{"id":8316,"date":"2025-09-02T20:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T20:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeschool-curriculum.staging.miacademy.co\/?page_id=8316"},"modified":"2025-09-11T21:48:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T21:48:49","slug":"8th-ela","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/8th-grade\/8th-ela\/","title":{"rendered":"8th Grade Language Arts Curriculum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our eighth-grade language arts courses strengthen reading comprehension and writing skills through engaging, age-appropriate content. With Miacademy, students dive into a wide range of genres while building writing, analysis, and grammar skills \u2014 all in one place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-theme-palette-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-02da14b2722731a7bd1598e9b91527de\">Sample Lesson<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Home Is What You Make It - How To Find and Cite Textual Evidence\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/_nKbnUkKQ3E?list=PLvJNSf-7NfrMhhiB90DeMjhFIwmT-jfqO\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Interested in more eighth grade ELA videos? Visit our YouTube channel&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MiacademyLearningChannelK-8\">@TheMiacademyLearningChannel<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fac8291be64f6f31eb771c2537484b07\"><strong>Is my student ready for 8th grade language arts?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before working on eighth-grade reading and writing concepts, we recommend that your child complete our <a href=\"https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/1st-ela\/https:\/\/miacademy.co\/homeschool-curriculum\/7th-grade\/7th-ela\/\">seventh-grade ELA courses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your student is likely ready for eighth-grade language arts if they demonstrate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understanding of main idea and supporting details in longer passages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with literary elements such as plot, character, setting, theme, and point of view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exposure to a variety of genres, including poetry, narrative fiction, informational texts, and basic drama<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to use context clues to determine word meaning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competence in paragraph writing, including topic sentences, supporting details, and transitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experience writing different modes, such as personal narratives, opinion pieces, and informational essays<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Knowledge of grammar and sentence structure, including complete sentences, subject-verb agreement, and varied sentence beginnings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of the writing process (planning, drafting, revising, and editing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic understanding of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beginning awareness of bias or perspective in writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Familiarity with research basics, such as using multiple sources and identifying reliable information<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d523d68bb56017009802482b85204c2f\"><strong>Free ELA 8th Grade Worksheets &#8211; PDF Download<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each video lesson comes with an activity PDF to extend learning beyond the screen!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here to download a free sample PDF of our eighth-grade ELA worksheets:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:75px;}.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{border-radius:200px;overflow:hidden;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:20px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-media .kadence-info-box-image-intrisic img{border-radius:200px;}.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box8316_898063-19 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box8316_898063-19\"><a class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-left kt-info-halign-left\" href=\"https:\/\/miaplaza-content.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/Language+Arts\/LS+(K8)\/LS8+Home+Is+What+You+Make+It+Student+PDF.pdf\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_download kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M21 15v4a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H5a2 2 0 0 1-2-2v-4\"\/><polyline points=\"7 10 12 15 17 10\"\/><line x1=\"12\" y1=\"15\" x2=\"12\" y2=\"3\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Free PDF &#8211; 8th Grade ELA Worksheets<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Click here to download your free sample PDF!<\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-556dadf1f81c76ca469263b90ef75706\"><strong>What are the 8th grade ELA standards?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Eighth-grade language arts standards build upon existing skills to prepare students for high school and college. This year, students will practice crafting well-formed arguments, identifying bias, and practicing their research skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the end of the eighth grade, students will be able to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read and analyze texts from a wide array of genres<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify themes, main ideas, and key details in what they read<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support their ideas with strong evidence from the text<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand and use figurative language and literary devices<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand vocabulary using context clues and word roots<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Write clear and organized essays, stories, and arguments<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use correct grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct research using multiple reliable sources<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Present ideas clearly through writing and speaking<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluate arguments and recognize bias or weak reasoning<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan, revise, and edit their own writing for clarity and impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Participate in group discussions and build on others\u2019 ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Standards can vary by state, so be sure to check what\u2019s required where you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-9-color has-theme-palette-3-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-86f2a78099cc7f035ff6941143de480f\">Scope and Sequence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7bd1b0bb10b67ea11be26314404f9a31\">8th Grade \u2014 Language Arts Level I<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This comprehensive course strengthens students\u2019 reading, writing, and general language skills. Students sharpen reading comprehension and literary analysis while learning to write in a variety of formats, including descriptive, narrative, memoir, research-based, dramatic, and persuasive pieces.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course also guides students in conducting effective research with reliable sources, building&nbsp; necessary skills for English classes at the high school and college level.