Eng 10: Dec 14-18

Monday 12/14 — Looking back at Trimester 1 – What is American Literature?  Freewrites about American literature, English class, and who you are as an English student.

HW: Write a “Dear Julia” letter that provides introduction and insight into who you are as an English student and what you would like to get out of this course.  1-2 pages typed, double-spaced, due Tuesday.

Tuesday 12/15 — Letters due. Introduction to Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” from Leaves of Grass.  Freewrites and found poetry inspired by “Song of Myself” stanza #1.

HW: Read “Song of Myself” pages 32-50 (sections 1-18).  Choose three lines that have “creative potential” for you and mark these in your text.  To read the poem online, click the following link. Song of Myself online

Wednesday 12/16 – Class with Celine.

Thursday 12/17 – Writing and discussion about “Song of Myself.”

Have a safe and restful break.  See you in 2010!