Words Paint a Thousand Pictures Analyzing Writer s Craft

Words Paint a Thousand Pictures: Analyzing Writer’s Craft Presented by: Kelly Philbeck kelly. philbeck@education. ky. gov

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Craft of Artists n n n Analyze the following two paintings and jot down some similarities and some differences that you see. What similarities do you notice about the artists’ techniques? What differences do you see in the artists’ style?

Compare and Contrast Edvard Munch’s The Scream Grant Wood’s American Gothic

Writer’s Craft…Words Paint a Thousand Pictures

What is Writer’s Craft? Craft is the art of writing. It is the writer’s intentional use of the following to create an effect on the reader: n n n n figurative language snapshots/imagery/details thought-shots word choice/word placement sound/dialogue sentence structure/stylistic devices text features text structure

Writer’s Craft Encompasses: n n n Style Tone Voice Audience Awareness Structure/Organization Technique

Categories of Craft n n Word Craft—careful, deliberate word choice Structural Craft—organizational features Audible Craft—sound choices Visual Craft—print features n Laminack & Ray

Word Craft n Deliberate, artful choice of words Figurative language n Word Choice n Vivid verbs n Imagery n Details n [Ray 1999]

Structural Craft n Organizational Framework of the Writing [Ray 1999] Text structure n Paragraph types n Transitional devices n Parallel structure n Repetition n Page Layout/White Space n

Audible Craft n n Language that Lingers… [Laminack 2007] Noticed without even seeing the print Alliteration n Assonance n Onomatopoeia n Rhythm n Cadence n Hard/Soft Sounds n Laminack 2007 [[

Visual Craft n n Thoughtful, artful placement of text on a page [Laminack 2007] Must be seen to be noticed [Laminack 2007] Print Features (bold, italics, fonts, punctuation) n Line breaks n White space n Graphics—pictures, illustrations, charts, maps n

Build a Quality Instructional Ladder Preparing for the Task n Reading Processes n Transition to Writing n Writing Processes n Formative Assessment Rungs: SA, ER, ODW

ELA 8 th Grade n n RL. 8. 4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative and connotative meanings; analyze the impact of specific word choices on the meaning and tone, including analogies or allusions to other texts.

ELA 8 th Grade n n L. 8. 5 Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. A. Interpret figures of speech in context. n B. Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words. n

Task 21—Informational/Analysis n How does figurative language impact the meaning and tone of writing? After reading a variety of poetry, song lyrics, and narrative texts, write an literary analysis in which you analyze how the authors’ use of figurative language impacts the meaning and tone of the texts, providing examples to clarify your analysis. n 8 th ELA

Build a Quality Instructional Ladder Preparing for the Task n Reading Processes n Transition to Writing n Writing Processes n Formative Assessment Rungs: SA, ER, ODW

Analyzing Writer’s Craft n n n Let’s analyze for Literary Devices and Figurative Language. First, read over your cheat sheet! Take a moment to refresh your memory of literary devices & figurative language.

Now…Beyonce’s Halo n n n Listen to the song. As you listen, underline ANY literary devices or figurative language that you see. ONLY underline the devices/language!

Figurative Language Refresher n n Remember figurative language is language that cannot be taken literally. For example, Line 1: “Remember those walls I built…” n Is Beyoncé known for traveling the United States with a hard hat, bricks and mortar, building walls? n NO! As listeners, we have to make inferences of her intended meaning by analyzing her use of figurative language. n

Beyonce’s Experience with Walls

Halo n n Beyoncé's Halo http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Vy. R 7 y o. DBQSg

Halo x 2 n n n Now that you’ve underlined examples of literary devices and figurative language, we’re going to listen to “Halo” again. This time, as you’re listening, use your list of terms to LABEL each item that you have underlined. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Vy. R 7 y o. DBQSg

Discussion! n n What evidence of literary devices/figurative language did you find in the lyrics? Quote them. (Claim them!) Label them. (Name them!) Explain the author’s purpose. (Frame them!) Why did Beyoncé and her co-authors choose to use those literary/figurative language devices? n What do the devices mean? n

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work “Remember those walls I built…” Name It! Label the Device/Technique Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work “Remember those walls I built…” Name It! Label the Device/Technique walls=metaphor Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work “Remember those walls I built…” Name It! Label the Device/Technique walls=metaphor Now, it’s your turn! Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose To show that she’s been hurt before and is guarding her emotions/ heart

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work “Remember those walls I built…” Name It! Label the Device/Technique walls=metaphor “…they didn’t even personification put up a fight…” “I got my angel now…” metaphor and/or allusion Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose To show that she’s been hurt before and is guarding her emotions/ heart To show that she is really in love now, not fighting it To show emotional significance of new love

Build a Quality Instructional Ladder Preparing for the Task n Reading Processes n Transition to Writing n Writing Processes OR n

Task 19 Informational/Synthesis n How can consumers make smart financial decisions? After reading informational texts on consumer spending, write an article for our classroom consumerism magazine in which you explain how to make smart financial decisions. Support your discussion with evidence from the texts. n 6 th Life Skills/SS Economics

Big Idea: Consumer Decisions 6 th Grade Life Skills Academic Expectations: n n 2. 30 Students evaluate consumer products and services and make effective consumer decisions. 2. 33 Students demonstrate the skills to evaluate and use services and resources available in their community. 4. 4 Students demonstrate the ability to accept the rights and responsibilities for self and others. 5. 4 Students use a decision-making process to make informed decisions among options.

