14 Questions
What is the main purpose of using writings by scientists in the English classroom, as mentioned in the text?
To show students how to organize their thoughts and writing styles
Which author's work is specifically mentioned as being accessible and helpful for teaching writing styles and strategies?
David Quammen
What does Quammen compare the size of the female black widow spiders to in 'The Face of a Spider'?
Plump huckleberries
What is the primary focus of Quammen's encounter with black widow spiders in his office, as mentioned in the text?
The theorizing about life and moral questions
What is the main purpose of using writings by scientists in the English classroom, as mentioned in the text?
To teach students how to organize thoughts and mix metaphors from other disciplines
In what way do many science essayists excel, according to the text?
They excel in playing with language and painting vivid word pictures
What does Quammen compare the size of the female black widow spiders to in 'The Face of a Spider'?
To the size of plump huckleberries
Which author's work is specifically mentioned as being accessible and helpful for teaching writing styles and strategies?
David Quammen
What is the primary focus of Quammen's encounter with black widow spiders in his office, as mentioned in the text?
To make a point about the moral question framing his essay
What is the primary focus of using science essayists' writings in the English classroom, as mentioned in the text?
To demonstrate how science writing can be made accessible for a general audience
What does David Quammen's essay 'The Flight of the Iguana: A Sidelong View on Science and Nature' demonstrate to students?
The organization of thoughts and mixing of metaphors for a general audience
What is one of the key strengths of many science essayists, as mentioned in the text?
Playing with language and creating vivid word pictures for readers
What does Quammen accomplish by comparing the black widow spiders to rabbits multiplying and females growing to the size of 'plump huckleberries'?
He aims to make vivid word pictures to help readers visualize the spiders' characteristics
How does Quammen's discussion of Jain religion contribute to his essay about encountering black widow spiders in his office?
It provides a comparison between spider behavior and religious principles
Discover the relevance of science essayists in the English classroom by exploring how their writings can be used to teach writing styles and strategies. Learn how accessible essays by authors like David Quammen can help students organize their thoughts and improve their writing skills.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
