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Reading & Writing Companion

GRADE 8 UNITS

Suspense! ? In Time of War A Moral Compass ? The Civil War

Reading & Writing Companion

GRADE 8 UNITS

Suspense! ? In Time of War A Moral Compass ? The Civil War

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Suspense!

What attracts us to stories of suspense? UNIT 1

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In Time of War

What does our response to conflict say about us?

UNIT 2

129

A Moral Compass

How can life experiences shape our values? UNIT 3

255

The Civil War

How did the War Between the States redefine America?

UNIT 4

387

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GETTING STARTED

Welcome to the StudySync Reading and Writing Companion! In this booklet, you will find a collection of readings based on the theme of the unit you are studying. As you work through the readings, you will be asked to answer questions and perform a variety of tasks designed to help you closely analyze and understand each text selection. Read on for an explanation of each section of this booklet.

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