Due 3/7: Between the World and Me

March 6, 2017 By

Also, 10H…There will probably be a quiz tomorrow morning. Don’t be late!

1. Between the World and Me–Complete the text.
2. Discussion Question–Each pair should finalized their discussion question and be prepared to lead tomorrow’s discussion. I will choose the pair(s) who will lead the discussion. Let’s not discuss that which we have discussed. Aim for a substantive question/discussion.

Due 3/7: Precis

March 6, 2017 By

1. Precis on The Meaning of Suffering–This will be your first précis and first project/essay grade. This requires that you have at least Control of the source article. Print out and read the précis detail sheet TONIGHT. The precis should be typed and single-spaced. Use proper heading for the class:

Your Name
Existential Literature
3/7/17

2. Please be prepared to discuss Camus and The Myth of Sisyphus tomorrow.

Due 3/6: Sylvia Plath and More

March 3, 2017 By

1. Reading–Mad Girl’s Love Song and Lady Lazarus by Plath.

2. (Due 3/8) Confessional Poem–Confessional Poetry–The linked reading is quite brief, yet gives us a sense of the nature of confessional poetry.

Requirements:

  • Honest and Authentic
  • Free verse is fine
  • You must use stanzaic form
  • Pay attention to sound as you write
  • You must employ “painterly language” and literary devices (i.e. vivid imagery, metaphor, symbolism, motifs, etc)
  • Write from the inside out

Heading (UPPER LEFT HAND CORNER):

Name
Poetry Seminar
Date
3. Confessional Poem

3.  Self-Interrogation–Be sure to have your 5 questions in class Monday.

Due 3/6: Between the World and Me

March 2, 2017 By

1. Between the World and Me–Read and annotate up to p. 129.

2. Essay Grading–Based upon the attached rubric, grade the essay. Be meticulous and constructive in your feedback; mark the essay as I mark yours. Be cognizant of the rubric as you mark the essay. Max score of 24 (6 categories with a max score of 4 in each category). I will collect and grade your evaluation of this essay. FINAL BODY PARAGRAPH–MARKING IS OPTIONAL! However, you must read it to discern development of argument across the essay. 

Due 3/6: The Myth of Sisyphus

March 1, 2017 By

1.  Read and annotate The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus in the Pack.
2. Over the weekend, print out, read and annotate the following sections on Albert Camus:

  • Suicide, Absurdity, and Happiness: The Myth of Sisyphus (3.1-3.4)

3. (Due 3/7) Precis–The Meaning of Suffering

4. The Stranger–If you would like to buy your own copy, buy this one.

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