compare and contrast the structure and viewpoints of two different authors writing for the same purpose, noting the stated claim and supporting evidence
write poems using: (i) poetic techniques (e.g., alliteration, onomatopoeia), (ii) figurative language (e.g., similes, metaphors), (iii) graphic elements (e.g., capital letters, line length)
write imaginative stories that include: (i) a clearly defined focus, plot, and point of view, (ii) a specific, believable setting created through the use of sensory details, (iii) dialogue that develops the story
