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I received an email from a student who had lost the yellow sheet with the deadlines. Here are the parts of the document germaine to summer assignments:

The blog is a site where you can post comments or questions regarding the novel. You are required to post a comment or question for each section of the novel 5 times within the given time periods. Below are the deadlines for your comments on the blog:

Chapters 1-15: Comment Deadline: July 6

Chapters 16-30: Comment Deadline: July 23

Chapters 31-45: Comment Deadline: August 10

Chapters 46-59: Comment Deadline: August 31

Comments not posted by midnight on those dates will not be counted for credit.

Essay Question

Write a 3-4 page paper explaining why you think the novel is considered literature rather than merely a story. This assignment will require you to define what literature is and then give specific examples from the text to support your argument.

I expect a solid introduction and conclusion. Your paper should reflect knowledge of the entire novel and insightful analysis. Show me what you know.

The essay should be typed in 12 point font (Times New Roman or Courier New). It should be double-spaced and have one-inch margins all around. I will be looking at your grammar usage and spelling as part of your grade on this paper, so have someone read it over before you turn it in to me.

Remember, the paper should be 3-4 pages in length…not 4 pages, not 2.5 pages. Be concise and precise.

Again, the paper is due on the first day of class and will act as your pass into my class. You will also have an objective test over the novel on the first day of class.