The website Guidelines for Reading and Analyzing Literature
was compiled by Dr. Tina L. Hanlon, associate professor of English at
Ferrum College in Virginia. Although the guidelines were originally assembled
for college students, they are equally applicable to gifted high school
students and, with some minor adjustments, also can be used by gifted youngsters
in middle school and upper elementary school.
The higher level thinking skills presented on the website
provide an excellent model for teachers to use with almost any piece of
literature. The guidelines also are helpful for parents who want to have
in-depth book discussions with their kids. Hanlon breaks down the process of
reading and analyzing literature into five steps, which become more complex as
one moves down the list.
- First Impression
- Types of Literature
- Literary Techniques
- Themes
- Evaluation and Review
I like this particular website because the information,
while extensive, is presented in a form that is very easy to scan quickly. It
also contains universal ideas that can be used immediately.
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