Here is a list of the various assignments that you will complete for this class. 

• Reading Journal: You should take notes on your reading as you go along through the semester, summarizing what you read and writing down your reactions. (not graded) 
• Biography/Oral Reports: Each student will give a 5- to 10-minute lecture—a biographical sketch of one of our authors.  This presentation must be accompanied by a written outline. (credit/no credit for the presentation; letter grade for the written outline)
• Card Reports: You will create mini reports—literary analyses of two of the works that we will discuss in class. (percentage grades)
• Response Papers: You will write short reader-response papers in reaction to the readings. (letter grades)
• Exams: You will take one midterm and one final exam.  These tests will involve a combination of short answer and essay questions. (percentage grades) 
• Term Paper: You will write one 6- to 8-page formal essay.  This essay will include research and proper documentation of sources. (letter grade)

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