Just the Facts, Ma’am—Explicit Meanings of Texts
To improve literal analyses of texts across media, including identifying facts that support the main idea. Objective, careful reading and listening will ultimately improve their own speaking and writing skills.
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What’s it All about? Logical Inferences and Citing Evidence
Students will identify and use evidence gleaned from research to inform decision making, learn to work with others to reach a consensus, and present the group’s opinion in a brief paper, tasks essential for personal (life) and professional (career) growth.
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Is it Poetic Justice—Interpreting Literature
To expose students to a wider variety of reading materials in order to improve close reading and inference skills.
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Consider the Source-Exploring Effects of Point of View, Worldview, and Life Experiences
To develop an understanding of the effect of point of view and point of reference on meaning.
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Is that Gun Loaded? Effects of Structure and Word Choices on Meaning
To analyze a text structure and specific word choices (based on positive, negative, or neutral connotation) and how both can impact meaning.
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Expert Testimony-- Research and Compilation of Data to Support a Claim
To research, plan, and write a rough draft of a paper on a given topic as a means to compare/contrast sources and information
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Accessory After the Fact—Tending to Editing and Word Choice
To edit writing to meet standard English conventions that are essential for clear understanding across English-speaking populations, in particular, for college and/or career success.