Read The Barbershop Chronicles, or alternative play, and a supplementary piece that contextualizes the work. Attempt to read the entire play before Thursdays class. Start reading the play during poetry since poetry readings are shorter.
Writing assignment 7: Reflect on your poetry journey in this course. Write a 2-3 page paper that juxtaposes either your expectations coming into the class with your experiences now leaving the poetry section of the course, or what you think a typical poetry introduction in an ENG 102 class would entail. Regardless of your decision, make sure to address poetry centered on race, relationships, and gender identity and the ways they affected your critical lens.
