Category: English

Background:
Analyzing a variety of texts is key when it comes to critical thinking and writing. We’ve analyzed poetry and song lyrics, and now we’ve moved on to novels. While there are some shared literary devices, analyzing a novel, by nature, contains much more. Analyzing a novel can seem like a daunting task, but many students find that novels contain quite a bit of information, which allows for a better/deeper understanding of the story and themes included. For this essay, we will focus on character analysis.
Prompt:
In an essay of at least three pages, choose one character from  Beloved and answer the following questions:
How does the character grapple with and/or overcome the trauma that they are faced with?
How do they change throughout the story (if they change at all)?
Can they be considered a hero? If so, what makes them heroic?
How are they affected by the setting(s) of the story?
Your thesis will need to address the first question. The other questions do not need to be included in your essay, but can help guide your essay and add more support. Be sure to describe their characterization and include evidence to support your argument.

What you are submitting: a message you’ve decided to talk about and 4 cited quotes that support that message.
Answer these questions as you engage in evidence collection.
What message might you want to convey to your classmates?
With your classmates, brainstorm a list of the following:
novels, plays, graphic novels and poetry you’ve read.
popular songs
popular TV shows
popular movies
3. Finally, copy down word for word,( correctly) a total of 4 lines directly from the list above that supports the message you have decided to convey to your classmates. Include a correct citation. Look up MLA 8 for information about how to cite in text citations.
Note: It is not plagiarism when you copy word for word and put quotes around it and cite it with a parenthetical. What IS plagiarism is if you google “Senior Speech” and read someone else’s. That will result in a 0 on your final exam.
Keep your THEME(the message) in your mind as you begin to draft ideas, words and phrases that you will include in your speech.
The time requirement for your senior speech will be be 4-7 minutes. You will have to include certain elements within this speech.
WHAT YOU ARE SUBMIT ING:
Write down ideas for each of the following:
at least two vocabulary words we’ve learned this year.write a sentence using them correctly that you will include in your speech
at least two original literary devices-hyperbole, metaphor, imagery, personification, simile, pun, repetition, analogy, anecdotes, humor. Write two sentences using some of these you will include in your speech
details to support your theme-summarize the details/stories/anecdotes you will share in your speech to support your theme
Repeat the one direct quotations (from songs, movies, books) you’ll use in your speech from the previous step and the 3 other allusions(can be direct quotes or just references).
Here is a resource for you to review literary terminology you may want to include in your speech:
What you are submitting: an outline or web, organizing your speech into an introduction, body, and a conclusion.
allusion in the form of a direct quote, cited correctly in draft
another allusion in the form of a direct quote, cited correctly in draft
allusion…can be a summary or description of a 1 movie, song, poem, book
allusion…can be a summary or description of a movie, song, poem, book
a vocabulary word from class
another vocabulary word from class
literary element
another literary element
detail, anecdote that supports your theme/ message
another detail, anecdote that supports your theme/message
You

write a 4 page essay about the novel “how the garcia lost their accents” by Julia Alvarez using this question:
How does the machismo amid which they grew up affect each Garcia girl’s experiences? Be specific as to the gendered behavior and attitudes and impact of that these have on each Garcia “girl.” use quotes and remember to use MLA in text citations properly.
please provide a turnitin receipt proving it’s free of plagiarism and AI.

Instructions
In order to participate in this discussion, you will need to read Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and Glaspell’s Trifles posted in this module.
Question
Which themes do Henrik Ibsen and Susan Glaspell present in their plays, A Doll’s House and Trifles and are these themes relevant to an audience of 2024?  Why or why not?
Explain in an answer of 10-15 sentences with some specific examples. 
Be sure to cite specific examples in (   ) in MLA format.
Citing in MLA Format
The play A Doll’s House does not have page numbers, so you will either cite the author’s name (Ibsen) or the play’s title (A Doll’s House).  The title of the play is in italics.  If you mention the author, Ibsen, in your answer, you will use the play’s title in your in-text citation.  If you don’t mention the author’s name and just an example from the play, then you will use the author’s name in your in-text citation.
The Play Trifles has page numbers, so you will have to cite either the page number (2/11) or the author’s name (Glaspell).  The title of the play is in italics.  If you mention the author, Glaspell, in your answer, you will use the play’s title in your in-text citation.  If you don’t mention the author’s name and just an example from the play, then you will use the author’s name in your in-text citation.

The module journal entries are your opportunity to reflect on:
Information you found particularly meaningful to your life
Something you learned about yourself
Past experiences as they relate to new information learned
Big “aha” moments
Things you will keep at the forefront as you move forward in life.
Goals you have with respect to your self-awareness and our interpersonal skills or relationships.
Journal entries should relate to the chapters in the assigned module and should be one to two paragraphs long. The information above is only a guide to help you as you reflect.

