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Course Catalog – Language Arts

Chapter 1: Pictures in Books
  • 1.1 Finding and Naming All Lowercase Letters
  • 1.2 Finding and Naming All Uppercase Letters
  • 1.3 Putting Things into Categories
  • 1.4 Using Capital Letters
  • 1.5 Finding End Marks
  • 1.6 Finding a Picture in a Story and Describing It
  • 1.7 Finding the Part of the Story that Matches the Picture
  • 1.8 Using Pictures to Make Guesses About Characters and Events
  • 1.9 Describing People, Places, and Things in Pictures in Books about True Life
Chapter 2: Fiction and Nonfiction
  • 2.1 Knowing That Words Are Made Up of Letters
  • 2.2 Knowing that Words Are Separated by Spaces
  • 2.3 Following Words in Books from Left to Right, Top to Bottom, and Page by Page
  • 2.4 Finding Nouns
  • 2.5 Finding Verbs
  • 2.6 Deciding Whether a Book Is Fiction or Nonfiction
  • 2.7 Knowing the Different Types of Fiction Stories
  • 2.8 Finding the Main Topic of a Nonfiction Book
Chapter 3: Parts of a Story
  • 3.1 Matching Consonant Sounds with Their Letters
  • 3.2 Matching Short and Long Vowel Sounds with Their Letters
  • 3.3 Matching Verbs with Nouns
  • 3.4 Finding Words that Are Spelled the Same but Have Different Meanings
  • 3.5 Finding the Setting in a Story
  • 3.6 Finding the Characters in a Story
  • 3.7 Finding the Main Events in a Story
  • 3.8 Matching the Events of the Story with the Beginning, Middle, and End
Chapter 4: Finding Facts in Different Types of Nonfiction
  • 4.1 Finding the Beginning Sound, Middle Vowel, and Ending Sound in Spoken Words
  • 4.2 Finding Words that Rhyme
  • 4.3 Finding Syllables in Spoken Words
  • 4.4 Using Question Words
  • 4.5 Telling the Difference Between a Question and a Statement
  • 4.6 Finding Facts about People
  • 4.7 Finding Facts about Things, Places, and Ideas
  • 4.8 Finding Facts about Events and Steps
Chapter 5: Words, Words, Words
  • 5.1 Reading Sight Words
  • 5.2 Counting Syllables in Spoken Words
  • 5.3 Blending Syllables in Spoken Words
  • 5.4 Breaking Apart Syllables in Spoken Words
  • 5.5 Using Calendar Words
  • 5.6 Finding Shades of Meaning in Verbs
  • 5.7 Using Clues to Find the Meaning of New Words in Fiction Stories
  • 5.8 Using Clues to Find the Meaning of New Words in Nonfiction
Chapter 6: All About Characters
  • 6.1 Finding the Front Cover, Back Cover, and Title Page of a Book
  • 6.2 Sorting and Spelling New Consonant Sounds
  • 6.3 Building and Breaking Apart Words with Beginning and Ending Sounds
  • 6.4 Sorting and Spelling Short Vowel Word Families
  • 6.5 Finding the Main and Minor Characters in a Story
  • 6.6 Finding the Main and Minor Characters’ Actions in a Story
  • 6.7 Finding the Main and Minor Characters’ Words in a Story
  • 6.8 Finding the Main and Minor Characters’ Thoughts and Feelings in a Story
  • 6.9 Finding the Main and Minor Characters’ Traits in a Story
Chapter 7: Poetry
  • Knowing the Purpose of a Page and the Spine of a Book
  • Sorting and Spelling Mixed Vowel Word Families
  • Sorting and Spelling Beginning Blends
  • Forming Plural Nouns with an “s” or “es”
  • Using Ending Sounds for Verbs
  • Finding the Pattern of Rhyming
  • Telling the Difference Between a Story and a Poem
  • Finding a Small Moment from Your Life to Tell in a Story
Chapter 8: Retelling a Story
  • Finding the Author of a Book
  • Sorting and Spelling Words with Qq and Xx
  • Describing People, Animals, Places, and Things
  • Making Complete Sentences
  • Using Pictures to Retell the Beginning, Middle, and End of a Story
  • Retelling a Story Using Order Words
  • Making Connections Between People, Events, and Ideas
  • Telling about the Events in Order in Your Story
Chapter 9: Asking Questions About Stories
  • Finding the Illustrator of a Book
  • Adding Sounds to Make New Words
  • Deleting Sounds in Words
  • Replacing Sounds to Make New Words
  • Asking Who, What, When, Where, and How Questions about a Story
  • Using Key Details to Answer a Question about a Story
  • Making Connections Between Characters in Two Stories
  • Telling Your Reaction to What Happened in Your Story
Chapter 10: Key Details in Nonfiction
  • Sorting and Spelling Ending Blends
  • Using Prepositions
  • Comparing the Spelling of Words that Are Alike
  • Finding the Key Details of a Nonfiction Book
  • Retelling the Key Details of a Nonfiction Book
  • Finding Facts about Key Details
  • Naming a Topic You Are an Expert on for an All About Book
  • Telling Some Facts about a Topic in an All About Book
Chapter 11: What Is Your Opinion?
