Compare the young main characters (John Harcourt, Jan Yulak, Amy Tan) in each of the three works studied. Clearly, what they have in common is a child/parent conflict.

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Callaghan, Stephen, Tan

 

Your homework assignment is to a write an essay on one of the following topics:

 

  1. Compare the young main characters (John Harcourt, Jan Yulak, Amy Tan) in each of the three works studied. Clearly, what they have in common is a child/parent conflict. But think critically of ways that these individuals differ or are similar to each other.  Draw inspiration from your own careful thought and abilities to make observations, connections and analyses of their personalities and the circumstances in which they find themselves.

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  1. Compare John Harcourt Senior, Mr. Yulak, and Amy Tan’s mother from the three works studied. Clearly, what they have in common is a difficulty with their child. But (here I repeat word for word the instructions in Topic 1) think critically of ways that these individuals differ or are similar to each other.  Draw inspiration from your own careful thought and abilities to make observations, connections and analyses of their personalities and the circumstances in which they find themselves.

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  1. The works studied are presented in three media: short story (Callaghan), radio play (Stephen), essay (Tan). What specific advantages or disadvantages are relevant in how successfully the writers use their chosen medium to communicate their important ideas? (It is necessary to carefully consider the main features of each medium, and how these features might limit or facilitate the authors’ communication with their readership.)

Write a one-page paper with clearly defined terms, topics, and developed thesis sentence that identifies one hero and one villain from Beowulf

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Beowulf.

Write a one-page paper with clearly defined terms, topics, and developed thesis sentence that identifies one hero and one villain from Beowulf. Make sure to support your assertions using examples from the assigned readings.

Do you agree, disagree, or both agree and disagree with Heglar’s point? Write a one-paragraph argument of at least 100 words that explains your answer to this question.

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Discussion on Recyling Matters?

Read the link and respond to each of the following questions. You will need to write at least two paragraphs for each question. When you are done posting your response, reply to at least one classmate in no fewer than 75 words.

1. Some students interpret Heglar’s essay, “I Work in the Environmental Movement: I Don’t Care If You Recycle” as, “There’s no use in recycling (or changing light bulbs, or installing solar panels, or adopting a vegan diet). There’s not much the individual can do.” But is that Heglar’s point? What is the basic argument that Heglar makes in her article? Write a one-paragraph summary of at least 100 words that explains her argument. You need to read to the end of the article to really understand her main idea. It is not what the title implies.

2. Do you agree, disagree, or both agree and disagree with Heglar’s point? Write a one-paragraph argument of at least 100 words that explains your answer to this question.

What constitutes meaningful compensation for an organ donor, especially if the donor is poor and the recipient is wealthy?

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Organ sales and donation

What constitutes meaningful compensation for an organ donor, especially if the donor is poor and the recipient is wealthy? What examples of human organ sales can I find that match or do not match your definition of meaningful compensation? What other terms related to organ sales and donation would be suitable for an argument of definition?

Write a 2 page essay that evaluates, or makes a judgment on Instagram . Essay must be written in MLA format.

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The Popularity of Instagram

Write a 2 page essay that evaluates, or makes a judgment on Instagram . Essay must be written in MLA format. The criteria to follow are going to be somewhere along the lines of its simplicity, intended audience, and its visual design.

What is the meaning of the title? How does the author say the immigrant feels about “home”? How does their travel change or wound them?

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No Place Like Home

Choose one set of question prompts and use them to begin writing a well- formulated three page essay. These essay prompts are for you to use as needed. As you write, reflect upon what you have learned so far from pre-writing and either one or both of these essays.

If you are writing about “No Place Like Home” answer the following questions:
What is the meaning of the title? Why does the author allude to the Wizard of Oz in the title?
How does the author say the immigrant feels about “home”?
How does their travel change or wound them?
What is the difference between an emigrant and an immigrant? What is the effect of being both?
What is the meaning of the Portuguese word “Saudade” and why does the author associate it with the holidays?
How does the writer and/or ordinary person use memory and literature to make a home?

What benefit do scholars see in struggle and failure? What are some of the possible reasons for the decline in critical thinking skill among U.S. college students?

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Week 1 Discussion on Struggle and Critical Thinking

 

  1. What benefit do scholars see in struggle and failure?

 

  1. What are some of the possible reasons for the decline in critical thinking

skill among U.S. college students?

 

  1. How comfortable are you in the understanding and practice of critical

thinking?  Explain.

Discussion Checklist

  1. Have you read the assignment and instructions carefully to make sure you understand the task (including any key vocabulary)?
    2. Does your response address all parts of the prompt and identify topic clearly?
  2. Does your response remain on topic?
    4. Have you extended the respectful courtesy to others of reading all posts?
  3. Have you commented on a minimum of two posts from classmates?
  4. Do a your comments avoid such  shallow, self-referential digressions as “I like…” and “I agree…” (and similar shallow, self-referential digressions)?
    7. Have you planned your responses thoughtfully and reviewed them to eliminate error (of fact and of grammar)?
    8. Have you organized and developed your response adequately?
  5. Have you maintained appropriate tone?

Is it on a platform where people share articles but don’t typically read past the headline? How and why do you believe this misinformation is spreading?

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Misinformation: 5G Cause of Covid-19

WRT 105 Unit One Project Rhetoricizing Misinformation
Using an understanding of rhetoric and genre to identify and debunk misinformation.
Identifying rhetorical features of misinformation—particularly what makes a particular piece
f misinformation spread.
Project Description: For this project, you will choose a piece of misinformation that has circulated widely through any platform of your choice—basically, one that people have actually fallen for. You will then rhetorically analyze the piece of misinformation and its effects. Here are some questions to answer while you are analyzing your chosen artifact.

Where is this misinformation spreading?
Also consider how the platform can aid in this spread—for example, is it on a mostly video platform where people tend to take things at face value? Is it on a platform where people share articles but don’t typically read past the headline?
What sources can you trace this piece of misinformation to?
If you can’t find the origin, just try to trace it up as high as it can. Consider who benefits from this misinformation spreading.
Who is the audience?
Also consider how this particular piece of misinformation caters to this audience.
How and why do you believe this misinformation is spreading?
What makes this misinformation compelling to its audience?
What evidence can you find to the contrary?
How would you go about debunking this misinformation?
Your finished paper will be 3-4 pages long, double spaced.

Did the time in your life change you in some way? Did you learn a valuable lesson? What is the reason for telling this story?

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The Day My Life changed

A narrative essay has a purpose, so you need to have intent and a reason for telling a particular story. Did the time in your life change you in some way? Did you learn a valuable lesson? What is the reason for telling this story?

Write a personal narrative essay in which you identify the factors and experiences that were most important in shaping your literacy skills, literacy habits, and attitudes towards reading and writing

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Personal narrative essay

Write a personal narrative essay in which you identify the factors and experiences that were most important in shaping your literacy skills, literacy habits, and attitudes towards reading and writing. Who or what has influenced your experiences with reading and writing? Reflect on how, why, and what these aspects mean to you now as an adult and as an emerging academic student.