Category: English

In groups, select any two stories. No two groups should have the same combination. 
“No Face” by Junot Diaz 
“The Accident” by Dave Eggers 
“The Hunger Artist” by Franz Kafka 
“Cathedral” by Raymond Carver
Trifles by Susan Glaspell 
You may focus on how one conflict develops in three different ways, or you may focus on all three conflicts. You MUST make three points. 
Man vs. Self > Character”s struggle with his/herself 
Man vs. Man >Character’s struggle with another character. 
Man vs. Society > Character’s struggle with laws, tradition, culture, politics ect. 
​​​​​Outline
Thesis Statement>
Point 1 
2 in-text citations (one from each story) 
Pont 2 
2 in-text citations (one from each story) 
Point 3 
2 in-text citations (one from each story)

In this assignment you will be asked to reflect on the readings and video and discuss the following citing your readings as appropriate and relating theory where applicable:
how play and centers support vocabulary
how the language we use with children impacts their identities and agency
how you can create deeper knowledge and transfer
begin to examine your own language choices and biases
how play, centers, and language can be reimagined in your classroom based on the readings and videos so far
what theories seem to be impacting your thinking and choices the most
This paper should be 4-6 pages, double-spaced, 12 pt Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins with APA citation format. You are to use your course texts and videos in this paper; no outside sources. It should be well written and organized, include a reference list when appropriate (in APA format), using proper sentence structure and spellchecked. Be sure to cite any and all sources correctly so that your academic integrity is not called into question. If you mention a source, you must include it on your reference list. The Research and Library Tips will assist you in successfully completing written assignments.
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Assignment Rubric
Outstanding
A
90-99 pts Good
B
80-89 pts Average
C
70-79 pts Poor
D
60-69 pts
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Structure/organization and length The organization of the assignment is inviting and easy to follow. The structure is well developed and supported. Student submitted an assignment of suitable length.
The organization of the assignment is appropriate. The structure is appropriately developed and supported. Student submitted an assignment of suitable length.
The organization of the outline has errors. Most of the structure is developed and supported. Student submitted an assignment of less than expected length, but it sufficiently addresses the assignment questions.
The outline misses many components and the structure is not well developed or supported. Student submitted an assignment of insufficient length and/or it does not sufficiently address the assignment problems .
Grammar and spelling The assignment is grammatically correct with no misspellings or incomplete sentences. The assignment has some minor grammatical errors, misspellings, or incomplete sentences. The assignment has a lot of minor grammatical errors, misspellings, or incomplete sentences. The assignment has some major grammatical errors, misspellings, or incomplete sentences.
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The fake audience is  someone reviewing my college application
It’s an essay about how my dad is my superhero. 
my dad is deceased but he was my superhero in so many ways
use dialogue while giving an example of some ways he’s helped me and how I learned from it

instructions:
Discussion Forum One: Your task is to determine the rationale pertaining to the structure of the story. What is Stevenson’s intent in proposing a story that is told out of sequence? The story is not revealed to the audience in a chronological manner.
Students will include at least one (1) direct quote from the text, to substantiate the claim. Students mut include an in-text parenthetical citation that includes the author’s last name and page number directly after every quote.
1. Students will submit a response. Substantive posts consist of 200 words.
2. In addition, students must respond to one other student’s response by the designated submission date. Substantive posts consist of at least 150 words.

