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Lesson Plans - 8th Grade

Historical Tool Time

This is an introductory unit focusing on the skills necessary for the study of history. The unit begins with a lesson that focuses on time, chronology, and the creation and interpretation of timelines.

Jacob Have I Loved – A Novel Study

Students explore the book Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Patterson through a study of its setting, characters, many conflicts, and resolutions.

Info Expo

Can you help me write a research paper? While working in cooperative groups, students research a topic for an expository report. Students then work collaboratively to write, edit, and revise the report to produce a polished research paper.

Mythology in the Middle

Students read two narrative reading selections and based on the reading, compare and contrast a character from each.

Easy Essays in Three Steps

This nine day mini unit is designed to help students understand and refine essays created for the writing section of the FCAT.