The Book of Invasions was merely propaganda and also a fictitious theory, but it made a lasting impression on the learned men of Ireland during that period. ... Patrick spread further through Ireland, I believe that Cu Chulainn, who is the hero of the Ulstermen in The Tain was originally a part of the Book of Invasions. ... This group of people's history was not mentioned in Book of Invasions that the king of Munster wrote, but there is a possibility that one of the stories from this book influenced The Tain. ... What I will do is correlate the Book of Invasions to the purpose of The Tai...

• Word Count: 2908
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School

His first book, "All Over But the Shoutin'," is about his mother. ... In the prologue of the book he writes, this is not an important book. ... The book quickly became a bestseller. ... Here is an excerpt from the prologue, which sets the tone for the rest of the book. ... Ava's Man is Rick's book about his maternal grandfather, a man he never knew, but had heard of through his ...

• Word Count: 4108
• Approx Pages: 16
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

The elementary school sponsored a children's book contest every year, in which teachers encouraged students from second grade and up to write, illustrate and bind a children's book. ... I hoped to be an author, but I had quit writing for fun, resorting instead to TAAS practice and assigned writing with great fervor, hoping that in formal writing I would find inspiration enough to write another book. ... This second world-in which magic is not myth, soldiers fight with swords, and two moons gaze down on silent earth during the night-provides an awesome amount of inspiration for me,...

• Word Count: 2564
• Approx Pages: 10
• Grade Level: High School

During the reading workshop, I will first give a book talk then a mini-lesson. ... We will also discuss what I read and what type of book it is so that the children know. ... The readers' notebook consist of five sections; the reading list, the reading interest list, books to read list, the letters, and guided reading/book club. ...

• Word Count: 3469
• Approx Pages: 14
• Grade Level: High School

Abstract Ernest Hemingway's prose has left a lasting impression on the way American literature is written and taught. His name is legendary. Hemingway's style was influenced by his years as a newspaper reporter, both before and after World War I. Based on his experiences, this paper examines the roots and influences of Hemingway's unique writing style. I will draw information from the large body of Hemingway literary criticism, his fiction, and the authors own comments on the craft of writing. ...

• Word Count: 5359
• Approx Pages: 21
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

These books are used for BOTH English 1101 and 1102 Fall 2013-Summer 2014 so please do not sell back your book at the end of English 1101. ... You may use a used book or read it on an electronic device such as a Kindle or a Nook. ...

• Word Count: 6229
• Approx Pages: 25
• Grade Level: High School

REVIEW OF LITERATURE Listening: Traditionally, listening had always been considered a skill that was mastered before learning to read. When children consistently listened to the same pronounciation of letters, words, and sentences, they were expected to identify them later and make meaning. ...

• Word Count: 3366
• Approx Pages: 13
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School