Reading response
Weekly Reading Responses (1-page each)
Each week that we are reading texts, you will be responsible for a 1-page reading response, which you will submit in class, double-spaced, typed, and printed out—12 total for the semester. Out of these twelve, you will be allowed to drop two of your lowest marks.These will be informal, low-stakes writing opportunities to develop your thoughts on and interpretations of the week’s reading, and a chance for you to pose questions. They will also frame and guide our discussions, so for you to get full credit they will be due in-class, on the day we are reading the corresponding section of our text. You may also be asked to read your response aloud in-class in order to facilitate class discussion. You can choose to submit your response on either Tuesday or Thursday, but you must submit one per week. Although you may be asked to consider particular questions or ideas, answers to the following questions are also accepted:
• What struck you as a significant theme or lesson to be learned in this reading?
• How can you relate this reading to your own prior knowledge and experiences?
• What was confusing, irritating, disquieting, and/or inspiring about this section?
You may earn one of the following marks on your Weekly Reading Responses:
• A check-plus denotes completion of the assignment with satisfactory attention to key elements of content and especially insightful or well-written moments that demonstrate command of and thoughtful engagement with the material.
• A check denotes completion of the assignment with satisfactory attention to key elements of content.
• A check-minus denotes missing content components and/or significantly short responses. A check-minus is a reminder to spend more time reading and responding to texts and prompts.
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Film Response
The most striking thing from this week’s film Oh Brother, Where Art Thou was the development of a relationship borne out of convenience and cunning into a significant bond between three individuals and their acquaintances. Everett, Pete, and Delmar escape imprisonment just so that they can retrieve the treasure,
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