The thesis statement is undoubtedly the MOST important sentence of the entire essay! It serves as the blueprint, or road map, for the essay, so it is crucial that the thesis statement is clear and logical before beginning the body of the essay. The caveat here, of course, is that a thesis statement can and often does change throughout the writing process, but in general, it is always helpful to begin with a solid argument.
Literary Analysis Essay Boot Camp
Ideas for Pairing Classic Lit with Modern Lit
Connecting classic pieces of literature with high-interest modern texts is a great strategy to engage students in the classics while maintaining their interest. Not only that, but intertextuality (making connections between texts) allows students to extend their analysis into a compare/ contrast format that enables them to analyze literary elements and techniques on a deeper level.
How to Sequence a Literary Analysis Essay Unit
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Commentary for Literary Analysis: Four Square Strategy for Success
20 Prompts for Photo-Inspired Writing in Secondary ELA
Support for Struggling Writers: How Essay Interviews can HELP During Writing Workshop
The term “struggling” writer really applies to every single human being. We have all struggled with writing at some point and will continue to struggle moving forward. The difference between successful writers and unsuccessful writers (“success” being defined as students who turn in completed essays that convey meaning effectively versus those who do not) lies in being able to work through frustration.
Playing Devil’s Advocate: A Game for Practicing Argument Skills in Secondary ELA
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A Philosophy for Assessing Writing: Aim for Improvement, not Perfection
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The Writer's Notebook in Secondary ELA: Introduction & FREE Guide
Setting up & Assessing Book Club in Secondary ELA: FOUR FREE GUIDES FOR SUCCESS!
Book club is now considered to be one of the “best practices” in English Language Arts. Book clubs differ from traditional literary circles in that they are less teacher-directed. The students take on the responsibility of selecting their roles, making their assignments, keeping track of their reading, and much more.