Category: English and Literature : English

Minimum of 800 words (*which means write a bit more than 800 words–NOT counting the running header, the identifier, the title, or the WC page citations if any) to ensure no issue with the “Minimum Standards” grading statement)
1″ margins
Double-spaced
10-12 pt. Times New Roman font (no others accepted)
Standard indented paragraphs with NO additional spacing between paragraphs (check the “Before/After” spacing in the Formatting of MSWord and make certain it is set to 0pt for the document)
MLA-formatted in-text citations and an MLA-formatted Works Cited page ARE required if sources/materials not self-generated are used but do not count to overall text/page length.
Content–Select a “recent” article (within the past month) that is concentrated on your chosen theme (Censorship/Education, Government/Politics, or Environment/Nature).  It does NOT have to specifically be about the theme as its main topic…only have the theme as the underlying concept of the article.
Analyze the material in the article to discover/define the author’s perspective and biases with regards to the topic being discussed (i.e. the paper is exploring what the author of the article ACTUALLY personally thinks about the topic they are writing about rather than what they’re actually writing–this is NOT a summary of the article but an exploration of the subtext).
Why are certain phrases and quotes (from other individuals) employed by the author? What do those phrases and quotes say about the author’s biases?  Why did they select those quotes?
How are “facts” utilized by the author? How are the “facts” presented? How does this indicate the author’s “real” opinion on the topic?
What biases come out due to these methods? How does the author’s public verbiage belie their actual personal/private opinions/feelings?
Employ quotes from the article to substantiate (“back up”) your claims and observations. 
that the use of general knowledge encyclopedias in any format is strictly prohibited.

Who can you see over there? …
What are you eating right now? …
When will he arrive at the station? …
Where have you been all this time? …
Why do they like English? …
How would you like your eggs?

Scan the three synoptic gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke and choose the gospel you believe would offer the best way to come to terms with the gospels as a whole.  (We discussed John in our course, so that will be excluded from this exercise.)
Explain your reasoning in at least one substantive paragraph.
·      Your essay should summarize the distinctions between the gospels, as well as their individual importance.  In class, we discussed some of the distinctions.  For this essay, I am asking you to do likewise, in more detail—at least one paragraph for each, citing sources and demonstrating your research of secondary sources and your understanding of them as well.
·      Do comment on key passages in the narratives of the trial, crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, since this is a pivotal narrative in history.  (For some of you, this will be a familiar story.  For others, it will not.  Either way, as always, I will look forward to your response.)  As you read, take note of the following question and respond.
·      Background: The makers of the 2004 film, “The Passion of the Christ,” made a serious effort to vividly and accurately describe the crucifixion of Jesus.  The film is graphic in the violence committed against Him, and, moreover, the film received considerable attention and praise for its accuracy and faithfulness to the gospel. 
However, the gospels are not as graphic in describing the violence.
The question is why.  What do you think?
Choose one of the following and explain your answer:
 
A. __ _____ Literature is not able to provide this dimension as vividly as film.
 
B. _______ The authors of the gospels did not wish to offend the sensibilities of their readers.
 
C. ___ ____ The authors of the gospels chose to emphasize the symbolism of the moment rather than the suffering.
 
Conclusion: insight: your independent reading experience of the Bible taught you the following.
 
Length: At least two pages—700-1000 words with an attached bibliography and appropriate in-text citations.

Pop culture can send many messages to a variety of audiences. One message given to children may be about the concept of death and how we react to it. Think about films or TV shows that children may see or books they may read that involve death.  In your discussion post, state what film, TV show, or book you are referring to and describe the death that occurs. Then answer the following questions in at least one paragraph (minimum of 5 sentences).
What message is sent to the audience about death?
Is this an accurate portrayal of death in real life? 
How might this piece of pop culture impact a child’s understanding of death?
Feel free to include links to videos of the film/show or quotes from the book.

 
ASSIGNMENT:
 
Write a précis of the article provided.
______________________________
 
The title of the précis should be:
 
“Mistakes in Twelfth Night and Their Resolution:
A Study in Some Relationships of Plot”
by Porter Williams Jr.
 
