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"Get prepared to start a journey of enlightenment as you delve into the world of mystery. As you progress, you will soon become aware that all may not be as it seems. What you once found to be trivial becomes complex and intriguing. What you once did not understand becomes clear. And perhaps what once was clear becomes a little confusing. But enough talk for now, let us become Sequestered Amidst Terror."
Sequestered Amidst Terror is an English activity designed to address a wide range of literary, cognitive, and word recognition arenas. From the start, students are introduced to a list of words that are commonly found on the high school SAT examination. From there they must go beyond simple memorization of definitions and analyze the meaning of words as they attempt to incorporate the words into a pre-written story. The story itself is filled with more words common to college entrance examinations. After choosing the words to complete the story, the student must then analyze some typical elements of the short story such as plot, character, theme, and interpretation of the title. After completion of the activity, the student will submit his or her analysis to be added to a list of other analyses. Every school has its own list and can view the lists of other schools so as to expand the possibilities for class discussions.Other activities that relate to the story include an essay analyzing the story and a real-time discussion of elements of the story. In the analysis, students learn the intricacies of essay composition and further their knowledge of an analysis essay. The student may compose an essay in either a freeform method with little restriction or a directed method which breaks up the essay composition into typical essay components.
The real-time discussion can focus on many elements of the story. Students will learn more about a particular aspect in the story and in life with the use of definitions and examples. They can then participate in a discussion with other students throughout their class or school.
The expandable nature of the entire activity, such as more discussions or analysis activities, makes Sequestered Amidst Terror an ideal technological enhancement to the English classroom.
If you would like to know more, contact Cliff Corder at 888.932.5678 or by email at corder@globalnets.com.
You may also get a glimpse at the Internet activity by going to http://www.globalnets.com/sat.
