Archives for February 13, 2017

Due 2/14: Editing

February 13, 2017 By

1. Essay Editing–Thoroughly and constructively edit your peer’s essay paying particular attention to the points of focus. Yet, do not ONLY pay attention to the points of focus. Remember, you will be graded on your editing job. Again, be sure to give constructive feedback (Meaning simply pointing out problems is not good enough. Offer up suggestions for improvement).

Note: Everyone is expected to edit an essay. If you were absent or did not have a copy today in class, it is still your responsibility to ensure that you edit someone’s essay. Also, if you were absent today, you must bring in a note explaining your absence. Otherwise, your essay is late.

2. (Due 2/15) Between the World and Me-Read and annotate up to p. 50.

Due 2/14: Class Forum

February 13, 2017 By

1. Class Forum–Post before midnight tonight and bring in a printed response.

2. (Due 2/15) Man’s Search for Meaning–Reading will be posted shortly.

Due 2/14: Villanelle

February 13, 2017 By

1. Reading–Read and annotate Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas and Mad Girl’s Love Song by Sylvia Plath. Both are villanelles with Thomas’ being more traditional.

2. (Due 2/16) Villanelle–Remember, this is a fixed form poem! Your villanelle should mirror Dylan Thomas’. It should be typed. You must closely follow the form requirements of the villanelle. Including:

  • 19 lines of verse (5 tercets and 1 quatrain)
  • Rhyme scheme
  • Set number of syllables/beats per line (iambic pentameter)
  • Don’t forget the refrains! The fist and third line of verse repeat throughout and follow a specific pattern.

Use proper heading (Which some of you are still struggling with):

Sean Leon (your name of course)
Poetry Seminar
10/24/16
2. Villanelle