelling words will work with the roots med and equal, and words derived from French. Writing lessons will help students with reading comprehension by having students read a passage and write an essay about it. Each LightUnit includes 2 quizzes and a unit test that are to be removed before the student works through the unit. 56 pgs., pb. ~Rebecca
Language Arts LightUnit 808 Sunrise 2nd Edition
SKU
026575
Grade 8
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Charlotte Mason
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- Designed to be student led and student independent, little to no teacher involvement!
- LightUnit includes 14 lessons, 2 quizzes, and 1 Unit test
- Typically takes 3-4 weeks to complete each LightUnit
Description
Publisher's Description of Language Arts LightUnit 808 Sunrise 2nd Edition
Language Arts 8 integrates grammar, spelling, and writing into one easy-to-use course. Students study infinitive phrases, transitive and intransitive verbs, compound-complex sentences, and perfect and progressive verb tenses. Each LightUnit includes at least two lessons of writing instruction, in addition to periodic journaling exercises. Most LightUnits include penmanship exercises. The three spelling lists in each LightUnit include twenty words each.
Each LightUnit workbook provides 17 lessons, including quizzes and tests. Lessons cover grammar, language mechanics, sentence diagramming, and spelling. At least two writing lessons are included in each LightUnit.
Each LightUnit includes two quizzes and a test that should be removed from the LightUnit before the student begins working in it. The quizzes are perforated sheets in the back of the LightUnit, and the test is stapled in the center of the LightUnit.
Category Description for Grade 8 (Sunrise 2nd Ed.)
The Sunrise Edition Grade 8 Language Arts program includes 10 worktexts and introduces new grammar and writing skills like transitive and intransitive verbs, and concrete and abstract nouns. Learning new skills all while building and reviewing previously learned skills. Students will also be writing a research paper and learning Library Skills to aid in the construction of a bibliography. Creative writing is taught through the additional On Teaching Writing text. There are optional Teacher Guides that are broken up by units (801-805 and 806-810). These guides provide helpful teaching notes/suggestions, reduced student pages with answers, additional spelling lists, and alternate tests. For those using this course more independently, there are also separate Unit Answer Key and the Test & Quizzes Answer Key. Partner the CLE Language Arts with the CLE Grade 8 Reading program for a complete ELA course. ~Rebecca
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grade: | 8 |
| Brand: | Christian Light |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4 |
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