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We’ve been discussing The Importance of Being Earnest for the last few classes, and you’ve had an opportunity to see it performed.  Hopefully you now have a sense of this play as both a written text and a performance opportunity.  For this essay, you are going to imagine your own production of the play.  There are many details you’ll need to consider, but before you even consider them, you need to think big picture and answer this question: What is the goal of your production? A good theatrical production has a vision.  We don’t just want to perform the play; we want to highlight an aspect of it that will hopefully speak to the audience.  So, for example, you could think about the following issues as possibilities: The social commentary (How is society being reflected/criticized/mocked/praised?) The romance (Is it believable or ridiculous?  Can you present it in a specific way?) The personalities of the characters (Are they extremes or do they feel realistic?) The gender norms (How do the characters’ interactions cement or undermine their expected gender roles?) Or you can go in a completely different direction.  The 2002 film version of the play included reproductions of famous Aesthetic paintings to highlight the play’s place within an artistic movement (as well as Cecily’s vivid imagination). Thesis Examples Good thesis: In spite of how pretentious and shallow she sounds, Lady Bracknell does care deeply about her daughter’s marital happiness, and everything she does is with the very best of intentions. (This production would focus on making Lady Bracknell seem sincere and well-meaning, and perhaps emphasizing that Jack isn’t a great match for her at the beginning.) Good thesis: Miss Prism is not the amiable, empty-headed woman she pretends to be.  She is, in fact, a sociopath who happily ruined many lives and only confesses when she can find a way to benefit from it. (This production would require a very different performance approach from the actress playing Miss Prism.) Good thesis: The main characters are so caught up in their own personal dramas, that they don’t realize the wasteful, spoiled lives they live are financially unsustainable. (This production would rely a lot on visuals telling the audience that money is not as readily available as the characters believe.) Once you have a plan for your big picture message, you can think about all of the details that go into a production.  These include: actors costumes sets props performance choices You do not have to restrict yourself to Victorian England for your production.  You can set it in any time period you choose, and I will give you the freedom to change locations.  So London could, instead, be Paris or Los Angeles or any other city.  The “country” location must be within a close distance to your city; do not pick places that it would take 5-6 hours to reach, as that doesn’t work with the text.   Other than locations, you may not change anything else about the play.  You may not cut out lines, change what characters say, or change what happens.  The story must remain exactly the same as Oscar Wilde wrote it. Sources Obviously, you must make significant use of the play.  You must quote from it at least 4 times.  In addition, you may make use of two optional outside sources of your choosing.  They could be scholarly sources that discuss the play, or sources that give relevant background to justify your production sources.  Do not use a source that describes another production of the play that you would like to copy.  Don’t be lazy.  Come up with something creative and interesting. Proper MLA format citations must be used for all quotes and you must include a Works Cited page. Remember, the Revision Policy has rules.  Your essay must be submitted on time and meet all assignment requirements (word count, source usage, etc.) in order to be eligible. nnn

This is an assignment for Literature Review. So, to do this critical summary take a look at the Literature Review prompt attached. The chosen question What are qualities of a successful manager?  The  source  must be from peer-reviewed scholarly sources (journals or monograph chapters). Scholarly sources do not include the book reviews, editorials, and introductions in scholarly journals, nor do they include textbooks or dissertation abstracts. More instructions attached      NOTE: – Choose one source related to the selected question, and write the summary.

How the “American Sniper” movie describe America?Could be any topic: politics, PTSD or anything that describe that America is like through the movie

Create your own original PSA. Inform us about something Important , and the purpose of a PSA is to benefit the public by about the issue or topic What issue are you especially passionate about and would love to see change ? What issue would you be willing to devote your life to out of great depths of love ( this is my first timePlease bare with me )

We’re thinking about both graphic novels/ graphic memoirs as forms of stroytelling. After you read the bedford section and checked out the videos, complete this minor assignment. At least 13 sentences.  Write about what you think the conventions of a graphic novel or graphic memoir are (You can focus on either. A graphic memoir is simply a graphic novel which has a subject of memoir). How do the illustrations effect the story and tone? Would this appeal to you more than a standard memoir? And finally, if you were to create your own graphic novel or memoir, what would you focus on to reach your audience. Be clear about the theoretical drawing style and how that possibly relates to the audience’ reaction to the story. What I learned from finishing a graphic novel/ What is a graphic novel. What I learned from finishing a graphic novel/ What is a graphic novel. What I learned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFsDCxHJpBg What is a graphic novel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHVyUOHVmnE

In 700-750 words, create a proposal for your intended research for the final paper. You should include the following elements: Your Research Topic (50%) Identify which reading you selected from your textbook. Identify your research question.  If you do not like one of the questions you wrote in your Week 1 Assignment, you may refer to the Argumentative Research Paper Options.pdf An initial argumentative thesis statement to be used in the major paper.  This should be an answer to your research question. Note, this should only be one sentence. A 200 word overview of your paper. Use these questions to guide your overview:  What do you want to argue? Who is your intended audience? Why may your intended audience not agree with you, but why should they? How will you argue your point? Or, what key points will you use? Why does your argument matter to your audience? Your Research (50%) Three sources that you intend to use for the major paper referenced in proper APA format.  A 150-word annotation for each source that explores the source’s value for your paper. Include the following sources  Your selected textbook reading from Week 1  Two peer-reviewed academic journal articles The globalization of eating disorders by Susan bordo from mcgraw hill reader “issues across the disciplines” Bordo, Susan (2003). The Globalization of eating disorders pgs.639-643. The McGraw-Hill reader,Issues Across The Disciplines 12th Edition Bordo, Susan (2003). The Globalization of eating disorders pgs.639-643. The McGraw-Hill reader,Issues Across The Disciplines 12th Edition

