Category: English

These are my professors intrructions:
The Comedian Comedy and the Romantic Comedy
DUE DATE:  Wednesday, 15 May by 11:59 pm
Introduction: For the last month, we have discussed two kinds of film comedy: the Comedian Comedy and the Romantic Comedy. Both subgenres deal with the problems that the individual faces in society; in both cases, a “misfit” who is unable or unwilling to conform to society’s requirements finds a way to adapt to society in a way that also changes society. In the Comedian Comedy, the misfit comedian does this by disrupting the narrative; in the Romantic Comedy, the heroine overturns the repressive old order through her choice, usually (but not always) of a lover who represents the opposite of that order’s repressive rules.
I gave you a lot of examples, but most of my examples were of old 1920s and 1930s movies; one or two were from the 1950s, but that’s not, like, much better. For this assignment, I would like you to find your own example of either a Comedian Comedy or a Romantic Comedy and apply what we know about those genres to the film.
Prompt: Picking either a Comedian Comedy or a Romantic Comedy (but it can be any movie comedy of your choice) discuss how it “overturns the repressive old order” through its use of comedy genre conventions.
Basically, I am asking you to pick a film; write about why it fits either the Comedian Comedy or the Romantic Comedy; and then show how it fits the theoretical framework that we’ve discussed in those genres: How does Ace Ventura overturn the repressive expectations of his conformist society? How does Bridget Jones’s choice of Colin Firth over Hugh Grant overturn the repressive control of her society? Or is Bridget Jones the “misfit comedian” who fails or refuses to conform to societal norms, only to shatter them through her disruption? IT’S UP TO YOU!!
I am leaving the question of the prompt fairly open to allow you to adapt it to whatever makes sense to you. I expect your essay to focus on the relationship between the text and the theoretical framework of its genre; beyond that, I want you to find a topic that interests you (as much as that is possible). There is a critical/theoretical aspect to this assignment, so be warned that a textual interpretation may not be the best way to approach your topic. Then again it may be. It depends on your topic. Obviously.
Either way, your essay should go beyond summary. Don’t spend three pages telling me what happens in Bridesmaids. Similarly, I don’t want to read three pages of “Billy Madison is funny.” This is a class about comedy, so the assumption is kind of that the film you’ve chosen is, you know, funny.
Because this is a formal assignment, I will require both properly-cited direct quotations and a Works Cited page.
So, those were my professors intructions. You can choose any type of comedy movie as long as it fits the requirements listed above. Please provide multiple quotes in the essay. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you!

Complete the “How Much Can You Take” Exercise on pages 557-559 of the textbook and submit the completed document for review. You must answer the discussion questions on page 559 after completing the Social Readjustment Rating Scale.

Your paper must investigate an issue or question you have that pertains to the theme of the class (race, class, gender) in some way. Please check with me first before you settle on a topic and begin work.
Your paper must be at least 9 paragraphs in PBWorks.
Your paper must contain at least two quotes (in-text or drop) from articles we read in class.
Your paper must contain at least three quotes (in-text or drop) from articles you found through your own research.
Your paper must be grammatically correct.
Your paper must have an introduction, conclusion, and supporting paragraphs.
Your paper must have a “Works Cited” page (we will go over this in class).
This is the rubric for the essay. My research question is How has
gentrification affected low-income and minority communities in urban areas of
the United States? 
Here are two quotes from articles that we’ve read in class
In the
article “The Problem: Discrimination” it says, “There is a classic cycle of
structural discrimination that reproduces itself… Discrimination in housing
confines minorities to school districts providing inferior education, closing
the cycle in a classic form” (276).
In the
article “How it Happens: Legal Constructions of Power and Privilege” it says, “Lawmakers have relied upon complex rhetorical and ideological maneuvers to
rationalize genocide, slavery, mass incarceration, and discrimination, while
also claiming “equality,” “justice,” and “freedom” as fundamental tenets”
(503).
You can use these quotes in the essay but also make sure to use three other quotes from outside sources. After you use the sources make sure to cite them in MLA format. Here is an example of my writing style. Please try your best to replicate it.
“I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of
America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God,
indivisible, with liberty and justice for all (except people of color, women,
and lower class individuals).” In the United States of America, it has been
historically proven that being a person of color puts you at a heavy
disadvantage, especially in court settings. We can see this happen time and time
again, especially when analyzing the cases of Dred Scott v. Sanford, Plessy v.
Ferguson, and Brown v. Board of Education. Although all of these were
different cases that occurred in different time periods, they all
addressed the same issue of African Americans being not seen as equals who are
protected under the Constitution.
Dred Scott v. Sanford was a heavily problematic case that
took place in the year of 1857. It questioned whether blacks, specifically
descendants of slaves, could be considered American citizens whose rights
would be protected under the constitution. At the time, many people believed
that colored people were inferior beings who were unfit to associate with whites. In the document it says, “But it is too clear for dispute, that the
enslaved African race was not intended to be included, and formed no part of
the people who framed and adopted this declaration;” (535). The people saw the
Declaration of independence as this perfect document which was written by the
great founding fathers. It had no flaws and since African Americans had no part
in the creation of it, the people believed that the document didn’t apply to
them. In the end, the Supreme Court ruled the case in favor of Sandford. They
claimed that since Scott wasn’t a citizen under the Constitution and therefore,
he did not have the right to sue in federal court. 

