This course is designed to help students learn foundational skills (at a grade 6 - 9 level) in literacy, critical reading, and writing. Students will also learn study skills and become comfortable with using computers for word processing and basic information searching. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be prepared to enter into the ABE College Prep pathway (ENG 030). Students will read a variety of texts (short stories, articles, essays), write paragraphs and letters, and participate in group discussions and activities.