  • Finding the Right Spelling for Simple Words
  • Making Sentences Bigger
  • Finding Opposites
  • Understanding an Author’s Opinion
  • Finding Cause and Effect
  • Finding a Topic You Have a Strong Opinion About
  • Telling Your Opinion about a Topic
Chapter 12: Comparing
  • Sorting Words with Beginning New Consonant Sounds and Blends
  • Sorting Words with Ending New Consonant Sounds and Blends
  • Comparing
  • Telling How the Characters in a Story Are Different
  • Telling How the Characters in a Story Are Alike
  • Telling How Nonfiction Books Are Alike and Different
  • Adding Details to Your Writing
Chapter 1: Types of Books
  • 1.1 Finding Short Vowel Sounds in Spoken Words
  • 1.2 Finding and Matching all Upper- and Lowercase Letters
  • 1.3 Finding Long Vowel Sounds in Spoken Words
  • 1.4 Finding Beginning Sounds in Spoken Words with Blends
  • 1.5 Using Common and Proper Nouns
  • 1.6 Deciding Whether a Book Is Fiction or Nonfiction
  • 1.7 Knowing the Different Types of Fiction Stories
  • 1.8 Finding and Using Text Features
  • 1.9 Finding the Main Topic in Nonfiction Books
Chapter 2: All About Stories
  • 2.1 Finding Ending Sounds in Spoken Words with Blends
  • 2.2 Telling the Difference Between Long and Short Vowel Sounds
  • 2.3 Finding the Parts of a Sentence
  • 2.4 Beginning Names with Capital Letters
  • 2.5 Using Possessive Nouns
  • 2.6 Finding the Parts of a Story
  • 2.7 Describing the Parts of the Story at the Beginning, Middle, and End
  • 2.8 Using Facts from Pictures and Words in a Text
Chapter 3: All About Characters
  • 3.1 Knowing Digraphs
  • 3.2 Beginning Words in Dates with Capital Letters
  • 3.3 Using Subject Pronouns
  • 3.4 Using Object Pronouns
  • 3.5 Describing Characters’ Actions, Thoughts and Words
  • 3.6 Describing Characters’ Feelings and Traits
  • 3.7 Describing Characters’ Motivations
  • 3.8 Choosing a Topic for Writing
Chapter 4: All About Key Details
  • 4.1 Blending Words
  • 4.2 Reading Small Words with Blends
  • 4.3 Sorting Words into Categories
  • 4.4 Matching Verbs with Subjects
  • 4.5 Using Possessive Pronouns
  • 4.6 Retelling Key Details of a Nonfiction Text
  • 4.7 Using Pictures to Understand Key Details
  • 4.8 Finding Facts about People and Animals
  • 4.9 Finding Facts about Things, Places, and Ideas
Chapter 5: All About Connections
  • 5.1 Reading Words with Long Vowel Sounds (Final -e)
  • 5.2 Reading words with Long Vowel Sounds (Vowel Teams)
  • 5.3 Using Commas in Dates
  • 5.4 Using Indefinite Pronouns
  • 5.5 Finding Facts about Events in Time and Steps in a Process
  • 5.6 Explaining Connections Between People, Events, and Ideas
  • 5.7 Beginning a Snapshot Story
  • 5.8 Drafting a Snapshot Story
Chapter 6: All About Images
  • 6.1 Reading words with Long Vowel Sounds (Vowel and Consonant Teams)
  • 6.2 Sorting and Spelling Words with Beginning Silent Consonants
  • 6.3 Sorting and Spelling Words with Ending Silent Consonants
  • 6.4 Using Adjectives
  • 6.5 Using Verb Tenses
  • 6.6 Using Pictures in a Story to Describe Story Parts
  • 6.7 Using Pictures to Describe Characters’ Actions, Feelings, and Traits
  • 6.8 Ending a Snapshot Story
Chapter 7: The Beauty of Words
  • 7.1 Sorting and Spelling Words with R-Controlled Vowels
  • 7.2 Breaking Up Words into Sounds
  • 7.3 Counting the Number of Syllables in a Printed Word
  • 7.4 Finding the Narrator
  • 7.5 Finding Words that Show Feelings
  • 7.6 Naming and Understanding the Five Senses
  • 7.7 Finding Words that Show the Five Senses
  • 7.8 Adding Details That Show Senses into a Snapshot Story
Chapter 8: Figuring Out New Words
  • 8.1 Reading Words with Ending Sounds and Chunks
  • 8.2 Breaking Apart Words with Two Syllables
  • 8.3 Adding and Deleting Sounds in Words
  • 8.4 Using Commas in Lists
  • 8.5 Finding Base Words and Endings
  • 8.6 Using Clues to Figure Out New Words
  • 8.7 Beginning an Expert Book
  • 8.8 Drafting an Expert Book
Chapter 9: Asking and Answering Questions about Books
  • 9.1 Sorting and Spelling Words with -le Endings
  • 9.2 Replacing Sounds in Words with Blends
  • 9.3 Using Prefixes and Suffixes
  • 9.4 Retelling a Story
  • 9.5 Finding the Lesson of a Story
  • 9.6 Finding Which Details Are More Important to the Story
  • 9.7 Answering Questions about Stories in Complete Sentences
  • 9.8 Ending an Expert Book
Chapter 10: All About Opinions
  • 10.1 Reading Sight Words
  • 10.2 Breaking Apart Words with Open Syllables
  • 10.3 Using Prepositions
  • 10.4 Using Conjunctions
  • 10.5 Finding Which Facts Are More Important in a Nonfiction Book
  • 10.6 Finding the Reasons an Author Uses to Prove an Opinion
  • 10.7 Beginning a Review
  • 10.8 Ending a Review
Chapter 11: All About Poetry
  • 11.1 Identifying Texts Read with Speed, Accuracy, and Expression
  • 11.2 Finding Mistakes in Reading and Fixing Them
  • 11.3 Writing Sentences that State, Ask, Exclaim, and Order
  • 11.4 Expanding Sentences
  • 11.5 Using Articles and Pointer Words
  • 11.6 Finding Rhyming Patterns in Poems
  • 11.7 Finding Repeated Sounds in Poems
  • 11.8 Adding Details to Your Writing
Chapter 12: All About Comparing
  • 12.1 Finding Shades of Meaning in Verbs
  • 12.2 Finding Shades of Meaning in Adjectives
  • 12.3 Finding How Characters in the Same Story Are Alike and Different
  • 12.4 Finding How the Parts of a Story Are Alike and Different
  • 12.5 Finding How Characters in Two Stories Are Alike and Different
  • 12.6 Finding How Two Texts on the Same Topic Are Alike and Different
  • 12.7 Researching How-To Books
  • 12.8 Writing a How-To Book
Chapter 1: Parts of a Text
  • 1.1 Knowing the Different Types of Fiction
  • 1.2 Using Nonfiction Text Tools Within the Text
  • 1.3 Using Text Tools at the Beginning and End of Nonfiction Texts
  • 1.4 Knowing the Parts of a Story
  • 1.5 Finding Important Details in Stories
  • 1.6 Using Pictures to Understand the Story
  • 1.7 Using Common, Proper, and Possessive Nouns
  • 1.8 Sorting and Spelling Consonant Clusters
  • 1.9 Capitalizing Names and Dates
  • 1.10 Knowing Long Vowel Patterns
  • 1.11 Using Different Kinds of Pictures in Nonfiction Texts
  • 1.12 Finding the Main Topic of a Nonfiction Text
  • 1.13 Finding the Topic of a Paragraph in a Nonfiction Text
  • 1.14 Finding Important Details in Nonfiction Texts
Chapter 2: Reading and Retelling
  • 2.1 Finding the Plot of a Story
  • 2.2 Finding the Order of Events in a Story
  • 2.3 Retelling Stories
  • 2.4 Retelling Important Details of Nonfiction Texts
  • 2.5 Using Collective Nouns
