Matthew S. Monahan
Reading
1. Read and analyze to determine the meaning and how meaning develops in a text, identify literary structures and their impact, and examine an author’s purpose.
2. Synthesize information from a range of texts and sources.
3. Independently and proficiently read, interpret, and analyze literary fiction and nonfiction texts.
Writing
4. Develop a range of writing including narrative, informative, explanatory, and argumentative, that reflects authentic writing in that genre and takes a stance on an issue of personal or universal importance.
5. Employ the writing process in the production of academic writing.
6. Demonstrate command of appropriate standards of English grammar, usage, conventions, and content specific vocabulary.
Speaking & Listening
7. Prepare for and participate in formal and informal conversations, discussions, and presentations by building on others’ ideas and expressing original ideas clearly and persuasively.
