Interpret figurative language to determine the meanings of words and phrases.

Use reading strategies to improve comprehension.

Compare and contrast how language supports an author’s purpose in two different genres.

Explain how propaganda reveals theme.

Analyze the development of setting through word choice.

Using phrases correctly to convey ideas precisely.

Using narrative techniques to develop characters.

Revising writing to include formal and objective language.

Organizing paragraphs to integrate properly cited research.

Supporting a claim with reasons and evidence in an argumentative essay.

Using clauses to convey meaning and add variety to writing.

Correcting common sentence errors.

Distinguishing between active and passive voice

Using punctuation to impact the meaning of a sentence.

Applying punctuation rules for commas, parentheses, dashes, and colons to writing.