Writting or Viewing

OPTION 1

Reading:

Read Chapter 33 of Bedford, “A Study of Julia Alvarez” (838-864). As you read, jot down notes about what strikes you about Alvarez’s vision as a poet and about her reflections on and insights into poetry.

Writing:

Type a 1½ page (double-spaced) response to the Alvarez chapter. Your response should include answers to the following questions:

–What do you realize about Alvarez’s way of seeing the world and about her philosophy of poetry after reading this chapter?

–Is there anything that surprises you?

–What questions does this chapter raise for you?

–What do you notice about her poetry?

Upload your response by Monday, June 11 at 8 p.m.

OPTION 2

Viewing: Writing:

Type a 1½ page (double-spaced) response to the Alvarez video. Your response should include answers to the following questions:

–What do you realize about Alvarez’s way of seeing the world and about her philosophy of poetry after viewing this video?

–Is there anything that surprises you?

–What questions does this video raise for you?

–What do you notice about her poetry?