Nonfiction

Homework! Since we will be doing a bulk of the reading in class, you will be expected to reflect about each story using the online discussion board on this page. The title of each thread will coincide with the title of the piece that we are reading. Underneath the title, I will write a brief discussion topic to which you will write a minimum of one paragraph response. You are expected to read ALL of the posts of your peers, and none of you are allowed to repeat ideas. The only time that repeating an idea is acceptable is when you refer to another student's response and you SIGNIFICANTLY add to or develop it with new material. Here are some "Do's and Don't's" when it comes to participating in a discussion board:
 * 1) Don't wait until the last minute to post.
 * 2) Read what you've written before you post to ensure that it is the best quality that it can be.
 * 3) Read and incorporate the ideas of the other students in the discussion thread
 * 4) Avoid imporper grammar, spelling, and especially steer clear of text jargon (lol, ur, u, i, thru...)
 * 5) Don't even think about giving the excuse that didn't complete the assignment because you couldn't access the internet. Use paper and pencil to write your response if all else fails. Handing in something is better that showing up with only excuses.

Click on your period to post to discussion.

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