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Author Study WebQuest 

Introduction

There are many different literary techniques that are used by authors. Often, a reader might find specific techniques that an author uses in all his/her stories. We have identified several literary techniques that Chris Van Allsburg uses throughout each of his stories.
 

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Task

Select an author from the Resource Section below. Using the several biographical websites, identify some of the common literary techniques that the author uses in his/her books. Record your findings on the graphic organizer provided. Later you will present your findings to your reading group.

Process

  1. Select an author in the Resource Section
  2. View the websites provided to learn about the different techniques the author uses.
  3. Record your notes on the graphic organizer.
  4. Present your finding to your reading group.

Resources

Jean Fritz

Yoshika Uchida

  • Japan Resource list
    • Do a find on "Uchida" to locate info on The Dancing Kettle and Other Japanese Folk Tales and The Two Foolish Cats.

Chris Van Allsburg

Virginia Hamilton

Betsy Byars

Patricia Lauber

Langston Hughes

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