Writing in Literature These OWL resources will help you write about literature and poetry. This section contains resources on literary terms, literary theory and schools of criticism, as well as resources on writing book reviews. Literary Terms This handout gives a rundown of some important terms and concepts used when talking and writing about literature. Literary Theory and Schools of Criticism This resource will help you begin the process of understanding literary theory and schools of criticism and how they are used in the academy. Writing About Fiction This handout covers major topics relating to writing about fiction. Writing About Literature This handout provides examples and description about writing papers in literature. Writing in Literature (Detailed Discussion) These sections describe in detail the assignments students may complete when writing about literature. Writing About Poetry This section covers the basics of how to write about poetry. Image in Poetry Poetry: Close Reading
Stanford Encylopedia of Philosophy abduction (Igor Douven) Abelard [Abailard], Peter (Peter King) Abhidharma (Noa Ronkin) abilities (John Maier) Abner of Burgos (Shalom Sadik) Abrabanel, Judah (Aaron Hughes) abstract objects (Gideon Rosen) accidental properties — see essential vs. accidental properties action (George Wilson and Samuel Shpall) action-based theories of perception (Robert Briscoe and Rick Grush) action at a distance — see quantum mechanics: action at a distance in actualism (Christopher Menzel) adaptationism (Steven Hecht Orzack and Patrick Forber) Addams, Jane (Maurice Hamington) Adorno, Theodor W. (Lambert Zuidervaart) advance directives (Agnieszka Jaworska) Aegidius Romanus — see Giles of Rome Aenesidemus — see skepticism: ancient aesthetic, concept of the (James Shelley) aesthetics aesthetics of the everyday (Yuriko Saito) affirmative action (Robert Fullinwider) Africana Philosophy (Lucius T. Outlaw Jr.) B [jump to top] C [jump to top] D [jump to top] Damian, Peter (Toivo J.
Proof It! - A Fun Proofreading Game at Portland Proof Begin Game! proof-it The speaker called out, "/Ladys/Ladies/, choose your partner for the next dance!"!@#$@!$%^%$All of my /freinds/friends/ think that I have strange ideas about politics.! Every quiz consists of ten sentences, which will appear one at a time on the screen. The mistake might be a misspelled word, an incorrect punctuation mark, an improperly used word, or a capitalization error. The mistake might also be a missing word, or a missing punctuation mark. If your selection is incorrect, the word will turn red, and a message will appear telling you that your selection is incorrect. If your selection is correct, the word will turn green. In the text box, type the correct word or punctuation mark, and then either click "Submit" or press "Enter" on your keyboard. If you are correct, the next sentence will be displayed. Skipping Questions If at any time you cannot figure out the error in a sentence, you may click the "Skip" button. Click here for more games.
20 Twitter Hashtags Every Teacher Should Know About Twitter chats are such a great way to stay connected and informed in your professional circle, and education is no exception. Through education chats, you can find out about new methods for teaching, tech resources, even jobs for teachers. Most chats are held weekly, and offer an opportunity to have a regularly scheduled conversation with like-minded educators. Check out our collection to find a wealth of Twitter hashtags that are great for all kinds of educators. General These Twitter chats cover anything and everything in education, and represent a great jumping off point for those just getting started in Twitter education chats. #edchat – Talk to a variety of educators around the world through #edchat, Tuesdays at noon and 7 p.m. Administration and Behavior Check out these Twitter chats to get connected and discuss topics concerning school administrators. #AcAdv – Tuesdays from 8-9 p.m. Subject Chats
All About Adolescent Literacy | AdLit.org Teaching Literary Analysis Literary analysis is a vital stage in the development of students' critical thinking skills. Bloom's Taxonomy illustrates that analysis should come at the fourth level, right after comprehension and application. What this means is that students must be able to understand and describe the text before they are able to analyze its elements. Teaching literary analysis is often a daunting and overwhelming task. Start of newsletter promotion. Staying on top of important discoveries in the learning sciences field has never been easier. Sign me up End of newsletter promotion. To guide students toward discovering literature all on their own, the steps of this process need to be introduced in a simplified form. image 1. Some students need guidance when choosing a topic, but others have ideas that they would like to explore. Characters Themes Literary devices Setting Narrative. 2. The brainstorming process involves mapping out the different aspects of the chosen element. 3. 4. Introduce Evidence Analyze
Portada - Enciclopedia de la Literatura en México - FLM - CONACULTA Year 9 | What makes a compelling life story? | Unit home Australian Curriculum: English Year 9 Sequence 1: What is a life story? Sequence 2: The rights and wrongs when sharing a life story Sequence 3: Questions and finding the angle in a story Sequence 4: Our lives in the public gaze Sequence 5: Different media, same life Sequence 6: Establishing the context of a life story Sequence 7: Analysis of a life story Sequence 8: Breaking down stereotypes and exploring the unexpected Sequence 9: The images, sounds and language of life stories Sequence 10: Getting it right Sequence 11: Giving your life story a dress rehearsal Sequence 12: Life story showcase How Cross-curriculum priorities relate to this unit Each of the Cross-curriculum priorities within the English Curriculum is embedded within this unit. How General Capabilities relate to this unit Students will be using and developing the range and quality of their literacies as they communicate in a range of modes: verbal, visual, digital and in print language.
