*Demonstrate and practice grade-level appropriate standard usage in written and oral presentations.
*Examine author's purpose in a variety of texts.
*Interpret the meaning of texts and predict their outcomes.
*Appraise nonfiction for the reliability of information.
*Collect amd organize information gathered from a variety of resources.
*Prepare a written text supported by selected information.
*Formulate and examine viewpoint in a formal or informal presentation
*Examine culturally diverse literature and media.
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