We've read our final book for this class, The Thirty Nine Steps by John Buchan. Since one of the students will be out of town next week, they decided to read this book in one week. Since the novel is only 88 pages long, this was not too arduous a task. Discussing a whole book in one conversation is different from taking several weeks to take a book apart.
The students were not all of the same opinion about this book. The plot's twists and turns were a little unbelievable at times. When reading fiction, most writers expect their readers to employ that "willing suspension of disbelief." A writer's credibility is subjective, and that is one of the aspects of literature that makes it an art and not a science.
We took some for an overview of the class and to discuss the assigned pieces of literature. They gave me some thoughtful feedback. As a final assignment, I want the students to write Reflection Papers about this class. Specifically, the assignment is "Write a reflection paper about yourself and this class. Include thoughts about your likes/dislikes, strengths/weaknesses, ability to analyze, discussion skills, etc. Also include comments about the assignments and about British Literature, in general.
Next week, Daniel will be gone, so we will have an even smaller class with Hannah and Luke. I'll have something "British" planned for that class.
Assignment for Next Week:
-- Reflection Paper
This week's blog
Class Notes
Rumor has it that the Cities didn't have much in the way of snow accumulation. Northfield had almost 7 inches and the schools called off school for the day. This weather is just unbelievable! Think we'll have spring by next week?
Have a great week,
Mrs. Prichard
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