EASL 042 Read Discuss Write

• Identify paragraph parts and organize paragraphs effectively
• Write extended paragraphs with the following methods of development: narration, description, process, cause/effect, and contrast
• Use pre-writing techniques and explain the basics of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, editing, and revising
• Demonstrate familiarity with the most common spelling rules
• Use knowledge of common prefixes, roots, and suffixes to create new words and infer meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary through context
• Identify and use correctly the main grammatical structures taught in EASL 030, 040, and EASL 50.
• Skim, scan, predict, and explain patterns of organization within a text
• Use strategies to read and answer comprehension questions and/or summarize