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A Circular Journey To Imaginative Narrative Writing
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Abstract: This lesson will help the teacher show students how to bring their imaginative narratives to a logical ending. Students often have difficulty while writing imaginative narratives. They tend to get off to a good beginning and then cannot maintain focus well enough to bring their story to an end. Two well-known ... More »
A "Defining Moment" in Editorial Writing
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Abstract: Students will be introduced to the definition mode of writing. Students will learn to define a particular subject by responding in an editorial format. Students will first compose an editorial graphic organizer, which will aid in composing a completed editorial using the writing process.
A Poet's New Post - Creating Poetry Using the Words of Poet Laureate Charles Simic
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Abstract: In this lesson, students will explore the poetry of Charles Simic, America's new Poet Laureate, and use his words to inspire their own writing.
A Sense of Water
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Abstract: This site asks students to discover how the need for water can be felt, seen, and heard in the song, voice, craft, religion, and ritual of a culture. They then capture this sense of water in a narrative poem.
A Tale of Two Wars - Comparing and Contrasting Vietnam and Iraq
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Abstract: In this lesson, students explore their various opinions about the War in Iraq, create and view Venn diagrams that compare and contrast the Wars in Iraq and Vietnam, and write informed letters to their senators about the War.
Action Chains
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Abstract: Students learn to elaborate on an event in a narrative by expanding their sentences into action chains. Expanding single actions into an action chain provides the reader with a more detailed picture of an event in a narrative.
Adding Emotions to Your Story
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Abstract: One way to make stories even better is to show emotions, and not just tell them. In this lesson, students will use actions, gestures, and facial expressions to act out emotions.
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 »
Advanced Workshop in Writing for Science and Engineering (ELS), Spring 2007
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Abstract: Analysis and practice of various forms of scientific and technical writing, from memos to journal articles. Strategies for conveying technical information to specialist and non-specialist audiences. Comparable to 21W.780 but methods designed to deal with special problems of advanced ELS or bilingual ... More »
Alternatives to the famous person report
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Abstract: This "rethinking reports" series of articles provides alternative research assignments that challenge students to think critically about historical actors.
Analysis I, Spring 2006
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Abstract: Analysis I covers Fundamentals of Mathematical Analysis: Convergence of Sequences and Series, Continuity, Differentiability, Riemann Integral, Sequences and Series of Functions, Uniformity, Interchange of Limit Operations. Three versions of the course are available. Each option shows the utility of abstract ... More »
Animal folktales: legends, superheroes, and pourquoi tales
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Abstract: By writing a narrative about an animal rather than a traditional report, students can learn about literature, develop writing skills, and still fulfill science and research objectives.
Appositive Action
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Abstract: Appositives are descriptive phrases, set off by commas, that modify a noun or noun phrase. Using appositives helps writers create sentences that are smoother and less choppy. In this lesson, students will learn to combine 2 or more descriptive sentences and action sentences into one sentence with an ... More »
Argumentation and Communication, Fall 2006
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Abstract: A writing practicum associated with 11.200 and 11.205 that focuses on helping students present their ideas in cogent, persuasive arguments and other analytical frameworks. Reading and writing assignments and other exercises stress the connections between clear thinking, critical reading, and effective ... More »
Asian, African, or Australian Inventors and Inventions
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Abstract: The lesson integrates both Social Sciences and Language Arts in a research and a creative writing component. The student will further understand inventors or inventions from Asia, Africa, and Australia, the focused continents in the 7th grade Social Sciences curriculum, as well as have the opportunity ... More »
Becoming Digital: Writing About Media Change, Fall 2005
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Abstract: The computer and related technologies have invaded our daily lives, have changed the way we communicate, do business, gather information, entertain ourselves. Even technology once considered distinctly "modern" - photography, the telephone, movies, television - has been altered or replaced by faster ... More »
Book Writing and Wall Writing from the course History of Information
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Abstract: InfoSys C103: History of Information - Fall 2006. This course explores the history of information and associated technologies, uncovering why we think of ours as 'the information age.' We will select moments in the evolution of production, recording, and storage from the earliest writing systems to the ... More »
Butterfly Metamorphosis
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Abstract: This is an integrated lesson which is introduced using the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Butterfly metamorphosis is explored through art, math, and writing.
Calibrated Peer Review Help for Instructors
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Abstract: At this website, the Chemistry Learning and Support Studios offers directions for how to use Calibrated Peer Review (CPR). The site links to the CPR homepage (http://cpr.molsci.ucla.edu) for helpful handouts and white paper and FAQ information. They also provide information regarding how to use CPR in ... More »
Carrot Sticks or French Fries? Analyzing Factors That Influence Interest Levels in Fast Food
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Abstract: In this lesson, students investigate the influence of fast food brand names on food choices and analyze the factors that contribute to branding preferences. Then they write an opinion essay on the corporate responsibility to influence food choices.