Designed to teach students how to write an original screenplay from award-winning screenwriters at DePaul
University. Participants will analyze a series of films studying screenplay format, visual writing style, scene craft, story structure, character development and dialogue. The program culminates with each participant writing their own short movie/tv script and actors from DePaul’s Theatre School doing a table read of their work. During the program, youth will also be visited by industry experts and go on experiential field trips including a tour of Cinespace, the largest film studio outside of Hollywood. Participants earn $15.80/hour for up to 120 hours over six weeks.

In your personal and professional life, you will communicate with others through writing. You may find that you need to adapt your language, tone, organization, and details of the writing based on the needs and expectations of your audience. One of those occasions is when you apply for a job. Cover letters and resumés are important forms of professional writing and communication. These documents are often a potential employee’s introduction to a prospective employer and can be key in career advancement.
For this assessment, you will write a cover letter to a potential employer regarding a desired job opportunity. You will also write a reflection about the process you used to gather information about your desired job and the company. This assessment allows you to demonstrate how effectively you can construct a piece of writing appropriate for a career- or discipline-specific situation.
Preparation
Using the same employer that you used in your Wk 2 Writing Reaction and Review assignment, complete the following steps:
Access an open job opportunity at that employer.
Research key information about your chosen job opportunity and the employer (e.g., the employer’s mission statement, who the hiring manager is, and the employer’s past accomplishments). You may find this information by visiting the company’s website or searching social networking sites (e.g., LinkedIn) or job boards.
Consider these questions about the job you identified:
What duties might this position require?
What education or experience is expected of applicants?
What is the company’s reputation, goal, or mission? How would hiring you help the company achieve that goal or mission?
What salary might you expect? Is it comparable to the same position within other companies?
Is there a possibility to grow or advance within this organization?
Consider the following questions about your unique qualifications and work history:
What makes you an effective employee who others want to work with?
What current and past qualities, habits, and career skills make you a good candidate for this position?
How might your cover letter reflect any of the following traits: curiosity, openness, engagement, creativity, or metacognition (self-awareness)?
Assessment Deliverable
Complete Part 1 and Part 2.
Part 1: Cover Letter
Review Cover Letter Guide: Five Steps for Crafting Your Cover Letter for appropriate cover letter formatting guidelines.
Write a 1-page maximum cover letter for your identified job opportunity. Incorporate the suggestions, including audience, structure, format, and tone from the Cover Letter Guide you reviewed to prepare for this assessment.
Part 2: Reflection
After your cover letter is complete, insert a page break at the end of your cover letter to create a new page for your reflection. To create a page break in Word, go to the Layout menu and click on Breaks.
Reflect on the activities you completed to prepare for drafting your cover letter and respond to the following questions in at least 1 sentence each:
What was your research process? What did you find and how did you find it?
How did your research influence what you wrote in your cover letter?
When you looked at websites, job postings, and other resources related to this career field, what did you notice about how people in this profession communicate? Were any words, ideas, or phrases prominent?
To whom did you address your letter? Why did you select this person?
What are some examples from your letter that demonstrate a respectful and professional tone?
Note: You might find it helpful to review feedback from your faculty member on previous assignments from this course before completing this summative assessment.
Submit your combined document containing your cover letter and reflection responses.
***Submit your assessment as one Microsoft Word document attachment .doc or .docx.

At the end of We Have Always Lived in the Castle, the Blackwood sisters are living alone in their partially burned down house. Dara Downey writes that at this point, both sisters have “now embraced wholeheartedly the sinister image that the villagers have always imposed upon them.” At the end of Macbeth, Lady Macbeth dies off stage and Macbeth is beheaded. Asp writes that Macbeth is “alienated from the very society that inculcates the stereotype” he tries to fulfill and that Lady Macbeth, who was “to have shared in the ‘golden round’ and the ‘greatness promised’; instead, she shares only in the dehumanization and nothingness Macbeth faces as his end.”
Using the secondary sources we have discussed, compare and contrast the “rise” of Merricat and Constance to the “fall” of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Final Draft Guidelines
The final paper should be approximately 2000 words. As always, double space your work,
type in a standard 12 point font, include a word count, page numbers, and title your work.
Sources should be cited according to MLA formatting and please include an MLA works
cited page.
Strong papers will respond to the prompt with a clear, complex argument. Strong papers
support and explore that argument with close readings of both the primary text(s) and
secondary sources.
first source :
1. We Have Always Lived in the Castle: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) Kindle Edition
2. 
Macbeth (Second Edition) (Norton Critical Editions) 2nd Edition, Kindle Edition
secondary sources: 
1. Be Bloody, Bold and Resolute”: Tragic Action and Sexual Stereotyping in “Macbeth”
Author(s): Carolyn Asp 
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2)Not a Refuge Yet: Shirley Jackson’s Domestic Hauntings: Dara Downey
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Reflect on your own online behavior. Are there any ethical considerations you actively incorporate into your online activities?
Share your insights on what constitutes ethical digital behavior, including respecting others’ privacy, avoiding cyberbullying, and being responsible for your digital footprint.
Respond to two or three of your peers and reflect on the similarities and differences in your answers. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/te… https://www.ted.com/talks/anoushka_cowan_the_impac…

