Author's Craft Lessons

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Author's craft presentations available through Wayground (formerly Quizizz) provide comprehensive concept explanation and visual learning opportunities that help students analyze how writers deliberately shape their texts through literary devices, narrative techniques, and stylistic choices. These structured instruction resources develop critical analytical skills by guiding students through the examination of elements such as point of view, tone, characterization methods, figurative language, and text structure, enabling them to understand not just what authors write, but how and why they make specific creative decisions. The presentations break down complex literary analysis concepts into digestible visual segments that support students in recognizing patterns in author's craft across various genres and text types, ultimately strengthening their ability to articulate how authors achieve their intended effects on readers. Wayground's extensive collection draws from millions of teacher-created resources, offering educators robust search and filtering capabilities to locate author's craft presentations that align with specific standards and learning objectives. The platform's differentiation and customization tools allow teachers to modify presentations to meet diverse student needs, whether for remediation with struggling readers or enrichment for advanced learners who are ready to tackle more sophisticated literary analysis. These digital-first presentation resources support flexible delivery formats that accommodate various classroom configurations and learning environments, making it simple for educators to integrate author's craft instruction into their lesson planning while providing consistent opportunities for skill reinforcement. Teachers can seamlessly incorporate these presentations into their reading comprehension instruction to help students develop deeper analytical thinking skills and build confidence in discussing how authors construct meaning through their deliberate creative choices.