the moon

Prompt for Reading Response:

These should have a title of your choice, a brief summary in a complete paragraph giving title of the reading and the author, four direct quotations from the text (with page number), and last, respond briefly to two of the following questions:

1. What were my first impressions and personal responses of the reading?
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the /article/chapter?
3. What are the major points or themes of the /article/chapter?
4. What are some significant passages that support the main themes of the /article/chapter?
5.  If I chose an aspect of this text to further research or Google, what would it be, and why?
6.  How does the reading relate to my own ethnicity, class, and gender experiences?
7.  In what ways can I link the reading to the contemporary world? To another reading?
8. What interesting fact or significant idea from this text would I choose to share with a relative or friend?
9. Do I like the material?  Why or why not?
10. What don’t I understand?  What questions do I have?

These responses should be a FULL page typed double spaced. Grading is complete/incomplete. I encourage you to take these reading responses seriously.  It will play a major role in shaping class discussion and will also have the added benefit of being helpful in your writing assignments.  Reading Responses are due every week.