The authors say that “we must have some intelligent ways of talking about goodness and mediocrity in books.” Yet we know that children respond to books differently depending on their experiences. How would you resolve this seeming paradox? Support your answer with references to Children’s Books in Children’s Hands.
Identify examples of theme, conflict, and symbolism in two of this weeks poems and the short story. This should be at least 300 words in length. Assignment Instructions Review the prompt and the grading rubric. Review any previous feedback provided by your instructor. Work through the revise stage of the writing process to edit, check […]
Post 1: You learned the definition of the American Dream in Week 1, and you also learned about the American identity. Traits often associated with the American identity include boldness, confidence, perseverance, and integrity. These traits are often demonstrated through a character’s words or actions. This week, we’ll focus on perseverance and how it is […]
Creative writing in response to literature is a way for students to respond to literature in a personal way. Creative writing provides a way for students to practice critical thinking and develop a stronger understanding of literary criticism while showing creativity and a bit of their own personalities. For this creative writing assignment, you will […]
For this first discussion board, think critically about not only the content of Columbus’s letters but also the purposes. As your textbook ex-plains in the “Beginnings” section, discovery is complex act and notion. 1. Compare Christopher Columbus’s descriptions of the islands’ plants, natural features, and native inhabitants in the two letters included in our textbook. […]
Answer the question below: -Stein writes in the beginning of The Making of Americans, that “we have the privilege to be real Americans.” What do you think that means to Stein? Link to The Making of Americans: (Only reading section 1 not all 10) http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks16/1600671h.html
Choose TWO of the three prompts below to respond to. Each weekly discussion board consists of three steps: 1) Your first post should be at least 300 words and is due by Friday, 2 September at 11:59pm. 2) Then reply to at least TWO classmates’ posts by Sunday, 4 September at 11:59pm. Both reply posts […]
You are comparing the Ethos, Pathos, and Logos of Dr. King to that of Malcolm X. You will choose which you believe is stronger and provide evidence based on their speeches “The Ballot and the Bullet and I Have a Dream. Your essay should be Times New Roman, size 12 font, and double-spaced.
Once you have read these texts, please watch the first episode of Stranger Things season 1 (S1E1). While watching, take notes that might enable you to address the following questions, which are your prompts for the week: REQUIRED: Which of Mendlesohn’s four modes of contact with the fantastic does this episode of Stranger Things seem […]
First-Define Symbolism and Metaphors. Then, discuss places or times in your life when you experienced symbolism or metaphors. Think of stories you have read, listened to, or watched. Initial posts and responses should include support from your Required Studies or other academic research. Cite and reference your sources in APA style. Initial Posts should be […]
