Reading and Writing from Literature Author:John Schwiebert Emphasizing intertextualitythe way that texts, including the student's own writing, grow out of other textsthis anthology offers an exceptional amount of writing support. Fifteen chapters of guidance on writing about literature include information on keeping a reading notebook, researching and documenting essays, creating a writ... more »ing portfolio, and planning, drafting, and revising essays. Students learn to create reading notebooks and transform notebook entries into actual papers. An accompanying web site extends the book's emphasis on intertextuality with sections on "What is a text? What is a writer?" and "How are reading and writing connected?"« less