Category: Creative writing

Description of Homework
Homework is an assignment given to students by their teachers to be completed outside the classroom. The main purpose of homework is to reinforce learning and help students practice and apply concepts learned in class. It can take various forms, including reading assignments, problem sets, essays, projects, and other tasks.
Key Aspects of Homework
Purpose and Benefits:
Reinforcement: Helps reinforce what was taught in class.
Practice: Provides an opportunity for practice to enhance skills.
Preparation: Prepares students for upcoming lessons.
Study Habits: Encourages the development of good study habits and time management.
Responsibility: Teaches responsibility and accountability.
Types of Homework:
Practice Homework: Designed to practice and reinforce skills learned in class (e.g., math problems).
Preparatory Homework: Assigned to prepare students for upcoming lessons (e.g., reading a chapter).
Extension Homework: Allows students to apply skills in new ways or explore topics more deeply (e.g., projects, research).
Integration Homework: Requires students to integrate skills and concepts from different areas (e.g., interdisciplinary projects).
Challenges and Criticisms:
Stress and Overload: Excessive homework can lead to student stress and burnout.
Equity Issues: Not all students have the same resources or support systems at home.
Effectiveness: Debates exist over how much homework is beneficial and what type is most effective.
Best Practices:
Balanced Approach: Homework should be balanced in quantity and type to avoid overload.
Clear Objectives: Assignments should have clear objectives and be relevant to the curriculum.
Feedback: Teachers should provide timely feedback to help students learn from their homework.
Parental Involvement: Parents should be encouraged to support their children’s homework efforts without completing tasks for them.
References
Here are some references that provide a deeper insight into the concept of homework, its benefits, challenges, and best practices:
“The Battle Over Homework: Common Ground for Administrators, Teachers, and Parents” by Harris Cooper:
This book discusses the role of homework in education, presenting research on its effectiveness and providing practical advice for educators and parents.
“Rethinking Homework: Best Practices That Support Diverse Needs” by Cathy Vatterott:
Vatterott explores different perspectives on homework, offering strategies to create meaningful and manageable assignments that meet the diverse needs of students.
Research Articles:
Cooper, H., Robinson, J. C., & Patall, E. A. (2006). “Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? A Synthesis of Research, 1987-2003”. Review of Educational Research, 76(1), 1-62. This article provides a comprehensive review of homework research and its impact on academic achievement.
Kohn, A. (2006). “The Homework Myth: Why Our Kids Get Too Much of a Bad Thing”. This book challenges conventional beliefs about the benefits of homework, arguing that it may be more harmful than helpful.
Educational Websites:
Edutopia: A comprehensive resource on various educational topics, including homework. Articles and videos provide insights and practical advice for educators and parents (Edutopia Homework).
National Education Association (NEA): Offers articles and resources discussing the pros and cons of homework and suggestions for effective homework practices (NEA Homework).
These references offer a variety of perspectives and research findings on homework, providing a balanced view of its role in education.

Using an art idea from the Resources folder or from another source, create a lesson plan. Be sure to use the template provided and fill out all parts! Remember, it is ok to borrow ideas as long as you list your source – see the cover page

define literacy according to united nations education scientific and cultural organization UNESCO and highlights six challenges that affect the teaching of literacy in Zambian schools using APA referencing 4 pages

For years, many have argued that it is imperative to be passionate about your chosen job/career. More
recently however, the notion that passion is a poor foundation on which to base your career choice
has become far more arguable and true.
Write a discursive essay where you agree with this statement. Give 3 points as to why you agree and 2 counterpoints. Follow the correct format of a discursive essay. 

For years, many have argued that it is imperative to be passionate about your chosen job/career. More
recently however, the notion that passion is a poor foundation on which to base your career choice
has become far more arguable and true. 
Write a discursive essay where this statement is agreed with and follow the correct format of a discursive essay. Give 3 points as to why this statement is agreed with and 2 counterpoints. 

Write a 3 minute speech on the topic of the joy of watching paint dry which means finding beauty in the mundane things of life. 

Hi this is an essay of at least 800 words that describes the characteristics and responsibilities that you believe demonstrate that an individual has become an adult. There needs to be an introduction paragraph with a good interesting hook at the beginning, following with background information, leading to the thesis which could be for example three ways/adjectives that describes when one is an adult. In addition to, three body paragraphs that link back to the thesis statement, with background and examples, could be personal stories. Then a conclusion wrapping it all and restating the significance of the thesis statement. Below I attached the file of grading rubric, with the prompt.

Using The Triple Bottom Line: What Is It and How Does It Work? by Slaper and Hall (2011) as a reference, choose one of the three aspects of sustainability and write your final paper. This cannot be the aspect used in the forum post this week. The paper should have:
The Triple Bottom Line: What Is It and How Does It Work? (indiana.edu)
Title page
Table of contents
Abstract
Lit review
Body
Reference page
Instructions:
Label your Word document as follows: yourlastname.doc (ex: Johnson.docx)
Your final paper should be a minimum of 2,000 word APA formatted paper
All charts, graphs, pictures are to go in the appendix (not a substitute for content)
Make sure you use five to seven credible and reliable resources; format in APA
Refrain from excessive use of quotes in your response (less than 5%)
Once you submit your document to the assignment folder it will automatically be loaded to TURNITIN.COM within the course. Your similarity scan score must be 20% or less (the following will be excluded: headers, bibliography, etc. prior to instructor grading paper—focus on the content of scan percentage)

Imagine a scenario in which a tire tread at a crime scene, presumably from the suspect’s vehicle, has been obscured by first responders’ vehicles and shoe prints. Or, imagine a scenario in which the crime scene was released back to the homeowners while containing evidence initially overlooked by investigators. What are the ramifications of these instances?
Crime scenes can be wide-open spaces exposed to the elements, or they can be lived-in spaces with clutter and household detritus where every detail seems relevant. Inherent challenges exist with all crime scenes, no matter the circumstance.
In this Assignment, you explore crime scene and evidence types and the challenges associated with them.
In 500 to 750 words, respond to the following:
Identify the four basic crime scene types.
Identify two types of physical evidence.
Describe one challenge associated with securing each type of crime scene and explain how to address each challenge.
Describe one challenge associated with securing each type of physical evidence and explain how to address each challenge.
What degrades and destroys evidence to make it inadmissible?
Explain the consequences of not properly securing and documenting a crime scene.
Explain the consequences of not preventing evidence degradation.

For this paper I selected to discuss the dilemma; the fat man and the impending doom. The ethical problem revolves around a fat man leading a group of people out of a cave on a coast and is stuck in the mouth of that cave. In a short time high tide will be upon them, and unless he is unstuck, they will all be drowned except the fat man, whose head is out of the cave. [But, fortunately, or unfortunately, someone has with him a stick of dynamite.] There seems no way to get the fat man loose without using [that] dynamite which will inevitably kill him; but if they do not use it everyone will drown. What should they do?