In an essay of 1,250-1,500 words, discuss and present the following:

1. Define narrative literature.

2. Investigate the possible uses of narrative literature as it applies to middle-school language arts and/or content-area classrooms.

3. What are the advantages of using narrative text?

4. What are the disadvantages of using only narrative text? Propose five possible uses for narrative literature in a middle-school language arts and/or content-area classroom.

5. Construct a graphic organizer for use with narrative text within your practicum activities.

An essay discussing the advantages and disadvantages of using narrative text in content-area/language arts classrooms was well-defined, balanced in its presentation, well-researched, and fully developed.

Five applications for using narrative text effectively in content-area classrooms were fully described and applications documented for them to connect graphic organizers for use in practicum activities.

Thesis and/or main claim is comprehensive; contained within the thesis is the essence of the paper. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear.

Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a unique and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative.