For EL250, a brief quotation from the assigned text, together with a non-obvious question or observation, that you will be prepared to talk about if called on in class. Post it at least 24 hours before the class discussion. [...]
An informal written statement that demonstrates your readiness for the class discussion. Preparation involves reading the text, posting your initial reaction, reflecting on your initial reaction (via an online discussion), and then writing about 200 words responding to the new thoughts you encountered.[...]
For EL266, a four-step process that helps you prepare for a productive class discussion using the SHU weblog system. Read the assigned text, react by posting an "agenda item" (see glossary) to your weblog, respond to 2-4 items posted by...[...]