  • 2.6 Capitalizing Holidays, Brands, and Places
  • 2.7 Reading Short and Long Vowel Sounds
  • 2.8 Choosing a Writing Purpose and Topic
  • 2.9 Planning and Beginning a Story
  • 2.10 Showing Actions and Feelings in Writing
Chapter 3: Characters and their Actions
  • 3.1 Figuring Out Characters in Stories
  • 3.2 Finding How Characters Affect Each Other
  • 3.3 Finding Characters’ Opinions
  • 3.4 Finding How Characters Change
  • 3.5 Reading R-Controlled Vowel Patterns
  • 3.6 Using Irregular Plural Nouns
  • 3.7 Using Commas in Letters
  • 3.8 Reading New Vowel Teams
  • 3.9 Showing Characters’ Thoughts in Writing
  • 3.10 Using Time Order Words in Stories
Chapter 4: The Unfolding of the Story
  • 4.1 Finding Who is Telling the Story
  • 4.2 Finding the Type of Problem in a Story
  • 4.3 Finding Cause and Effect in Stories
  • 4.4 Finding the Lesson of a Story
  • 4.5 Using Pronouns
  • 4.6 Using Prefixes
  • 4.7 Sorting and Spelling the Final /k/ Sound
  • 4.8 Ending a Personal Story
  • 4.9 Using Your Five Senses to Describe
Chapter 5: Asking and Answering Questions About Nonfiction Texts
  • 5.1 Finding Facts about Events and Processes
  • 5.2 Answering Questions about Events and Processes
  • 5.3 Finding Facts about People and Animals
  • 5.4 Using Reflexive Pronouns
  • 5.5 Reading Different Vowel Sounds: the /ah/ Sound
  • 5.6 Figuring Out Compound Words
  • 5.7 Including Important Facts in Teaching Articles
  • 5.8 Writing a Topic Sentence and the Body of a Teaching Article
Chapter 6: Understanding Ideas in Nonfiction Texts
  • 6.1 Answering Questions and Giving Evidence about People and Animals
  • 6.2 Finding Facts about Things, Places, and Ideas
  • 6.3 Answering Questions and Giving Evidence about Things, Places, and Ideas
  • 6.4 Understanding How Categories are Connected in Nonfiction Texts
  • 6.5 Making Irregular Subjects and Verbs Agree
  • 6.6 Using Contractions (Part 1)
  • 6.7 Using Contractions (Part 2)
  • 6.8 Including Definitions in Teaching Articles
  • 6.9 Writing Concluding Sentences for Teaching Articles
Chapter 7: Different forms of text
  • 7.1 Understanding Poetry
  • 7.2 Understanding Rhythm in Poetry
  • 7.3 Finding Cause and Effect in Nonfiction
  • 7.4 Using Suffixes
  • 7.5 Reading Two-Syllable Words with Long Vowels
  • 7.6 Using Verb Tenses with Irregular Verbs
  • 7.7 Forming Irregular Past Tense Verbs with a Vowel Change
  • 7.8 Using Clues to Figure Out New Words
Chapter 8: Asking and Answering Questions in Fiction
  • 8.1 Asking Important Questions about Stories
  • 8.2 Finding Evidence in Stories
  • 8.3 Answering Questions in Complete Sentences
  • 8.4 Giving Evidence in Complete Sentences
  • 8.5 Decoding Words with Common Prefixes and Suffixes
  • 8.6 Forming Irregular Past Tense in Other Ways
  • 8.7 Choosing an Opinion for an Opinion Article
  • 8.8 Writing a Topic Sentence for an Opinion Article
Chapter 9: Giving Reasons for Ideas
  • 9.1 Finding the Order of Events in a Nonfiction Text
  • 9.2 Understanding a Process in Order
  • 9.3 Finding the Author’s Purpose
  • 9.4 Finding the Reasons the Author Uses to Prove an Opinion
  • 9.5 Understanding Adjectives and Adverbs
  • 9.6 Using Unique Verbs and Adjectives
  • 9.7 Using Commas in Lists and Dates
  • 9.8 Giving Reasons to Prove an Opinion
  • 9.9 Using Connecting Words in Opinion Articles
  • 9.10 Writing a Concluding Sentence for an Opinion Article
Chapter 10: Making Changes to Writing
  • 10.1 Using ABC Order
  • 10.2 Understanding Sentences
  • 10.3 Using Connecting Conjunctions
  • 10.4 Finding Definitions Using Dictionaries and Glossaries
  • 10.5 Reading the Hard and Soft Cc and Gg
  • 10.6 Revising Writing
  • 10.7 Editing Writing
Chapter 11: Comparing and Researching
  • 11.1 Comparing Two Versions of a Folktale
  • 11.2 Comparing Two Nonfiction Texts
  • 11.3 Sorting and Spelling Word Endings
  • 11.4 Reading Vowel Teams that Break the Rules
  • 11.5 Finding the Schwa Sound in Words
  • 11.6 Finding Unstressed Final Syllables with the Schwa Sound
  • 11.7 Asking Questions for a Research Article
  • 11.8 Finding Texts for a Research Article
Chapter 1: Parts of a Story
  • 1.1 Knowing the Different Types of Fiction
  • 1.2 Knowing the Parts of a Story
  • 1.3 Using Illustrations to Understand a Story
  • 1.4 Finding the Plot of a Story
  • 1.5 Capitalizing Titles
  • 1.6 Explaining the Jobs of Different Parts of Speech
  • 1.7 Planning Your Writing
  • 1.8 Writing a Catchy Lead for a Story
Chapter 2: Text Features
  • 2.1 Retelling Stories
  • 2.2 Using Nonfiction Text Features
  • 2.3 Using Search Tools to Find Information
  • 2.4 Understanding Image Tools in Nonfiction Texts
  • 2.5 Using Regular Plural Nouns
  • 2.6 Using Irregular Plural Nouns
  • 2.7 Using Possessives
  • 2.8 Writing a Story with a Point of View
Chapter 3: All About Characters
  • 3.1 Finding Cause and Effect in Stories
  • 3.2 Finding Characters’ Perspectives
  • 3.3 Finding the Main Topic and Main Idea of a Nonfiction Text
  • 3.4 Finding the Key Details in a Nonfiction Text
  • 3.5 Making Nouns and Pronouns Agree in Sentences
  • 3.6 Using Commas and Quotation Marks in Dialogue
  • 3.7 Using Dialogue and Thoughts to Show Instead of Tell
  • 3.8 Using Action and Description To Show Instead of Tell
Chapter 4: All About Relationships
  • 4.1 Finding how Different Characters Impact Each Other in a Story
  • 4.2 Finding the Type of Conflict in a Story
  • 4.3 Finding how Characters Change
  • 4.4 Using Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs
  • 4.5 Using Verbs In Sentences
  • 4.6 Reading Words with Two or More Syllables
  • 4.7 Showing Time Order
  • 4.8 Writing a Satisfying Ending
Chapter 5: Understanding Nonfiction Texts
  • 5.1 Using Key Details to Retell a Nonfiction Text
  • 5.2 Finding Evidence in Nonfiction Texts to Answer Questions
  • 5.3 Answering Questions by Explaining Evidence from Nonfiction Texts
  • 5.4 Using Irregular Verbs
  • 5.5 Making Subjects and Verbs Agree in Sentences
  • 5.6 Reading Multi-Syllable Words with the Hard and Soft Cc and Gg
  • 5.7 Including Facts and Examples in Teaching Articles
  • 5.8 Writing a Hook and a Topic Sentence for a Teaching Article
Chapter 6: Point of View and Perspective
  • 6.1 Finding the Lesson or Moral of a Story
  • 6.2 Finding the Point of View in a Story
  • 6.3 Comparing Your Own Perspective to Characters’ Perspectives in a Story
  • 6.4 Using Commas in Addresses
  • 6.5 Using Abstract Nouns
  • 6.6 Using Spelling Patterns for Words
  • 6.7 Using Connecting Phrases for Teaching Articles
