Nelson Literacy 8 Program
The Grade 8 Language program will consist of Nelson Literacy 8 as well as a variety of other reading materials and media texts, including those in the different subject areas, to develop and practice the reading comprehension strategies and writing traits. Through acquiring vocabulary in the different subject areas, discussions, and presentations, students will enhance their oral and visual communication skills. Students will also have the opportunity to communicate meaning in a variety of text and media forms.
Unit 1: Global Citizens |
Reading Assignments
Literature Circles
Writing Assignments
All About Me
Essay
Poetry
Essay
Poetry
Speeches & Presentations
Person of Character (see Fully Alive 8 pp. 24-28) Assignments
Speech Writing
Speech Delivery (Examples)
Speech Writing
Speech Delivery (Examples)
- Fatmire Feka: Peace and Forgiveness Speech - passionate delivery
- Malala's Yousafzai's Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech - inspirational speaker
- Informative Speech About Gaming Addiction - engaging speaker
- Informative Speech: The Crocodile Hunter - needs improvement
- Informative Speech: The Crocodile Hunter (Final Version) - much improved!