For each day's reading assignments, click on the "schedule" link in the upper right of this page. When there are multiple readings for a day, you need submit only one journal, but cover each of the day's readings.

Upon completing the reading, respond with what we call a "reaction Chart." The reaction chart assignment is an informal writing-to-learn assignment, serving several purposes. One is to insure that you read all the assigned readings, for you can’t write a reaction chart unless you do. Also, these charts should help you organize and articulate your responses to the various readings, and they also provide valuable information to me.

Our reaction charts have two parts. For the first part, use the following format to give me a general sense of your response to the day’s reading:

• aspects of the reading you found particularly engaging, interesting, effective, etc.
• aspects of the reading you found ineffective, frustrating, or problematic
• questions you have.

The second part of the reaction chart is more analytical. Identify a passage you believe plays an important role in the reading, one that deserves analysis.Write an explanation for, and be prepared to explain in class, why you chose this passage since we will refer to these charts in discussion. Also, in this second part, write one question for possible class discussion. This should be a question that provokes thought in some important way.

Whenever a reading is scheduled to be discussed on your course calendar, a reaction chart is due. I will collect the reaction sheets at the start of class because the information you provide helps me anticipate important issues and questions that we need to address. I encourage you to bring a copy use during class discussions and group work.