Rosemary Jenkins

Vignettes for Understanding Literary and Related Concepts Rosemary Jenkins

Throughout Ms. Jenkins' career asa teacher--when she has observed "freshmen" teachers and especially when sheremembers her own experiences starting out in the profession--she has beenacutely aware of just how frightening it can be to step into the classroom forthe first time without the confidence and self-assurance that are requisite forsuccess. It is, in part, because of thisthat she has put together VIGNETTES FORUNDERSTAND1NG LITERARY AND RELATED CONCEPTS.¿ This book is, therefore, filled with suggestionsfor introducing and explaining a broad variety of literary topics.¿ Her students and fellow teachers have alwaysbeen eager to hear the next little "vignette" which she often uses so amusinglyto illustrate her points. Not only will new and seasonedteachers as well as more highly motivated students be the beneficiaries of thisuser-friendly guide, but now everyone can enjoy her expertise and humor in thisdelightful literary handbook.