I. Sentence structure
1. Distinguished from run-ons and fragments
2. With added non-clausal modifiers
1. Distinguished from compound subjects and verbs
2. With all coordinate conjunctions
1. Distinguished from compound, simple, run-ons, and fragments
2. With varying combinations of independent and dependent
clauses
II. Paragraph development
A. Use of all modes of development
B. Use of topic sentences with varied placement
E. Transitional devices between paragraphs
III. Mechanics
A. Punctuation of all types of sentences
2. Silent e and other vowel representation
3. Adding endings (ed, er, est, ing, ly)
IV. Verb tenses and aspects, moods, and voice
B. Progressive (continuous)
V. Vocabulary and idioms
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