The writing process, eight parts of speech, five basic sentence patterns, usage, mechanics, participles, gerunds, infinitives, dictionary skills, library skills, study skills, and the writing process are also part of the year's work in this BJU Press Writing and Grammar Grade 8 Student Workbook. Clear instruction, plenty of practice, and writing projects that include a news report, a character profile, a short fable, an informal debate script, a photo essay, and an in-class essay all work together to provide students with an excellent foundation in writing and grammar before they reach high school. 475 pages, softcover.