  • 6.8 Writing a Conclusion for a Teaching Article
Chapter 7: Using Evidence to Ask and Answer Questions
  • 7.1 Making Inferences
  • 7.2 Finding Evidence in Fiction to Answer Questions
  • 7.3 Answering Questions by Explaining Evidence from Fiction
  • 7.4 Using Illustration to Understand Mood
  • 7.5 Using Prefixes to Find Meaning
  • 7.6 Adding Suffixes to Base Words
  • 7.7 Using Suffixes to Find Meaning
  • 7.8 Using Roots to Find Meaning
Chapter 8: All About Language
  • 8.1 Finding and Understanding Similes and Metaphors
  • 8.2 Finding and Understanding Personification and Hyperbole
  • 8.3 Understanding Poetry and Onomatopoeia
  • 8.4 Reading Latin Suffixes
  • 8.5 Using Homophones
  • 8.6 Giving Reasons to Prove Your Opinion
  • 8.7 Writing a Hook and Topic Sentence for an Opinion Article
Chapter 9: Purpose and Organization of Texts
  • 9.1 Using Context Clues
  • 9.2 Finding How Nonfiction Texts Are Organized
  • 9.3 Finding the Author’s Purpose and Important Details in Nonfiction Texts
  • 9.4 Using Conjunctions
  • 9.5 Using Adjectives and Adverbs that Compare
  • 9.6 Using Connecting Phrases in Opinion Articles
  • 9.7 Writing a Conclusion for an Opinion Article
Chapter 10: Different Types of Fiction
  • 10.1 Finding Parts of a Drama
  • 10.2 Explaining the Differences Between Types of Fiction
  • 10.3 Explaining How Parts of Fiction Are Connected
  • 10.4 Writing Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences
  • 10.5 Using Specific Verbs and Adjectives
  • 10.6 Using Perspective in Fiction Writing
  • 10.7 Using Perspective in Nonfiction Writing
Chapter 11: Reasoning and Proving
  • 11.1 Finding an Opinion and the Reasons that Support it
  • 11.2 Developing Your Own Opinion about a Topic
  • 11.3 Understanding Idioms
  • 11.4 Using Dictionaries
  • 11.5 Revising Writing
  • 11.6 Editing Writing
  • 11.7 Creating a Main Idea and Research Questions for a Research Article
  • 11.8 Finding Good Sources for Your Topic
Chapter 12: Making Comparisons
  • 12.1 Comparing Details from Two Stories
  • 12.2 Comparing the Lesson from Two Stories
  • 12.3 Comparing Key Details in Two Articles on the Same Topic
  • 12.4 Taking Notes for Research Articles
  • 12.5 Sorting Notes for a Research Article
  • 12.6 Using Notes to Write Paragraphs
  • 12.7 Writing a Topic and Concluding Sentence for Research Articles
Chapter 1: What is in a Story?
  • 1.1 Finding the Main Events in Fiction
  • 1.2 Finding the Plot Elements in Fiction
  • 1.3 Finding the Central Lessons in Fiction
  • 1.4 Summarizing a Story
  • 1.5 Using Proper Capitalization
  • 1.6 Planning Out Your Writing
  • 1.7 Writing Leads Using Dialogue in Stories
Chapter 2: How do we Think About a Story?
  • 2.1 Making Inferences in Fiction
  • 2.2 Choosing Evidence that Supports an Inference
  • 2.3 Explaining Evidence That Supports an Inference
  • 2.4 Understand the Setting of a Fantasy Story
  • 2.5 Writing a Fantasy Story with Fantastical Elements
  • 2.6 Exploding the Climax in Stories
  • 2.7 Using Subtle Time Transitions in Stories
Chapter 3: What do Writers do to Make Stories Interesting?
  • 3.1 Determining How a Story’s Setting Shows Mood
  • 3.2 Finding and Explaining How Flashbacks Are Used in Fiction
  • 3.3 Finding and Explaining How Foreshadowing Is Used in Fiction
  • 3.4 Using Context Clues to Determine the Meaning of Unknown Words
  • 3.5 Using Relative Adverbs
  • 3.6 Using Relative Pronouns
  • 3.7 Using Figurative Language in Stories
  • 3.8 Writing Satisfying Story Endings Using Dialogue
Chapter 4: How do we Make Sense of Nonfiction?
  • 4.1 Examining the Structure of Nonfiction Texts
  • 4.2 Using Inferences to Determine the Cause of Events
  • 4.3 Understanding Visual Information in Nonfiction Texts
  • 4.4 Ordering Adjectives
  • 4.5 Using the Progressive Form of a Verb
  • 4.6 Writing Reading Responses for Fiction Texts
  • 4.7 Writing Reading Responses for Nonfiction Texts
Chapter 5: How is a Nonfiction Text Put Together?
  • 5.1 Finding the Main Idea of Nonfiction Texts
  • 5.2 Finding the Key Details of Nonfiction Texts
  • 5.3 Summarizing Nonfiction Texts
  • 5.4 Using Prepositional Phrases
  • 5.5 Using Correct Punctuation in Quotations
  • 5.6 Writing an Introductory Paragraph for Teaching Articles
  • 5.7 Using Subheadings and Quotations from Texts in Teaching Articles
Chapter 6: How do we Think About Nonfiction Sources?
  • 6.1 Identifying Primary and Secondary Sources
  • 6.2 Comparing Primary and Secondary Sources
  • 6.3 Blending Information from Multiple Sources
  • 6.4 Identifying Different Kinds of Sentences
  • 6.5 Identifying Run-on Sentences and Sentence Fragments
  • 6.6 Using Connecting Phrases in Teaching Articles
  • 6.7 Using Subject-specific Vocabulary in Teaching Articles
  • 6.8 Writing a Concluding Paragraph for a Teaching Article
Chapter 7: How do Authors Persuade Readers?
  • 7.1 Explaining How Reasons Support Opinions in Opinion Articles
  • 7.2 Explaining How Evidence Supports Reasons in Opinion Articles
  • 7.3 Using Commas Before Coordinating Conjunctions
  • 7.4 Using Modal Verbs
  • 7.5 Using the “I” Before “E” Spelling Rule
  • 7.6 Giving Reasons and Quoted Evidence to Support an Opinion
  • 7.7 Writing a Hook and Topic Sentence for an Opinion Article
Chapter 8: What Makes Characters Interesting?
  • 8.1 Finding Patterns in Characters That Show Personality
  • 8.2 Finding Out-of-Character Behavior to Understand Plot and Characters
  • 8.3 Understanding Perspectives in Alternating Perspective Stories
  • 8.4 Finding and Understanding Point of View in Stories
  • 8.5 Using Homophones Correctly
  • 8.6 Using Frequently Confused Words Correctly
  • 8.7 Using Connecting Phrases in Opinion Articles
  • 8.8 Writing Concluding Sentences in Opinion Articles
Chapter 9: What are Some Different Types of Literature?
  • 9.1 Identifying Key Elements of Drama
  • 9.2 Identifying and Understanding Meter and Verse in Poetry
  • 9.3 Using Synonyms
  • 9.4 Using Antonyms
  • 9.5 Deciding on a Main Idea and Important Questions for Research
  • 9.6 Finding Good Website Sources for Research
Chapter 10: How Does the Conflict Drive the Story?
  • 10.1 Understanding How Conflicts in Stories Point to the Lesson
  • 10.2 Identifying Protagonists and Antagonists in Stories
  • 10.3 Understanding Symbolism
  • 10.4 Understanding Word Connotations
  • 10.5 Using a Thesaurus
  • 10.6 Taking Notes from Websites for Research Articles
  • 10.7 Sorting Research Notes into Subtopics
Chapter 11: What is the Point of this Story?
