I posted a few days ago about the CRAFTS Process for prompt writing, and I ended my post by saying I use another type of essay which helps prevent plagiarism. I use the personal essay, much like the ones colleges ask students to compose for their college applications. When teaching a novel I focus on relevance: how do you (the student) connect with this piece of literature? This can come in any number of ways:
- personal connections to the themes,
- thematic connections to other literature including films, comics, books, etc.,
- personal experiences matching the characters’ experiences,
- student feelings about issues raised in the text, and more. Read the rest of this entry »
