Grade 8 Class

Class Description

The grade eight curriculum comprises the learning of different models of writing with a strong emphasis on the essay model. Other models include the “narrative story summary”, a unit on “note-taking”, writing from pictures”and short responses. The students write with 10 sentence openers for variety and practice using varying and effective transitions. They practice using a high level of vocabulary as well as tripe phrases and clauses in their paragraphs. The are expected to complete a gr. 8 private school grammar text throughout the year as well as various vocabulary workbooks. Students can expect about 2 hours of homework weekly. Work will be re-written until it is grammatically correct and well-organized.

Address

• 3779 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC, Canada