Comparing Craft in Different Texts
Engage in a comprehensive exploration of various texts by analyzing their craft through expert collaboration. Participants will read and annotate distinct pieces, focusing on text types and author's purpose. Identify key creative elements, such as persuasive language, imagery, and narrative structure, while engaging in group discussions to deepen understanding. Each expert will present their insights, fostering a rich exchange of ideas, backed by evidence from the texts. This interactive approach will enhance your skills in literary analysis and critical thinking.
Comparing Craft in Different Texts
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Comparing Craft in Different Texts Open comp book to your yellow ARG Look for the yellow highlighter mark on today’s text (handout). [wolf and Indian School texts] You’re going to be an expert on this piece. We are reading all pieces aloud. Fill out # 2 and # 3 on the “TEXT TYPES: Inquiry Sheet” Expert groups form (all Text 1 experts have together…) In the big expert groups, break into groups of 3 In your group of 3…
Write next to the title of each text • MI = • Auth. Purp = • TT (Text Type) = Remember the possible text types they could be: • Nonfiction Narrative • Fiction Narrative • Nonfiction Informational • Nonfiction Persuasive • Poetry
Annotate CRAFT • Underline words and phrases • Write EXACTLY what kind of craft the author used Facts Statistics Personal experience Logical order of ideas Persuasive language Argument Historical info Call to Action Rhyme Repetition (repeating words/phrases) Syntax (word order) Diction (word choice) Imagery / Figurative lang. (vivid wording) Symbolism Metaphors & Similes Characterization Conflict Rising action Turning Point Resolution Irony (what happens is not what you expected)
Once Expert Groups finish… • Jigsaw to form new groups containing… • a Text 1 expert • a Text 2 expert • A Text 3 expert • Share Out • Text 1 Expert share MI, Author’s Purp, Audience, & Craft examples • Text 2 Expert share • Text 3 Expert share
In your comp book… • Write a list of KINDS of CRAFT for each text type Facts Statistics Personal experience Logical order of ideas Persuasive language Argument Historical info Call to Action Rhyme Repetition (repeating words/phrases) Syntax (word order) Diction (word choice) Imagery / Figurative lang. (vivid wording) Symbolism Metaphors & Similes Characterization Conflict Rising action Turning Point Resolution Irony (what happens is not what you expected)