Explain how your writing has also developed by adding primary research (the interview) to the essay process and what you learned by completing the interview. 

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In the first paragraph, state the topic and position of your portfolio [Example: My portfolio topic is the federal income tax and my position is that it should not be eliminated because the money is needed for effective schools, affordable health care, and a strong national defense].  Describe intended audience [Example: My intended audience is people who are undecided about the federal income tax].  State all the pieces you have included in your portfolio (see page 1 of portfolio instructions).

In the second paragraph, state how your writing and information literacy skills (research, APA format, revising) have improved as a result of this portfolio project.  Explain how your writing has also developed by adding primary research (the interview) to the essay process and what you learned by completing the interview.

In the third paragraph, describe one or more new concepts learned in class (other than the interview), such as concepts from the textbook. Explain how these concepts and this class have helped you come closer to achieving your personal and professional writing goals.

How does Luhrmann reshape ideas from Shakespeare’s original text to engage a modern audience?

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How does Luhrmann reshape ideas from Shakespeare’s original text to engage a modern audience?

Where today can a similar situation be found? Select a well-known situation that has made international headlines

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Atlas Shrugged tells the story of what happens to a society when its most productive members go missing. Where today can a similar situation be found? Select a well-known situation that has made international headlines

What picture did you select and what features of a visual argument are present?

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*****ASSIGNMENT 1*****
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1.) Read Chapter 1-3 (The Writer’s Handbook) on this website:
https://2012books.lardbucket.org/books/writers-handbook/

2.) Read Visual Elements: Play, Use, and Design on this website:

Visual Elements: Play, Use, and Design

3.) Read PPT 1 & PPT 2

4.) Review PPT 3 (9 slides); Select one of the slides. Then, answer the following 7 questions listed below in two well developed paragraphs:

(1) What picture did you select and what features of a visual argument are present?
(2) What immediately pulls you into the picture(s)?
(3) What claims are being made?
(4) What is your emotional reaction?
(5) Does it rely on juxtaposition? How? To what effect?
(6) What common ground can you establish with the argument(s)?
(7) What is the purpose, meaning, and effectiveness of the image(s)?

*****ASSIGNMENT 2*****
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Task: Address the following in two well-developed paragraphs:

{Note: Do not number your answers. Write your answers in two fluid paragraphs.}

1) What were three things learned from Chapters 1-3 in The Writer’s Handbook?

2) Examine the following ad in PPT 4. What is the argument being made by the ad? What is/was the controversy surrounding the ad? What common ground do you have with the claim(s) being made?

Write a word opinion piece about a Constitutional issue(freedom of speech)based on current events that impact state of California our local communities or our country.

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Write a word opinion piece about a Constitutional issue(freedom of speech)based on current events that impact state of California our local communities or our country. 500 -800 word double spaced; follow all MLA rules for format ,provide a “working bibliography” showing sources for the evidence used. Must include four-line header: Name, instructor, course, and date(Use MLA format) Typed in Microsoft Word. Please carefully follow all instructions. Thanks!

Identify how your group progressed through the stages of group development

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Groupmates : Josh,Vivian,nic,ben,jasmine

Stages of Group development

a). Identify how your group progressed through the stages of group development. Identify the highest stage of group development your group reached.  (Note, adjourning should not be discussed as you are still working as a team.)

  • The highest stage that our group reached is performing .
  • Forming stage –we were all still trying to get to know each other because this is an online course and we don’t know each others personality then Josh stepped in and is always on top of every assignment we had. We got to know each other and trusted more.
  • Storming stage – everyone got along .we had to split parts of the case study and everyone was working on their own and whenever we needed help josh and vivan are always there to help.
  • Norming stage –
  • Performing stage – every one understands everyone

 

  1. Did you fall back at any time during the project? Why or why not? OR Did you move ahead of schedule at any time during the project? Why or why not?

I think that if anyone is not able to do his or her part, other available member will pick up the work and josh is always on top of it. And Vivian is always on top of the case study format and if theres anything wrong with the spelling

 

c). What were the implications of the team’s development on your project?

– there is team work

– we were having a hard time convening because people were late to reply

d). Discuss the impact of Groupthink symptoms on your team

– vulnaribility

– attitudes of my team , common goals, clear direction encourage difference in opinion, team trust collaboration

– even though it takes a while for my group mates to respond , they get the work done.

Describe which skills may work, which will be added to a coaching repertoire.

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Describe which skills may work, which will be added to a coaching repertoire.
Discuss the strengths and challenges of skills used.
Analyze further development needed for coaching skills.

