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Lesson 1 (from Preface and The Student)

Objective

Preface and The Student

The first chapter introduces us to Richardson and also to his writing style. This lesson discusses Richardson's writing, for how it reveals his strategies for using language to convey meaning.

Lesson

1. Close Reading: Read the first few paragraphs, and analyze the writing style. How does Richardson write? What kinds of words does he use? How are his sentences structured?

2. Small Group Discussion: Ask students to work together in small groups to characterize Richardson's style. When or how does he vary from that cadence ? What does he lay emphasis on when he varies from his typical sentences? Ask each group to report back to the class after some time for discussion.

3. Class Discussion: How would you characterize Richardson's values as a writer? What does he talk about? How does he use language to tell the story of Emerson's life? Is he neutral, partisan...

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