Reflection on Poetry

Think back on the last few weeks and our study of poetry.

What have you learned about poetry?

Do you think it is easier now to develop your own interpretation of a poem?  Why?  What helped the most?

Look back on the last blog post ("Intro to Poetry") and see if there is anything you'd like to add to your response.

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"Intro to Poetry"

What is your personal relationship to poetry at this time?  Do you like it?  Why or why not?  Do you read it except when it is assigned for a class?  What is your favorite poem?  Why that one?  Is there anything you would like to know about poetry?

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Welcome!!

Welcome to Advanced Placement English Literature for Fall 2011! I usually describe each class I teach as an "experiment" in teaching and learning since every class brings different personalities and experiences to our study and discussion...and I try to do something different in my teaching with each class.

I am still trying to figure out how to make this medium effective in both my teaching and your learning. You will find here assignments for postings as well as a place for you to ask questions, react to other students' posts, and generally participate in our ongoing conversations about all sorts of topics.

Your first assignment is to sign in and write your first post (Due by Monday, 8/29, 8:00 AM):

Write in your post here about what you have been reading since last school year. Give more than a list! Why did you read those works? What did you most enjoy? Why? How has the start of school influenced your reading?

My summer reading was a bit sporadic.  I start each day (except for school days) with The Omaha World-Herald newspaper so I can check on what's been happening in the world and keep up with the comics--I read them all and have for years! I follow a few RSS news feeds on my computer, so sometime during most days I check on those. Occasionally I receive a golfing magazine that I read for tips (boy, do I need tips!).

I am a Star Wars fan and not only enjoy the movies but read all of the books! I caught up with the series with a couple of novels adn still have one or two to read.  I started to read Volume One of Mark Twain's official biography.  The Introduction is over 250 pages....  I think I'm about 2/3 through Twain's actual writing.  I need to finish before the next volume comes out!  I have a new mystery waiting for me, as well.

As you can tell, I'm an eclectic reader. What have you been learning??