Side Note: I have included a word doc where I have started writing and would like to add on to what I have wrote. 
TOPIC AND CONTEXT: In our first unit, “The Culture of American Consumption,” we will read authors’ views on what has become an American popular culture “grounded in consumption, […from] the direct purchase of goods and services […to] the enjoyment of music, movies, and television, or…other digital services and all that they offer” (Maasik 67). (You may read other authors if you don’t like the assigned readings.) We will examine how what we consume defines what we value and, more importantly, various ways of framing or telling stories about selling and buying. We “are what [we] buy, and what [we] buy fulfills what [we] are” (Maasik 74) … or at least who we think we are or who we would liketo be. 
For your first paper, you will do two things: 1) analyze three authors’ views of our attitudes and behaviors towards consumption in order to describe how each author characterizes, defines, understands, tells a metaphorical story about the interactions of buyers and sellers/advertisers in today’s marketplace of goods and services and then 2) assert your own perspective, or argue for one of the three you critique, as the best, most useful way to characterize, understand, tell a story about today’s consumer culture. The implicit answer to the “So what question?” here is that the view you argue for will help us be as prepared as possible to negotiate the “enemy terrain” (Norton 85) on those battlefields of retail space—both meat and cyber. As Abraham Riesman says (not in the context of consumption but regarding the opposite worldviews he gets from his analysis of Superman and Batman), “Which of these…worldviews provides the better way to live a good and productive life?” (316).  The question I want you to keep in mind as you read the articles, carefully review your chosen three, and then write the paper is what characterization, understanding, definition, or STORY of interactions between sellers/advertisers and buyers provides the best way for us to be the savviest, most contented consumers possible?  
REQUIRED ELEMENTS (not suggestions):
·      At least four pages of discussion
·      Remember, your goal is twenty pages for the semester
·      Format: All MLA (and only 12-point Times New Roman font). See Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab for basic MLA guidelines: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01/
·      A Works Cited page (be sure you follow the latest MLA guidelines, which I gave you on that handout the first day of class and the text covers on 66-69) with at least four entries
·      At least eight quotations from the three Signs Of Life articles/authors you choose—at least two from each
·      At least two quotations from one or more COC database sources (or other outside-our-text source)
Here are some questions to consider: 
Who’s the target audience the authors have in mind—buyers, sellers, advertisers, all of them?
What figurative language (mostly similes and metaphors probably) and/or motifs do the authors use to describe today’s consumer culture, the interactions between sellers and buyers the marketplace of services and goods?
Where do the authors perform semiotic interpretation, and what cultural codes, ideological systems do you infer they have in mind in order for the signs they cite to have the meanings the authors claim they do? Recall our authors’ comments that when we perform semiotic analysis, we move from interpreting “the denotation of a sign to its connotative significance by situating it in a historically informed system of associated and differentiated signs” (294).
How do the above semiotic maneuvers support the authors’ characterizations and metaphorical stories of our contemporary consumer culture and encourage our acceptance of their views as ‘true’ and useful?
In addition to the second bullet point above, what other rhetorical strategies do the authors use to persuade readers to accept their characterizations?
Same as bullet point four but for their rhetorical maneuvers (as in appeals to pathos, pathos, or logos…or anything else you think the authors DO to persuade us).
What do the authors have to say about our consuming attitudes and behaviors and our value systems?
What seems to be the authors’ answers to the “So what?” question?

This week we will dive deeper into analysis by reading Thoreau’s essay followed by Sanders’ essay in which he takes an analytical approach to Thoreau. Pay special attention to Sanders’ use and integration of quotations, analysis, commentary, and reflection. You may also want to practice annotations by marking these areas and summarizing his tactics.  
Answer and discuss the following with your peers this week:
What do you think are the most important changes in Sanders’ understanding of Thoreau over the years?  
Your initial post should be 200 words at a minimum
The readings are attached

Please see the attached files one with the directions and the other is a sample). Please do the assignment as directed in the direction file and regarding the topic chosen for the instruction sets is “How to Install a Water Filtration System at Home”. Please write the instructions about it. Do not use Al for the assignment.

