English
Eighth Grade Curriculum
Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.
#49625 Applications of Grammar 2
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course focuses on reviewing the basics of English grammar. Topics include parts of speech, vocabulary building, diagramming and writing sentences, verb conjugation, subject-verb agreement, using phrases and clauses properly, and the basics of good composition.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Applications of Grammar Book 2: Structure for Communicating Effectively | ©1996 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 256 pages
• Answer Key – ©1996 Christian Liberty Press | 43 pages
• Test Packet – ©2009 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests
#40185 Grammar and Composition 2
Suggested Grade Level:
8th - 10th
Academic Credit:
0.5 (if assigned at the high school level)
Additional Course Charge:
None
Prerequisites:
None
Description:
This course offers a study of English grammar and usage with emphasis on written communication skills. Grammar and usage topics include capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure and diagramming, verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Composition topics include manuscript form; the writing process; using a library; making an outline; constructing paragraphs; writing summaries, book reports, descriptions, and research papers; and improving writing style.
Course Materials:
• Workbook – Grammar and Composition II Worktext, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 396 pages
• Teacher Key – Grammar and Composition II Worktext Teacher Key, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 411 pages
• Practice Tests – Grammar and Composition II Student Quizzes/Tests, 6th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 22 quizzes & 12 tests
• CLASS Test Packet – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 11 tests
#20395 Of Places Literature
Suggested Grade Level:
8th
Additional Course Charge:
None
Description:
This course provides a thematic study of classic literature, primarily written by English and American authors. The selections of fiction and non-fiction stories and poetry are arranged in units by settings. Locations highlighted include At Home, At School, Throughout America, Around the World, About the Sea, and Upon the Mountains. Featured authors include Christie, Whittier, Frost, Longfellow, Irving, Wesley, Kipling, Hawthorne, O. Henry, and Dickinson. A separate booklet of supplementary lessons published by Christian Liberty Press introduces literary terms such as plot and climax, personification, simile and metaphor, rhythm and meter, allusion, rhyme scheme, and apostrophe.
Course Materials:
• Textbook – Of Places Literature, 5th edition | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 409 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 40 pages
• Test Packet – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 12 tests