25 Feb MLA Style Module Reflective Writing Assignment ? ?About 400-600 words long Related to the readings, assignments, a

Complete these readings from the textbook:  

· Literature

· Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night 

· Dulce et Decorum Est

· Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone

· Ballad of Birmingham

· My Papa’s Waltz

· Norton Chapter 11 (pages 730-734)

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Module 3 Discussion: Discussion Topic DUE 2/27

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Thinking about the readings from this Module, write a 200-400 word discussion board post in which you explore one or more of these questions:

· In his TedTalk (Links to an external site.), poetry professor Daniel Tysdal says that poetry is how we can express and respond to moments in life that set us "off balance," including both celebrations and tragedies. Think about the poems we read for this Module and discuss how one of them does just that: expresses the speaker's response to an event that puts them off balance. Consider questions like:

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· What event or occasion is being described?

· What is the speaker's emotional response?

· How can readers relate or understand the poem?

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Module 3: Lesson and Notes

 

What is poetry?

Poetry is a form of expression – usually concise, lyrical writing that conveys images, emotions, and moments.

This page helps define poetry and explain its purpose.

Why is poetry so complicated?

The poet uses his/her own personal and private language which leaves poetry open to different interpretations. Although the poet may have had one specific idea or purpose in mind, the reader’s response may be completely different. Nevertheless, this does not mean that you may interpret poetry any way you wish. All interpretations must be supported by direct reference to the text. (Source:  This textbook (Links to an external site.) )

This page helps explain how to read a poem.

What makes a poem a poem?

What are the elements of poetry?

· Word choice and tone (Links to an external site.)

· Imagery (Links to an external site.)

· Figurative language (Links to an external site.)

· Voice

Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=JwhouCNq-Fc&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=TED-Ed

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Module Reflective Writing Assignment

These are reflective writing opportunities. Use these as experimental spaces – ask questions, think about readings, reflect on your own work, expand on ideas brought up during discussions, prepare for upcoming assignments, consider new ideas.

Your writings should be:

·  About 400-600 words long

· Related to the readings, assignments, and/or discussions from this week

· Evidence of critical thinking

You can:

· Expand on what you mentioned this week on the discussion board

· Discuss your own experiences readings, writing, and working this week (time management, understanding of materials, etc.)

You should avoid:

· Copy / pasting from other submissions

· Focusing on a previous week's readings only (you can connect this week to a previous week, though)

· Unprofessional discourse

· Conversational language (you, I, etc.)

Rubric

Journal Entries

Journal Entries
Criteria	Ratings	Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAddresses prompt	45 pts Directly addresses the question(s) in the prompt; follows directions regarding length, format, etc. 31.5 pts Journal entry is related to prompt but is not focused on directly addressing it; makes good points but does not meet requirements for length and/or formatting 22.5 pts This journal entry expresses some good ideas but does not address the prompt and follow assignment requirements.	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization and Detail	45 pts This entry demonstrates planning and uses examples and details to supports its claims. 31.5 pts Some organization present, with references to or use of some supporting examples. Would benefit from more planning and the use of detail. 22.5 pts No clear system of organization; relies on general statements without the use of detail.	45 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRevision	10 pts Evidence of careful and thoughtful revision. Mostly clear with strong word choices. 7 pts This journal entry is mostly clear, but would benefit from addition revision and proofreading. 5 pts Errors at the sentence level detract from the meaning.	10 pts
Total Points: 100

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