Grade 8

Learning Optimism from Literature

Learning Optimism from a Nonfiction Text

Writing Your Hero’s Journey

Peer Review of Hero’s Journey Narratives

Learning Grit from Literature

Learning Grit from a Nonfiction Text

Writing an Argumentative Essay

Peer Review of Argumentative Essays

Learning Gratitude from Shakespearean Sonnets

Learning Gratitude from a Nonfiction Text

Writing an Informative Text

Peer Review of Informative Texts

Learning Curiosity from Literature

Learning About Curiosity from a Nonfiction Text

Writing an Informative Text

Peer Review of Informative Texts

Learning About Courage from Literature

Learning Courage from a Nonfiction Text

Writing an Argumentative Essay

Peer Review of Argumentative Essays

Learning Compassion from Literature

Learning Compassion from Nonfiction Texts

Writing a Fundraising Letter

Peer Review of Fundraising Letters

Learning About Fairness from Literature

Learning Fairness from a Nonfiction Text

Writing an Informative Text

Peer Review of Informative Texts

Learning Understanding from Literature

Learning Understanding from a Nonfiction Text

Writing an Informative Text

Peer Review of Informative Texts

Learning Humanity from Harlem Renaissance Poetry

The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921

Writing a Hero’s Journey

Peer Review of Hero’s Journey Narratives