Journal assignment that responds to the following three questions:

Choose three poems (and list their author and titles). Explain your reactions to each of the poems.

What do you feel is significant about these pieces of literature and why? (Discuss possible themes and the authors' intentions.)

What do you think is the value of the literary pieces and the form of literature they are written in? (Why have these poems lasted, and why are they so highly regarded?)

What value will the piece of literature bring to your life and career?

Support all your statements with specific examples from each poem.

Journal assignment that responds to the following three questions:

Choose either "Where Are You Going?" or "Two Kinds" and explain your reactions to your chosen story.

What do you feel is significant about this piece of literature and why? (Discuss possible themes and the author's intentions.)

What do you think is the value of the literary piece and the form of literature it is written in? (Why has this story lasted, and why is it so highly regarded?)

What value will the piece of literature bring to your life and career?

Support each reaction point with specific examples from the story.

Journal lengths can vary, and you will be graded on quality above quantity. However, be sure your entries are thorough and sufficiently detailed to gain full credit.

Journal assignment that responds to the following three questions:

What is your reaction to this week's play: "Fences"?

What do you feel is significant about this play? (Discuss possible themes and the author's intentions.)

What do you think is the value of this dramatic piece and the form of literature it is written in? (Why has this play become a classic, and why is it so highly regarded?)

What value will the piece of literature bring to your life and career?

Support each reaction point with specific examples from the play.