Literary Devices and Language Instruction

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What is the purpose of scaffolded support in instruction?

To gradually remove assistance as students become more proficient (correct)

To provide permanent assistance to students

To impose strict guidelines on students

To limit students' independence in learning

Define receptive language.

Receptive language is the ability to understand and process language that we hear or read.

______ refers to the ability to produce language through speaking or writing.

Expressive/Productive Language

Match the following linguistic aspects with their definitions:

Syntax = Set of rules that govern sentence structure in a language Phonology = Study of sound systems and patterns in a language Semantics = Study of meaning in language Morphology = Study of word structure and form Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a motif in literary works?

A motif is a recurring element, such as an image, theme, or symbol, that has significance in a literary work. Signup and view all the answers

What is the literary device characterized by the repetition of vowel sounds within closely placed words?

Assonance Signup and view all the answers

Which English literary period is known for a blend of Christian and pagan beliefs and motifs?

Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period Signup and view all the answers

Courtly Love and Chivalry are themes commonly found in the Middle English Period literature.

True Signup and view all the answers

Match the following literary periods with their characteristics:

Neoclassical Period (1660-1798) = Emphasis on Order and Rationality Romantic Period (1798-1837) = Celebration of Nature and Emotion Victorian Period (1837-1901) = Social Critique and Serialization Modern Period (1914-1945) = Fragmentation and Disillusionment Signup and view all the answers

What literary work contains the line: 'The dominant spirit, however, that haunts this enchanted region, and seems to be commander-in-chief of all the powers of the air, is the apparition of a figure on horseback without a head'?

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Signup and view all the answers

Which literary period focused on themes such as explorations of emotion, intuition, and nature?

American Romantic Period Signup and view all the answers

An infinitive is the simplest form of a verb and can only act as a noun in a sentence.

False Signup and view all the answers

What literary term describes a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right next to it?

appositive Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary periods with their characterizations:

Realistic Period (1865-1900) = Depiction of everyday life and social critique American Modernist Period (1914-1945) = Experimentation with form and psychological depth Harlem Renaissance (1920s-1930s) = Celebration of African American culture and exploration of racial issues The Lost Generation (1920s) = Disillusionment with traditional values and spare, economical prose Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Instructional Strategies

Scaffolding: Breaking down learning into manageable chunks and providing tools and supports to help students master each part before moving on
Modeling: Demonstrating a task or behavior so that students can learn by observing and then practicing it themselves
Sentence Stems: Providing partial sentences to help students begin their own sentences and structure their responses
Organizers: Using visual tools to help students structure information and make it easier to understand and analyze

Language Acquisition

Receptive Language: The ability to understand and process language that we hear or read
Expressive Language: The ability to produce language, either through speaking or writing, to communicate ideas
Word Analysis: Examining the structure of words to understand their meaning, pronunciation, and part of speech
Linguistically Responsive Instruction: Teaching practices that recognize and address the diverse linguistic backgrounds of students

Language Concepts

Phonology: The study of the sound systems and patterns in a language
Phonemes: The smallest units of sound in a language that can distinguish meaning
Morphology: The study of the structure and form of words
Syntax: The set of rules that govern the structure of sentences in a language
Semantics: The study of meaning in language
Pragmatics: The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning in language

Literacy Development

Print Rich: A classroom environment that surrounds students with written language in various forms
Linguistic Supports: Strategies and resources used to help students, especially ELLs, understand and use language effectively

Assessing Comprehension

Literal Comprehension: Understanding the explicit meaning of the text
Interpretive or Inferential Comprehension: Understanding the implicit meaning of the text, making inferences, and reading between the lines
Critical Comprehension: Evaluating and analyzing the text, considering its quality, credibility, and underlying assumptions or biases
Creative Comprehension: Using imagination to extend or elaborate on the text, creating new ideas or scenarios based on the text

Literary Devices and Elements

Motif: A recurring element, such as an image, theme, or symbol, that has significance in a literary work
Literary Elements: The fundamental components of a narrative, such as plot, character, setting, theme, and conflict
Literary Devices: Techniques used by authors to enhance their writing, convey meaning, and engage readers

