Grade 8TAC §110.24
English Language Arts 8
Critical reading, rhetorical analysis, argumentative and narrative writing, research skills, and media literacy — the capstone of middle school ELA.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
5 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
Rhetorical Analysis
Analyze author's craft, purpose, and rhetorical devices across fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and media.
Research & Argument
Construct multi-source arguments, synthesize evidence, and cite sources with academic rigor.
TEKS §110.24 Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Grade 8 ELA.
Units (14)
1Critical Reading: Beyond the Surface2Author's Craft and Purpose3Literary Analysis: Theme and Complexity4Poetry, Drama, and Performance5Nonfiction and Rhetorical Analysis6Academic Vocabulary in Context7The Argumentative Essay8Narrative Craft: Voice and Structure9Expository and Analytical Writing10Research and Inquiry11Academic Oracy: Speaking to Think12Grammar, Usage, and Conventions13Media Literacy and Digital Texts14Synthesis: The Multi-Genre Portfolio