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WHB grad Allie Lehrer ('09) with Billy Collins at N.Y.U.
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Welcome to our 2015-16 AP Literature discussion forum!
Here are a few things to keep in mind when responding to our topics and questions:
- Each entry you post should enhance the quality of our discussion.
- Use language that is appropriate.
- No Internet slang :)
- Be courteous and respectful when addressing your peers.
- Disagree without being disagreeable.
- Have fun! Take chances with your analysis and interpretations.
Be sure to save your work in Word before posting and submit to turnitin.com as well.
Click on "comments" on the bottom of the page to post.
Where it says "Comment as:" select "Name/URL" from the drop-down menu and enter your first and last name in order to receive credit. Leave URL space blank.
This assignments has two parts:
Part 1: In your first blog, respond to the following questions: Which three poems most appeal to you? Why? Comment on Collins's use of figurative language, imagery, diction, tone, etc. Include specific quotes and details from these poems and discuss how they were interesting or meaningful to you. Are there questions you'd like to pose to the class for consideration?
300-500 words Due Wednesday, July 29th.
Part 2: Don't begin your second blog until July 30th, when all students will have completed their first responses. In your second blog, you must respond to one or more blogs that your fellow classmates posted. Feel free to comment on their responses, offer your own commentary on their observations and analysis of a poem, and/or try to answer a question that was posted.
200 words. Due Wednesday, August 12th.
