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Creative Literature Responses
Monday, December 13th, 2010

A strong literature response goes beyond a summary. Students need to demonstrate understanding by not regurgitating the plot of a novel, but rather by adding new insights. They need to apply their understanding by thinking beyond just what the text said, [read more...]

Writing Assignments Tied to Literature
Monday, October 25th, 2010

Reading novels and lengthy literature can consume a lot of class time. It's not uncommon that writing becomes less of a focus. However, look for opportunities to have students write in different genres as they read. Here are a few writing assignments we've developed using three popular novels. [read more...]