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among the evidences of an education I name correctness and precision
in the use of the mother tongue."
N.M.Butler
· 8th Grade
Year-long theme- Identity
Students will look at themselves as individuals in American culture through historical and autobiographical exploration.
Unit one- Coming of Age
Unit two- Literature of Our Diverse Culture
Unit three- Youth and Justice
Unit four- The Holocaust- A study in effects of prejudice
Unit five- You and the Future
Unit six- Taking the Next Step
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7th Grade
Year-long theme- Challenges and Connections
Students will explore life challenges and local/ global connections through literature and writing.
Classes A & N-
Unit
one- Challenges
Unit two- Telling Stories and Folktales
Unit three- Story Elements
Unit four-Poetry and Drama
Unit five- Author Focus and Adventure
Unit six- Individual Rights and the Common Good
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7th grade ALPs Class-
Unit one- Challenges
Unit two- Learning about Culture
Unit three- Story Elements, Drama, and Poetry
Unit four- Connections
Unit five- Individual Rights and the Common Good
Unit six- The Environment and You
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