Making Connections in Literature Grade 8 Student Text (4th Edition)

BJU Press’ Grade 8 Making Connections in Literature 4^th Edition engages students with a variety of literary selections that follow the themes of Maturity, Wisdom, Generosity, Freedom, and Nature. In the Student Text, chapters ask Big Questions to guide students towards thinking about key literary features and cultural beliefs. Author backgrounds and biographies, defined vocabulary terms, and Before Reading sections prepare students for the literary passages. During Reading and After Reading sections and Think & Discuss questions assist students in analysis, evaluation, and text comparison. Writing assignments with rubrics and oral presentation provide students with opportunities to grow their ability to comprehend and consider the big ideas and biblical application of literature. A novel study on Across Five Aprils (sold separately) is also part of this course. The Teacher Edition is sold separately. 608 pages, softcover. Grade 8.