In this course, students will utilize reading and writing skills. They will be able to perform in a variety of evaluative situations. Students will read on a daily basis with an emphasis on story text. Students will learn to recognize and analyze each aspect of story grammar and then describe that story structure through written and verbal communication. Students will learn to connect reading with their own lives, other experiences, and other stories. Writing lessons will emphasize process and product development. Students will learn to present ideas and content in an organized fashion and follow the conventional rules, grammar and mechanics, of writing. Students will also learn to use the thinking skills of classifying and summarizing, to listen critically, and to speak more effectively.