Unit 8 Discussion board Do you think we should be responsible for the consequences for our acts of omission? Do you think withholding something to save lives is similar to actively killing?  If a child in front of us asks for food and we reject the food to the child and the child dies as a result, are we responsible for the child’s death?  Likewise, if we can reasonably afford to feed the hungry (the strangers) and if we don’t, are we responsible for their death? Why? Or Why not? Explain your answer using Utilitarian theory, Kantian Deontology theory, and Humian sentiments theory.  Unit 3-Readings Attached Files:  Singer-FAMINE, AFFLUENCE, AND MORALITY.pdf (88.646 KB)  Patton-Hunting the poor.pdf (950.192 KB)  Descartes Passions of the Soul.pdf (204.214 KB)  David Hume on Concern For Others.docx (28.051 KB)  Aristotle’s Definition of Virtue.doc (42 KB)  Hardin Against Famine Relief.pdf (252.901 KB) Unit 8 videos Click on the folder to watch the videos for this unit.  Unit 8 videos Click on the folder to watch the videos for this unit.  The discussion questions    Unit 8 Discussion board Do you think we should be responsible for the consequences for our acts of omission? Do you think withholding something to save lives is similar to actively killing?  If a child in front of us asks for food and we reject the food to the child and the child dies as a result, are we responsible for the child’s death?  Likewise, if we can reasonably afford to feed the hungry (the strangers) and if we don’t, are we responsible for their death? Why? Or Why not? Explain your answer using Utilitarian theory, Kantian Deontology theory, and Humian sentiments theory.

Write a comparison-contrast essay discussing a life changing event. Focus on specific similarities and differences. Focus on the how you were as a person BEFORE the event and AFTER the event. Focus on your thoughts,beliefs, perspectives or actions. How did they change? What was different about your environment? What made you change perspective? ESSAY CRITERIA: Introductory Paragraph contains: Hook Background Information (The Actual Event) Thesis: (the focus of your paper- your “change”) Paragraph One contains: (this may end up being broken up into two or three more paragraphs depending on how many points you want to make) BEFORE the event Paragraph Two contains:(this may end up being broken up into two or three more paragraphs depending on how many points you want to make) AFTER the event Conclusion: Tie it all up, how did the event change you. Objectives Students will practice different types of invention strategies. Students will appeal to the emotions of their audience in their own essays. Students will write effective introductions. Students will experiment with analytical skills. Students will practice comparison and contrast. Evaluation Criteria The most important thing is that you fully use your analytical skills in using the appropriate rhetorical structure. I will be looking to see how well you appeal to your audience and how well you stress the logical and emotional aspects of your association with the person/place. Also, I will be looking for the use of opening and concluding strategies. The style will be formal, and I want to see how well you can utilize the standards of American Edited English. I will be looking to see how well you incorporate comparisons and differences into your essay. I will focus on the quality of your introduction. I am not looking for grammatical perfection, but the essay must be readable and free of mechanical errors that distract your reader. I will be looking at how well you meet ALL MLA guidelines and format INCLUDING, headings, parenthetical citations, and works cited page. All these criteria will be considered in light of the Gordon Rule Rubric.

Answer the questions below in not less than three sentences: 1. One of the considerations for reading difficult pieces is can you understand the words being used? Find two words in Robinson’s piece that you don’t understand and write then down with their definition. In this way over time, you will dramatically expand your vocabulary.  2. One the next most important skills is to be able to summarize information in a way that you can understand and do this in a much smaller space than the original work, so that you can use it as a study tool. There are eight paragraphs in the section marked 3. ON VARIOUS KINDS OF THINKING. Number them (Paragraph 1, Paragraph 2), and then summarize the meaning of the paragraph in one or two short sentences so that you could understand the meaning if you read it back.  3. What does the author say about the mind and body? Do you agree? Can you give examples of why or why not from your experience?  4. What does the author mean when he says, “We don’t think enough about thinking.” ? What does he say influences thinking? What do you usually think about, and what are the effects of those patterns of thinking?  5. What does the author say about rationalizing? Give two short examples of this pattern in your own life experience. You could also use famous examples if you wish.  6. What does the author say about “likes and dislikes” and the word “my”? Give two short examples from your own life experience that either agree or disagree with the author. Are folks pretty self-centered? 7. How does the author define creative thought? What are its characteristics? Do you agree? What is one famous example?  8. After you post your answers, you will be able to see other people’s answers. Add comments to two other students’ posts that refer back to the text and your experience.  This assignment will be worth 25 points and will be due 11/11/2020.

Questions on “The Ledge” by Stephen King     1) What is the setting of “The Ledge”? Why is the title a key factor in the story?       2) What is the point of view of the story?       3) Who are the main characters? What triangle in the relationship of the characters do  you find?  Does Cressner truly love his wife?     4) What is one of the main themes of the story?       5) Was Stan Norris a convicted felon?        6) Does blackmail play a role in the story’s plot?  Explain.       7) What is the wager (bet) that Cressner proposes to Stan?       8) What are the difficulties that Stan faces in trying to win the bet?       9) How would compare Cressner with Montresor, one of the main characters in  “The Cask of Amontillado”?  Be specific.       10) What is the climax and resolution of “The Ledge”?  What happens to Marcia,  Cressner’s wife and Stan’s lover?  How does Stan react to that?        11) Why is the ending of “The Ledge” ironical?