For each reading assignment (as indicated in the syllabus) you will answer write on one of the following questions. I am looking for careful reading, evidence from the text (quotes and references to specific passages), and deep thinking.

Your responses should contain about 300-500 words. You should submit your response as a Microsoft Word file in the appropriate folder here no later than 11:59 pm the day before the reading is due. Although a reading response is more informal than a major essay, your final product should be proofread for clarity. Do NOT give me a summary of the reading. Please write in paragraph form.

First, select a brief passage from the text we will be discussing in class (for example, a couple of sentences). Copy down the passage at the top of your response, citing the page reference. (The passage your choose does NOT count toward your response word requirement.) Next, consider the quotation’s significance and your reason(s) for selecting it. Some questions to consider: Why were you drawn to this particular section? What is interesting or surprising about it? How does it encapsulate a crucial aspect of the text’s larger themes? How does it relate to the overarching topics and questions we have been discussing in class? Does it provide a significant point of comparison or contrast with other things we have read?

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