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- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Evergreen_Valley_College/Integrated_Reading_and_Writing/05%3A_Using_Narration_Description_and_Classification/5.03%3A_Narrative_Compositions/5.3.02%3A_Narration_Activity-_RootsThe ancients exchanged knowledge and skills before the written word by sharing stories, and we all have one or two that we heard retold around the hearth from time to time by an animated aunt or uncle...The ancients exchanged knowledge and skills before the written word by sharing stories, and we all have one or two that we heard retold around the hearth from time to time by an animated aunt or uncle, maybe. When they returned to the room to investigate, there was no one there, but when they approached the curtains, there were two wet footprints on the hardwood floor right in front of the window.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/06%3A_NarrationBeing able to find the right words and phrases to convey feeling, emotion, empathy, and connection when sharing experiences in a narrative passage or essay elevates your writing and moves it to the le...Being able to find the right words and phrases to convey feeling, emotion, empathy, and connection when sharing experiences in a narrative passage or essay elevates your writing and moves it to the level of genuine drama. When you learn to generate narrative tension through the use of the rhetorical modes (even if it is in terms of reflection and retrospection), you will have the ability to draw your reader into the essay and bring them along with you as they read.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Spanish/First-year_Spanish_Bookshelf/PLUMA_3%3A_Historias_en_Espanol_(Hernandez)/03%3A_Numero_3/3.02%3A_Preparacion_Comunicativa/3.2.10%3A_Stories_Deep_Reading_and_SummariesThis page underscores the significance of deep reading and summarizing to grasp immigrant narratives in the PLUMA resource. It advocates for concise 2-3 sentence summaries that highlight key character...This page underscores the significance of deep reading and summarizing to grasp immigrant narratives in the PLUMA resource. It advocates for concise 2-3 sentence summaries that highlight key characters and central themes, emphasizing that complete comprehension isn't necessary, but exposure to the material is crucial. The summarization process involves careful reading and rephrasing in Spanish.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Spanish/First-year_Spanish_Bookshelf/PLUMA_1%3A_Historias_en_Espanol_(Hernandez)/02%3A_Numero_2/2.02%3A_Preparacion_Comunicativa/2.2.08%3A_Stories_Deep_Reading_and_SummariesThis page stresses the significance of deep reading and summarizing in understanding immigrant stories in PLUMA. Deep reading fosters a connection to main ideas, while summarizing is essential for con...This page stresses the significance of deep reading and summarizing in understanding immigrant stories in PLUMA. Deep reading fosters a connection to main ideas, while summarizing is essential for condensing key information and articulating comprehension. Additionally, it offers guidelines for creating summaries in Spanish, detailing character backgrounds and specifics.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Spanish/First-year_Spanish_Bookshelf/PLUMA_1%3A_Historias_en_Espanol_(Hernandez)/03%3A_Numero_3/3.04%3A_Preparacion_y_Aplicacion_Comunicativa-_Crea_Historias_-_Escribe_Create_stories_-_writeThis page outlines an exercise that involves writing a personal narrative in the present tense about a pivotal day in someone's life. Participants fill out a checklist about the person’s name, backgro...This page outlines an exercise that involves writing a personal narrative in the present tense about a pivotal day in someone's life. Participants fill out a checklist about the person’s name, background, age, job, feelings, hobbies, and future plans, crafting complete sentences. The final product is a structured paragraph accompanied by an image and title, focusing on effectively describing needs, preferences, and emotional states.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Santa_Barbara_City_College/Mastering_the_Art_of_Stagecraft_(Crop)/01%3A_Production_Organization/1.02%3A_Organizational_StructuresThe collaborative nature of the art of theatre coupled with the need to produce on a specific timeline makes it necessary for theatre organizations to maintain and follow an organizational and communi...The collaborative nature of the art of theatre coupled with the need to produce on a specific timeline makes it necessary for theatre organizations to maintain and follow an organizational and communication structure. Artistic Director/Head of Theatre: Provides artistic guidance, chooses the plays that will be performed during the season, hires production directors, and is responsible for the artistic vision and direction of the theatre or organization.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/24%3A_Literature_and_Fiction/24.02%3A_The_Jumping_Frog_of_Calaveras_County_by_Mark_TwainAnd a dog might tackle him, and bully-rag him, and bite him, and throw him over his shoulder two or three times, and Andrew Jackson––which was the name of the pup ––Andrew Jackson would never let on b...And a dog might tackle him, and bully-rag him, and bite him, and throw him over his shoulder two or three times, and Andrew Jackson––which was the name of the pup ––Andrew Jackson would never let on but what he was satisfied, and hadn't expected nothing else –– and the bets being doubled and doubled on the other side all the time, till the money was all up ––and then all of a sudden he would grab that other dog jest by the j'int of his hind leg and freeze to it ––not chaw, you understand, but o…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/04%3A_After_Writing/4.08%3A_Example_Rough_DraftThey were sitting in the driveway for awhile and even they were looking nervous by the time we made it out the door and put our bags in the car. There were long lines at the ticket counters, and I tho...They were sitting in the driveway for awhile and even they were looking nervous by the time we made it out the door and put our bags in the car. There were long lines at the ticket counters, and I thought we could just carry on the bags, but then I forgot to make sure all the liquids were in smaller bottles. Even after we had waited forever in line, we were still going to have to wait in the airport some and then be on the plane, and it was clear that she was already bored.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/06%3A_Narration/6.03%3A_Planning_a_Narration_EssayHowever, sometimes it can be effective to begin with an exciting moment from the climax of the story (a “flash-forward” such as, “How had my perfectly-ordinary Saturday night ended up with my helping ...However, sometimes it can be effective to begin with an exciting moment from the climax of the story (a “flash-forward” such as, “How had my perfectly-ordinary Saturday night ended up with my helping a desk sergeant fill out a Missing Persons report for my 13-month-old brother?”) or a pivotal moment from the past (a “flash-back” like, “The day my father insisted I go to college despite my believing I didn’t belong there—that day, somehow, had prepared me for this moment.”) before returning to a…
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Spanish/First-year_Spanish_Bookshelf/PLUMA_3%3A_Historias_en_Espanol_(Hernandez)/01%3A_Numero_1/1.01%3A_What_is_PlumaThis page describes PLUMA, a narrative-based language learning program for beginner Spanish that aligns with ACTFL's Can-Do Statements. It emphasizes storytelling to connect learners with their cultur...This page describes PLUMA, a narrative-based language learning program for beginner Spanish that aligns with ACTFL's Can-Do Statements. It emphasizes storytelling to connect learners with their cultures, promotes personal narratives, and focuses on deep cultural exploration and intercultural communication. The program uses structured input and varied assessments in a non-punitive manner, resembling first language acquisition through contextualized feedback to boost communicative proficiency.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Spanish/First-year_Spanish_Bookshelf/PLUMA_1%3A_Historias_en_Espanol_(Hernandez)/01%3A_Numero_1/1.03%3A__Preparacion_Comunicativa/1.3.10%3A_Stories_Deep_Reading_and_SummariesThis page explores deep reading and summarizing immigrant stories in PLUMA, highlighting the importance of grasping main ideas over details, especially for non-fluent Spanish speakers. It emphasizes s...This page explores deep reading and summarizing immigrant stories in PLUMA, highlighting the importance of grasping main ideas over details, especially for non-fluent Spanish speakers. It emphasizes summarizing as a tool for comprehension, encouraging readers to identify key elements, write Spanish summaries, and utilize specific prompts for structure.
