Middle School Curriculum Posts

The overarching goal of Grade 8 English is to introduce students to powerful lenses for analyzing texts while encouraging them to think metacognitively and express themselves authentically, creatively, and analytically. Throughout the year, students examine various genres of fiction to understand how authors develop complex characters and explore the role of identity within a larger social context. This includes an investigation into systemic power and the intersectionality of social issues such as gender, race, and class. Students also enhance their critical thinking by researching contemporary social issues and evaluating information sources for authenticity, accuracy, and bias. This academic journey challenges students to apply their analytical skills to foundational texts. Because the reading curriculum directly informs writing projects, students engage in diverse assignments ranging from personal narratives and analytical responses to evidence-based position papers and multi-genre reflective essays.