Reading 800 – LightUnit Set (SE2)

Reading 800 uses five LightUnits and is based on the reader Where Roads Diverge. Stories present eighth grades with examples of people who faced diverging roads and how their choices expand the theme of thinking through alternative choices and choosing the best paths. Many exercises explore literary elements such as character, foreshadowing, inference, and figures of speech. Vocabulary study and elements of poetry are also part of daily exercises.

How to Teach the Course

Two or three lessons per week cover a full year’s work, or you may choose to cover the course in one semester. Students do most exercises independently.
Using the LightUnits, students build vocabulary; examine literary elements such as conflict, theme, and tone; interpret literary techniques such as metaphors, symbols, allusions, irony, and foreshadowing; identify literary genres; practice types of writing; learn critical thinking skills; and respond to truths illustrated in the stories.
Answer Keys are required since they are not included in the Teacher’s Guide.