Category: English

Discuss whether the “happiness” in “Happy Endings” by Margaret Atwood on pages 237-240 is ironically handled or otherwise. A good focal point would be exactly what is “happiness.” 
The paper is worth 100 points. It is due Sunday of Week 7. You may bring up other stories we have read if you think you can relate. The essay should be between 600 and 800 words in the introduction body and conclusion. It should be documented in MLA fashion. 

The essay should be at least 5 paragraphs in length with an introduction, thesis statement as the last sentence of the introduction, at least three body paragraphs, conclusion with     the restatement of the thesis statement in the first sentence. please write an essay about an aspect of “reputation” about which you feel strongly.

Prepare for Timed Writing #1
Instructions
Read and annotate “What People Get Wrong About First-Generation College Students,”Links to an external site. by Itzel Luna; while you will not need to submit your annotation, completing it will help you with future assignments.  You may use either of the following files to annotate if it helps you:
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Respond to one of the prompts below; this part should be completed by 6/23/24.
Which of the personal stories shared by the interviewed students resonated the most with you?  Why?  Be sure to name the specific student and to provide enough details in your answer for your peers to follow your train of thought.
If none of the stories resonated with you, why do you think that is?  Be sure to name the specific student and to provide enough details in your answer for your peers to follow your train of thought.

Prompt: Reflect on a significant experience in your life that has shaped who you are today. Describe the experience and explain its impact on you.
Instructions: Write a well-organized essay with a clear introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Focus on content, clarity, and coherence rather than grammatical perfection.
Your essay should be typed, double space, Font: Times New Roman, Font Size 12
moment to reflect is when i moved up to north carolin 

Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources: 
Be sure to review the Writing Assignment Guidelines/Resources page on the previous page.
Note: This assignment must be typed and submitted as a digital document. Handwritten submissions will NOT be accepted.
Writing Prompt:
Chaucer’s Prologue describes various people in connection with their profession. Analyze the Skipper’s description.  Explain two things the Skipper’s description reveals about people in his occupation. Using APA format, provide details from the poem referencing specific line numbers to support each idea.
You can use the following document to help understand the writing prompt and plan your essay:
English 12 Essay 1 How to Analyze a Character-1.pdf 
Essay Length:  2 pages
Sources – textbook
Use the following APA format to cite your textbook on the reference page:
Chaucer, G. (n.d). The Canterbury Tales – The Prologue. https://www.excelhighschool.com
Literary Analysis Assignment Guidelines/Resources
Required Components
Times New Roman font, size 12, double spaced
Cover Page – include the following information, centered
Title of Assignment
Student Name
Course Name
Essay – follow structure/sample outline explained below
References – written on separate page after the essay 
Literary analysis essay structure:
4-5 paragraph essay structure (an introduction, body paragraphs and conclusion).
Introduction should:
introduce the literary text and author
provide a very brief summary of the text 
state the topic/thesis for your essay
Body paragraph(s) should:
provide support and evidence of the topic, citing line numbers
Conclusion should wrap up the essay and reflect back on the topic/thesis
How to reference line numbers in APA format:
Paraphrase Example:  Line 417 explains how the Skipper was not a very skilled horseman (Chaucer, n.d.).
Direct Quote Example: Line 417 states, “Road a farm horse as best he could” (Chaucer,  n.d.). 
OR
Paraphrase Example:  The Skipper wears a long woolen gown (Chaucer, n.d., line 418).
Direct Quote Example: “In a woolen gown that reached his knee” (Chaucer, n.d., line 418).
The complete citation for the  reference page, which is listed  on a separate page after your essay, should be written as follows:
References
Chaucer, G. (n.d). The Canterbury Tales – The Prologue. https://www.excelhighschool.comLinks to an external site.
Additional information regarding APA format and citing sources is located in the Course Resources module  (click “Modules” on the left panel list and it is located above Module 1 ).

