Question #1

Hello Fabulous APE students,

You were to have finished reading chapter 7 in Foster's How to Read Literature Like a Professor by now, and your first assignment should show your knowledge of the reading as well as your ability to apply what Foster teaches to a short story of literary merit.  Here's the official assignment:

• After reading chapter 7, read Ray Bradbury's "The Veldt" (click on the title and you will be directed there). 

• Using what you've learned after reading Foster, analyze the story.  You must make specific references to the text and Foster's work.  This need not be long or exhaustive.  I'm looking for quality analysis over lots of fluff, but you should do around 2-3 paragraphs.  

• DO NOT RESPOND TO THE BLOG.  Send all responses to my email:  amy.smith@bpsne.net.  

• I'd like to see your original ideas, not copies of someone else's.  Do not plagiarize.  That would be a terrible introduction for the course.  

• I will respond to everyone after the due date to let you know if you're on the right track.  

Speaking of due date, your responses are all due no later than midnight on Monday, June 23rd.  Once you've responded, you should continue reading to the end of chapter 13.  I'll post question #2 no later than the July 1st. You can ask questions here on the blog or send an email directly.