discussions
Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).
Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Literary Canon
The literary canon is a collection of written works. In literature, there are elements such as setting, characters, themes, and key messages that are common across genres.
Select and answer 2 of the following:
- What is the historical and cultural significance of literature?
- Why do you think literature is important?
- Describe your understanding of the main genres of literature.
- How do the main genres of literature differ from one another?
- How are the main genres of literature similar?
- What are common literary themes?
- Some genres allow the author to approach a theme indirectly, while other genres are more direct. How are themes expressed across the genres?
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
- What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
Primary Discussion Response is due by Wednesday (11:59:59pm Central), Peer Responses are due by Sunday (11:59:59pm Central).
Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Relating to Readers
Writers of fiction attempt to connect with others through shared storytelling.
Part 1
Write 2–3 paragraphs to answer the following:
- Define fiction in your own words.
- Do you read any books in this genre? Why or why not?
- Pick 1 subgenre of fiction, and describe it.
Part 2
Write 2–3 paragraphs to answer the following:
- Why read fiction?
- Is it entertaining? Why or why not?
- Is it educational? Why or why not?
- What do you learn about others through reading their work?
- What is active reading? How does this help the reader determine the author’s message?
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
- What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
unit 3
Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
The Nonfiction Genre
Nonfiction is literature that is based on real people and events. Often, the author wants to inform the reader of a specific historical figure or event.
Complete the following for this assignment:
- Contemplate what you have learned about nonfiction literature, and conduct research to answer the questions on this worksheet. Be sure to use proper citations and references.
- Write 2–3 paragraphs to answer 1 of the following questions:
- For the three components of nonfiction literature, what do you think the author’s intentions are for choosing one over another? Is it possible for an author to present his or her work using a combination of these components?
- Do you think active reading helps to determine the message in nonfiction literature the same way it does in fiction? Why or why not?
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
- What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
unit 4
Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Poetry
Poetry is a form of writing with a distinctive style and rhythm. Some poetry rhymes, but there other genres include free-form, narrative, and lyrical poetry.
Part 1
Choose a topic (e.g., a person, place, or thing), and complete the following:
- Write a poem of 10–20 lines about it.
- Include imagery and sensory language (e.g., sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste).
- Post your poem on the Discussion Board.
Part 2
In 2–3 paragraphs, discuss the following:
- Describe the process you used to write the poem (e.g., how did you go about choosing the topic?).
- Why did you choose to rhyme or not to rhyme?
- Did you find this easy or difficult to write? Explain your answer.
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response regarding items you found to be compelling and enlightening. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
- What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
un it 5
Primary Task Response:Within the Discussion Board area, write 300–500 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.
Summative Discussion Board
Review and reflect on the knowledge you have gained from this course. Based on your review and reflection, write 300–500 words on one of the following:
- The importance of literature in history and culture
- How the literary canon has changed in modern times
- What you can learn from reading the works of writers from different perspectives (e.g., ethnicity, gender, and age)
- How written works of literature impact your own personal experience
Responses to Other Students: Respond to at least 2 of your fellow classmates with at least a 100-word reply about their Primary Task Response. To help you with your discussion, please consider the following questions:
- What did you learn from your classmate’s posting?
- What additional questions do you have after reading the posting?
- What clarification do you need regarding the posting?
- What differences or similarities do you see between your posting and other classmates’ postings?
For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.