  • 11.1 Finding the Theme Based on Character Changes and Mistakes
  • 11.2 Finding the Theme Based on Symbols
  • 11.3 Finding the Theme Based on “AHA Moments”
  • 11.4 Comparing and Contrasting Themes in Myths
  • 11.5 Identifying Greek and Latin Affixes
  • 11.6 Writing Body Paragraphs for a Research Article
  • 11.7 Writing an Introduction and Conclusion for a Research Article
Chapter 12: Why are Words Important?
  • 12.1 Understanding the Meaning of Words that Refer to Mythological Characters
  • 12.2 Understanding Adages and Proverbs
  • 12.3 Identifying Greek and Latin Roots
  • 12.4 Revising Writing
  • 12.5 Editing Writing
  • 12.6 Writing a Correctly Formatted Bibliography
  • 12.7 Using Basic Tools in Microsoft Word and Google Docs
Chapter 1: Fiction
  • 1.1 Summarizing a Fiction Story
  • 1.2 Writing a Fiction Reading Response with a Given Question
  • 1.3 Writing a Fiction Reading Response with a Self-Created Question
  • 1.4 Explaining the Use of Conjunctions, Prepositions, and Interjections in Sentences
  • 1.5 Forming Regular and Irregular Past Participles
  • 1.6 Writing an Introduction for Teaching Articles Using a Quote or Statistics
Chapter 2: Nonfiction
  • 2.1 Summarizing a Nonfiction Text
  • 2.2 Writing a Nonfiction Reading Response with a Given Question
  • 2.3 Writing a Nonfiction Reading Response with a Self-Created Question
  • 2.4 Using the Perfect Form of Verbs
  • 2.5 Using Verb Tense to Convey Time, Sequence, State, and Condition√
  • 2.6 Creating a Well-Balanced Teaching Article
  • 2.7 Writing a Conclusion for Teaching Articles that Includes Quotations or Facts
Chapter 3: Perspective and Purpose
  • 3.1 Analyzing Author’s Choice of Words
  • 3.2 Analyzing the Author’s Purpose
  • 3.3 Analyzing the Author’s Perspective
  • 3.4 Finding and Changing Incorrect Verb Tense
  • 3.5 Finding Reasons and Evidence for Opinion Articles
  • 3.6 Writing an Introductory Paragraph for Opinion Articles
Chapter 4: Historical Fiction
  • 4.1 Identifying the Elements of Historical Fiction Texts
  • 4.2 Building Background Knowledge for Historical Fiction Texts
  • 4.3 Analyzing Historical Fiction Texts
  • 4.4 Identifying Biographies and Autobiographies
  • 4.5 Using Commas and Semicolons in a Series
  • 4.6 Explaining Evidence and Why It’s Important in Opinion Articles
  • 4.7 Writing Concluding Paragraphs for Opinion Articles
Chapter 5: Power Struggles and Social Issues
  • 5.1 Examining Power Struggles in Historical Texts
  • 5.2 Examining Power Struggles in Historical Fiction
  • 5.3 Analyzing Social Issues in Fiction
  • 5.4 Identifying Adverbs in Sentences
  • 5.5 Understanding Direct and Indirect Objects
  • 5.6 Including Historical Facts in a Historical Fiction Story
  • 5.7 Writing Leads Using Thoughts and Feelings
Chapter 6: Affect and Effect
  • 6.1 Analyzing How External Forces Affect Characters in Fiction
  • 6.2 Analyzing the Role of Minor Characters in Fiction
  • 6.3 Analyzing Why Authors Choose Specific Character Perspectives in Fiction
  • 6.4 Using a Comma to Separate Tags
  • 6.5 Using a Comma to Separate Introductory Words or Phrases
  • 6.6 Writing Leads Using a Flashback
  • 6.7 Including Symbolism in Fiction Stories
Chapter 7: Tools in Fiction
  • 7.1 Analyzing the Use of Symbolism in Fiction Texts
  • 7.2 Analyzing the Use of Foreshadowing in Fiction Texts
  • 7.3 Using Correlative Conjunctions
  • 7.4 unctuating Titles Correctly
  • 7.5 Finding and Understanding Point of View in Stories
  • 7.6 Writing a Circular Ending for Fiction Stories
  • 7.7 Including Foreshadowing in Fiction Stories
Chapter 8: Theme
  • 8.1 Tracking and Refining Themes Throughout a Text
  • 8.2 Analyzing How Character Choices and Actions Connect to the Theme
  • 8.3 Identifying Simple and Complete Subjects and Predicates
  • 8.4 Expanding, Combining, and Reducing Sentences
  • 8.5 Understanding Science Experiment Terms
  • 8.6 Finding a Topic and Completing Research for a Science Report
Chapter 9: Comparing Themes
  • 9.1 Connecting Social Issues to Theme in Fiction
  • 9.2 Analyzing How the Author’s Choices Reveal the Possible Themes in Fiction
  • 9.3 Comparing and Contrasting Common Themes in Different Fiction Texts
  • 9.4 Finding and Correcting Double Negatives
  • 9.5 Designing a Science Experiment
  • 9.6 Writing an Introduction to Your Science Report
Chapter 10: Images and Bias
  • 10.1 Examining How Chosen Visuals Reveal Bias
  • 10.2 Examining How Advertisements Are Used to Influence an Audience
  • 10.3 Examining How Videos Are Used to Influence an Audience
  • 10.4 Understanding Synonym and Antonym Analogies
  • 10.5 Understanding Pronunciation Keys in Dictionaries
  • 10.6 Writing the Purpose and Hypothesis for Your Science Report
  • 10.7 Writing the Materials List and Procedure for Your Science Report
Chapter 11: Analyzing Images
  • 11.1 Analyzing Visual Elements in Nonfiction Texts
  • 11.2 Analyzing Visual Elements in Fiction Texts
  • 11.3 Using Grade Appropriate Greek and Latin Roots
  • 11.4 Using Grade Appropriate Greek and Latin Affixes
  • 11.5 Presenting Your Data for Your Science Report
  • 11.6 Explaining Results and Writing a Conclusion for Your Science Report
Chapter 12: Structure and Language
  • 12.1 Analyzing Figurative Language in Fiction Texts
  • 12.2 Explaining How Scenes and Chapters in Fiction Texts Provide Structure for Events
  • 12.3 Understanding Homographs
  • 12.4 Revising Writing
  • 12.5 Editing Writing
  • 12.6 Writing a Correctly Formatted Bibliography
  • 12.7 Using Slideshows to Present Your Ideas
Chapter 1: Reading and Researching Nonfiction Texts
  • 1.1 Understanding Ancient History
  • 1.2 Determining the Central Idea in Nonfiction Texts and Research Topics
  • 1.3 Using Nonfiction Text Structures to Anticipate the Central Idea
  • 1.4 Asking Questions to Guide Research
  • 1.5 Taking Notes on Nonfiction Texts
  • 1.6 Outlining a Nonfiction Essay
  • 1.7 Selecting Quotations from Nonfiction Texts
Chapter 2: Writing Nonfiction Essays
  • 2.1 Introducing the Central Idea for a Nonfiction Essay
  • 2.2 Emphasizing Important Facts in the Body of a Nonfiction Essay
  • 2.3 Framing Evidence in a Nonfiction Essay
  • 2.4 Citing Sources in a Nonfiction Essay
  • 2.5 Including Text Features in a Nonfiction Essay
  • 2.6 Using Expert Vocabulary in a Nonfiction Essay to Maintain a Formal Style
  • 2.7 Writing a Conclusion for a Nonfiction Essay
Chapter 3: Revising and Editing Nonfiction Essays
  • 3.1 Using Revision Strategies for a Nonfiction Essay
  • 3.2 Revision Strategies: Refining Paragraph Structure in Nonfiction
  • 3.3 Editing Strategies: Making Sentences More Complex
  • 3.4 Editing Strategies: Finding and Correcting Sentence Fragments