It’s Not IQ Part 2: Use the Triple Focus Approach to Education Mechanics Instruction that Sticks: Using Simple Warm-Ups to Improve Student Writing - Dave Stuart Jr. Note from Dave: Ever since I started using Doug Stark’s approach to grammar and mechanics instruction, I’ve been encouraging him to share it with the wider world. I first became a believer when I saw the results: when I taught kids after they’d had Doug, there was a noticeable difference in their mastery of the English language. As Doug explains below, we had a neat opportunity to measure the difference Doug’s approach made, and the standardized tests results were pretty incredible — even though, as Doug affirms, test prep is not what these warm-ups are about. To me, these warm-ups are the epitome of being as clear and impactful and purposefully repetitive [1] as we can be. With that said, I am so proud to introduce Doug’s brand new e-book, Mechanics Instruction that Sticks: Using Simple Warm-Ups to Improve Student Writing, which includes a full year’s worth of warm-ups (17 units in all) as well as three supplemental activities. Below, please enjoy Doug’s introduction to his new book. 1.
Learning Specialist and Teacher Materials - Good Sensory Learning: Literary Devices: Free Handout and Link to New Publication What’s the Confusion all About? Over the years, my students have come to sessions seeking help with literary devices. They have expressed confusion over the terms: literary devices, literary terms, literary elements and figurative language, and they also struggle with the many definitions. What are Literary Devices, Literary Terms, Literary Elements and Figurative Language? Literary Devices are creative writing strategies used by an author to convey his or her message(s). How Can Students Understand the Global Concept? I created an image to help students “see” the big picture as well as understand the individual components. Additional Resources: If you are also interested in a comprehensive publication that also offers students additional printables, a multisensory activity and a game, Click Here
Helena Beristain: DRyP English Worksheets Making Evidence-Based Claims Units – CCSS ELA / Literacy – Grades 6-12 Making Evidence-Based Claims ELA/Literacy Units empower students with a critical reading and writing skill at the heart of the Common Core: making evidence-based claims about complex texts. These units are part of the Developing Core Proficiencies Curriculum. Part 1. Understanding Evidence-Based Claims: Students learn the importance and elements of making evidence-based claims through a close reading of part of the text. Part 2. Part 3. Part 4. Part 5. These units are part of the Developing Core Proficiencies Program. Making Evidence-Based Claims Units – CCSS ELA / Literacy Grade 6 Unit: Steve Jobs’ 2005 Stanford University Commencement Address Grade 7 Unit: Cesar Chavez’s 1984 California Commonwealth Club Address Grade 8 Unit: Ain’t I a Woman, Sojourner Truth; Equal Rights for Women, Shirley Chisholm; and Wimbledon Has Sent Me a Message: I’m Only a Second-Class Champion, Venus Williams Grade 10 Unit: Nobel Peace Prize Speeches of Rev. Grade 11 Unit: W.E.B.