Introduction In this module, you will learn about narrative writing, and you will write a paper. Narrative writing uses storytelling skills to explain an important experience. All stories have characters, settings, conflicts, and resolutions. For your narrative, you will use descriptive details, action, and dialogue to move the story along. Most narrative writing progresses in chronological order. So, you will explain something that occurred from start to finish. When you write, imagine you are talking to a friend or loved one. What questions would they ask you? The answers you have to those questions are details you can use to help them understand your story. If this sounds daunting, do not worry! Remember that writing is a process. You will get time to practice and revise your work. You may surprise yourself with your storytelling abilities. Good narrative writing features a clear topic or theme. Make sure you understand what makes your story valuable. What do you want your reader to learn? Keep your focus on ONE event. You want to avoid a summary of many events. For example, there may be thousands of times when your family supported you. In your personal narrative, though, you would describe only one. For example, “This is a story about the time my sister bought me groceries.” Here are some ideas of stories you might choose to share, but you can also create your own. In the first step of this module, we will help you narrow in on a topic. • An adventure you had (or chose not to have). • A time when you overreacted to a problem. • A moment that made you believe in yourself. • A moment you learned how to be a good friend. • A time in which you were truly scared. • A big decision you made. Requirements Your submission must be your original work. A plagiarism checker will report on how much of your paper was taken from outside sources. Since this is a personal narrative about events that happened to you in real life, you are not required to use outside sources for this paper. However, if you do, they must be properly cited. Even with proper citations, quotes or paraphrased sections cannot represent more than 30% of the overall paper. That is, at least 70% of the writing must be your own ideas. You must use the rubric to guide your writing. It shows you the rules that evaluators follow when reviewing your work. How to Format Your Paper Prepare a 750- to 1200-word paper in which you do the following: Your paper should appear professional and well-organized. Follow these formatting guidelines. • On your first page, list your name, assignment, and date. • Below that information, include the title of your paper, centered, on the first line. It should be the same size as the rest of your text. • Add page numbers in the header in the top right corner. • Be sure all text is double-spaced. • Use a readable font such as 11 pt. Calibri, 11 pt. Arial, 11 pt. Georgia, or 12 pt. Times New Roman. • Be sure all margins are 1 inch. • Indent every paragraph by using the “Tab” key or its equivalent. Follow this template: Narrative Paper Template.pdf Instructions Prepare a 750- to 1200-word paper in which you do the following: A. Share a personal narrative about ONE event. This should be a nonfiction retelling of a true event from your life. Note: The order of events in your narrative must be clear. B. Demonstrate organization by using the following structure: 1. In at least one paragraph, describe the context and theme for the body of your paper. 2. Share your story in the body of your paper. Be sure to use imagery to describe the event. 3. Use dialogue to tell your story. Be sure to use quotation marks and proper punctuation. 4. In at least one paragraph, write a conclusion. Summarize the main points you have presented along with a takeaway/final word. Keep the paragraph brief. C. If you choose to use outside sources, be sure they are academically credible.* Cite the sources you have quoted, paraphrased, or summarized using standardized in-text citations. At the end of your paper, provide a standardized references list with accurate details of each source (author, date, title, source location/publisher). D. All writing must be professional. This includes the content of your paper as well as how you present the submission to the evaluators. You must use correct grammar, appropriate terminology, and organization throughout your paper. *A note on academically credible sources: These are sources that are trustworthy. They can be reputable journals, newspapers, textbooks, and articles from the last 10 years. They can also be websites from well-respected institutions, such as healthcare facilities, government agencies, and colleges. Their website addresses end in .org, .gov, or .edu. Avoid using blogs, social media posts, or any sources older than 10 years. Rubric CATEGORY NOT EVIDENT APPROACHING COMPETENCE COMPETENT A: Focus There is no apparent focus on one event. Order of events is unclear and disconnected. Event is somewhat focused, but order of events is unclear and disconnected. Event is focused, and order of events is clear and connected. B1: Introduction Introduction lacks connectivity and doesn’t give the reader a good indication of the purpose. Introduction states what the purpose is, but it doesn’t connect hook, context, and theme well. Introduction states what the purpose is and connects hook, context, and theme. B2: Imagery There is an absence of imagery in the story. There is an attempt at including imagery, but it is ineffective and/or is minimally provided. Imagery is used throughout the story to create vivid pictures of characters, settings, and events. B3: Dialogue There is an absence of dialogue in the story. Dialogue is attempted but does not use quotation marks. There are instead instances of summaries or indirect quotes. Dialogue is clearly used through quotation marks, showing conversations between people involved in the event or within the writer’s own mind. B4: Conclusion Conclusion contains new information instead of only main ideas and takeaway/final word. Takeaway/final word may not be present. Conclusion contains information but is disconnected, perhaps with no conclusive topic sentence. Takeaway/final word may or may not be present. Conclusion contains main ideas discussed in the body, and takeaway/final word is clear. The paragraph is kept brief. C: Academically Credible Sources If outside sources are used, the submission does not include either in-text citations or a reference list for sources quoted, paraphrased, or summarized, or the sources are not academically credible. If outside sources are used, the submission includes in-text citations for sources quoted, paraphrased, or summarized and a reference list; however, the citations or list is incomplete, inaccurate, or not academically credible. If outside sources are used, the submission includes in-text citations for academically credible sources that are properly quoted, paraphrased, or summarized. The submission also includes a reference list that accurately identifies the author, date, title, and source location/publisher for all academically credible sources. D: Professional Communication Content is unstructured, is disjointed, or contains pervasive errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar. Vocabulary or tone is unprofessional or distracts from the topic. Content is poorly organized, is difficult to follow, or contains errors in mechanics, usage, or grammar that cause confusion. Terminology is misused or ineffective. Content reflects attention to detail, is organized, and focuses on the main ideas as prescribed in the task or chosen by the candidate. Terminology is pertinent, is used correctly, and effectively conveys the intended meaning. Mechanics, usage, and grammar promote accurate interpretation and understanding.

