Depth and Complexity

Language of the Discipline

*interpretation of vocabulary

*descriptive words

*style

*onomatopoeia

* plot

*theme

Details

*characters

*setting

*descriptions

*connotation

*informative writing

Rules

*genres

*grammar, punctuation

*word usage

*rules of style

*poetry

*proofreading

*matching writing purpose

Patterns

* plot patterns

*conflict

*literary problems

*patterns of good vs “bad” characters

*writing patterns

Ethics

*plot dilemmas

*conflicts, controversies

*patterns of good vs. bad characters

*plagiarism

*media:editorials, political cartoons, bias

Big Idea

*literary themes

*implicit and explicit content

*poetry

*conflict

*critical analysis

Unanswered Questions

*anonymous author

*pen names

*author’s message

*author’s motivation

*personal likes/ dislikes

character types

Trends

*historical fiction

*nonfiction

*character types

*spelling punctuation

*word usage

*favorite authors and genres

Across Disciplines

*historical fiction

*nonfiction

*character types

*spelling punctuation

*word usage

*favorite authors and genres

Different Perspectives 

*setting

*historical relevance

*historical authenticity

*science fiction

*biographies

*historical fiction

*time setting of nonfiction writing

Across Discipline

*biographies/autobiographies

*journals, diaries, letters

*writing related to a discipline

*reading with a discipline

Changes Over Times

*setting

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