English Language Arts
Grade 11
15 min
Order topics from broadest to narrowest
Order topics from broadest to narrowest
What you'll learn
- Identify and write down the correct type of sentence (statement, question, command, or exclamation) for 8 out of 10 given sentences.
- Explain the difference between a statement and a question using at least two complete sentences, including what punctuation marks are used.
- Create one original example sentence for each of the four sentence types (statement, question, command, and exclamation) using correct punctuation.
- Apply knowledge of sentence types to correctly sort 12 mixed-up sentences into the appropriate categories (statement, question, command, exclamation) with at least 10 correct.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Differentiate between broad, general subjects and narrow, specific topics suitable for an analytical essay.
Analyze a list of related topics to determine their hierarchical relationship based on scope.
Arrange a set of five to seven topics in a logical sequence from the most general to the most specific.
Evaluate a potential research topic for its appropriateness in scope for a 5-7 page analytical essay.
Formulate a focused, narrow research question from a broad subject area in American literature.
Justify the logical ordering of topics by explaining the relationship between each level of specificity.
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Topic ScopeThe breadth or narrowness of a subject. A topic's scope determines how much information it covers.The scope of '20th-Century American Literature' is extremely broad, while the scope of 'The Symbolism of the Valley of Ashes in The Great Gatsby' is very narrow.
GeneralizationA broad statement or idea that applies to a group of people, things, or concepts.A generalization is: 'The Harlem Renaissance produced influential art and literature.' It's a broad, true statement that covers a wide area.
SpecificityThe quality of being clear, definite, and exact, focusing on particular details.A specific statement is: 'Langston Hughes's poem 'I, Too' uses the metaphor of the 'darker brother' to challe...
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Key Rules & Conventions
The Funnel Method
Start with the widest, most general category and progressively add qualifiers or details to narrow it down with each subsequent topic.
Use this method to visually structure your brainstorming. Imagine a funnel: at the top is your broad subject (e.g., 'American Poetry'), and at the narrow bottom is your specific essay topic (e.g., 'Walt Whitman's use of free verse in 'Song of Myself' to celebrate individualism').
The 'Is-An-Example-Of' Test
If Topic B 'is an example of' or 'is a type of' Topic A, then Topic A is broader than Topic B.
Apply this logical test when comparing two topics. For instance, 'The Scarlet Letter' *is an example of* 'Dark Romanticism,' so 'Dark Roma...
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According to the key concepts, what is 'Topic Scope'?
A.The chronological order of events within a subject.
B.The number of pages required for an essay on the subject.
C.The breadth or narrowness of a subject, determining how much information it covers.
D.The main argument or claim of an essay.
Easy
Which of the following topics is the BROADEST in scope?
A.American Literature
B.The works of F. Scott Fitzgerald
C.Symbolism in 'The Great Gatsby'
D.Modernist Literature
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Which of the following topics is the NARROWEST and most suitable for a focused analytical essay?
A.The Harlem Renaissance
B.The poetry of Langston Hughes
C.Themes in Harlem Renaissance poetry
D.The use of musical rhythms in Langston Hughes's poem 'The Weary Blues'
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