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         <title>Monday, July 6th (Week 1 of 8)</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone! My name is Amber Lemiere, and I will be your instructor this quarter for <strong>English 270: Literature for Children, </strong>which is an online course taught via Canvas. I'll share more about myself in our Level 1: "Getting Started" discussion (see below). I look forward to meeting and getting to know all of you, and I am excited to learn alongside you over the next 8 weeks! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><mark>HERE IS THE WORKFLOW FOR THIS WEEK: </mark></strong>During the Summer Quarter, T/Th deadlines are <em>suggested</em> deadlines to help pace the learning; you should aim to complete the week's work by Sundays.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Due Tuesday 7/7 by Midnight:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Share an original post for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097042">Level 1: Getting Started (click here).</a> In the discussion space, start by reviewing the course syllabus and filling out the Required Books Survey! Then, post your intro with an image, and read mine too! :)</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Due Thursday 7/9 by Midnight:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Write replies to other's introductions for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/discussion_topics/21424356">Level 1: Getting Started! (click here).&nbsp;</a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Share an original post for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097041">Level 2: Survey of Literary History (click here).</a> To create this post, you'll READ chapter 1 of Russell's text: "The History of Children's Literature," pages 1-23.&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Due Sunday 7/12 by Midnight:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Write replies for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097041">Level 2: Survey of Literary History (click here).</a></p><p><br></p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Share an original post for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097040">Level 3: Attitudes About Children &amp; Childhood (click here).</a> There are NO chapters to read for this level, but there will be a handful of YouTube videos and lots of exposure to "classic" and popular literature :)</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check this page every Monday for weekly updates and guidance... I'll post content by noon, and you can reply below if/when you have questions and comments (just know that your replies may come through as "anonymous" and will be viewable by anyone in the course). For private messages, use the inbox icon to the left or reach me at alemiere@lowercolumbia.edu. </p><p><br></p><p>Have a great first week! </p><p><br></p><p><em>Amber </em></p><p><br></p><p>P.S. Please click on the ♡ below to indicate that you've read this update :) Thank you!</p>]]></description>
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         <title>Monday, July 13th (Week 2 of 8)
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Congrats on finishing up your first week! :) This next week will be a deeper dive into the beauty and wonder of <em>words, </em>as we explore poetry and the prose of E.B. White's <em>Charlotte's Web. </em></p><p><br/></p><p><strong><mark>HERE IS THE WORKFLOW FOR THIS WEEK: </mark></strong>During the Summer Quarter, T/Th deadlines are <em>suggested</em> deadlines to help pace the learning; you should aim to complete the week's work by Sundays.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Due Tuesday 7/14 by Midnight:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Write replies for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097040">Level 3: Attitudes About Children &amp; Childhood (click here).</a></p></li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Share an original post for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097030">Level 4: Poetry &amp; the Love of Language (click here).</a> To create this post, you'll READ chapter 6 of Russell's text: "Poetry," pages 155-182.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Due Thursday 7/16 by Midnight:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Write replies for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097030">Level 4: Poetry &amp; the Love of Language (click here).</a></p></li></ul><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Share an original post for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097037">Quest 1: Charlotte's Web (click here).</a> This is a pre-reading post with minimal reading!&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p><strong>Due Sunday 7/19 by Midnight:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br/></p><ul><li><p>Expand your original post for <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://lcc.instructure.com/courses/2750030/assignments/41097037">Quest 1: Charlotte's Web (click here).</a> To create this expanded post, you will READ <em>Charlotte's Web,&nbsp;</em>chapters 1 through 11 (halfway). As well, READ chapter 4 in Russell's text: "The Art of Craft and Fiction," pages 83-111.</p></li></ul><p><br/></p><p>Have a great week, and take good care of yourselves! :) </p><p><br/></p><p><em>Amber </em></p>]]></description>
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