WEEK ONE Openings.

I don’t know how to handle this English question and need guidance.

Hello there, I need help answering these two questions.

First:

In paragraph format, answer the following questions using complete, clearly written sentences. If you refer to the reading, or include a quote in your work, use (Page Number) to cite the reference material. I’m not grading you on format/citations, but I want us to start practicing MLA even when we’re doing little responses like this 🙂

1. What were your reactions to Eagleton’s “Openings?” Did you find it difficult? Interesting? Why?
2. What was your main take away from “Openings?”
3. The bulk of “Openings” is Eagleton analyzing opening lines of famous works (he starts doing this on page 7). Look at the opening lines “The Willful Child” and “Eve’s Various Children.” How do these opening lines begin to set up the narrative thematically? What meaning can you draw just from the first sentences? How do these first sentences position us, as readers, before we even read the rest of the text? Pay attention to little details, to language, to imagery–don’t be afraid to break it down! Use Eagleton as an example of what’s possible with such a small amount of words.

Grading….

10/10 – Fully answers each question in clearly written, full sentences. Engages with the reading in specific ways. Develops ideas in a logical way.

9-8/10 – Answer questions in full sentences. References the reading material in concrete ways at certain points. Begins to develop ideas.

6-7/10 – Does not answer questions in full sentences, or sporadically answers. Answers questions in a more vague or broad way, does not reference reading materials. Unorganized and undeveloped ideas.

>6 – Off topic, no attempt at coherence or answering questions.

I attached the article in the bottom so you can go over it to answer the questions.

Second:

In full sentences, please respond to the following questions. Your response can answer each question separately, or assemble them into a full written response. Either is fine. Use your engagement with the texts to get creative, and take risks!

1. After reading through our assigned articles this week, has your perception of the way you approach children’s literature changed at all? Why, or why not? Did the readings challenge your ideas about children’s literature in any way? How?
2. What was the most difficult concept introduced in the readings? What was the most interesting thing you feel you learned? Is there still something you’re not quite sure about?
3. What were your initial reactions to “The Willful Child” and “Eve’s Various Children?” What interpretations can you begin to make about the two texts?
4. What beliefs/ideals/standards (ideology) do you see represented in or influencing “The Willful Child” and “Eve’s Various Children?” What power structures do the two texts uphold? Who does they punish, and who does they reward? What beliefs/behaviors do each text attempt to normalize (and thus keep unquestioned)?
5. How can “The Willful Child” and “Eve’s Various Children” get us to start thinking about narratives that deal with children growing and developing more independent identities? Or about finding their place in the world?

Grading….

10/10 – Fully answers each question in clearly written, full sentences. Engages with the reading in specific ways. Develops ideas in a logical way.

9-8/10 – Answer questions in full sentences. References the reading material in concrete ways at certain points. Begins to develop ideas.

6-7/10 – Does not answer questions in full sentences, or sporadically answers. Answers questions in a more vague or broad way, does not reference reading materials. Unorganized and undeveloped ideas.

>6 – Off topic, no attempt at coherence or answering questions.

Those are the titles of the books if you would like to go over anything.

“Children’s Literature,” Peter Hunt

“Ideology,” Elizabeth Parsons

“Audience,” Beverly Lyon Clark

“The Willful Child” & ““Eve’s Various Children,” Grimm’s Complete Fairy Tales

Let me know if you have any question.

Thank you.