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Literacy Advancement Academy 8th (1600) | |||
| Grade Range: | |
| 8 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| None | |
| Course duration: | |
| One or two semesters; may be repeated for credit | |
| Course Description: | |
| Literacy Advancement Academy 8th is a one- or two-semester course offering extra support for students experiencing difficulty in their regular grade 8 English courses, based on formal and informal assessments and teacher recommendations. It is taught in addition to, not instead of, a student’s regular English course.
The course continues the focus on literature, expository texts, writing, and speaking and listening found in the regular courses while providing additional exposure to lessons, increased time on task, an in-depth study of genre and written forms, and additional reading and writing strategies to help students meet standards. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 9103 - English Support | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Prentice Hall Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, Prentice Hall, 2002. | |