Class One Presentation: Link
IN CLASS ASSIGNMENT:
Interpreting literature in a thesis-driven essay.
Activity: Right now, think about a book, song, or movie that you have listened to recently.
1.Jot down what you know about your chosen piece. When did you encounter it? Jot down your thoughts on it. What sticks out to you about it? What questions do you have about the piece. (10 minutes)
Example: I was recently listening to the song “To Live Is To Fly” by Townes Van Zandt. I love how the sound goes low when he sings “High” and high when he sings “Low.” The song feels sweet and earnest because of that. Also, I remember that some versions of the song have an extra verse at the beginning—why is that? How does that change the song’s meaning?
2. Search your piece online to find out what other people think about it. Can you find a review of it? Can you find information about the author? What information did you find out about it? What questions does this new information raise for you? When you are done, post your response to your blog (30 minutes).
•Example: While I couldn’t find an article on the exact song I was looking for, I found a lengthy Wikipedia article on Townes. Wikipedia is a great place to start when doing research! I learned that he wrote a lot of his own songs and that a lot of them detail his struggle as an addict. He was friends with many other famous musicians, like Bob Dylan, Doc Watson and Guy Clark. His writing is considered bluegrass, I think—but I am still confused. What kind of music does Townes play and what defines each genre, such as folk, bluegrass, and blues?
Interpreting literature in a thesis-driven essay.
Activity: Right now, think about a book, song, or movie that you have listened to recently.
1.Jot down what you know about your chosen piece. When did you encounter it? Jot down your thoughts on it. What sticks out to you about it? What questions do you have about the piece. (10 minutes)
Example: I was recently listening to the song “To Live Is To Fly” by Townes Van Zandt. I love how the sound goes low when he sings “High” and high when he sings “Low.” The song feels sweet and earnest because of that. Also, I remember that some versions of the song have an extra verse at the beginning—why is that? How does that change the song’s meaning?
2. Search your piece online to find out what other people think about it. Can you find a review of it? Can you find information about the author? What information did you find out about it? What questions does this new information raise for you? When you are done, post your response to your blog (30 minutes).
•Example: While I couldn’t find an article on the exact song I was looking for, I found a lengthy Wikipedia article on Townes. Wikipedia is a great place to start when doing research! I learned that he wrote a lot of his own songs and that a lot of them detail his struggle as an addict. He was friends with many other famous musicians, like Bob Dylan, Doc Watson and Guy Clark. His writing is considered bluegrass, I think—but I am still confused. What kind of music does Townes play and what defines each genre, such as folk, bluegrass, and blues?
INTRODUCE YOURSELF
Add a new post to your blog. In this post, tell a little bit about yourself.
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•Who are you and here are you from?
•What are 3 things that you want people to know about you?
• What do you think could be challenging for you in this class and how will you overcome those challenges?
• How will this class help you achieve your goals?
Add a new post to your blog. In this post, tell a little bit about yourself.
HOMEWORK
Read the following and respond to each in 1 paragraph. Then in another paragraph, explain what aspects of the poem you focused on and why they drew your attention:
A. Sherman Alexie, On the Amtrak from Boston to New York City:http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/on-the-amtrak-from-boston-to-new-york-city/
B. Julia Alvarez, Woman’s Work: http://derekdenton.com/blog/2011/12/5/womans-work-by-julia- alvarez.html
C. W. H. Auden, Musée des Beaux Artshttp://english.emory.edu/classes/paintings&poems/auden.html
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