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The Abstraction Ladder (Using Examples in Essays) Lesson PlanThe Abstraction Ladder (Using Examples in Essays) Lesson Plan
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The Abstraction Ladder (Using Examples in Essays)

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Students study the appropriate formats for giving examples in American discourse style. A ladder approach is used to demonstrate the concept. They write paragraphs about abstract concepts, such as beauty, wealth, and love, using methods they study.

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Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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1997

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