Course Content
A. Vocabulary Fundamentals
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A.01. Put words in alphabetical order using guide words
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A.02. Identify the correct dictionary definition for a word in context.
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A.03. Use dictionary entries to understand word origins and parts of speech.
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A.04. Choose the correct homophone in a sentence.
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A.05. Use context to identify the meaning of a word.
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A.06. Determine the meaning of words using synonyms and antonyms in context.
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A.07. Determine the meaning of words using a thesaurus.
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A.08. Analyse the impact of word choice on tone and meaning.
B. Sentence Structure Essentials
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B.01. Identify the simple subject or simple predicate of a sentence
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B.02. Distinguish between phrases and clauses in a sentence.
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B.03. Identify the complete subject or complete predicate of a sentence
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B.04. Identify the compound subject or compound predicate of a sentence
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B.05. Determine if a sentence is declarative, interrogative, imperative, or exclamatory.
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B.06. Determine if a sentence is complete, a fragment, or a run-on.
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B.07. Identify dependent and independent clauses.
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B.08. Classify sentences as simple, compound, complex, or compound-complex.
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B.09. Combine sentences effectively using relative clauses.
C. Parts of Speech and Usage
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C.01. Identify adjectives and adverbs in a sentence.
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C.02. Understand and apply subject-verb agreement rules.
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C.03. Choose between adjectives and adverbs correctly.
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C.04. Identify pronouns and their antecedents.
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C.05. Use the correct verb tense in a sentence.
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C.06. Use the correct pronoun that agrees with the antecedent
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C.07. Identify transitive and intransitive verbs
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C.08. Identify linking verbs, predicate adjectives and predicate nouns
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C.09. Correct errors with subject-verb agreement.
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C.10. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person
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C.11. Apply the correct verb to the correct compound subject.
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C.12. Identify vague pronoun references.
D. Noun Usage and Forms
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D.01. Form and use plurals of common nouns
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D.02. Form and use plurals of compound nouns.
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D.03. Identify plurals, singular possessives, and plural possessives.
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D.04. Form the singular or plural possessive correctly.
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D.05. Identify and correct errors with plural and possessive nouns.
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D.06. Identify and correct errors with compound and joint possession.
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D.07. Analyze the impact of noun choices on sentence clarity and meaning.
E. Pronoun Types and Agreement
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E.01. Choose between subject and object pronouns accurately.
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E.02. Use personal and reflexive pronouns correctly.
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E.03. Use relative pronouns (who, whom, whose, which, that) appropriately.
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E.04. Use reflexive pronouns correctly.
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E.05. Choose between personal and reflexive pronouns
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E.06. Correct inappropriate shifts in pronoun number and person
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E.07. Identify all of the possible antecedents.
F. Verb Tenses and Forms
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F.01. Review irregular past tense verbs.
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F.02. Differentiate between simple past, present, and future tense.
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F.03. Form the progressive verb tenses accurately.
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F.04. Form the perfect verb tenses correctly.
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F.05. Identify participles and what they modify.
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F.06. Identify gerunds and their functions in a sentence.
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F.07. Identify infinitives and infinitive phrases.
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F.08. Correct inappropriate shifts in verb tense.
G. Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs
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G.01. Order adjectives correctly in a series.
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G.02. Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives.
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G.03. Form and use comparative and superlative adverbs.
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G.04. Distinguish between adjectives and adverbs.
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G.05. Use ‘good,’ ‘better,’ ‘best,’ ‘bad,’ ‘worse,’ and ‘worst’ correctly.
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G.06. Use ‘well,’ ‘better,’ ‘best,’ ‘badly,’ ‘worse,’ and ‘worst’ correctly.
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G.07. Analyze how adjectives and adverbs affect the tone and imagery of writing.
H. Prepositions and Conjunctions
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H.01. Identify prepositional phrases within a sentence.
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H.02. Use the correct pair of correlative conjunctions.
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H.03. Analyze how prepositions and conjunctions create relationships within a sentence.
I. Punctuation Essentials
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I.01. Use commas with compound and complex sentences correctly.
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I.02. Use commas with direct addresses, introductory words, interjections, and interrupters.
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I.03. Use commas with coordinate adjectives effectively.
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I.04. Use semicolons and commas to separate clauses.
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I.05. Use semicolons, colons, and commas with lists.
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I.06. Apply dashes correctly for emphasis or interruption.
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I.07. Use hyphens in compound adjectives.