Explain how you plan to involve Fiona’s parents in meeting her goals.

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Because lessons do not stop when a student leaves the classroom, purposeful collaboration with other teachers, staff, and families can help reinforce and expand the student’s knowledge and skills. Whenever possible, teachers should try to engage families in ways that encourage them to have their child practice the math skills at home. Having both the teacher and parents/guardians on the same page helps to support the student.
Read the case study to inform the assignment.
Case Study: Fiona
Grade: 9th
Age: 14
It is the beginning of the second semester, and Fiona is having a great deal of difficulty in her mainstream algebra class. Prior to this year, she was receiving instruction in the resource setting. At her eighth grade transition IEP meeting, her parents expressed their wishes that Fiona be in the mainstream algebra class, despite her special education teacher explaining that low reading comprehension negatively affects the understanding of math concepts. Fiona understands basic concepts of algebra but has not mastered the skills needed to move to the higher-level concepts her class is now working on. Currently, her math performance has been measured two years below grade level and her reading performance one year below grade level. Fiona’s general education math teacher has spoken with her parents about the possible need for additional support, and her parents have agreed to help at home, as they do not want her being pulled out for resource at this time.
The following goals have been identified by the special education teacher collaborating with the general education math teacher for Fiona:
Simplify addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations [e.g., (2x + 6) + (4x + 7) = 6x + 13].
Solve expressions with variables (e.g., 3x = -24).
Write and solve the algebraic equation in a real-life word problem.
Part 1: Strategies
As the special education teacher, select two researched-based instructional strategies that could be used to help Fiona meet her identified goals.
Instructional strategies should include:
Explicitly teaching related vocabulary
The use of the concrete-representational-abstract strategies
Graphic organizers
Mnemonic devices
The use of assistive technology
In 250-500 words, summarize the recommended instructional strategies, rationalizing their appropriateness for Fiona’s goals and ability to help motivate Fiona to meet her goals. Include specific tips for implementation.
Part 2: 3 Day Unit Plan
Design a comprehensive mathematics unit plan based on the goals identified for Fiona. Outline three sequenced lesson plans, using the “3 Day Unit Plan Template.”
Your unit plan must include:
Appropriate augmentative and alternative communication systems and assistive technology to make the lesson content more accessible.
Integration of both formative and summative assessments to demonstrate mastery and support the generalization of learning for the student.
Integration of an appropriate ELA writing standard related to Fiona’s third identified goal.
Part 3: Home Connection
In 250-500 words, explain how you plan to involve Fiona’s parents in meeting her goals. Include a specific at-home activity to help in her continued success.
While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, sold academic writing is expected, and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance.
Support your choices in Parts 1 and 3 with 1-2 scholarly resources.

Analyze values and theories of Ethical and Social Responsibility (Learning Outcome 3) in one’s own social and academic practice.

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Instructions
Students will complete 5 page paper that analyzes values and theories of Ethical and Social Responsibility (Learning Outcome 3) in one’s own social and academic practice. This essay will require APA/MLA format with two sources and four citations.
The paper above is different from others that we have done this term. It is different in the following two ways:
1) #1 material. You must look back into your life and find a story (either about yourself or someone influential in your life) where an ethical or social responsibility lesson was learned.
2) This story requires citations. You must research the theme (value) that will be highlighted in your story. You are required to find two sources of information (articles, books) about this value. You are required to include four citations in your paper.

Why is this story a good example of naturalistic fiction?

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“To Build a Fire” by Jack London
Directions: Respond to the following questions with brief short paragraph responses. Send through the Blackboard assignment portal.
Brief summary of the story… Summarize the major action that takes place from the beginning right through the middle and conclusion. What is the major action that takes place in the story?
Describe the major characters and style of narration.
Why is this story a good example of naturalistic fiction? Make connections to the following list of characteristics
NATURALISM
• A portrait of life as rigidly determined by powerful forces beyond human control. These forces could be social, environmental, economic, technological etc. The individual is presented as weak and powerless
• A brutal form of realism
• Influenced by Darwin’s 1859 theory of evolution as well as the 19th and 20th century industrial revolution….life became faster and more brutal…machines….the age of automation…..skyscrapers…. big business and multinational corporations…survival of the fittest….the strong survive, the weak perish!
• The literature is criticized for being pessimistic and void of spirituality as it tends to present humans as just another animal species trying to survive on a daily basis in a cold, cruel world!
Present one two-three sentence direct quotation that supports this as a work of naturalism and briefly defend your selection