Writing & Grammar 8

de Bethany Harris, Wendy Huffman, Lois Oldenburg

The 8th grade writing and grammar workbook teaches students to write in a variety of genres by guiding them through the writing process and focusing on the six traits of writing. This textbook emphasizes learning grammar to develop strong writing skills, and it shows students how to develop a biblical view of communication by focusing on writing with empathy, logic, virtue, and discernment. Students will also learn speaking and listening skills and methods of communicating through visuals. 8th Grade Writing Assignments: Informative writing, Narrative writing, Argumentative writing, Multigenre project. The 8th grade writing assignments and grammar worksheets feature: Full-page illustrations at the beginning of each chapter; Mentor texts demonstrating excellent writing; Graphic organizers; Oral and written activities; Games; Teaching of the six traits of writing; Instruction of speaking, listening, media skills, research skills, and collaborative skills; Notebooks for tracking individual progress; Self and peer assessments; Researched writing assignments. Punctuation PowerUp features match teaching of punctuation rules with grammatical instruction. Writing Toolboxes give students opportunities to practice and further develop writing skills outside of writing assignments. Grammar Toolboxes integrate grammar and writing instruction. -- Publisher.