1. The Bell Jar–Read and annotate chapters 10 and 11.
2. Finalize your MBV thesis (be sure it is typed!) for submission tomorrow.
Archives for October 2015
HW due 10/22: The Bell Jar
October 21, 2015 By
HW due 10/21: Discussion Question
October 20, 2015 By
Post your discussion question and answer on the class forum. Again, ideally, your question explores some aspect of the novel that we have not yet discussed. Keep Chapters 7-9 in mind.
HW due 10/21: The Stranger
October 20, 2015 By
Complete The Stranger tonight!
Human condition question–Let’s prepare for our first Squircle! So, let’s craft a question that may be used to catalyze whole group discussion. Ideally, the question will be inspired by one of the themes discussed in class up to this point. Yet, this is not meant to be a discussion of course texts; it is meant to be a discussion of us. This should be a question that you are genuinely interested in exploring with your peers. Sample questions: 1. Do you ever feel like you’re living a life that doesn’t represent who you are or your morals and ideas? If so, how does this make you feel, and how do you react to it? 2. “…there is actually no such thing as atheism. There is no such thing as not worshipping. Everybody worships. The only choice we get is what to worship.” (This is Water, David Foster Wallace) Do you agree or disagree with Wallace? Write this question tonight!
HW due 10/21: To the Virgins…
October 20, 2015 By
1. In preparation for a formal (graded) explication of To the Virgins to Make Much of Time, print, read, and closely annotate the poem.
2. Tomorrow, we continue to share our confessional poems. Thank you to everyone for the experience today.
HW due 10/19: Confessional Poems
October 16, 2015 By
1. Confessional Poems also due Monday! Free verse… No length requirement… Remember, to use your language to paint a series of images that capture your confession…
Use proper heading:
Sean Leon (your name of course)
Poetry Seminar
10/19/15
#2: Confessional Poem
2. Poetry Seminar Presentations begin October 29th. Print and Read the guidelines for the oral presentation and written submission. You must have these with you in class on Monday.
3. Have a great weekend!