Throughout the year, we will read an array of differentiated texts including novels, short stories, informational texts, academic essays, poems, and meaningful quotes. Through our discussions and activities, students will interpret and connect the skills to create their own understanding. Additionally, students will develop narrative, argumentative, informative, and research-based pieces of work following a clear writing process. This year, there is a strong focus on students’ ability to support, analyze, and synthesize information through text-based writing and the use of research.