Taking Notes. Metaphors, analogies, thought mappings. George Orwell really has to be one of the masters, not only of the English language, but of correct use of metaphor.
A full copy of his classic piece on Politics and the English Language is available on the website dedicated to his work: Here is an excerpt, taken from a section immediately following his 'five specimens of the English language as it is now habitually written' (badly): 'Each of these passages has faults of its own, but, quite apart from avoidable ugliness, two qualities are common to all of them.
The first is staleness of imagery; the other is lack of precision. The writer either has a meaning and cannot express it, or he inadvertently says something else, or he is almost indifferent as to whether his words mean anything or not. And here are his guidelines for how to write well: 'In prose, the worst thing one can do with words is surrender to them. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Exploratree - Exploratree by FutureLab. Blooms-quick sheets. What is Argument Mapping?
Argument Mapping is the expression of an argument is in a structured visual form.
Arguments have been expressed in prose since the time of Socrates. Modern information technology has made little impact on the expression and understanding of arguments. We now use word processing, electronic mail and spell checking instead of just the pen and paper but this has little changed the way arguments are understood. Argument mapping allows you to move from prose to a visual structure expressing premises, reasons, objections, assumptions and general commentary. Look at the Wikipediaentry for more detailed definition. Some good examplefiles can be found on the Philosophy Programme - University of Natal, Durban site. A tutorial series in PDF may be found at Jamel Ostwald's site on his Classespage.
Other Argument Mapping software packages exist with Rationalebeing the best, in my opinion. There is an Argument Map group on Yahoo Groups here . Essay Map. Persuasion Map. Grades 9 – 12 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Demonstrating Understanding of Richard Wright's Rite of Passage Students use the elements of persuasion for a specific audience to demonstrate their understanding of Richard Wright's accessible and engaging coming-of-age novel, Rite of Passage.
Grades 6 – 12 | Lesson Plan Persuade Me in Five Slides! Creating Persuasive Digital Stories. Compare & Contrast Map. This interactive graphic organizer helps students develop an outline for one of three types of comparison essays: whole-to-whole, similarities-to-differences, or point-to-point.
A link in the introduction to the Comparison and Contrast Guide give students the chance to get definitions and look at examples before they begin working. The tool offers multiple ways to navigate information including a graphic on the right that allows students to move around the map without having to work in a linear fashion. The finished map can be saved, e-mailed, or printed. Online Mindmaps Galleries. Text 2 Mind Map - Simple mind mapping online. How to Take Notes like Thomas Edison. Webbing Tool. Cube Creator. Summarizing information is an important postreading and prewriting activity that helps students synthesize what they have learned.
The interactive Cube Creator offers four options: Drama Map. Download the plug-in tools you need to use our games and tools, or check to see if you've got the latest version.
Learn more. Story Map. The Story Map interactive includes a set of graphic organizers designed to assist teachers and students in prewriting and postreading activities.
The organizers are intended to focus on the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution development. Students can develop multiple characters, for example, in preparation for writing their own fiction, or they may reflect on and further develop characters from stories they have read. After completing individual sections or the entire organizer, students have the ability to print out their final versions for feedback and assessment. The versatility of this tool allows it to be used in multiple contexts. Literary Elements Map. An updated version of the Story Map, this interactive best suits secondary students in literary study.
The tool includes a set of graphic organizers designed to assist teachers and students in prewriting and postreading activities, focusing on the key elements of character, setting, conflict, and resolution development (shown at left). As with the Story Map, this interactive can be used in multiple contexts, whether they be author studies, genre studies, or thematic units, among others. Students can map out the key literary elements for a variety purposes, including response to literature or as a prewriting activity when composing their own fiction.
After completing individual sections or the entire organizer, students have the ability to print out their final versions for feedback and assessment. Graphic Organizers. Hero's Journey. The hero's journey is an ancient story pattern that can be found in texts from thousands of years ago or in newly released Hollywood blockbusters.
This interactive tool will provide students with background on the hero's journey and give them a chance to explore several of the journey's key elements. Students can use the tool to record examples from a hero's journey they have read or viewed or to plan out a hero's journey of their own. Grades 6 – 8 | Lesson Plan | Standard Lesson Fantastic Characters: Analyzing and Creating Superheroes and Villains Students analyze characterization by creating their own superheroes or super-villains, complete with related gadgets and settings. Grades 7 – 12 | Calendar Activity | July 31 J.K. Students are encouraged to think about why people challenge Harry Potter books, do a Web Quest that allows them to research the issue, and decide whether the books should be banned from the public library. Circle Plot Diagram. Download the plug-in tools you need to use our games and tools, or check to see if you've got the latest version.
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