This course provides students with access to writing standards that focus on close readings that use a variety of adapted and modified literary and informational texts. With assistance and support, students will analyze and write informative, explanatory, and narrative responses. This course is designed to facilitate alternate academic learning outcomes appropriate to the instructional needs of the student, as documented in the Individualized Education Program (IEP). This course is linked to the general education curriculum; however, the student will require a different scope and sequence, adapted and modified materials.