Author's Craft Resources

Examine narrative elements such as character, setting, and conflict, enhancing the ability to identify author's craft and make inferences. Cultivate critical reading and literary analysis skills.

Develop an appreciation for an author's craft by exploring literary devices such as similes and metaphors. Enhance critical reading skills to identify and analyze writing techniques effectively.

Study the use of literary techniques such as homophones and vivid imagery in storytelling. Develop skills in identifying and analyzing an author's craft.

Analyze how authors convey purpose and craft in writing through practical examples. Develop skills in interpreting literary texts for authorial intent and expression.

Analyze and distinguish organizational structures of texts, identifying patterns such as cause and effect, and problem and solution. Develop proficiency in effectively evaluating and recognizing text structures.

Explore the importance of word choice and the subtle differences in connotation. Develop the ability to distinguish connotative meanings of words and understand their effects on communication.

Explore text structures such as chronological order, compare and contrast, and problem and solution. Develop skills in recognizing these structures within writing tasks.

Explore various text structures such as chronological order, cause and effect, and compare and contrast. Focus on identifying these patterns and improving writing organization. Enhance skills in recognizing these structures and apply them to improve overall writing coherence and clarity.

Explore and master various text structures such as chronological order, cause and effect, and compare/contrast within informational texts. Focus on identifying these structures to enhance reading comprehension, with attention to understanding how each structure organizes information and contributes to overall meaning. Develop skills to analyze and interpret informational texts effectively.

Explore critical literary devices, including similes, metaphors, and alliterations, within literary works. Develop skills in identifying and analyzing these devices to enhance comprehension and appreciation of literature.

Explore various text structures, such as chronological order and compare/contrast, to enhance comprehension and writing skills by identifying and utilizing these structures effectively.

Analyze how authors utilize language to build tension, mystery, and surprise within the narrative of The Nuclear Tourist. Develop skills in literary analysis and critical reading, enhancing understanding of the text's stylistic techniques and thematic elements.

Analyze how word choice and connotation shape mood in literature to uncover deeper meanings and understand authorial intent. Develop skills in text analysis, focusing on the subtle nuances of language that contribute to the emotional and thematic impact of literary works.

Enhance comprehension by exploring text structures, including chronological and cause and effect. Develop skills to identify and analyze various organizational patterns.

Analyze the character dynamics and explore the author's craft in "Because of Mr. Terupt." Deepen understanding of character roles and literary techniques to enhance comprehension skills.

Analyze how various text organization structures enhance comprehension. Learners will identify and evaluate distinct text structures to improve their understanding and communication skills.

Emphasizing the nuances of word choice across diverse contexts enhances vocabulary skills. Learners will gain proficiency in selecting suitable word alternatives, refining language precision.

Investigate organizational patterns in nonfiction texts, such as chronological order and cause/effect. Enhance the ability to recognize and apply these text structures for effective writing analysis, focusing on understanding content and developing analytical skills.

Explore various text structures such as chronological order, cause/effect, and problem/solution to enhance comprehension and writing abilities. Develop skills to identify and analyze these structures effectively.

Harness the power of visualization to enhance reading comprehension by developing the ability to visualize text. This skill not only improves memory recall but also increases reading enjoyment.