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A matter of identity: Writing an extended metaphor poem
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Abstract: Students apply their knowledge of literary devices by reading and analyzing the poem "Identity" by Julio Noboa Polanco. Students then create their own poem incorporating the literary devices studied and analyzed in the above mentioned poem. This lesson includes modifications for a Novice Low Limited ... More »
Adding Support and Detail Without Getting Arrested!
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Abstract: This lesson plan is designed to teach students the concept of using facts to support ideas and to interpret (elaborate on) those facts in order to create a synthesized paragraph.
Advanced Essay Workshop, Spring 2005
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Abstract: For students with experience in writing nonfictional prose. Advanced study of rhetorical strategies and techniques of prose style. Considerable writing and revision required. In addition to analyzing the work of class members, students read and discuss the work of distinguished essayists chosen to represent ... More »
Alternative discussion formats: history and literature on trial
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Abstract: Putting historical or literary figures on trial makes a lively and challenging alternative to a class debate.
Habitat happenings (Lesson five)
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Abstract: This is lesson five in the series. During this lesson students will put the things they have learned from previous lessons into a creative writing assignment. The students will choose an animal to be and will describe themselves and their living environment.
International Women's Voices, Spring 2004
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Abstract: International Women's Voices has several objectives. It introduces students to a variety of works by contemporary women writers from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America and North America. The emphasis is on non-western writers. The readings are chosen to encourage students to think about how ... More »
Organization
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Abstract: Organization, the second Feature of Effective Writing, should be addressed after a writer has established a focus and will help strengthen that focus.
Practicing Elaboration in a Problem/Solution Essay
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Abstract: One theory suggests that students tend to list in an essay because they lack the tools to elaborate. Because they do not have the strategies, they attempt to fill up the empty space by introducing new primary ideas instead of fleshing out the ideas they have already presented. This activity attempts ... More »
To Kill A Mockingbird role-play: A Maycomb pig pickin'
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Abstract: Somewhere near the middle of reading the novel, students start to become confused about characters. This fun role-play activity works especially well just after Chapter 21 and allows students to get to know characters beyond Jem and Scout. It also can be a springboard into further discussions of point ... More »