Building Blocks of 8th Grade Reading & Writing
Grade 8
The school year moves quickly, with so many skills to cover and even more opportunities for learning gaps to emerge. But reading and writing are building block subjects: not only are advanced skills built atop fundamentals, but a student’s ability to read and write is essential for their success in other classes, too. It is therefore critical for students to address and fill reading learning gaps quickly and to continually strengthen these foundations for future learning.
That’s why Building Blocks of 8th Grade Reading & Writing meets weekly to give learners the instruction and repetition they need to master building block skills permanently. Each week, an expert instructor will lead students through engaging demonstrations and exercises designed to fill in learning gaps and solidify understanding of the 8th grade literacy skills–such as writing well-developed arguments and narratives, identifying and using rhetorical structures, and reading for theme and main idea–most essential for success the rest of the school year and beyond.
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4 sessions
1x per week
1 hour each
session duration
What You’ll Walk Away With
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Ability to analyze text, structure compelling essays, and interpret literary themes with clarity and depth.
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Analyze character development, rhetorical strategies, and setting to uncover deeper meaning.
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Improve writing with practice in organization, transitions, tone, and voice—plus peer and instructor feedback.
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Decode persuasive techniques and logical fallacies in everyday media and classroom texts.
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Build your confidence with real-time support, fun class debates, and personalized examples tied to pop culture and current media.
Why Students (and Parents) Love This Program
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Students leave more articulate, analytical, and ready to write with purpose—gaining skills that carry into high school essays, classroom discussions, and real-world communication.
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High-Energy, Engaging Instruction: Taught by passionate instructors who weave in everything from movie scenes to music lyrics to make learning unforgettable.
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Academic Skills That Last: Students walk away with real writing tools—like how to structure an argument or annotate for a theme—that they’ll use across subjects.
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Supportive and Inclusive Vibe: With private chat, anonymous Q&A, and positive feedback loops, students feel safe to try, fail, grow—and even laugh.
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Designed for Middle Schoolers: The pacing, examples, and tone are age-appropriate, accessible, and tailored for 8th graders ready to level up.
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Live classes with certified instructors via our dynamic virtual classroom
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Sessions that focus on key middle school English concepts: character, point of view, rhetorical devices, theme, and writing craft
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Interactive exercises and media-based examples (like speeches, trailers, and news excerpts)
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Full access to class recordings for flexible review
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Built-in writing practice with light peer collaboration and optional feedback
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No textbooks or extra materials needed
Building Blocks of 8th Grade Reading & Writing
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