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Classify nouns, main verbs, adjectives, and adverbs by their function in a sentence.

Classify determiners, pronouns, prepositions, and conjunctions by their function in a sentence.

Identify subjects, predicates, and direct or indirect objects in sentences.

Distinguish phrases from independent and dependent clauses in sentences.

Distinguish complete sentences from fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences.

Apply subject–verb agreement in sentences containing compound subjects or intervening phrases.

Maintain consistent and appropriate verb tense within a paragraph.

Correct unclear pronoun references and errors in pronoun agreement.

Infer the meaning of an unfamiliar word by using definition, contrast, example, and cause-and-effect context clues.

Use common prefixes, suffixes, and roots to determine a word’s likely meaning.

Distinguish a word’s denotation from its connotations in context.

Select precise synonyms and antonyms that preserve meaning and tone.

Apply syllabification, morphology, and common letter-pattern strategies to spell unfamiliar multisyllabic words.

Use newly learned academic vocabulary accurately in original sentences.

Retrieve explicitly stated information and cite the words or sentences that support an answer.

Identify the main idea of a paragraph or short text.

Distinguish a passage’s central idea from its supporting details.

Explain how a character’s goal, conflict, and actions shape events in a narrative.

Recognise sequence, cause-and-effect, compare-and-contrast, and problem–solution text structures.

Track pronoun and noun references across sentences in a passage.

Summarise a passage without adding opinions or unnecessary details.

Compare related information presented in prose, tables, diagrams, and captions.

Infer an unstated idea from details in a passage and support the inference with textual evidence.

Determine an author’s purpose for writing a text.

Identify a text’s tone and explain which words or details create it.

Distinguish facts, opinions, and reasoned judgements in a passage.

Analyse how figurative language affects meaning or mood.

Identify a writer’s viewpoint and recognise language that may indicate bias.

Compare how two texts present the same topic or issue.

Evaluate whether the evidence in a passage adequately supports a claim.

Solve word analogies by naming and applying the underlying relationship.

Complete word classifications using relationships involving meaning, function, category, or degree.

Solve alphabetic and alphanumeric sequences by identifying the governing rule.

Rearrange letters or words under stated constraints to form a valid answer.

Decode symbol and letter substitutions by applying a consistent rule.

Draw a valid conclusion from a short set of verbal statements.

Distinguish conclusions that must be true, may be true, or cannot be true.

Eliminate answer choices that violate a verbal question’s exact conditions.

Apply end punctuation and commas correctly in compound and complex sentences.

Use apostrophes accurately in contractions and singular or plural possessive forms.

Use colons and semicolons correctly to introduce lists and connect closely related independent clauses.

Identify the audience, purpose, and required form of a writing prompt.

Write a focused paragraph with a topic sentence, supporting details, and a concluding or linking sentence.

Use transitions to show sequence, contrast, cause, and emphasis.

Combine short sentences to improve fluency without creating grammatical errors.

Maintain a consistent first-, second-, or third-person point of view across a paragraph.

Plan a short narrative with a clear orientation, complication, development, and resolution.

Establish a believable character through actions, dialogue, and selective description.

Create a setting using precise sensory details.

Punctuate and paragraph dialogue correctly.

Control narrative pace by expanding important moments and compressing less important events.

Draft a compelling narrative opening using an appropriate technique such as in medias res, dialogue, or sensory description.

Draft an effective narrative ending using resolution, circular structure, or thematic reflection.

Revise a short narrative against criteria for structure, language, cohesion, and accuracy.

Formulate a clear thesis that directly answers a persuasive or expository prompt.

Select and logically order reasons or explanatory points that support a thesis.

Develop a body paragraph using a clear point, relevant evidence or an example, and explanation.

Address a plausible counterargument and respond to it logically in a persuasive response.

Write an introduction that establishes context and direction without unnecessary filler.

Write a conclusion that synthesises the response rather than merely repeating it.

Plan and draft a complete persuasive or expository response within a fixed time limit.

Proofread a timed response using a prioritised grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity checklist.

Evaluate numerical expressions using the correct order of operations.

Compare and convert fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Solve numerical problems involving fractions of quantities.

Use ratios to compare quantities and divide an amount in a given ratio.

Calculate unit rates and solve rate problems involving speed, unit pricing, or constant work rates.

Use divisibility rules and prime factorisation to reason about factors and multiples.

Use square numbers, cube numbers, and their roots to solve numerical reasoning problems.

Estimate a result to identify an unreasonable calculation or answer choice.

Translate the wording of a multi-step problem into an ordered sequence of operations.

Represent and solve an unknown quantity using a bar model or simple equation.

Solve reverse problems by working backwards from a given result.

Solve multi-step word problems involving metric conversions of length, mass, and capacity.

Solve scale-drawing and map-ratio problems using proportional reasoning.

Interpret values and trends in tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.

Calculate and compare mean, median, mode, and range for a data set.

Determine simple probabilities from equally likely outcomes.

Identify the rule governing a number sequence and calculate missing terms.

Solve missing-number grids by identifying arithmetic rules across rows and columns.

Solve numerical analogies by determining and applying relationships between number pairs.

Apply a timed-section plan using time checkpoints and a skip-and-return strategy.

Complete a timed mini practice test covering reading comprehension, grammar, and verbal reasoning.

Complete a timed mini practice test covering numerical reasoning and mathematical problem-solving.

Produce a performance profile from the mini-tests by calculating accuracy by skill, summarising error patterns, and identifying time losses.

Revise the weekly study plan using practice-test evidence while preserving regular English reading and writing practice.