Writing About Literature Keeping a journal Journal Parameters Collection of personal, exploratory writings Collection of personal, exploratory writings.

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Writing About Literature Keeping a journal

Journal Parameters Collection of personal, exploratory writings Collection of personal, exploratory writings Can be any length: 1 sentenceseveral pages Can be any length: 1 sentenceseveral pages Informal and experimental Informal and experimental For your eyes only (and mine, later) For your eyes only (and mine, later)

Journal Entries How many? – 14 to 18 How many? – 14 to 18 Vary your entry style Vary your entry style Freewrite – React to the literary piece Freewrite – React to the literary piece Pose a series of interesting questions Pose a series of interesting questions Discuss language – parody the style of writing Discuss language – parody the style of writing Predict action Predict action Discuss social significance Discuss social significance Author manipulation – word deliberance Author manipulation – word deliberance

Benefits Free from constraints of formal writings Free from constraints of formal writings Explore issues of concern to you which arise from reading Explore issues of concern to you which arise from reading Use as a sourcebook of ideas for your paper Use as a sourcebook of ideas for your paper

Journal Assignment Using MLA format, keep a journal of the literary work you have chosen to read. Using MLA format, keep a journal of the literary work you have chosen to read. Divide your reading into 14 to 18 sections and read 1 section each day. Divide your reading into 14 to 18 sections and read 1 section each day. Respond/react to your reading each day using the entry styles given as a guide. Respond/react to your reading each day using the entry styles given as a guide. You are required to complete at least 14 typed, D/S entries. You are required to complete at least 14 typed, D/S entries.

Journal Due Dates First 3 entries are due on December 5 th. First 3 entries are due on December 5 th. Next 5 entries are due on December 12 th. Next 5 entries are due on December 12 th. The completed journal is due before winter break on December 19 th. The completed journal is due before winter break on December 19 th. If you know you will not be in class that day, please make sure the journal is handed by that date. If you know you will not be in class that day, please make sure the journal is handed by that date. Keep a copy of your work. Keep a copy of your work.