1. to separate (a material or abstract entity)
into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or
essential features of (opposed to synthesize): to analyze an
argument. 2. to examine critically, so as to bring out the
essential elements or give the essence of: to analyze a poem.
3. to examine carefully and in detail so as to identify
causes, key factors, possible results, etc. (Webster's. p
74).
break down, break up, dissect; differentiate, make a
distinction, sharpen or refine a distinction; subdivide; catalog,
list, file; assay, titrate; reduce to elements, resolve (Chapman,
1977)
Analyzing Used to show the interaction of a complex event (an
election, a nuclear explosion) or complex phenomenon (juvenile
delinquency, learning disabilities). Key frame questions: What are
the factors that cause X? How do they interrelate? Are the factors
that cause X the same as those that cause X to persist? (NCREL, 1988)
See: Web, CerebralChart,
Network Tree, Spider
Map, & Problem/Solution
Outline
Analyzing Used to describe a central idea: a thing (a
geographic region), process (meiosis), concept (altruism), or
proposition with support (experimental drugs should be available to
AIDS victims). Key frame questions: What is the central idea? What
are its attributes? What are its functions? (NCREL, 1988) See:
Web, CerebralChart,
Network Tree, &
Fishbone Map
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Historical and Cultural Context - provides an overview of art movements and the context in which they developed. We have not covered every movement or period, rather selected snippets to help provide students with an opportunity to explore the elements that have influenced other artists in their quest for expressing personal voice. As with all of our work, this site remains a work in progress.
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