Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Billy Collins Poetry

Welcome to our 2016-17 AP Literature discussion forum!


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  • Each entry you post should enhance the quality of our discussion.
  • Use language that is appropriate. 
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  • Have fun!  Take chances with your analysis and interpretations.

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Directions:This assignments has two parts:

Part 1: In your first blog, write a personal response to your reading.   Which three poems most appeal to you?  Why? Comment on Collins's use of figurative language, imagery, diction, tone, etc.  Include specific quotes and details from these poems and discuss how they were interesting or meaningful to you.  Are there questions you'd like to pose to the class for consideration?

300-500 words.   
Due Wednesday, July 27th.

Part 2: Don't begin your second blog until after July 28th, when all students will have completed their first responses.  In your second blog, you must respond to one or more blogs that your fellow classmates posted.  Feel free to comment on their responses, offer your own commentary on their observations and analysis of a poem, and/or try to answer a question that was posted.

200 words.       Due Wednesday, August 10th.