Memoir

What have you learned about Carlos Eire thus far? Who is he and why do you think he's writing? Also,  what does today's reading suggest to you about memoir as a genre? How would you describe that genre based on what you've read so far?

due in class 11/14

Election Reflections

Now that it's all over but the recounting and at least some of the dust has settled, take a few minutes to reflect. For many of you, this was the first presidential election in which you were old enough to vote. What was it like? What did you learn about the electoral process? What was your favorite moment of the campaign so far?

due 11/9
Note also that Personal Blog 6 has been moved to Wednesday, November 14.