Analyzing literature

Over the years, my students have come to sessions seeking help with literary devices. They have expressed confusion over the terms: literary devices, literary terms, literary elements and figurative language, and they also struggle with the many definitions. What are Literary Devices, Literary Terms, Literary Elements and Figurative Language? Literary Devices are creative writing strategies used by an author to convey his or her message(s). When used well, literary devices help readers to…

How to read a poem - study and revise English literature poetry analysis

Literary Essay We are just about to finish up our third writing unit from Teacher's College/Lucy Calkins, so I wanted to share how it went, what we did, what worked and what (definitely) did not work! This quarter we focused on writing Literary Essays, which, before working my way through this unit, I could not have explained to anyone! So, since I wasn't 100% sure what a Literary Essay was and I knew my students weren't either, we started by just reading a bunch of sample essays and…

SIFT for Lit

In this post, I break down how I approach teaching literary analysis writing to my students in an introductory children's literature course.

Explore the concept of character with this comprehensive guide! Learn the definition of a character and discover over 180 examples to deepen your understanding. Whether you're a writer looking for inspiration or a reader analyzing literature, this pin is perfect for you. Dive into the diverse world of characters in books, movies, plays, and more. Enhance your knowledge and appreciation of storytelling by delving into what makes characters compelling and memorable. Don't miss out on this…

How to read and analyze a poem

27/03/16 // spending my evening annotating my copy of the great gatsby because i am too tired to continue my biology revision - terrified i am going to fail my english literature a-level