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This is Unit 1 of a four-unit Analytical Writing: Student Review and Practice Guide. This guide is designed for a first-year college composition or advanced High school writing course. This unit introduces students to the four most common types of essays used in academic or professional settings: a close reading analysis, a comparative or "lens" analysis, an argumentative essay, and a research paper. Each section of this guide includes numerous examples and practice exercises. An answer key is p

This packet includes three short readings on Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism. Following each reading are critical thinking questions that measure comprehension and stimulate higher order thinking. Each reading includes bolded academic vocabulary terms. Recently added to this resource was a table of different quotes based on each of the three philosophies. Students have to identify which philosophy the quote is related to and explain why. An optional "quote poster" activity is included.

This four-page reading packet covers the spread and survival of Jewish culture and ideas during the period beginning with the Assyrian invasion in 722 BCE through the Roman occupation in 63 BCE. Ten fill-in-the-blank questions follow the reading to assess comprehension.

Includes a handout that explains various types and uses for primary sources in history, an activity, and an instructor notes/answer page.

Provides an annotated table of frequently misused or confused words (i.e. affect/effect) and a list of "needlessly wordy phrases" with suggested alternatives.