Today, Zach completed his preassessment. Then, we went over how syntax adds to meaning a text. We went over the proper use of an em-dash vs. hyphens, and discussed how to make inferences from subtle symbols in the text. Zach then took a short assessment quiz from the lesson. Next, we read "On the Pulse of Morning," by Maya Angelou, and "One Day" by Robert Blanco. Zach then began a writing assignment where he made inferences about the challenges in the 21st century for Americans based on the themes of each poem.