Keep in mind I’m a African American preschool teacher. While you may frame the narrative with an introduction paragraph providing background information and a concluding paragraph with your reflections on what occurred, the event itself is to take place over a time period of no longer than twenty-four hours. The narrative essay is one that […]
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Going to college as a teenaged high school graduate vs. enrolling as an adult learner with a demanding career and family to supportGoing to college as a teenaged high school graduate vs. enrolling as an adult learner with a demanding career and family to support
Part 1 – Introduction Begin with a compelling introductory technique to capture the reader’s attention. Include a thesis with a significant claim. Examples of Introductory Techniques: Reference to historical or contemporary events, TV show, book, movie, advertisement, etc. Anecdote (brief story or example) Compelling question or two Intriguing or startling statement, perhaps the opposite of the thesis you intend […]
Complete the Unit 5 Assignment Activity located in Unit 5. Choose one of the following videos: Big Hero 6 (2013), Inside Out (2015), or Wonder (2017). Watch the video and observe the behaviors of the characters. Address the following question:Complete the Unit 5 Assignment Activity located in Unit 5. Choose one of the following videos: Big Hero 6 (2013), Inside Out (2015), or Wonder (2017). Watch the video and observe the behaviors of the characters. Address the following question:
Choose one of the following videos: Big Hero 6 (2013) https://youtu.be/xAWesAmOjrw Inside Out (2015) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t685WM5R6aM , Wonder (2017) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0KLb_v50-k . Watch the video and observe the behaviors of the characters. Address the following question: 1. Which video did you choose? How do the characters in the video use effective listening to express empathy? Reflect on […]
For this assignment, you will begin to gather evidence from the course readings related to your chosen social issue. You will use this textual evidence to support your claims in your Case Study ProjectFor this assignment, you will begin to gather evidence from the course readings related to your chosen social issue. You will use this textual evidence to support your claims in your Case Study Project
Assignment Directions This week, you have 1 assignment to complete. Select the button below to access detailed instructions for this assignment and to submit your work. Quote Log Overview At this point you should have selected one of the social issues presented in weeks 2-4 (language and power; freedom and security; health and wealth) as […]
Over the past couple weeks, you have read about and discussed three social issues: language and power; freedom and security; and health and wealth. For this assignment, you will summarize and respond to the readings related to one of the social issuesOver the past couple weeks, you have read about and discussed three social issues: language and power; freedom and security; and health and wealth. For this assignment, you will summarize and respond to the readings related to one of the social issues
Assignment Directions This week, you have 1 assignment to complete. Select the button below to access detailed instructions for this assignment and to submit your work. Summary-Response Overview Over the past couple weeks, you have read about and discussed three social issues: language and power; freedom and security; and health and wealth. For this assignment, you will summarize […]
Write a literary analysis essay in which you evaluate your selected story, using evidence from the short story and a works cited page. Story: “Stepsisters” By Leah CypressWrite a literary analysis essay in which you evaluate your selected story, using evidence from the short story and a works cited page. Story: “Stepsisters” By Leah Cypress
Building on the lessons in the earlier modules, write a literary analysis essay in which you make an original claim based on evidence in the story. Use basic and interpretive literary terms to evaluate your story or film as discussed in the readings and in-class activities. Use proper essay organization as discussed in the course learning […]
“cause and effect” on how education had changed the authors perspective about their community.“cause and effect” on how education had changed the authors perspective about their community.
using the document attached pages 51-53(Living in two world by Marcus Mabry) and pages 55-58 (Terra Firma- A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery by Alfredo Quinones- Hinojosa). Discuss the effect that knowledge and/or academic success may have on those who once experienced social exclusion –or perhaps still do– due to their race, ethnicity, […]
Analysis of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story “The Black Cat” Focusing on Point of View.Analysis of Edgar Allen Poe’s short story “The Black Cat” Focusing on Point of View.
You will write an essay where you discuss the Point of View in a short story from your text that you have read up to this point in the course. When writing your essay, refer to page 78 of your text, Questions About Narration and Point of View. Apply these questions to your own […]
Using the article, “The American Trinity,” write a response determining whether Prager proved or did not prove his thesis/premises. In this response, you will provide three distinct direct quotes using the proper formatting and following MLA guideline.Using the article, “The American Trinity,” write a response determining whether Prager proved or did not prove his thesis/premises. In this response, you will provide three distinct direct quotes using the proper formatting and following MLA guideline.
Prompt for Paragraph: Using the article, “The American Trinity,” write a response determining whether Prager proved or did not prove his thesis/premises. In this response, you will provide three distinct direct quotes using the proper formatting and following MLA guidelines. Use direct quoting (3 or more) at least one for each main point in the article […]
How have your experiences in educational settings expanded and/or limited your view of yourself and the world around you?How have your experiences in educational settings expanded and/or limited your view of yourself and the world around you?
For our first essay, we’ll be reflecting on the effects our schooling and formal/informal educational experiences have had on us. The biggest part of the assignment is helping readers understand how and why our experiences helped us grow and/or limited our views of ourselves or the world around us. Sometimes we may even write about […]