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Additional Physical Format: | Online version: LaCroix, Lorraine. Inspired English. Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Corwin Press, ©2005 (OCoLC)988942747 |
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Material Type: | Internet resource |
Document Type: | Book, Internet Resource |
All Authors / Contributors: |
Lorraine LaCroix |
ISBN: | 0761931104 9780761931102 0761931112 9780761931119 |
OCLC Number: | 56014599 |
Notes: | Includes index. |
Description: | xv, 140 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
Contents: | The plan -- The design -- The preparation -- The lessons -- Lesson 1 : understanding character through tragedy -- Lesson 2 : conflict and the heroic journey -- Lesson 3 : finding themes in literature through art -- Lesson 4 : the important questions -- Lesson 5 : in search of poetry -- found poems -- Lesson 6 : "poetry is ..." -- an introduction -- Lesson 7 : the power of words -- interpreting poetry -- Lesson 8 : "I'm nobody! who are you?" -- the poetry of Emily Dickinson -- Lesson 9 : a self-portrait -- the bio poem -- Lesson 10 : "all the world's a stage" -- Shakespeare and figurative language -- Lesson 11 : "once upon a midnight dreary" -- Edgar Allan Poe : his life and works -- Lesson 12 : life's lessons in verse -- Lesson 13 : a poetry potpourri -- The final touches. |
Responsibility: | Lorraine LaCroix. |
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Abstract:
Spark student interest with rich literature presented within the context of LaCroix's powerful and dynamic instructional plans, and watch as achievement levels soar!
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"The author introduces new pedagogical approaches in teaching language arts, using fiction and poetry to enhance the student's critical thinking. This is a thoughtful, practical, and innovative book that will foster academic success." -- Maggie Yadegar, Associate Dean "A 'must have' publication for the beginning teacher of English. The author gives explicit discussions, providing directions for formulating, presenting, and evaluating each phase of the lesson being taught." -- Lois Gibson, Associate Professor Education (Retired) Read more...
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