From the Beginning
History of a Word
Sea Changes
Stuck on You<
Idioms & Adages
In the Meantime: Denotation & Connotation
Context Clues: Words Among Words
Word Sleuthing with Parts of Speech
Parallel Structures: Analogies

Introduction: The "What," "How," & "Why" of Expository Text
Reading Comprehension
Interpretation of Expository Text (Available for preview)
Critical Evaluation (Available for preview)
Argument
Rhetoric
Text Features
Functions of Language & Modes of Expositions
Types of Evidence, Opinion v. Fact, & Authorial Bias
Logical Fallacies

Interpretation of Literary Texts
Movements in American Literature
Major Literary Themes & Archetypes
The Fundamentals of Reading . . . Aloud
Historical Development of Drama
Historical Development of Poetry
Development & Tradition of the Essay
Historical Development of the Novel
Historical Development of the Short Story
Characteristics of Modes of Writing
Familiarity with the Literary Canon
Identify & Describe the Poetic Conventions of Verse
Sound
Elements of Poetry

Parts of Speech & Grammar
Pronouns
Verbs
Verbals
Adjectives & Adverbs
Prepositions
Punctuation
Capitalization
Abbreviations
Spelling
Syntax
ESL Errors

Understanding Speeches & Oral Presentations
Analyzing Speeches & Oral Presentations
Arguments & Communication in the Classroom
The Basics of Argumentation
Analyzing Arguments
Argumentative Fallacies

The Writing Process
Principles of Composition Part I
Principles of Composition Part II
Principles of Composition Part III
Editing & Evaluating

Research Strategies

Interpreting Texts
Vocabulary Development & Usage
General Literary Knowledge & Strategies
Addendum for Suggested Young Readers Literature List
Verbal Proficiency, Writing Style, & Research Skills