Literature+as+a+Performing+Art+Intro

AssLiterature as a Performing Art

Begin with a Poem . ..
"No Time" by Billy Collins toc media type="custom" key="7948356"

Variations on a Theme . ..
John Miedema in his book, Slow Reading, makes an eloquent argument for the value of taking the time to read slowly and deeply. How can we create the conditions for young adults to slow down, read, and think deeply, critically, and creatively about what they read? Or simply to slow read for enjoyment and pleasure? Perhaps there's hope in teaching them to approach literature as Rosenblatt suggests " . . . as a performing art."

Topic Overview
Essential Question: How can we create the conditions for young adults to slow read for purpose and pleasure?

This week we will reflect on what we've learned about using digital technology to respond to literature.

Transmission
Description of literary artifacts . ..

Assignment
Bookcast or "Brain Report"