kokotg Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have the MH Abrams book (albeit a much older, likely outdated version), but I'm hoping to find something that's aimed at a slightly younger crowd. Do they even make such a thing for the middle grades? If not, is there one for high school students that's especially clear and readable? I basically just want to have something on hand as I discuss books and poems with my oldest next year. I'm not going to hand it to him to read, but I want to start introducing some terms and concepts to him, so I'd like a reference where we can go together to get information (and just something that would be a good book to have around all through high school). Any favorites? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 (edited) We found "Figuratively Speaking: Using Classic Literature to Teach 40 Literary Elements" to be an enjoyable, interesting and informative middle-school introduction to literary elements. Three pages for each element, with: - a description/definition - examples from classic literature - exercises for either seeing the element or practicing using it - a few writing assignment ideas or additional resources We used it out loud together, doing 1, sometimes 2, elements a week; once introduced, we starting looking for that element in our reading for practice. We also used Walch's Prose and Poetry (also geared for middle school) for more poetry-based literary elements and poetry forms. BEST of luck in finding what works best for your family! Warmest regards, Lori D. Figuratively Speaking: see table of contents and sample pages at: http://www.rainbowresource.com/search.php?sid=1244059780-2019773 Also available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Figuratively-Speaking-Gr-Learning-Works/dp/0881603171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244060135&sr=8-1 Walch's Toolbook: Prose and Poetry: see table of contents and sample pages at: http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Prose+and+Poetry/003588/1244060295-417087 Also available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Walch-Toolbook-Prose-Poetry-Ser/dp/0825138027/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244060225&sr=1-1 Edited June 3, 2009 by Lori D. added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Peace Hill Press was selling (and SWB was recommending) Sharon Hamilton's Essential Literary Terms: A Brief Norton Guide with Exercises at the Cincinnati conference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Thanks! I went ahead and ordered Figuratively Speaking and I think I'll get the Norton guide next time I do an Amazon order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nan in Mass Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I use Reading Strands for this. It has a list with defs and sample conversations from very young on up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 We found "Figuratively Speaking: Using Classic Literature to Teach 40 Literary Elements" to be an enjoyable, interesting and informative middle-school introduction to literary elements. Three pages for each element, with:- a description/definition - examples from classic literature - exercises for either seeing the element or practicing using it - a few writing assignment ideas or additional resources We used it out loud together, doing 1, sometimes 2, elements a week; once introduced, we starting looking for that element in our reading for practice. We also used Walch's Prose and Poetry (also geared for middle school) for more poetry-based literary elements and poetry forms. BEST of luck in finding what works best for your family! Warmest regards, Lori D. Figuratively Speaking: see table of contents and sample pages at: http://www.rainbowresource.com/search.php?sid=1244059780-2019773 Also available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Figuratively-Speaking-Gr-Learning-Works/dp/0881603171/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244060135&sr=8-1 Walch's Toolbook: Prose and Poetry: see table of contents and sample pages at: http://www.rainbowresource.com/product/Prose+and+Poetry/003588/1244060295-417087 Also available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Walch-Toolbook-Prose-Poetry-Ser/dp/0825138027/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1244060225&sr=1-1 :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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