Introduction to Poetry: Online Assignments
All homework must be sent to mcole@wiu.edu by 2:00 p.m. on the due date. Late homework will not be accepted.
Assignment for January 20
Reading: Writing:
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| An Introduction to Poetry, Chapter 1, “Reading a Poem.” In one double-spaced page of writing, attached as a Microsoft Word document, describe what
interests you the most and what scares you the most about poetry. |
Assignment for January 25
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Writing: |
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Write a paraphrase of “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers” on page 8. Write a two- or three-sentence summary of the poem. Write a thesis statement about the poem (one sentence on the poem's meaning). |
Assignment for January 27
Reading:
Writing: |
| An Introduction to Poetry, Chapter 2, “Listening to a Voice.” Answer questions 1-6 on page 35. Again, Microsoft Word attachment. |
Assignment for February 1
Reading:
Writing: |
| Print & read Mary Jo Salter’s "Welcome to Hiroshima."
Answer questions on Question Sheet. Again, Microsoft Word Attachment. |
Assignment for February 3 (first class)
Reading:
Writing: |
| An Introduction to Poetry, Chapter 3, “Words.” Answer questions 1-4 on page 60. I will collect these in class. |