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Reading Like Writer

A reading approach where readers analyze a text by understanding the writer's choices and techniques, allowing them to participate in the writing process and improve their own writing skills. This method involves recognizing the writer's decisions and strategies, and using that knowledge to inform one's own writing.

intermediate
3 hours
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Reading like a writer is a powerful approach that encourages students to analyze texts critically. By focusing on the techniques authors use, learners can enhance their own writing skills and develop a deeper appreciation for literature. This method not only improves writing but also fosters critica...

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Key Terms

Imagery
Descriptive language that creates visual representations in the reader's mind.

Example: The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink.

Tone
The author's attitude toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and style.

Example: The tone of the poem was melancholic and reflective.

Structure
The arrangement of ideas and elements in a text.

Example: The novel's non-linear structure added complexity to the narrative.

Theme
The central idea or message conveyed in a text.

Example: The theme of love and sacrifice is prevalent in the story.

Voice
The unique style and personality of the author as expressed in their writing.

Example: The author's voice was humorous and engaging.

Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told.

Example: The story was told from a first-person point of view.

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Key Concepts

Text AnalysisAuthor TechniquesWriting StyleCritical Thinking