Grade 8 English Language Arts

In order to assist educators with the implementation of the Common Core, the New York State Education Department provides curricular modules in P-12 English Language Arts and Mathematics that schools and districts can adopt or adapt for local purposes. The full year of Grade 8 English Language Arts curriculum is available.

Additional Materials:

• Grade 8 ELA Curriculum Map – These documents provide educators a road map for implementing the modules across a school year.
• Grades 6-8 ELA Curriculum Map – These documents provide educators a road map for implementing the modules across a school year.
• Developing Core Proficiencies Curriculum (Odell Education units)
• Appendix 1: Protocols and Resources
• Appendix 2: Graphic Organizers
• Scaffolding Instruction for English Language Learners: Resource Guides for English Language Arts and Mathematics