A. Directions
Step 1. Choose a Topic
Today, there are many different debates being had all around the world about topics that affect our personal, professional, civic, and/or academic lives. Some of these debates have been such hot topics for so long that it has become very difficult to add to the conversation with new and original ideas or stances to take. To move beyond this trend, we have created a list of topics that may not be written about for this Touchstone. This includes example topics that are used in Unit 4. Feel free to access a tutor if you would like support choosing a topic for this essay.
Please AVOID choosing any of the following topics:
Abortion Rights
Animal Testing (Unit 4 example)
Artificial Intelligence
Climate Change (Unit 4 example)
Belief in God(s) or Afterlife(s)
Death Penalty / Capital Punishment
Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide
Fad Diets (e.g., Keto, etc.)
Funding/Defunding Law Enforcement
Immigration
Legal Alcohol/Tobacco Age
Legalization of Marijuana
Legalization of Sex Work
Paying Student Athletes
Second Amendment Rights (i.e., Gun Control)
Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health
Universal Healthcare
Vaccines
Choosing to write about any of the above topics will result in a non-passing score.
Step 2. Write an Argumentative Essay
Remember the word “argument” does not mean a fight in a writing context. An academic argument is more like a thoughtful conversation between two people with differing viewpoints on a debatable issue. However, you are required to take a position on one side of a debatable issue that is informed by academically appropriate evidence.
For the purposes of this assignment, expressing or relying on your personal opinion of a debate is discouraged. Rather, the essay must argue one side or stance of the debate using the rhetorical appeals (logos, ethos, and pathos) and be supported by academic or scholarly sources. These include physical sources in public libraries, digital sources in academic libraries, online sources (excludes unreliable sources like procon.org and wikipedia.org, which are discouraged), and published expert reports, preferably peer-reviewed by experts in the field to maintain utmost credibility. Consider revisiting the tutorial Finding Sources for more information on appropriate sources for argumentative writing.
Your submission must include an APA style in-text citations and a reference page following the essay. In your research, you will need at least 2 and no more than 4 credible primary or secondary sources to use as support in your essay.
All sources cited in the writing submitted must be locatable by a grader; include hyperlinks to the sources in the reference page.
The use of any source that requires payment for access is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Avoid using sources that exceed 20 pages in length, as they may be overly extensive for the purposes of this assignment.
Including more than four sources may cause delays, and you might be asked to provide additional evidence of the credibility for each source.
The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:
Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style Guide
This site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
Frequently Asked Questions About APA Style
This page on the official APA website addresses common questions related to APA formatting. The “References,” “Punctuation,” and “Grammar and Writing Style” sections will be the most useful to your work in this course.
APA Style: Quick Answers—References
This page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.
Step 3. Think About Your Writing
On a separate page, below your reference page, include thoughtful answers to the Think About Your Writing questions. References and Think About Your Writing questions are NOT included in the word count for this essay.
Below your reference page, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
What have you learned about how to present a strong argument? How could/will you apply this knowledge in your professional or everyday life (3-4 sentences)? Sophia says: Think about the specific skills and techniques that you used while developing and writing your essay. What tools will you take with you from this experience?
Consider the English Composition I course as a whole. What have you learned about yourself as a writer (5-6 sentences)? Sophia says: What did you learn that surprised you? Is there anything that you have struggled with in the past that you now feel more confident about?
Step 4. Review Rubric and Checklist
Your composition and reflection will be scored according to the Touchstone 4 Rubric, which evaluates the argumentative topic and thesis statement, argument development and support, organization, flow, research, style, use of conventions (grammar, punctuation, etc.), and your answers to the “Think About your Writing” questions above.
C. Requirements
Your essay should be 4-6 pages (approximately 1000-1500 words), double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
Argumentative essay guidelines must be followed or submission will not be graded.
Use a readable 12-point font.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment and all writing must be appropriate for an academic context, including academically credible sources.
Use of generative chatbot artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, Bing Chat, Bard) in place of original writing is strictly prohibited for this assignment.
Plagiarism of any kind is strictly prohibited.
Submission should include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your essay.
Submission must include the argumentative essay, reference page, and your answers to the reflection questions.
Include all of the assignment components in a single .doc or .docx file.