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I.08. Decide whether ellipses are used appropriately in writing.
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I.09. Understand the use of commas with non-restrictive elements
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I.10. Analyze how punctuation contributes to clarity and flow in writing.
J. Common Errors and Refinements
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J.01. Identify and correct misplaced modifiers.
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J.02. Use parallel structure to improve clarity and flow.
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J.03. Remove redundant words or phrases to enhance conciseness.
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J.04. Use frequently confused words correctly (e.g., there/their/they’re, to/too/two).
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J.05. Correct errors with frequently confused words.
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J.06. Suggest appropriate revisions to improve writing quality.
K. Word Origins and Relationships
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K.01. Recognize words with common prefixes (pre-, re-, sub-, mis-, un-, dis-, in-, im-, non-).
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K.02. Recognize words with common suffixes (-ful, -less, -able, -ible).
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K.03. Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words.
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K.04. Use words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
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K.05. Determine the meanings of Greek and Latin roots.
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K.06. Determine the meanings of words with Greek and Latin roots.
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K.07. Trace the etymology of words to enhance vocabulary and comprehension.
L. Synonyms, Antonyms, and Analogies
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L.05. Differentiate between positive and negative connotation in word choice.
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L.01. Choose the appropriate synonym for a given word.
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L.02. Choose the appropriate antonym for a given word.
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L.03. Complete analogies based on relationships between words.
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L.04. Understand the subtle differences between related words.
M. Reading Comprehension: Main Idea and Theme
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M.01. Determine the main idea of a passage.
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M.02. Match quotations with their corresponding themes.
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M.03. Determine the themes of short stories.
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M.04. Analyze how the main idea and theme contribute to the overall meaning of a text.
N. Reading Comprehension: Author’s Craft
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N.01. Identify the author’s purpose in writing a text.
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N.02. Compare passages for tone to understand author’s attitude.
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N.03. Determine the author’s point of view in a text.
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N.04. Compare and contrast different texts to evaluate author bias.
O. Reading Comprehension: Text Structure and Literary Devices
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O.01. Compare and contrast information presented in informational texts.
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O.02. Match causes and effects in informational texts.
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O.03. Match problems with their solutions in a text.
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O.04. Identify different text structures (e.g., chronological, sequential, cause/effect).
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O.05. Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source.
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O.06. Recall the source of an allusion.
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O.07. Interpret figures of speech (e.g., metaphor, simile, personification).
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O.08. Classify different types of figures of speech.
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O.09. Analyze the effects of figures of speech on meaning and tone.
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O.10. Evaluate the effectiveness of text structure in conveying the author’s message.
P. Reading and Analysis of Texts
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P.01. Read and understand informational passages.
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P.02. Trace the development of an argument in a text.
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P.03. Compare two texts with different genres.
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P.04. Compare illustrations of literary and historical subjects.
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P.05. Analyse short stories to derive the deeper meaning.
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P.06. Evaluate the credibility and reliability of sources in informational texts.
Q. Writing: Organization and Development
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Q.01. Order topics from broadest to narrowest to create logical flow.
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Q.02. Organize information effectively by topic.
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Q.03. Use transitions with conjunctive adverbs to connect ideas smoothly.
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Q.04. Choose evidence effectively to support a claim.
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Q.05. Identify supporting details in informational texts.
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Q.06. Identify supporting details in literary texts.
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Q.07. Identify counterclaims and address them appropriately.
R. Writing: Creative Techniques
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R.01. Use personification effectively in creative writing.
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R.02. Experiment with different narrative voices and perspectives to enhance storytelling.
S. Writing: Active and Passive Voice
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S.01. Identify active and passive voice in sentences.
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S.02. Rewrite sentences from passive to active voice for clarity and impact.
T. Research Skills and Academic Honesty
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T.01. Identify plagiarism and understand its consequences.
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T.02. Apply proper citation methods to avoid plagiarism.
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T.03. Evaluate the credibility of sources for research purposes.
U. Capitalization and Formatting
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U.01. Correct capitalization errors in sentences.
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U.02. Capitalize titles of works correctly.
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U.03. Apply appropriate formatting to titles of books, articles, and other works.
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U.04. Apply appropriate formatting to titles of books, articles, and other works, reviewing the basic rules.
V. Domain-Specific Vocabulary
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V.01. Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures.
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V.02. Apply the understanding of domain-specific vocabulary in different fields.