  • 3.5 Editing Strategies: Editing through a Lens of Sentence Structure and Rhythm
  • 3.6 Editing Strategies: Checking Spelling
  • 3.7 Using Editing Strategies for Essays
Chapter 4: Revising and Editing Nonfiction Essays
  • 4.1 Analyzing Character Traits of Complex Characters
  • 4.2 Analyzing Characters’ Relationships with Other Characters
  • 4.3 Analyzing Changes, Conflicts, and External Forces to Determine Character Traits
  • 4.4 Analyzing Social Issues and Power in Fiction
  • 4.5 Determining the Overall Tone of Fiction Texts
  • 4.6 Differentiating Mood and Tone in Texts
  • 4.7 Using the Connotation of Words in Literary Analysis
Chapter 5: Writing Literary Analysis Essays
  • 5.1 Developing Your Analysis of Fiction Texts
  • 5.2 Structuring a Thesis and Reasons for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 5.3 Finding Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 5.4 Framing Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay with a Summary
  • 5.5 Explaining Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 5.6 Transitioning in a Literary Analysis Essay
Chapter 6: Revising and Editing Literary Analysis Essays
  • 6.1 Writing an Introduction for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.2 Writing a Conclusion for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.3 Using a Formal Style in a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.4 Using Revision Strategies for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.5 Editing Strategy: Using the Correct Form of Pronouns
  • 6.6 Editing Strategy: Using the Correct Form of Intensive Pronouns
  • 6.7 Editing Strategy: Correcting Improper Shifts in Pronouns
Chapter 7: Comparing and Contrasting
  • 7.1 Analyzing Themes through Character Lessons
  • 7.2 Comparing Social Issues in Texts
  • 7.3 Comparing Themes in Texts of Different Genres or Formats
  • 7.4 Finding Evidence for a Compare and Contrast Essay
  • 7.5 Writing Comparing and Contrasting Essays
  • 7.6 Editing Strategy: Correcting Vague Pronouns
  • 7.7 Editing Strategies: Using Parentheses, Dashes, or Commas Properly
Chapter 8: Analyzing Nonfiction Texts
  • 8.1 Synthesizing Information from Multiple Texts
  • 8.2 Summarizing Nonfiction Texts
  • 8.3 Analyzing the Tone of Nonfiction Texts
  • 8.4 Analyzing the Author’s Perspective
  • 8.5 Evaluating the Evidence of a Nonfiction Source
  • 8.6 Using Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots
Chapter 9: Writing Opinion Essays
  • 9.1 Forming an Opinion for an Opinion Essay
  • 9.2 Structuring a Thesis for an Opinion Essay
  • 9.3 Finding Evidence for an Opinion Essay
  • 9.4 Framing Evidence for an Opinion Essay
  • 9.5 Writing an Introduction for an Opinion Essay
  • 9.6 Writing a Conclusion for an Opinion Essay
  • 9.7 Using Revision Strategies for an Opinion Essay
Chapter 10: Writing as a Reader
  • 10.1 Examining the Structure of Fiction and the Unfolding of the Plot as a Writer
  • 10.2 Reading Fiction Like a Writer
  • 10.3 Analyzing as a Writer How Authors Develop Themes
  • 10.4 Selecting Personal Narrative Topics
  • 10.5 Outlining a Personal Narrative Story
  • 10.6 Developing Character Personalities for a Personal Narrative Story
  • 10.7 Focusing the Narrator’s Point of View in a Personal Narrative Story
Chapter 11: Writing Personal Narratives
  • 11.1 Writing the Lead for a Personal Narrative Story
  • 11.2 Using Narrative Techniques to Direct the Reader’s Attention to the Central Idea of the Personal Narrative Story
  • 11.3 Building the Tension and Developing the Tone in a Personal Narrative Story
  • 11.4 Incorporating Figurative Language into a Personal Narrative Story
  • 11.5 Ending a Personal Narrative Story
  • 11.6 Revision Strategies: Refining Paragraph Structure in Fiction
  • 11.7 Using Revision Strategies for a Personal Narrative Story
Chapter 12: The Power of Words and Information
  • 12.1 Exploring Types of Poetry
  • 12.2 Exploring the Power of Poetry
  • 12.3 Writing Poetry
  • 12.4 Using Revision Strategies for Poetry
  • 12.5 Completing Cause/Effect, Part/Whole, and Item/Category Analogies
  • 12.6 Using Atlases, Encyclopedias, and Almanacs
  • 12.7 Navigating a Library
Chapter 1: Reading and Researching Nonfiction Texts
  • 1.1 Understanding the Medieval and Early Modern Age
  • 1.2 Using Nonfiction Text Structures to Determine Meaning
  • 1.3 Using Nonfiction Text Features to Determine Meaning
  • 1.4 Analyzing Connections Between Ideas, Individuals, and Events
  • 1.5 Using Note Taking Strategies to Capture Meaning
  • 1.6 Synthesizing and Summarizing Nonfiction Texts
Chapter 2: Analyzing Nonfiction Texts
  • 2.1 Determining Author’s Purpose
  • 2.2 Assessing Accuracy and Validity of Texts
  • 2.3 Using Context and Connotation to Determine Meaning and Tone
  • 2.4 Assessing Author’s Perspective and Tone in Texts
  • 2.5 Preparing Oral Reports
  • 2.6 Presenting Oral Reports
Chapter 3: Analyzing Historical Fiction
  • 3.1 Researching to Support Reading of Historical Fiction Texts
  • 3.2 Analyzing Setting in Historical Fiction Texts
  • 3.3 Analyzing Characters and Their Perspectives in Historical Fiction Texts
  • 3.4 Analyzing Tone in Historical Fiction Texts
  • 3.5 Analyzing How Various Literary Elements Affect Each Other
  • 3.6 Understanding Irony in Literature
  • 3.7 Understanding Paradox and Sarcasm in Literature
Chapter 4: Analyzing Themes in Literature
  • 4.1 Analyzing Symbolism to Determine Themes
  • 4.2 Analyzing Motifs to Determine Themes
  • 4.3 Analyzing Literary Elements Again after Reading to Refine Theme Statements
  • 4.4 Understanding Phrases
  • 4.5 Understanding Dependent and Independent Clauses
  • 4.6 Identifying the Important Parts of Sentences
Chapter 5: Outlining Literary Analysis Essays
  • 5.1 Formulating a Thesis for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 5.2 Drafting Strong Arguments and Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 5.3 Explaining Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 5.4 Using Different Types of Sentences
  • 5.5 Identifying Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
  • 5.6 Using Commas to Separate Coordinate Adjectives
Chapter 6: Writing Literary Analysis Essays
  • 6.1 Summarizing Plots in a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.2 Writing an Introduction for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.3 Establishing a Formal Tone in a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.4 Writing a Conclusion for a Literary Analysis Essay
  • 6.5 Revising Literary Analysis Essays
  • 6.6 Editing Literary Analysis Essays
Chapter 7: Informational Articles in a Journalistic Style
  • 7.1 Recognizing the Difference Between Informational and Journalistic Writing
