Introduction to Writing a Formal Response to Literature
Mike P
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Learners follow the entire process from reading a novel of their choice while practicing the process of filling in a graphic organizer and then using that information as textual evidence as learners write the Response Essay . #academic
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Writing a response to literature with text evidence is a highly important skill to master over time. This course involves all aspects of the process from the planning and reading of a novel while using a provided graphic organizer to editing and revising that organizer followed by writing a first draft and editing / revision of that draft to completion. Class 1: Students are asked to bring a novel, of their choice, that they have not yet read and is appropriate for a class such as this one....
This class is taught in English.
Students will gain skills in the following areas: * Taking high quality specific notes and quotes using a graphic organizer while reading a novel. *Writing a formal essay response to literature *Backing up all written ideas with textual evidence *theme *literary technique possibly including concepts such as metaphors, alliteration, hyperbole,personification, simile , onomatopoeia, foreshadowing, cliffhanger, flashback, symbolism *Connecting aspects / events / characters/ themes etc from the book to areas such as real life, another text or form of media, history * Writing an opinion of the novel while being specific and objective and sharing textual evidence to back up ideas. *Following directions for the four paragraphs in the essay *Choosing each word, topic sentence, sentence formation and examples so every word matters to the reader and makes a large impact. *Process of editing and revision
Homework Offered
After Class 1: read 1/2 of novel while using graphic organizer. After Class 2: read 2nd 1/2 of novel while using graphic organizer After Class 3: Writing paragraphs 1 and 2 using Google.docs or some other program on computer After Class 4: complete any remaining parts of paragraphs 3 and 4 and editing and revisionAssessments Offered
Grades Offered
Please bring a unread age and class appropriate novel to class to use as the basis for the entire class. Make sure the novel is not too long , based on additional classes or other events you may have going on. A pdf packet will be sent to you a few days before class. Bring it to class and don't work on it ahead. It will have everything we need for the class.
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information...
Group Class
$86
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 6 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
2-6 learners per class
