literature review
How to find and use quotations to support your thesis statement
Submitted by aanderson on July 24, 2007 - 13:01.By Liz Matthews
You may have written a great thesis statement for your paper, but now your teacher tells you that you need to use examples — direct quotations from the book — to support your point. If this task seems overwhelming, here are a few simple tips to keep in mind.
How to write a response to literature
Submitted by aanderson on July 18, 2007 - 09:36.By the Young Writers Project
Keep in mind that a response to literature paper is YOUR personal response to a novel or story. Basically, you are arguing your own point -- your thesis statement -- and then defending this point with evidence from the book. Your essay should follow this basic structure:
Reading helps writing
Submitted by aanderson on June 26, 2007 - 12:14.Excerpted and edited from a 2004 YWP article
By Ruth Hall
Grade 5 teacher, Marion Cross School, Norwich
Reading and writing are complementary subjects that, when studied together, deepen comprehension, skill and learning. By paying close attention to someone else's work, young writers can sharpen their critical thinking and editing skills. Is it clear? Is the writing compelling? Is it convincing? Where is the author headed? Are the characters believable? Young writers can gain insight into voice and style by reading others' work.
