006 HONORS 8TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS Length/Credit 1 year Prerequisite 8th grade standing Other Info None Location Chinook, Highland, Odle, Tillicum, Tyee     This course examines the concept of CHALLENGE and the academic skills necessary for students as they transition to high school. Students are introduced to the types of challenges people face as they study a variety of texts. Writing will focus on sentence combining, transitions, paraphrase, summary, thesis, introductions, conclusions and proper use of quotations taken from text. Students will practice narrative, expository, and persuasive writing. Honors students will complete additional reading, writing and research. The course encourages more independent learning and in-depth exploration of the content. Outside and summer reading are required.