Hi there Lisa,
The type of skills I teach really depend on the type of class I have at the time. In the past I have taught precision of language as detailed in the novel. I have taught life skills such as making choices and the consequences of these choices. I have taught plot development and character development. I have also taught classes about writing style, especially when I have had them write another final chapter where they decide, without ambiguity, what happens to Jonas and Gabe. But as I said before, it really depends on the class I have, their needs and the direction that they like to take as well.
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Kirstie Yeo
February 10, 2012