Communication+Arts

Welcome to 8th Grade Communication Arts -- Miss Eggert -- A147 **I.** **Our Units**

 A. __ Our Odyssey: __ We will use stories of mythology to study characterization, setting, point of view, purpose/audience, writing and grammar, media literacy, and allusions.The following mythology wiki will be used frequently during this unit: Mythology Wiki.

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 B. __ Stirring Up Justice/Law and Disorder: __ We will use stories of injustice and crime to study persuasion, research, writing and grammar, setting, purpose/audience, theme, and various elements of media literacy. This unit also involves two literature circle books, which will be used to teach reading strategies and speaking and listening skills.

C. In 2014-2015 we will ending the year with a new unit. Details for this unit with be forthcoming.

**II. Parent Communication**  A. Grading Policy