After reading the selections from Lessons 2 and 3, choose one of the following topics to find out more about, and write a clearly developed and well-formed research paper on your chosen topic.  Follow the writing process and be sure to cite two or more sources using MLA format.  Your paper should be written following basic MLA rules.   
Topics (Choose one and using your sources cited in MLA format, answer the questions below)
Using your source(s), explore the question: How did a diversity of views transform American society? Provide research in addition to your own analysis of some of the texts from lesson 2 such as “American Jezebel,” “Repeal the Stamp Act!” and “Declaration of Independence.” What ideas from the text reveal answers to the question?  Use both outside sources and textual evidence from the selections in the course to develop your essay.
Past literary movements continue to be influential. Consider romanticism, realism, and modernism.  How influential were ideas from those periods?  Is that influence clearly seen in the texts you have read? Explain with textual evidence from both outside sources as well as from any of the stories from lesson 3.  
Research and discuss this idea of money, status, and marriage during any periods you read about in lesson 3.  Explain ideas from any of those periods, using both outside sources and ideas from the texts from lesson 3 such as Pride & Prejudice, After the Ball, and The Glass Menagerie.  What were some of the social classes of this time?  What problems were caused because of classism? Do we experience classism still today?  How is that reflected in our society compared to how it was during any of those periods? Consider the types of jobs available to people, depending on social classes during that time.  How do jobs nowadays reflect one’s social status?
Research and discuss the role of women historically and present.  What were some of the abuses of women? Consider the role women play in today’s society, are they still subject to similar abuse?  Use ideas from the stories you have read in this course as well as from outside sources for support in analyzing women historically and present.
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General paper guidelines:
Your paper is to be a full 400-500 words 4-5 paragraph essay, with supporting in-text citations and a reference list.  You are to use citations from both literature and research. 
*****Read: Emilia’s Lament***JUST AN IDEA

An Annotated bibliography on the article “Women and War Posters” by Reyna Coronado.
APA Format
Margins: One Inch and Half Inch indentations for the beginning of paragraphs.
Font: Times new roman 12-point
Double Spaced
800-1000 words
At Least 3 Sources