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-accordion-id8316_9da444-a7 .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:10px;}.kt-accordion-id8316_9da444-a7 .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kt-accordion-id8316_9da444-a7 > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > 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kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane8316_e425f6-f9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 1: Home<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Welcome to Language Arts: Level I<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Defining Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Forced From Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When Home is No Longer Safe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home Is What You Make It<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home: A Place to Grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Descriptive Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane8316_d4e1c3-9c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 2: Compelling Stories<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Elements of Short Stories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting and Mood in &#8220;The Masque of the Red Death&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Point of View in &#8220;The Emperor&#8217;s New Clothes&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Theme in &#8220;Ruthless&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Characterization in &#8220;The Hunter&#8217;s Lodge Case&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrative Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane8316_397a98-e1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 3: Overcoming Adversity<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Main Idea and Helen Keller<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Author&#8217;s Purpose and Malala Yousafzai<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Figurative Language and Ernest Shackleton<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tone and Stephen Hawking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rhetorical Analysis and Nelson Mandela<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memoir Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane8316_26633a-62\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 4: Research<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Breaking Down Bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Red Flags of Bias<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduction to Research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finding Reliable Sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All About Evidence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane8316_a941d0-ff\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 5: Twelfth Night<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to Shakespeare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dramatic Structures in Twelfth Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Symbolism in Twelfth Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Irony in Twelfth Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close Reading of Twelfth Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Universal Themes in Twelfth Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dramatic Writing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane8316_c4c1c9-2c\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 6: Writing for a Better World<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Introduction to Argument<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blueprints for Persuasive Writing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect With Your Audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Power Up With Persuasive Techniques<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Steer Clear of Logical Fallacies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share Your Vision: Final Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course Assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-1-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf103171b36e27086ce085a10cc33d7d\">8th Grade \u2014 Reading Comprehension Level I<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Reading Comprehension, eighth graders study a mix of texts to build comprehension skills and check understanding with a short six-question quiz. 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd .kt-accordion-inner-wrap{display:block;}.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd .kt-accordion-inner-wrap .kt-accordion-pane:not(:first-child){margin-top:10px;}.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd .kt-accordion-panel-inner{border-top:0px solid transparent;border-right:0px solid transparent;border-bottom:0px solid transparent;border-left:0px solid transparent;}.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header{border-top:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-right:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-bottom:0px solid #f2f2f2;border-left:0px solid #f2f2f2;}.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header:hover, \n\t\t\t\tbody:not(.hide-focus-outline) .kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#eeeeee;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus-visible,\n\t\t\t\t.kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd > .kt-accordion-inner-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-pane > .kt-accordion-header-wrap > .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#BE530B;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#BE530B;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#BE530B;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#BE530B;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id8316_4634ed-bd kt-accordion-has-11-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-basic kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane8316_521fd7-c2\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 1: Fiction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elements of Fiction and The Maze Runner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Close Reading and Amal Unbound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Refugee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Outsiders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pearl<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Book Thief<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Esperanza Rising<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Giver<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A Land of Permanent Goodbyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Phantom Tollbooth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number the Stars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane8316_340ef9-f7\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 2: Literary Nonfiction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Elements of Literary Nonfiction and Night<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soul Surfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unbroken<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amelia Lost<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-9 kt-pane8316_060876-28\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Unit 3: Drama<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<ul 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