Intro. to Greek Theatre

Have I mentioned how much I adore YouTube?  There are so many beneficial resources and videos available... for free!  For a cheapskate like me, that is awesome.  The only caveat to YouTube's greatness is an underlying mirkiness, a dismal underbelly that often traps innocent viewers through ploy, distraction, and temptation.  Come to think of it, it sounds an aweful lot like Greek theatre.  So, how appropriate would it be to watch a YouTube video to introduce Greek Theatre.  Answer: very.  Here it is.  Follow along and take notes; there will be a quiz.

Greek Theatre - Tragedy and Comedy

AAR for Intro. to Lit. Crit. Unit

Well, we have just completed our initial foray into literary criticism through Thomas C. Foster's book How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines.   I am a firm believer in retrospection and thinking about what it is that I am doing, why I am doing it, and ways that I can improve what it is that I am doing.  This behavior, while sometimes tedious, can prove to be very helpful.  But, I am not in this class alone, you, my students, are in here with me.  Therefore, it would only be a one-sided analysis of the unit that we just completed if I were the only one to think about what it is that we just did.  In that light, I want to invite you to share your analysis and opinions as well so that the retrospection can be complete .
 
Below are six questions.  These questions are very general and may be answered very simply or with much thought and complexity.  In a blog post of your own answer the questions with as much simplicity or complexity as your personality dictates.  Regardless of the simplicity or complexity of the response, the goal is to be honest and complete in your response.  I value your opinion and I look forward to seeing what it is that you have to say.  I will be checking your blogs for your responses on Wednesday, November 6th.

1. What were the main ideas of the unit?  What was the purpose?
2. How did we learn the main ideas? 
3. What went well?  Why?
4. What needs work?  Why?
5. What are some suggestions for doing things differently the next time?
6. What are your general reactions Foster's particular brand of literary criticism?