Metaphors are one of the most used literary devices in the English language second only to similes. The problem with using similes is that they often cause your writing to become a mine field of quantifiers. (i.e. His breath was like the foul smell of a garbage heap and his face was like a pock … Continue reading »
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Feeding Squirrels: Taking AP Students to Do Research at a College Library
Yesterday I took my AP students to the University of Oklahoma Bizzell Library to do research for their critical perspectives paper. Their assignment is to read a canonized novel of their choosing and then write an analytical research paper viewing that text through a critical lens (i.e. Marxist, Feminist, New Historical). Each year I take a group … Continue reading »
How To Write A Persuasive Essay: 10 Steps To Student Success
I have taught AP Comp classes for over 10 years. In that time, I have picked up some handy tips to teaching students how to write a solid, well constructed and well written essay. Here are the steps: 1. Stick to the Prompt – The prompt may be on an essay test or it may … Continue reading »