lease write a half page reflection on the video, using APA format.
Some things you could write about:
Did you learn anything new?
Were there points that you agreed with? Disagreed with?
Were you surprised by anything?
Is there anything you will take with you?lease write a half page reflection on the video, using APA format.
Some things you could write about:
Did you learn anything new?
Were there points that you agreed with? Disagreed with?
Were you surprised by anything?
Is there anything you will take with you?
How Public Speaking Will Change Your Life | Bridget Sampson | TEDxCSUN ..pls look up this video on youtube

I have provideed the links given to me, please let me know if for any reason it does not let you access them. The assingment is a rhetorical analysis of Hannah Gadsby’s
controversial 2018 Netflix special , please take note that i checked other places for the film but it seems to only be on Netflix. Nanette.

Be sure to include at least 4 sources. 
High school level of English does not need to sound too sophisticated compare the themes of survivor and fear in the two books include quotes and research.

Essay #2 revisions:
are only available for essays which originally met the length requirement and were submitted on time. Essays submitted during the grace period are considered on time.
are not mandatory. If you are happy with your original score or don’t have time to revise, you do not have to.
are flexible. You can revise as much or as little of your essay as you want to. (I recommend focusing on items you scored AE or below on.)
Please do not respond to all of my comments in your document. The document should appear “clean” when submitted, meaning all of my comments should be resolved before submitting your revision. 
provide me clear directions. In order for me to review your revision, please leave me a DETAILED NOTE stating EXACTLY which areas on the scoresheet you want me to review. Leave me this note in the comment box on the submission page. Please use the language of the scoresheet to tell me EXACTLY which items under which categories on the scoresheet you hope to earn more points on. Revisions without these instructions will not receive new scores. Please leave this information in the comment box. An example of what these instructions might look like is as follows:
Professor, Under “Purpose and Organization,” I revised my thesis and topic sentences. Under “Evidence and Analysis,” I added discussion of logical fallacies in paragraph four.  Under “Grammar, Style, and Punctuation,” I added a Works Cited List.
Feel free to highlight the areas you revised in your document to make it easier for me to find them, but do not ONLY highlight. The written note is mandatory for me to review your revision.
be double-spaced
Note: This is a Revision Paper, and don’t forget to highlight which section you revise.

Assignment Prompt
Throughout Unit 1, you have read literary and nonfiction works that evokes compassion or empathy in an audience to inspire action or bring about a deeper understanding of the world. You will now apply what you have observed about empathy and write a letter to the editor about an issue as though you are one of the characters from the assigned readings. (You are NOT rewriting the story). Your purpose for writing this letter to the editor is to persuade your audience of your claim and evoke compassion and empathy for your character. For instance, you could write a letter to the editor from Miss Lottie’s perspective on the lack of compassion and respect in society. Click here to read an letter to the editor using this example. You cannot choose character and topic combination that is featured in the sample letter to the editor. 
When writing your claim for your letter to the editor, keep in mind that compassion and empathy refer to the feelings you get in response to another’s emotions, suffering, or misfortune combined with a desire to help. Use at least two direct quotes to support your claim. As you write, keep in mind the unit’s essential question: How does human compassion inform our understanding of the world? 
Introduction to argumentative writing:
Argumentative writing is a type of nonfiction writing in which a writer establishes a strong position about a topic and develops it with paragraphs that support that position with evidence. The purpose of argumentative writing is to persuade an audience to agree that the writer’s claim is sound and true. Argumentative writing can appear in many forms, including essays, speeches, debates, and letters to the editor of a newspaper.
The most important part of a strong argumentative essay is the claim. A claim is a writer’s central argument or thesis. It communicates the main focus of the writing in clear language and allows readers to understand exactly what a writer is arguing. The claim should appear in the introductory paragraph, to help readers understand what will come next.
An argumentative essay should stay focused on the main claim and present information in a logical order that is easy for a reader to follow. Transition words help connect ideas and build the argument point by point. Effective argumentative writing includes strong evidence that supports the writer’s reasoning and demonstrates if the claim is valid. It also adopts a formal tone that is appropriate to the purpose, audience, and style of this type of writing.
A strong argumentative conclusion restates the writer’s claim, effectively wraps up the argument, and leaves readers with a lasting impression, perhaps through an interesting final thought. The features of argumentative writing include:
an introduction with a clear thesis statement
clear and logical organizational structure
supporting details, including valid reasoning and relevant textual evidence
effective transitions to show the connection between ideas
a formal style of writing and an objective tone
a conclusion that restates the claim

A research paper that includes 4-5 scholary sources on the novel Little Women:
Little Women examines the strict societal gender roles of women in the nineteenth-century.
By creating sisters with differences, Alcott showed readers examples of well-behaved women and an example of one who refused to follow the rules, modeled after herself. From tomboyish, outspoken Jo to sweet and motherly Meg, Alcott painted a realistic portrait of the different types of women from the time period. Little Women is a classic novel that shows how gender roles can be widely accepted, but can also change when rejected and challenged by a few stubborn individuals.

final revision for the Research Essay, as a pdf, properly formatted in the MLA style, to this forum.