  • 7.2 Researching Current Events for Journalistic Articles
  • 7.3 Writing the Body of a Journalistic Article
  • 7.4 Establishing a Journalistic Tone in an Article
  • 7.5 Using Narrative Writing Techniques to Begin a Journalistic Article
  • 7.6 Completing Journalistic Articles with the Finishing Touches
Chapter 8: Comparing and Contrasting
  • 8.1 Analyzing Multimedia Versions of Fiction Texts
  • 8.2 Analyzing Multimedia Versions of Nonfiction Texts
  • 8.3 Comparing and Contrasting Multimedia and Text
  • 8.4 Comparing and Contrasting a historical event and a historical fiction story
  • 8.5 Outlining and Writing a Compare and Contrast Essay
Chapter 9: Planning Realistic Fiction Stories
  • 9.1 Developing the Central Idea of a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 9.2 Developing the Plotline in a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 9.3 Developing Characters in a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 9.4 Developing Setting in a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 9.5 Selecting the Point of View for a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 9.6 Using Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots
Chapter 10: Writing Realistic Fiction Stories
  • 10.1 Writing an Engaging Lead for a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 10.2 Revealing Characters in a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 10.3 Revealing the Setting in a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 10.4 Summarizing in Fiction Writing
  • 10.5 Writing a Satisfying Ending for a Realistic Fiction Story
  • 10.6 Manipulating Paragraph and Sentence Structure To Add Emphasis and Tension
Chapter 11: Revising Realistic Fiction Stories
  • 11.1 Revision Strategy: Incorporating Symbolism
  • 11.2 Revision Strategy: Determining What to Keep and What to Cut
  • 11.3 Revision Strategy: Trimming to Make Stories Better
  • 11.4 Revising Realistic Fiction Stories
  • 11.5 Identifying and Correcting Frequently Confused Words
  • 11.6 Editing Realistic Fiction Stories
Chapter 12: Genre Studies: Dramas
  • 12.1 Author Study: Shakespeare
  • 12.2 Analyzing the Structure of Dramas
  • 12.3 Analyzing Plot Development in Dramas
  • 12.4 Analyzing Character Types in Dramas
  • 12.5 Completing Analogies
  • 12.6 Safety and Privacy of Digital Information
Chapter 1: Researching a Historical Figure
  • 1.1 Understanding American History (Non-Fiction)
  • 1.2 Analyzing Connections in Nonfiction Texts (Non-Fiction)
  • 1.3 Analyzing Less Structured Nonfiction Texts (Non-Fiction)
  • 1.4 Analyzing Contradictory Texts (Non-Fiction)
  • 1.5 Distilling Several Central Ideas down to One (Non-Fiction)
  • 1.6 Synthesizing Information (Non-Fiction)
  • 1.7 Including In-text Citations or Footnotes (Language Skills)
Chapter 2: Structuring a Narrative Nonfiction
  • 2.1 Defining Narrative Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 2.2 Basing a Narrative Nonfiction around a Historical Figure (Non-Fiction)
  • 2.3 Establishing a Central Idea and Theme for a Narrative Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 2.4 Establishing the Conflict and Tension in a Narrative Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 2.5 Preparing Quotations for Texts Using Brackets and Ellipses (Language Skills)
  • 2.6 Using Block Quotes (Language Skills)
Chapter 3: Writing Narrative Nonfiction
  • 3.1 Using Narrative Writing Skills in a Narrative Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 3.2 Incorporating Facts into a Narrative Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 3.3 Determining the Author’s Voice in Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 3.4 Imitating an Author’s Voice in a Narrative Nonfiction (Non-Fiction)
  • 3.5 Identifying Verbals (Language Skills)
  • 3.6 Using the Active and Passive Voice (Language Skills)
Chapter 4: Reading Dystopian Novels
  • 4.1 Defining Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 4.2 Analyzing Power in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 4.3 Imagining Settings in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 4.4 Analyzing Mood in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 4.5 Connecting the Setting of Dystopian Novels to Our Own World (Fiction)
  • 4.6 Understanding Analogies (Fiction)
  • 4.7 Understanding Allusions (Fiction)
Chapter 5: Analyzing Dystopian Novels
  • 5.1 Analyzing Character Development in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 5.2 Recognizing Archetypes in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 5.3 Analyzing the Character’s Perspective in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 5.4 Analyzing Character Traits vs. Reader Perception (Fiction)
  • 5.5 Analyzing Symbolism in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
  • 5.6 Analyzing Themes in Dystopian Novels (Fiction)
Chapter 6: Writing Literary Analysis Essays
  • 6.1 Structuring a Thesis for a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 6.2 Drafting Arguments and Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 6.3 Evaluating Evidence for a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 6.4 Considering Counterclaims for a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 6.5 Using the Indicative, Imperative, Interrogative, Conditional, and Subjunctive Mood (Language Skills)
  • 6.6 Correcting Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood (Language Skills)
Chapter 7: Revising Literary Analysis Essays
  • 7.1 Summarizing Fiction Texts in a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 7.2 Writing an Introduction and Conclusion for a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 7.3 Using Transitions and Creating a Tone in a LIterary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 7.4 Revising a Literary Analysis Essay (Fiction)
  • 7.5 Use Verbs in Active and Passive Voice and in the Conditional and Subjunctive Mood to Achieve Particular Effects (Language Skills)
  • 7.6 Using Commas, Ellipses, and Dashes to Pause (Language Skills)
Chapter 8: Researching for Persuasive Letters
  • 8.1 Understanding Different Types of Persuasive Writing (Non-Fiction)
  • 8.2 Understanding and Analyzing Less Conventional Research Texts (Non-Fiction)
  • 8.3 Researching Like a Social Scientist (Non-Fiction)
  • 8.4 Determining the Accuracy and Validity of Texts (Non-Fiction)
  • 8.5 Recognizing Fake News (Non-Fiction)
  • 8.6 Avoiding Biased Internet Searches (Non-Fiction)
Chapter 9: Determining Bias in Texts
  • 9.1 Analyzing Author Bias in Texts (Non-Fiction)
  • 9.2 Analyzing Your Own Biases (Non-Fiction)
