Units of Study in Writing Grade 8 (2nd Edition)
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• In Unit 1, Investigative Journalism, eighth graders learn to use sharp observations of life to write news and investigative articles about meaningful topics, crafting vivid narratives, and elaborating multiple perspectives.
• In Unit 2, Literary Essay: Analyzing Craft and Theme, students write arguments and counterarguments about themes in texts, supporting their positions with details of plot, character, and author's craft.
• In Unit 3, Position Papers: Research and Argument, students learn ways writers explain complex issues and compose arguments by drawing on evidence, contextualizing their positions, and addressing multiple perspectives.
