Resources

This page has links to handouts, reference pages and exercises that we will use in class.

Exercises

Vocabulary Study

Annotation

Creating Depth & Complexity Questions

NowComment - online discussion

FlipGrid - video discussion

Reading Response Questions

Analysis Tools

Dialectical Journal

Literary Analysis Format

Writing Style Comparison Chart

PST-T Chart

TP-CASTT - video (1 minute)

How to Analyze a Poem in 6 Steps

Poetry Annotation

DIDLS

Metaphorical Triangle

Depth & Complexity Icons

Reading Notes

Literature Seminar: Terms and Definitions + Text Evidence Reading Prompts + Questions for Dialectical Journals and Discussions

Literary Terms

This slideshow has terms, definitions and questions that are helpful for analyzing and interpreting literature.

Quizlet:

Literary Terminology - Level 1

Literary Elements & Techniques

Storytelling Elements

Character

Setting

Plot & Structure

Narration & POV

Writing Style

Resources for exploring author's craft including literary techniques, language choices, figurative language, and syntax.

Writing a Literary Interpretation Essay

The Literary Analysis Essays page contains resources and information to help you with writing a literary interpretation essay.

Historical, Social, Literary & Biographical Context

The video "Reading Text and Context" (9 minutes) uses the poem "The Names" by Billy Collins to examine how and why it helps to know historical, social. literary and biographical context when reading a literary work.