After reading Trevor Noah’s “Soweto,” discuss THREE of following questions. Make sure you write at least three complete sentences for each answer. Also, respond to ONE classmate in about 150 words. Both your initial post and your response are due by Sunday.
1. Did anything strike you about this piece?
2. Noah begins his narrative with the sentence, “There is something magical about Soweto.” What does he mean? What is magical about the place?
3. What attitude towards Soweto does Noah assume his readers have? How do you know?
4. How does Noah describe Soweto? What specific features of Soweto does Noah identify in his description? What dominant impression do these details help convey?
5. What is Noah’s purpose in writing this description?
Category: ENG–WSU
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“Exploring the Magic and Complexity of Soweto: A Discussion on Trevor Noah’s ‘Soweto’”
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“Exploring the Art of Reading Like a Writer” When reading for other classes, my main focus is usually on understanding the content and gaining knowledge on the subject matter. However, after reading Mike Bunn’s “How to Read Like a Writer
After reading Mike Bunn’s “How to Read Like a Writer,” reflect on the following questions. Write your answer as a short paragraph (approximately 150 words). Discuss how “Reading Like a Writer” is similar to and/or different from the way(s) you read for other classes?
Submit your answer in 12-point font, double-spaced, and with indented paragraphs. It is also a good practice to include a title with your essay. Submit your mini-essay as a .doc or PDF. -
Title: The Power of Inspiring Others Header: Reflection Journal No. 2 Throughout our lives, we have the opportunity to impact the lives of others in both big and small ways. These experiences often leave a lasting impression on us,
Reflection Journal No. 2
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Reflection Journal No. 2:
Due 19 June
Objective: Compose a descriptive paragraph.
Background: For each human being, there will be experiences with which we associate powerful emotions, and they often center around the way we treat people and relationships in our lives.
In philosophies shared through writings in This I Believe, such as, “Be Cool to the Pizza Dude,” “In Giving I Connect with Others,” and other works, the writers share their beliefs on how we impact the lives of others as well as how others impact our lives. Often times, these experiences provide us with joy or motivation.
Writing Strategy Option No. 1: Describe a time in which you were elated (overjoyed or delighted) after an experience with another individual. Be sure to provide specific details and an explanation of how you felt to communicate the vividness of the moment. You must use the word elated in your passage or in the topic sentence.
Writing Strategy Option No. 2: Describe a time in which you inspired (motivated or encouraged) someone or something. Be sure to provide specific details and an explanation of how you felt to communicate the vividness of the moment. You must use the word inspired or inspiring in your passage or in the topic sentence.
Remember to include a title and a header in MLA format (in the upper left-hand corner).
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Dr. Mulcahy
ENG-105-W001
19 June 2024 (Date in this format: date month year with no commas)
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