Do not underline the title or use boldface type.
The précis should be double-spaced and 600 words long, excluding the heading and title, in MLA format, and using standard 12-point type and one-inch margins. Do not leave extra space below the title; double-space the entire paper. Do not include a Works Cited page. 
 
Guidelines:
•       A précis is a short summary of an article or other written work. It should present the core essence of the article clearly and concisely.
•       Your précis must not be a report. Do not mention the author’s name in your précis. Do not write, for example, “In this article, Williams analyzes…”
•       Your précis must not include comments about the author’s argument, its points, the author’s approach, or the organization of the article.
•       Your précis should have the same tone and proportions as the article, e.g., if the author’s argument in the article is divided into five equal parts, the précis should also be so divided.
•       Do not include quotations from the article.
•       Traditionally, writers of scholarly articles use other works or authors to support their points. Your précis should not include mention of these sources.

Please write a COVID-19 statement.
It should address the academic, professional, and personal aspects.
 
Please include this information in the statement:
 
Academic:
 
·      During the year 2020 is when I started my university career coming from community college.
·      The orientation of my university was online
·      Had to adjust and transition to online classes
·      Because of this many relationships with peers and professors were affected
 
Professional:
 
·      During Covid-19 I was working with patients and had to help out at the hospital with the covid-19 drive through testing as my job needed as much help as needed.
 
Personal:
 
·      As I was working in the hospital, I was always afraid for members of my family and that I would bring COVID-19 home
·      My grandma and father were high risk if they contracted covid
·      My grandma passed away from Covid-19 complications.
·      My brother and many friends got covid and helped them by helping them get food and groceries so they can stay home.
 
 
Talk about how it was hard to adjust to life with covid 19 and how have demonstrated adaptability and resilience in the face of challenges, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Talk about how I was involved in psychology research at my university in the year 2021.
 
Conclude the statement by outlining your future goals and aspirations in the field of medicine. Discuss how you envision making a positive impact in the field of medicine, whether through patient care, research, community outreach, or advocacy efforts.

I also need a citation page where all of the citations used is in there and the format should be APA thank u

What is affirmative action and how has it evolved since 1964?
what impact has it had on shaping modern American society?
What are your views on the attacks on affirmation action?
Is affirmation action “reverse discrimination”
Is it possible to design a policy that addresses both our concern for equality and the principle of merit as a basis for advancement?

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Sample Touchstone 1.1
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A. Directions
Step 1: Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay
For the bulk of your assignment, you will want to include your analysis of the text. However, it will be beneficial to provide context for your reader. Consider the following when writing your essay:
Audience: Who was the original audience for this text?
Occasion: When/why was this text written?
Purpose: What is the author’s purpose? What does the author want the audience to learn?
Subject: What is this text about?
Tone: What is the tone? Is it formal? Celebratory? Casual? Somber?
Be sure to include the following:
1. Introduction
In your introduction, provide a brief overview of the article (consider the questions listed above). Consider the author’s purpose, and if the author is effective in achieving that purpose.
2. Thesis Statement
Your thesis statement is one sentence that provides an overview of your essay. A thesis statement is not a question, and is something that you will debate/argue in the paper. A thesis statement is never a question; instead, it is a declarative statement that states the central purpose of the essay. In a persuasive essay, such as this one, the thesis statement will state your main claim or central argument. For this essay, your thesis statement should state a clear claim about how the author uses rhetoric in the essay, and whether the essay is effective.
Sample Thesis Statement: In Smith’s article “On Recycling for the Future,” the author uses a combination of logical and emotional appeals to effectively convince the reader that all communities should promote and support recycling.
Note that this thesis states the author and the title, a position (the author is effective), and names some specific rhetorical devices.
3. Body of the Essay
In the body of your essay, find specific examples in the text to support your points. If you want to argue that the author is effective in using rhetorical questions, for example, then be sure to show the textual evidence in your paragraph. Direct quotes are often the best evidence. Identify the type of rhetorical device, and then explain how and to what effect the author uses this device. Identify the type of rhetorical device, and then explain how and to what effect the author uses this device.
4. Documentation
Remember that whenever we use information from a source, we must cite that source. As you include your quotes and examples from the essay, include your citation. You should also include complete citations following APA guidelines in a references section at the end of the paper. You are only required to use the one source, the article you are analyzing, but if you use other sources, be sure to cite these as well.
5. Conclusion
In any conclusion, we need to summarize our paper and include one of the following:
a call to action
a final appeal
a solution
Perhaps after reading and analyzing this article, we want to have a call to action because the author is so effective on the topic. On the other hand, we could include a solution that the author is not effective in his or her purpose.
Step 2: Reflection Questions
Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions:
We use rhetoric all the time, perhaps without even realizing it, to persuade our audience to accept our point of view. These speeches were all historical events, but we use rhetoric in our daily lives as well. How have you used rhetoric in the past week? (2-3 sentences)
As we go through our course discussing the power of persuasion and write our own persuasive documents, what rhetorical strategies will you use to persuade your audience? (2-3 sentences)
What difficulties did you face while reading the text and analyzing for rhetorical effectiveness? How did you overcome these difficulties? (2-3 sentences)

