To improve advanced English writing skills, begin by reading high-quality English texts regularly. Choose books, essays, and articles from diverse genres to absorb different styles, vocabulary, and structures. Pay attention to how arguments are developed and sentences are crafted. Next, practice writing daily. Start with short pieces like journal entries, summaries, or opinion paragraphs. Gradually tackle more complex tasks such as essays, reports, or creative writing. Focus on clarity, coherence, and precision in your expression. Expand your vocabulary systematically. Learn advanced words in context rather than memorizing lists...

When I first came to Mrs. Ryan class, I really didn’t like to read. I guess because no one really pushed me when it came down to reading. As many books as I have read in Mrs. Ryan class, I just think that reading isn’t bad after all. When I use to read and I didn’t really understand it, I use to completely stop. Now when I don’t understand the text, I think. What I like about reading is that there is so many ways to break it down. —Harlan, grade 9 student STUDENTS LIKE HARLAN, who used to “completely stop” when he didn’t understand a text, are not beginning readers...