Identifying biased language, adjectives, and 'slippery' words that signal an opinion.
A deep dive into descriptive writing where students analyze sensory details, vivid adjectives, and figurative language.
A deep dive into explanatory texts where students identify sequential steps, cause-and-effect relationships, and 'how-to' structures.
A deep dive into entertainment-focused writing where students identify plot elements, character dialogue, and the author's use of humor or suspense.
A deep dive into informative texts where students distinguish between facts and opinions, identify text features, and analyze the main idea.
A deep dive into persuasive writing where students identify opinions, calls to action, and emotional language to understand how authors try to influence readers.