Reading: Chapters 36-50 Book of Genesis
write a 500 word essay about what the lesson of that specific reading is. CHAPTERS 36-50 OF BOOK OF GENESIS
Have a clear thesis
Use specific examples from the texts
Write in paragraphs

spagheti carbonara , tasty , healthy , social media introduces you to the dish , how the dishes prepare , where you usually eat the fish 

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge
Attack on Titan by Hajime Isayama 
Write a comparative essay on the two anime shows listed above. Episode one, season one of each shows will be analysed. Write a comparative analysis essay of these two animes and explain how language featutes, stylistic features, and conventions in these texts are used to represent ideas, perspectives, and/or aspects of culture, and to influence audiences. Create an essay question that you will be answering for this text. Example essay Question: How do language features, stylistic elements, and conventions in the first episodes of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” and “Attack on Titan” represent ideas, perspectives, and cultural aspects to influence audiences? But do whatever question you wanna do.  
Refer to the task sheet and performance standards below.
Analyse three themes both shows have with a total of 4-5 techniques. Each body paragraph must have a miniumum of one film technique. If the theme isn’t strong enough analyse two in the body paragraph. In each body paragraph analyse a specific scene (one or more scenes is ok) and have the similarities and differences in the same body paragraphs. Show as much evidence between the texts, this includes quotes, technique etc. 
Film techniques to choose from (use a different technique for each body paragraph)
Editing, camera shots and angles, camera framing, lighting, music and sound, camera movement, Mise-en-Scène, costumes and makeup, setting, colour palette, acting,

An introduction that inudes of exemplary introduction paragraph that accomplishes each of the folling: effectively hooks the reader, offers necessary background and contextual information. shows excellent awareness of the audience, and delivers a strong thesis statement. The essay succeeds by angling towards arguments throughout. Transitional phrases are present and effectively used. the organization enchances the essay. The essay is effectively organized. A counter argument is evident and effective.   The writer reliable and credible sources and synthesizes them with original insights, research is relevant to the topic and help the writer to skillfully support the thesis and claim. The writer references 4 or more scholarly sources within the argument The conclusion paragraph throughly fully reminds readers of the argumentative thesis and supporting points.   the final attempt at audience engagement is attempted. no new ideas/claims are presented but the writer still gives readers food for thought on the topic. The writter’s use of kanguage and style accentuates the argument. Word choice is effective and enhances the essay. Contains either no punctuation/Capilization errors, or no more than 2 different error with no repetition, and/or the error do not deter from the writer’s argument.

