Mastering complex reading passages

Comprehending and using figurative language

Offering an objective summary of more complicated texts

Interpret text from different formats.

Using critical thinking skills to separate truth from error

Using the writing process to take compositions from prewriting and planning through revision.

Using technology-aided tools such as graphic organizers to help them with prewriting and planning.

Developing a topic with simple facts, details, examples and explanations.

Relating a clear, coherent incident, event or situation by using well-chosen details through various writing activities.

Showing a command of English grammar during all writing activities.

Maintaining subject-verb agreement

Using quotation marks correctly in dialogue

Using punctuation (comma, ellipsis, dash) to indicate a pause or break.

Forming and using verbs in the indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, and subjunctive mood.

Correctly use capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.