Just a reminder--your homework over the weekend is to read chapter one in the novel Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress. Write down any questions that you have when reading chapter one. You can write your questions either with paper and pen and bring them to class on Monday--or you can write your questions in a blog post that you will share with your classmates. Either way, we will be discussing chapter one and your questions in class on Monday. It is an assignment so make sure you are thorough with your questions and write in formal standard English. Your questions may seem basic to you, but don't be shy--we won't be able to fully appreciate the book without asking questions. All good readers ask questions while reading. They can be about plot, about character motivation, about vocabulary, about the culture, about the imagery...you get the picture.
If after wracking your brain and are unable to think of any questions, you can choose option two for this assignment: Choose two quotes that you liked from chapter one and explain why you liked them. What appeals to you about the text? What intrigued you or made you stop and reread a passage? Remember to cite your quotes in MLA format.
Have a great weekend!
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