English Literary Periods

Old English (Anglo-Saxon) Period (450-1066): Characterized by epic poetry, Christian and pagan elements, and strong oral tradition
Middle English Period (1066-1500): Characterized by courtly love and chivalry, religious themes, and development of the English language
The Renaissance (1500-1660): Characterized by revival of classical antiquity, humanism, and exploration and discovery
Neoclassical Period (1660-1798): Characterized by emphasis on order and rationality, satire and irony, and didactic literature
Romantic Period (1798-1837): Characterized by celebration of nature, focus on emotion and imagination, and interest in the supernatural and exotic
Victorian Period (1837-1901): Characterized by social critique, moralism, and serialization
Edwardian Period (1901-1914): Characterized by focus on social change, realism, and early modernist influences
Georgian Period (1910-1936): Characterized by nostalgia and pastoral themes, reactions to World War I, and conservative and traditional styles### Literary Movements and Periods
Modern Period (1914-1945)
- Characterizations: Fragmentation and Disillusionment, Stream of Consciousness, Critique of Modernity
- Examples: T.S. Eliot's "The Waste Land", James Joyce's "Ulysses"
Postmodern Period (1945-present)
- Characterizations: Playfulness and Parody, Pastiche and Intertextuality, Questioning of Grand Narratives
- Examples: Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five", Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale"
American Literary Periods
- Colonial Period (1607-1776)
  - Characterizations: Puritan Influence, Historical and Autobiographical Writing, Plain Style
  - Examples: William Bradford's "Of Plymouth Plantation", Anne Bradstreet's "The Tenth Muse Lately Sprung Up in America"
- Revolutionary Age (1765-1790)
  - Characterizations: Political and Persuasive Writing, Enlightenment Ideals, Patriotic Themes
  - Examples: Thomas Paine's "Common Sense", The Federalist Papers (Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay)
- Early National Period (1790-1830)
  - Characterizations: Formation of American Identity, Frontier and Expansion, Blend of Neoclassicism and Romanticism
  - Examples: Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", James Fenimore Cooper's "The Last of the Mohicans"
- American Romantic Period (1830-1865)
  - Characterizations: Transcendentalism, Focus on the Supernatural and Gothic, Exploration of Emotion and Imagination
  - Examples: Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self-Reliance", Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"
- Realistic Period (1865-1900)
  - Characterizations: Depiction of Everyday Life, Social Critique, Detailed and Unembellished Prose
  - Examples: Mark Twain's "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn", Henry James's "The Portrait of a Lady"
- Naturalistic Period (1880-1940)
  - Characterizations: Determinism, Focus on the Grim Realities of Life, Scientific Approach to Literature
  - Examples: Stephen Crane's "Maggie: A Girl of the Streets", Theodore Dreiser's "Sister Carrie"
- American Modernist Period (1914-1945)
  - Characterizations: Experimentation with Form, Psychological Depth, Themes of Disillusionment
  - Examples: F.Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby", William Faulkner's "The Sound and the Fury"
- Harlem Renaissance (1920s-1930s)
  - Characterizations: Celebration of African American Culture, Exploration of Racial Issues, Incorporation of Jazz and Blues
  - Examples: Langston Hughes's "The Weary Blues", Zora Neale Hurston's "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
- The Lost Generation (1920s)
  - Characterizations: Disillusionment with Traditional Values, Existential Despair, Spare, Economical Prose
  - Examples: Ernest Hemingway's "The Sun Also Rises", F.Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby"
- Contemporary Period (1945-present)
  - Characterizations: Diverse Voices and Perspectives, Experimentation with Genre and Form, Exploration of Identity and Society
  - Examples: Toni Morrison's "Beloved", Don DeLillo's "White Noise"

Literary Devices and Terms

Semantic Mapping

Definition: A visual strategy for organizing and representing knowledge
Method: Create a diagram with a central theme and branching subtopics
Use Case: Brainstorming, vocabulary development, exploring complex topics

KWL Chart

Definition: A graphic organizer for guiding students through the learning process
Method: Divide a chart into three columns: "Know", "Want to know", and "Learned"
Use Case: Reading comprehension, research projects, tracking learning progress

Frayer Model

Definition: A graphical organizer for word analysis and vocabulary building
Method: Divide a page into four quadrants: Definition, Characteristics, Examples, and Non-Examples
Use Case: Vocabulary development, deepening understanding of key concepts

KIM Strategy

Definition: A method for learning and remembering vocabulary or key concepts
Method: Divide a page into three columns: Key Word, Information, Memory Clue
Use Case: Vocabulary retention, especially in subjects requiring strong terminology

Grammar Terms

Infinitive: The simplest form of a verb, often with "to" in front of it
Absolute: A phrase that adds extra information to a sentence, can be removed without affecting the sentence's meaning
Participial: A phrase that starts with a verb form and describes a noun
Appositive: A noun or noun phrase that renames another noun next to it
Gerund: A verb ending in -ing that acts like a noun
Prepositional Phrase: A phrase that starts with a preposition and ends with a noun or pronoun

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