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Alberta · Grade 8

English Language Arts

Outline

Lessons for this subject are being written.

Below is how the official curriculum organizes it. Each strand will get full lessons like the ones in Grade 1 Mathematics.

Curriculum strands

1Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences

Explore and extend ideas through talk and writing

2Comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts

Interpret characters, themes and techniques in literature and media

3Manage ideas and information

Research processes; evaluate and cite sources

4Enhance the clarity and artistry of communication

Revise for audience and purpose; usage and mechanics

5Respect, support and collaborate with others

Group roles and celebrating community