Literature 101

Support and elaboration consists of the specific details and information writers use to develop their topic. The key to developing support and elaboration is getting specific. Good writers use concrete, specific details, and relevant information to construct mental images for their readers.

Students are asked to write literary analysis essays because this type of assignment encourages you to think about how and why a poem, short story, novel, or play was written. To successfully analyze literature, you'll need to remember that authors make specific choices for particular reasons.

From Unit Plan: Literature Circles for High School Reluctant Readers Check out the professional resources for more background information and research on the effectiveness of using Literature Circles in your classroom. The Suggested Titles section contains some of the titles I use, but let your students and your curriculum be the guide to selecting books for Literature Circles.

Writing research

Index guide for grammar.

Principles of Composition and a guide to grammar and writing.

test prep information

Internet History Source for online reference

All American Literary Terms

Free online literature library

Language Arts Grammar Writing

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son plan for Romeo and Juliet

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Engrossing' - The Guardian | 'Striking' - The Sunday Times Magazine | 'Intriguing' - The Independent | 'Provocative' - The Economist

Teacher's lesson plans.

Read, Write,andThink-Activity Description Whether it is a special song, a favorite movie, or a family vacation, everyone has special summer memories that are fun to share. In this activity, children think about their own memories and answer questions before asking the same questions of someone older. After comparing summer stories, work together to make a poster that shows what is the same and what is different.