English Language Arts, Grade 8

Students enrolled in programs that do not allow Semester 2 orders during Fall enrollment
will receive a discount code for the second semester at Spring enrollment.

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Language Arts

Anh Duong

Jeani Olivieri

Synchronous
(live virtual)

Mondays, Wednesdays

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PST

English Language Arts, Grade 8

Overview Materials Needed Syllabus

Courses Overview

This project-centered English Language Arts course prioritizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Students analyze literature, craft arguments, and communicate effectively through writing, speaking, and listening. They also polish research skills, evaluate sources, and incorporate evidence to support their arguments. Language arts skills are linked to real-world contexts to increase understanding and application.

Includes NoRedInk materials fee.

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Materials

*Materials may be purchased privately or with educational funds.
*Novels can be checked out from the library or purchased.

The Elements of Style, Fourth Edition, William Strunk Jr.
The Old Man and the Sea, Ernest Hemingway
The Giver, Lois Lowry
Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury
The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton
A spiral notebook, at least 60 pages
Copy/printer paper, 20-24lb
Pencil, colored pencils, a sharpener, eraser, scissors, ruler

Language Arts Note: Once classes begin, Branches Learning will provide students access to NoRedInk, an online tool that targets specific language arts skills. This program is part of the course curriculum.

Syllabus

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Start Date: Semester 1 August 21, 2025

Start Date: Semester 2 January 13, 2026

Semester

Clear

Course Fee

$405.00/semester

$715.00/year

Student Placement at Branches Learning

At Branches Learning, our goal is to meet each student where they are and help them grow from there. To assist us in doing this, we consider teacher recommendations and, when helpful, use brief online placement tests in Math and Language Arts. This process helps us thoughtfully group students within each grade level. Placement tests will be released on or before July 21 to students who did not attend Math or Language Arts with us during the 2024-2025 school year. Placement tests are not required prior to enrolling.

We keep placement testing low-stress and focused on supporting your child. When used, these tools help us:

Make sure students start in the right spot. A quick check-in on key skills helps us place students in courses that match their current level—so they feel confident, challenged, and engaged from the start.
Personalize learning. Results give teachers insight into each student’s strengths and needs, allowing us to better tailor instruction and support.

Our priority is helping students feel seen, supported, and successful from day one.

English Language Arts, Grade 8