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Discover! ELA 8th Grade Set

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051624
Grade 8
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Discover! ELA 8th Grade Set
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$159.50
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Product Overview

  • Set includes Student Worktexts, Instructor’s Guide, and Assessment Booklet
  • Influenced by national standards and correlating with Common Core
  • Wholesome content incorporates exploration, direct instruction, skill-building, and lesson review
  • Thorough teacher guide promotes tailoring to different learning styles
Sample 1

Description

Discover! English Language Arts 8 guides students through literary analysis, multicultural literature, persuasive writing, argumentation, poetry, theater, historical and science fiction, research skills, documentary film, and digital literacy tools. Students will analyze different literature portions in their workbooks and then follow up with writing and essay assignments. 

There is a total of 160 days of instruction, and each chapter will take 2 days to complete. On day one students will complete the explore and read section. This provides students with new information presented in real-world narrative and they will read information about the chapter topic. On Day 2, they will complete the Practice and Show What You Know pages. Students will reflect on the information that was presented on Day 1 and apply it with graphic organizers, drawing, matching, writing prompts, and other various practice activities. Review of what you know will culminate the chapter with review questions over the chapters content and essay questions.

Set includes consumable Student Worktext 8A, 8B, Instructor’s Guide, and Assessment Booklet.

Publisher's Description of Discover! ELA 8th Grade Set
Uncover how literature and writing shape personal identity in this engaging, full-year English Language Arts course. Discover! English Language Arts Grade 8 guides students through literary analysis, multicultural literature, informational and persuasive writing, argument and debate, poetry, theater, historical and science fiction, contemporary literature, research skills, documentary film, and digital literacy tools. This comprehensive package includes:
  • Student Worktext A: begins with advanced literary analysis and critical writing and continues with multicultural literature, expository and informational writing, debate and argumentative writing, and poetry and figurative language. Each unit features a related career, such as a book critic, comparative literature professor, technical writer, advertising executive, and spoken word artist.
  • Student Worktext B: begins with theater and cinema and continues with the exploration of historical fiction and nonfiction, science fiction and fantasy, modern and contemporary literature, research skills and documentary film, and digital literacy and media production. Each unit features a related career such as working as a screenwriter, publishing fact checker, book designer, documentary producer, and media strategist.
  • Instructor Guide: takes the guesswork out of lesson planning, offering helpful teaching tips, pacing suggestions, and complete answer keys for all activities and assessments.
  • Assessment Booklet: supports students in becoming confident, independent learners. Each unit includes a traditional assessment modeled after standardized tests and a performance assessment that challenges students to apply their understanding in creative, meaningful ways. Rubrics are included to support consistent and clear evaluation.
This course is designed for 8th grade students.
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