English 8
English 8 Course Overview
Big Ideas
Language and story can be a source of creativity and joy. | Stories and other texts help | Stories and other texts can be shared through pictures and words. | Everyone has a unique story | |||
Through listening and speaking, | Playing with language helps us discover how language works. | Curiosity and wonder lead us to new discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. |
From: https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/english-language-arts/8/core
Introduction
English 8 focuses on the novel Lord of the Flies, as well as examines poetry and short stories.
Where does this course fit?
- Students hoping to take English 9 should complete English 8.
Course Materials
- All online
- Paperback copy of Lord of the Flies is available in VLN book room
Brief Outline
Unit | Description |
1 | Novel Study: Lord of the Flies |
2 | Novel Study: Lord of the Flies |
3 | Poetry |
4 | Short Stories |
Assessment Percentage Breakdown
Assessment Type | Percentage of the Course |
Assignments | 70% |
Midterm exam | 15% |
Final exam | 15% |
Your final assessment will be represented on this Proficiency Scale.
You have up to a year to complete your course.