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Exceeding the Standards Literature & Reading • Extended, unit-based lessons that integrate outside resources, varieties of media, and student creativity to help students analyze, compare, and fully appreciate literature. Extension Activities • Extended lessons for each of the following categories: Collaborative Learning, Lifelong Learning, Media Literacy, and Critical Literacy. • Developmental, in-depth writing lessons for each of the major writing modes: argumentative, informative, narrative, and descriptive. • Lessons that include models, examples, guidelines, writing checklists, and writing rubrics • Writing lessons that integrate instruction in grammar and style. For mor e writing practice see Expository Composition: Discovering Your Voice by Tony Romano and Gary Anderson at www.emcp.com Speaking & Listening • Detailed lessons with explicit instructions that expand on the Speaking & Listening Workshops found at the end of each unit in the Student Edition. College & Careers Grammar & Style • Extended lessons in media literacy, personal development, and career awareness. • Instructions and activities that provide students with real-life, practical experience in applied communication skills. • Comprehensive, developmental grammar and style curriculum. • Taught within the context of selections in each unit. Test Practice • Timed, unit-based practice tests in formats most commonly found in standard achievement, state-specific, and high- stakes tests and exams. • ACT and SAT format practice tests are included at each level.  Writing Vocabulary & Spelling • Comprehensive developmental vocabulary and spelling lessons. • In-depth instruction that is modeled using words from the selections in each unit. • Includes academic vocabulary activities. Email: [email protected] | Visit: www.emcp.com/mw 13