ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Why does English literary work seem to always involve the sea?
I went over sample essays and modelled how to integrate quotes, how to write with more clear syntax, and how to add narrative context to paragraph details. We used several samples from learners' own pieces and then learners took some time to look over their own essays and make edits.
Learners worked in pairs to discuss where is the divide in "The Seafarer" and what characterizes the two sections.
READ: "Crossing the Bar" (page 653 or click the link)
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