What your teen is learning
Your teen will apply the rules they’ve learned about spelling to figure out how new words are spelled. They’ll take notes and create outlines that show logical flow of their thoughts, and they’ll select good information sources to help them write about a specific topic, for a specific audience and purpose. Their writing will become more convincing as they add words to prove their point. Still curious? Refer to the program of studies for more about Grade 8 English Language Arts.
Knowledge and Employability English Language
How your teen is assessed
Your teen’s learning is assessed using a variety of tools and strategies within the classroom. Ask your teen’s teacher what methods they are using. The different assessment methods tell you and your teen’s teacher about your teen’s strengths, the areas in which they might grow and how well your teen is doing throughout the course. The teacher can then change or refine their teaching plans to ensure that learning activities better meet the needs of your teen. At the end of the course, your teen is assessed and their achievement is reported so that you know if they have achieved the expected learning outcomes for their grade.
Resources to help your teen
A variety of digital and print resources from many different sources help students learn. Alberta Education reviews and authorizes many student and teacher resources that support learning and teaching in the classroom. Additionally, teachers may select, and bring into the classroom, numerous other innovative and creative resources to create rich learning experiences for your teen. Visit LearnAlberta.ca or the Authorized Resources Database to learn more about the resources your teen may encounter.