Please write 1 or 2 sentences of your understanding of each Standards NAEYC STANDARD 4: USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO CONNECT WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Students prepared in early childhood degree programs understand that teaching and learning with young children is a complex enterprise, and its details vary depending on children’s ages, characteristics, and the settings within which teaching and learning occur. They understand and use positive relationships and supportive interactions as the foundation for their work with young children and families. Students know, understand, and use a wide array of developmentally appropriate approaches, instructional strategies, and tools to connect with children and families and positively influence each child’s development and learning.
NAEYC STANDARD 5: USING CONTENT KNOWLEDGE TO BUILD MEANINGFUL CURRICULUM
Students prepared in early childhood degree programs use their knowledge of academic disciplines to design, implement, and evaluate experiences that promote positive development and learning for each and every young child. Students understand the importance of developmental domains and academic (or content) disciplines in an early childhood curriculum. They know the essential concepts, inquiry tools, and structure of content areas, including academic subjects, and can identify resources to deepen their understanding. Students use their own knowledge and other resources to design, implement, and evaluate meaningful, challenging curricula that promote comprehensive developmental and learning outcomes for every young child.
NAEYC STANDARD 6: BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL
Students prepared in early childhood degree programs identify and conduct themselves as members of the early childhood profession. They know and use ethical guidelines and other professional standards related to early childhood practice. They are continuous, collaborative learners who demonstrate knowledgeable, reflective, and critical perspectives on their work, making informed decisions that integrate knowledge from a variety of sources. They are informed advocates for sound educational practices and policies.
NAEYC STANDARD 7: EARLY CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCE
Field experiences and clinical practice are planned and sequenced so that candidates develop the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions necessary to promote the development and learning of young children across the entire developmental period of early childhood – in at least two of the three early childhood age groups (birth – age 3, 3 through 5, 5 through 8 years) and in the variety of settings that offer early education (early school grades, child care centers and homes, Head Start programs).
CEC STANDARD 1: LEARNER DEVELOPMENT AND INDIVIDUAL LEARNING DIFFERENCES
Beginning special education professionals understand how exceptionalities may interact with development and learning and use this knowledge to provide meaningful and challenging learning experiences for individuals with exceptionalities.
CEC STANDARD 2: LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS
Beginning special education professionals create safe, inclusive, culturally responsive learning environments so that individuals with exceptionalities become active and effective learners and develop emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and self-determination.
CEC STANDARD 3: CURRICULAR CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Beginning special education professionals use knowledge of general and specialized curricula to individualize learning for individuals with exceptionalities.
CEC STANDARD 4: ASSESSMENT
Beginning special education professionals use multiple methods of assessment and data sources in making educational decisions.
CEC STANDARD 5: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING AND STRATEGIES
Beginning special education professionals select, adapt, and use a repertoire of evidence-based instructional strategies to advance learning of individuals with exceptionalities.
CEC STANDARD 6: PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND ETHICAL PRACTICE
Beginning special education professionals use foundational knowledge of the field and their professional ethical principles and practice standards to inform special education practice, to engage in lifelong learning, and to advance the profession.
CEC STANDARD 7: COLLABORATION
Beginning special education professionals collaborate with families, other educators, related service providers, individuals with exceptionalities, and personnel from community agencies in culturally responsive ways to address the needs of individuals with exceptionalities across a range of learning experiences
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