Big Idea: Economics Students need to understand how their economic decisions affect them, others, the nation and the world. n The purpose of economic education is to enable individuals to function effectively both in their own Academic Expectations n 2. 18 Students understand economic principles and are able to make economic decisions that have consequences in daily living. 6 th Economics/Life Skills n

Bridging with Writer’s Craft n Analyzing Writer’s Craft is essential to modeling the type of writing product you want students to create. If you want an article, analyze how professional writers craft articles. n If you want a science lab report, analyze scientific writers craft science lab reports. n If you want a historical analysis essay, analyze how professional writers craft historical essays. n

Build a Quality Instructional Ladder Preparing for the Task n Reading Processes n Transition to Writing n Writing Processes OR n

Writer’s Craft: Text Features 3 Papers in front of you: • Writer’s Craft: Text Features Sheet • 3 Column Chart (separate sheet) • “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” article

Let’s Analyze Text Features in an Article n n Step 1: Skim over your Writer’s Craft: Text Features definitions list Step 2: Look at your article: n n “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” Step 3: Underline any text features you see Step 4: Label the text features Step 5: Complete the Writer’s Craft chart

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work Lady carrying lots of shopping bags “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” “Savvy tips for giving great gifts to everyone on your list--without breaking the bank. ” Name It! Label the Device/Technique Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work Name It! Label the Device/Technique Lady carrying lots of shopping bags Picture/graphic “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” Main Title “Savvy tips for giving great gifts to everyone on your list--without breaking the bank. ” Sub Title Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work Name It! Label the Device/Technique Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose pi e otic o N ta San Lady carrying lots of shopping bags Picture/graphic To illustrate how overshopping/ over-spending during the holidays can weigh you down “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” Main Title To catch/draw in the reader’s interest/attention “Savvy tips for giving great gifts to everyone on your list--without Sub Title To further explain the main title and the purpose of the article

Find 3 More Examples of Text Features and Work Through Your Writer’s Craft Chart:

Writer’s Craft: Evidence

Writer’s Craft: Text Features 3 Papers in front of you: • Writer’s Craft: Evidence • 3 Column Chart (separate sheet—flip over to analyze for evidence) • “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” article

Be More Specific… n Knowing evidence is important…

Evidence=CSI

With Your Group… n n Step 1: Take a moment to read the list of the 25 types of evidence writers commonly use. Step 2: Highlight/underline evidence in “How to Keep a Lid on Holiday Spending” Step 3: Label evidence as the appropriate type from the list of 25 (some may serve multiple purposes) Step 4: Work through your Writer’s Craft Chart

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work “ ‘Tis the season not only to be joly but to buy, “ explains Esther M. Berger… “Nearly 15% of all Christmas gifts are returned. ” “The average American spends over $700…” Name It! Label the Device/Technique Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work Name It! Label the Device/Technique “ ‘Tis the season not only to be joly but to buy, “ explains Esther M. Berger… Quote from a Reliable Source “Nearly 15% of all Percentages Christmas gifts are returned. ” “The average American spends over $700…” References to Money Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose

Analyzing Writer’s Craft Claim It! Quote from the Work Name It! Label the Device/Technique “ ‘Tis the season not only to be joly but to buy, “ explains Esther M. Berger… Quote from a Reliable Source “Nearly 15% of all Percentages Christmas gifts are returned. ” “The average American spends over $700…” References to Money Frame It! Explain/Analyze Author’s Purpose The quote from the financial planner provides credibility

Find 3 More Examples of Evidence and Work Through Your Writer’s Craft Chart:

Tips for Use n n I have students analyze writer’s craft on most everything we read. We started small… Only looked at literary devices/figurative language for period of time n Used with Lit Circles n Students created our definition sheet n Then we analyzed for stylistic devices, then text structure, etc. to build our writers’ eyes. n

Tips for Use n n n I have students analyze writer’s craft on most everything we read. We keep craft sheets in sheet protectors in the middle of their 3 pronged writing folders. We refer back to craft findings for prewriting AND revision of writing.

Sources n n Ray, Katie Wood. Wondrous Words. Urbana, IL: NCTE, 1999. Laminack, Lester. Cracking Open Author’s Craft. New York: Scholastic, 2007.

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