Week 1 is done!

You all survived week one. Congrats. You managed to turn in your summer reading assignments, write an in class essay, and begin to think about literature in a different way. I'm so excited about where these classes are headed. As I walked around the room and listened to what you guys had to say about Dune and How To Read Literature Like a Professor, I was very impressed. You guys really have a grasp on both books. I can't wait to see how our Socratic Seminar goes on Tuesday. Remember that the purpose of the seminar is to have a great discussion about both of our books, and a healthy debate over the themes and ideas. The rest of our week will be filled with more work on finding your analytical  voice and getting ready for your first group project of the year over literary criticism.