Recognize the difference between stated facts and opinions in a reading.

Locate the stated main idea by identifying the topic and what the author is saying about the topic.

Use correct subject-verb agreement to create coherence in writing.

Identify subtext in a reading by making inferences and drawing conclusions.

Use transitional words and phrases within a multi-paragraph essay.

Identify the four components of an effective introductory paragraph.

Correctly match pronouns and antecedents by number and gender.

Identify the intended audience of a particular discipline and how it shapes the text.

Understand how an author's purpose shapes the content and delivery.

Compare discipline-specific features between and within different texts.

Identify the elements in MEAL (Main point, Evidence, Analysis, and Linking) in a body paragraph in an analysis essay.

Develop a conclusion that evokes the main idea without repeating it.

Identify appropriate use of apostrophes showing ownership or relationship.

Identify coordinating and subordinating conjunctions and punctuate them correctly.

Distinguish between subject-by-subject and point-by-point comparisons.

Clearly link modifying words, phrases, or clauses to the words they modify.

Use correct punctuation of parenthetical expressions in sentences.

Select an appropriate essay structure and format to effectively respond to college-level writing assignments.

Identify when to use words to refer to numbers and when to use Arabic numerals.

Identify the main idea expressed in a complex reading with multiple viewpoints.

Identify the most effective portions of a text to use as evidence in an essay or written response.