Language Arts 8 B

In this course, the student is exposed to a wide variety of writing styles that create a sense of curiosity and excitement. Throughout the course the student will explore and analyze several literary genres including narrative, poetry, suspense, and humor. The student will also explore character development and dramatic irony as they participate in fictional novel study. Then, they will sharpen their writing skills as they create their own narrative story. Additionally, this course provides the opportunity for the student to exercise curiosity and inquiry skills through short and long-term research as they conduct and present observations and conclusions from their own research project.