  • 9.3 Establishing a Thesis and Arguments for a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 9.4 Finding and Evaluating Evidence for a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 9.5 Using Semicolons to Link Independent Clauses (Language Skills)
  • 9.6 Using Colons to Introduce a List or Quotation (Language Skills)
Chapter 10: Writing Persuasive Letters
  • 10.1 Framing and Explaining Evidence for a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 10.2 Considering the Counterclaims for a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 10.3 Structuring the Body of a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 10.4 Writing an Introduction and Conclusion for a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 10.5 Revising a Persuasive Letter (Non-Fiction)
  • 10.6 Editing a Persuasive Letter (Language Skills)
Chapter 11: Analyzing Alternate Versions
  • 11.1 Evaluating Advantages and Disadvantages of Multimedia Texts (Fiction)
  • 11.2 Analyzing the Accuracy of Film Versions to their Text Counterparts (Fiction)
  • 11.3 Analyzing Modern Stories and their Traditional Counterparts (Fiction)
  • 11.4 Understanding Figures of Speech (Language Skills)
  • 11.5 Using Greek and Latin Affixes and Roots (Language Skills)
  • 11.6 Using Hyphens Correctly (Language Skills)
Chapter 12: Author’s Style in Literature
  • 12.1 Understanding Irony (Fiction)
  • 12.2 Understanding Satire (Fiction)
  • 12.3 Determining Author’s Style in Fiction Texts (Fiction)
  • 12.4 Determining the Narrative Style of a Fiction Text (Fiction)
  • 12.5 Developing Style as a Fiction Writer (Fiction)
  • 12.6 Identifying and Correcting Frequently Confused Words (Language Skills)
Chapter 1: Reading Ancient Myths and Epic Poetry
  • 1.1 Understanding Modern World History
  • 1.2 Exploring Greek and Roman Mythology
  • 1.3 Comparing Myths and Cultures
  • 1.4 Reading Epic Poetry
  • 1.5 Understanding Literary Devices of Epic Poetry
  • 1.6 Recognizing Influence of Ancient Philosophy on Modern Western Thought
  • 1.7 Using Parallel Structure
Chapter 2: Writing Epics
  • 2.1 Writing an Epic: Preparing and Organizing the Narrative
  • 2.2 Writing an Epic: Creating an Epic Plotline
  • 2.3 Writing an Epic: Varying the Detail and Pace to Build Tension
  • 2.4 Writing an Epic: Focusing on Narrative Techniques
  • 2.5 Writing an Epic: Creating a Reflective Conclusion
  • 2.6 Writing an Epic: Revising for Descriptive Language
  • 2.7 Editing an Epic
Chapter 3: Reading Ancient and Shakespearean Tragedies
  • 3.1 Understanding the Structure of Ancient Greek Dramas
  • 3.2 Analyzing Ancient Greek Tragedies
  • 3.3 Reviewing the Language and Structure of Shakespearean Tragedies
  • 3.4 Examining the Literary Elements of Shakespearean Tragedies
  • 3.5 Determining Themes in Shakespearean Tragedies
  • 3.6 Using Various Types of Phrases
Chapter 4: Unpacking Classic Poetry
  • 4.1 Recognizing Elements of Poetry That Determine Forms
  • 4.2 Understanding Traditional Forms of Poetry
  • 4.3 Analyzing Poetic Choices in Traditional Poetry
  • 4.4 Analyzing Literary Devices in Traditional Poetry
  • 4.5 Looking at Historical Contexts: Revolutions in England, France, and America
  • 4.6 Using Various Clauses
  • 4.7 Identifying and Correcting Frequently Confused Words
Chapter 5: Analyzing the Representation of Literature in Art
  • 5.1 Understanding Visual Art
  • 5.2 Analyzing Visual Art
  • 5.3 Comparing Multiple Artistic Mediums
  • 5.4 Writing a Comparative Essay: Analysis of Similarities and Differences
  • 5.5 Writing a Comparative Essay: Presenting Effective Evidence
  • 5.6 Making Subjects and Verbs Agree with Various Noun Types
Chapter 6: Analyzing Persuasive Rhetoric
  • 6.1 Inferring the Context of Political Speeches
  • 6.2 Understanding Rhetorical Appeals and Devices
  • 6.3 Understanding Logical Fallacies
  • 6.4 Analyzing Political Speeches
  • 6.5 Review of Comma, Semicolon, and Colon Usage
  • 6.6 Identifying Spelling Patterns that Indicate Parts of Speech or Meanings
Chapter 7: Writing an Ethical Dilemma Essay
  • 7.1 Structuring a Thesis and Claims for an Ethical Dilemma Essay
  • 7.2 Providing Evidence in an Ethical Dilemma Essay
  • 7.3 Explaining the Significance of Your Research in an Ethical Dilemma Essay
  • 7.4 Writing an Introduction and Conclusion for an Ethical Dilemma Essay
  • 7.5 Writing a Counterclaim and Rebuttal in an Ethical Dilemma Essay
  • 7.6 Using Different Forms of Citations According to Disciplines
Chapter 8: Exploring Social Issues in Fiction and Nonfiction
  • 8.1 Identifying the Plot Elements of a Short Story
  • 8.2 Analyzing Plot Elements of a Short Story
  • 8.3 Determining Themes in a Short Story
  • 8.4 Understanding How an Author Shapes his Opinion of a Social Issue
  • 8.5 Considering an Author’s Use of Evidence to Support a Perspective of a Social Issue
  • 8.6 Analyzing Multiple Perspectives of a Social Issue
Chapter 9: Determining Allusion and Theme
  • 9.1 Defining and Recognizing Allusion
  • 9.2 Analyzing Allusions as a Bridge to Meaning
  • 9.3 Understanding the Impact of WWI on Literature
  • 9.4 Analyzing the Impact of Allusion in Literature: WWI Poetry
  • 9.5 Analyzing the Impact of Allusion in Literature and Visual Art
  • 9.6 Consulting General and Specialized Reference Materials
Chapter 10: Unpacking Mysteries and Thrillers
  • 10.1 Identifying Elements of Mysteries and Thrillers
  • 10.2 Understanding the Art of Creating Suspense: Setting and Plot
  • 10.3 Understanding the Art of Creating Suspense: Characterization and Dialogue
  • 10.4 Determining the Meaning of an Unknown Word or Phrase
  • 10.5 Interpreting and Analyzing Hyperbole, Oxymorons, and Puns
  • 10.6 Interpreting and Analyzing Idioms, Sarcasm, and Euphemism
Chapter 11: Crafting Character Analysis Essays
  • 11.1 Constructing a Thesis for a Character Analysis Essay
  • 11.2 Writing Claims and an Outline for a Character Analysis Essay
  • 11.3 Providing Evidence in a Character Analysis Essay
  • 11.4 Writing with Clarity in a Character Analysis Essay
  • 11.5 Using Academic Diction and Maintaining Your Position in a Character Analysis Essay
  • 11.6 Introducing and Concluding a Character Analysis Essay
Chapter 12: Analyzing Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Literature
  • 12.1 Considering Historical Criticism: The Impact of Totalitarianism on Dystopian Literature
  • 12.2 Recognizing World Building in Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Literature
  • 12.3 Recognizing Dystopian Elements in Modern Fiction
  • 12.4 Analyzing Irony in Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Literature
  • 12.5 Analyzing Satire in Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Literature
  • 12.6 Analyzing Allegory in Dystopian and Post-Apocalyptic Literature