JOURNAL 6
This journal is based on Ada Limon–The Raincoat and Nikki Giovanni-Legacies. You will see questions here asking you to share your perspective and impressions on these two texts. I encourage you to read through the questions before you read, but to only return to answer the questions after reading and comprehending the texts.
As you answer, make sure to make explicit and direct reference to the text, and answer each part as completely as possible. Each answer should be at least 3 sentences long.
You will be assessed on the development of your answers, depth of your analysis, connection to and understanding of the text, and clarity of your language. This journal is worth 2% of your final mark.
Questions
1. What Stood Out (Limon)
As you read, you may be struck with different aspects of the text. In this thread, I’d like you to discuss what stood out to you in “The Raincoat”–specific ideas, lines, scenes, even words that were interesting/resonant/surprising/confusing, etc. to you. Choose one thing that stood out to you here. You can discuss how the text made you feel, and what it made you think about. (3-5 sentences)
2. What Stood Out (Giovanni)
As you read, you may be struck with different aspects of the text. In this thread, I’d like you to discuss what stood out to you in “Legacies”–specific ideas, lines, scenes, even words that were interesting/resonant/surprising/confusing, etc. to you. Choose one thing that stood out to you here. You can discuss how the text made you feel, and what it made you think about. You may be struck by various aspects of the text as you read. In this thread, please discuss what stood out to you in “Legacies”—specific ideas, lines, scenes, or even words that you found interesting/resonant/surprising/confusing, etc. Choose one thing that stood out to you from this list. You can talk about how the text made you feel and what it made you think. (3-5 sentences)
3. Language Use
Choose TWO of the following questions and address them here. Make sure to make explicit connection to Limon and Giovanni in your response (at least 5 sentences)
What do you notice about the language in either of these poems?
Are they easy to understand? Difficult? Do the words rhyme? Repeat?
How does this impact your reading of the poem?
Are there any specific words that resonated with you, or that you learned?