ASSIGNMENT: For this essay, you will select one of the sources that you intend to support your argument. Which source you choose is up to you; however, it should be substantial enough that you will be able to talk about it at length, and intricate enough that it will keep you (and your reader) interested.
The introduction of this paper will involve introducing the source: After you recap your research paper’s central argument argument, provide the author, the title, and the context (where you found the source, where it was originally published, who sponsored it, etc.)
You will then go on to evaluate the source on two levels:
Credibility (at least one full paragraph): Using the information in this unit as a guide, evaluate the source’s authenticity and reliability. Look at all the information that you can find about the source to establish the author’s (or sponsor’s) trustworthiness.
Usefulness (at least one full paragraph): Using a combination of summary and analysis, examine the source on a critical level. Determine what the source’s purpose (thesis) is, and how it arrives at that goal. Examine its value to you and the project you are working on. How will it help you prove your own points? How might it come in handy to back up a claim (or address a counter-claim)?
Finally, you will include a conclusion which shows your final assessments on both counts.
Sample Touchstone
In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI.
A. Assignment Guidelines
DIRECTIONS: Refer to the list below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines. Refer to the Sample Touchstone for additional guidance on structure, formatting, and citation.
1. Source IdentificationThe introduction of this paper will be introducing the source:
❒ Have you recapped your research paper’s central argument?❒ Have you provided the author’s name?❒ Have you provided the source title?❒ Have you provided the context (where you found the source, where it was originally published, who sponsored it, etc.)?❒ Have you ended the introduction with a thesis statement that sums up your evaluation of the source’s credibility and usefulness?2. Source Evaluation❒ Have you provided an evaluation on the source’s credibility in at least one full paragraph?❒ Have you used specific, accurate page/paragraph-numbered examples from the source to illustrate your evaluation on credibility?❒ Have you provided a judgment on the source’s usefulness in at least one full paragraph?❒ Have you used at least two specific quotations (cited with accurate page/paragraph-numbers) from the source to illustrate your evaluation of its usefulness?❒ Did you include a reference list with complete source data such as author(s)’ name(s), date of publication, title, publication outlet or journal, an URL address (if available)?3. Reflection❒ Have you answered all reflection questions including specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight in all responses?
❒ Are your answers included on a separate page below the main assignment?B. Reflection Questions
DIRECTIONS: Below your assignment, include answers to all of the following reflection questions.
What types of questions did you ask yourself when evaluating the credibility and usefulness of your source? (2-3 sentences)
How do you feel this evaluation practice will help you as you continue to move through the research process? (2-3 sentences)
C. Rubric
Advanced (100%)Proficient (85%)Acceptable (75%)Needs Improvement (50%)Non-Performance (0%)
Thesis Statement
Provide a clear thesis statement with sufficient support. (20%)The thesis statement consists of an original observation that is clear, focused, and well-supported.The thesis statement consists of an original observation that is adequately supported.The thesis statement consists of an identifiable main idea that is generally supported.The thesis statement consists of an identifiable main idea, but it is not well supported or does not match most of essay’s content.The thesis statement is missing or completely unsupported.
Evidence and Analysis
Evaluate a single source based on the characteristics of credibility and usefulness. (40%)
The analysis includes specific and accurate examples from a correctly identified source as support; claims for credibility and usefulness are fully developed.The analysis includes accurate examples from the a correctly identified source as support; claims for credibility and usefulness are adequately developed.The analysis includes some accurate examples from a correctly identified source, though they are potentially vague or abstract; claims for credibility and usefulness are established but need further development.The analysis includes one or two accurate examples from a correctly identified source, but they are of a vague, abstract nature; claims for either credibility or usefulness are missing.The analysis includes no examples or inaccurate examples for support, the source is not correctly identified, and/or there are no established claims for either credibility or usefulness.
Organization
Exhibit competent organizational writing techniques. (10%)
Presents all of the required components of a source evaluation essay, including an engaging introduction with background information and a clear thesis, a body paragraph or paragraphs addressing the source’s credibility, a body paragraph or paragraphs addressing the source’s usefulness, and a conclusion with a concluding statement.Presents all of the required components of a source evaluation essay, including an introduction with background information and a clear thesis, a body paragraph or paragraphs addressing the source’s credibility, a body paragraph or paragraphs addressing the source’s usefulness, and a conclusion with a concluding statement.Presents nearly all of the required components of a source evaluation essay; however, one component is missing.Presents most of the required components of a source evaluation essay, but is lacking two components; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are sometimes unclear and the reader may have difficulty following the progression of the essay.Lacks several or all of the components of a source evaluation essay; sequences ideas and paragraphs such that the connections between ideas (within and between paragraphs) are often unclear and the reader has difficulty following the progression of the essay.
Style
Establish a consistent, informative tone and make thoughtful stylistic choices. (10%)
Demonstrates thoughtful and effective word choices, avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a wide variety of sentence structures.Demonstrates effective word choices, primarily avoids redundancy and imprecise language, and uses a variety of sentence structures.Demonstrates generally effective style choices, but may include occasional redundancies, imprecise language, poor word choice, and/or repetitive sentence structures.Frequently includes poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.Consistently demonstrates poor word choices, redundancies, imprecise language, and/or repetitive sentence structures.
Conventions
Follow conventions for standard written English. (10%)
There are only a few, if any, negligible errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are occasional minor errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are some significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are frequent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.There are consistent significant errors in grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, formatting, and usage.
Reflection
Answer reflection questions thoroughly and thoughtfully. (10%)
Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; consistently includes specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following or exceeding response length guidelines.Demonstrates thoughtful reflection; includes multiple specific and concrete examples that provide thoughtful insight, following response length guidelines.Primarily demonstrates thoughtful reflection, but some responses are lacking in detail or insight; primarily follows response length guidelines.Shows limited reflection; the majority of responses are lacking in detail or insight, with some questions left unanswered or falling short of response length guidelines.No reflection responses are present.
D. Requirements
The following requirements must be met for your submission to be graded:
Composition must be 2-3 pages (approximately 500-750 words).
Double-space the composition and use one-inch margins.
Use a readable 12-point font.
All writing must be appropriate for an academic context.
Composition must be original and written for this assignment.
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 must include your name, the name of the course, the date, and the title of your composition.
Include all of the assignment components in a single file.Acceptable file formats include .doc and .docx.
E. Additional Resources
The following resources will be helpful to you as you work on this assignment:
Purdue Online Writing Lab’s APA Formatting and Style GuideThis site includes a comprehensive overview of APA style, as well as individual pages with guidelines for specific citation types.
Frequently Asked Questions About APA StyleThis 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—ReferencesThis page on the official APA Style website provides numerous examples of reference list formatting for various source types.