These responses are not just notes, but clear, organized responses to a piece of literature. Most responses should have a point and specific facts to support that point. The generalization may be about a character, two characters, the setting, the point of view, the theme, or any number of things. We will use these responses to begin each class. 10 points is the maximum you can receive each week for your journal writing.
Journals can be personal responses.
Some of the best ones describe how a character or situation in a story is similar to a situation in your own life. Five of your best journals are to be revised and handed in for a grade at the end of the course. Two papers are due on February 26 and April 16. The second paper should use MLA format, have a works-cited page, and a title page. You may compare and contrast two works.