Wrapping it up-Week Three-11/23-11/29

Well, I must say, it's very interesting and gratifying to read all your posts and comments. I like the connections you are making with your own books and with those of your peers. Max, is autobiography one big anecdote? If so, our question becomes with each anecdote, why this one? What's the purpose of sharing this story?

I have so many questions to ask that it's hard for me to choose this week. I'm going to list a few and you can choose which one you would like to respond to.

Have a good time finishing your book and enjoy your holiday.

1. What is the single most important passage in your book (include it in your post) and why? Think of a passage that without it, your book wouldn't the book it is.

2. Explain what purpose or role you think non-fiction serves or plays in American literacy today. Compare and contrast that role to the non-fiction we have read in class so far. Which do you prefer to read and why?


3. How do you think your book connects to any of the movements that we have studied? Do you see any connections to Native American, Puritan, or Age of Reason writing or writers?

Moving forward-Week 2-11/16-11/22

Well, you should all be well into your books by now and able to comment on the following prompt. Before you do, however, there are a few things to remember:
1. Please make sure you are following standard rules of spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar, etc.
2. Read through your response before you post and make sure you have addressed the prompt completely.
3. When commenting on others' posts, consider the elements of the prompt as part of your discussion/comment.
4. This blog prompt ends Sunday night at midnight. You should be at least 2/3 of the way done with your book by then. The final prompt will be next week and you will have through Sunday Nov. 29th to post.

Finally, I really love how some of you judge the reliablity of the author-use of factual information, honesty in the writing. Just because the point of view is first person, doesn't mean it's honest writing or that the narrator is reliable.


Prompt:
In class, we have been examining author's purpose and the use of rhetorical appeals. So, what is your author's purpose and what rhetorical appeal is being made/used. Furthermore, what rhetorical device(s) is he/she using to accomplish that purpose? Be sure to include a passage from the text that would support your response

First Impressions

Please take a moment to introduce your book to your classmates (title, author, basic premise). Then, think about and respond to the following: How is characterization used in this book? What effect is the point of view? Specifically, how reliable is your narrator and how do they achieve that reliability? Don't forget to post your response, then respond to two other students.