1. Students will use key reading skills for fiction text: identifying theme; explaining how characters affect the plot; and comparing and contrasting.
2. Students will write paragraphs with proper structure: topic sentence; text evidence; elaboration; and appropriate transitions.
3. Students will write a multiple-paragraph essay in response to fiction text that includes an introduction with a thesis statement; well developed body paragraphs; and a conclusion that summarizes and leaves a final thought.

Instructional Specialty: Writing Structure & Composition and State Standardized ELA Assessments; Bachelor's Degree in English Language & Literature, Rutgers University; Public School Reading & Writing Teacher, 10 years, grades 6-10; Online Tutor & Course Instructor, 2 years, grades pre-k through grade 11; Extensive Experience with ELA State Testing Requirements

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Students should finish any work not completed during sessions. Also, students will be given an optional writing assessment on the last day to complete independently. Students are welcome to send their essays to Ms. Heather within one week of the last class session for a free rubric scoring and an evaluation that identifies the learners' strengths and weaknesses.
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Students will be given individual feedback during sessions. Also, students will be given an optional writing assessment on the last day to complete independently. Students are welcome to send their essays to Ms. Heather within one week of the last class session for a free rubric scoring and an evaluation that identifies the learners' strengths and weaknesses.
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