"A Summer's Reading": Is George a Loser?
George is a high school dropout. He has no job and no education. Does he have a chance to succeed? What would be 'success' for George?...
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EFL Literature
for
Israeli High School Students
 Introduction to Poetry |  A Summer's Reading |  The Wave |
|---|---|---|
 As I Grew Older |  The Road Not Taken |  Count That Day Lost |
 The Enemy |  The Split Cherry Tree |  All My Sons |
 The Treasure of Lemon Brown |  Grandmother |  Thank You, M'am |
 Mr. Know-All |
The EFL Bagrut in Literature is all about YOU!
What do YOU think about what you have read?
How does the story or poem make you FEEL?
How do the messages of the authors relate to YOU and YOUR LIFE?
What was the writer trying to tell us?
The content of this site will give you information, tools and knowledge about the literature in your study program - and about literature in general.
The goal is to make the experience of reading literature ENJOYABLE and ENRICHING, and to help you get the most out of your literature studies in English.
Basic Understanding (LOTS)
Did you understand...
WHO ?
WHAT ?
WHERE?
WHEN?
WHO are the characters?
What are their names, their personality traits, what happens to them?
WHERE and WHEN does the story take place?
WHERE and WHEN was the story or poem written?
WHAT HAPPENS in the story?
Bridging Text & Context
Is there something you're missing?
What EXTRA information might help you understand something more about the poem or story?
Read about the:
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HISTORY
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CULTURE
of the poems and stories you are studying.
Analysis & Interpretation (HOTS)
What is the author REALLY trying to say?
Is there more than one way to understand the words of a story or poem?
Use HOTS (higher-order thinking skills) to get a deeper understanding of the story or poem.
What literary devices does the author use to make the story or poem more interesting, memorable, meaningful?
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