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English 8 Topic Outline REX

The document outlines the curriculum for English 8, divided into four quarters focusing on different regional literatures and language skills. Each quarter covers specific literary elements, notable authors, and grammar topics, including African, East Asian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern literature. Additionally, it emphasizes various forms of writing, such as persuasive communication and creative writing.

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English 8 Topic Outline REX

The document outlines the curriculum for English 8, divided into four quarters focusing on different regional literatures and language skills. Each quarter covers specific literary elements, notable authors, and grammar topics, including African, East Asian, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern literature. Additionally, it emphasizes various forms of writing, such as persuasive communication and creative writing.

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Topic Outline of English 8 (REX Book)

Quarter 1: African Literature and Literary Elements

- Introduction to African Literature

- Features of African poetry

- Elements of poetry

- African folklore and notable writers

- Elements of a Short Story

- Plot structure

- Characterization

- Setting and theme

- Biographical Study

- Life and works of Nelson Mandela

- Grammar and Language

- Idioms and their usage

- Sentence structure and coherence

Quarter 2: East Asian Literature and Figurative Language

- Literature of East Asia

- Introduction to Chinese literature

- Japanese folktales and cultural narratives

- Figurative Language

- Similes, metaphors, personification

- Application in literary texts

- Contemporary Writers

- Life and works of Amy Tan

- Grammar and Composition

- Use of cohesive devices

- Paragraph development
Topic Outline of English 8 (REX Book)

Quarter 3: Southeast Asian Literature and Persuasive Communication

- Literature from Southeast Asia

- Writers from Myanmar and Thailand

- Themes in Southeast Asian short stories

- Persuasive Speech

- Techniques in persuasive writing

- Analyzing persuasive texts

- Grammar Focus

- Fact vs. opinion

- Recognizing propaganda techniques

Quarter 4: Middle Eastern Literature and Dramatic Arts

- Middle Eastern Literary Works

- Arabian poetry and philosophical texts

- Introduction to Persian literature

- Dramatic Literature

- Soliloquy and monologue

- Study of Sadallah Wannus' contributions

- Grammar and Writing

- Advanced sentence structures

- Creative writing exercises

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