Module 5: Poem Analysis In this course, students learn how to hone their writing to articulate their arguments better, conduct research and evaluate sources, record their research in an academic paper, and deliver their findings in a presentation format. In the assignments in this course, students will demonstrate what they have learned by selecting a … Read more
First Read “American Literature since 1945” Faulkner’s bio and “A Rose for Emily” Post an original discussion thread AND Respond to someone else. ORIGINAL POST (OP): Your original post should note something you found interesting or surprising in “A Rose for Emily.” Include at least one direct quotation from Faulkner’s short story. Make sure your comments … Read more
Week 3 English Instructions This assignment asks you to write a short position paper. A position paper is an essay that explains where you stand on your topic. By Day 7, write an essay of at least 500 words in which you take an argumentative position on your topic. The essay may be longer … Read more
Module 3: Fictional Paper Analysis In this course, students learn how to hone their writing to better articulate their arguments, conduct research and evaluate sources, record their research in an academic paper, and deliver their findings in a presentation format. In the assignments in this course, students will demonstrate what they have learned by selecting … Read more
Puritans: The Puritans were a group of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries who sought to “purify” the Church of England from within. They believed in strict religious discipline, simplicity, and moral purity. One example of Puritan literature in the Norton Anthology is Anne Bradstreet’s poem, “To My Dear and Loving Husband.” Bradstreet … Read more
Movies for Film Analysis: Summer 2022 *There may be earlier or later versions of some of these titles other than the ones listed; however, please be sure to watch the version listed here, which are considered the “definitive” versions. Please refer to IMDB.com, TCM.com, or other reputable sites for background information about these films. If … Read more
William Bradford, Of Plymouth Plantation chapters IX and XI (9 and 11) Anne Bradstreet, bio and poetry – choose any 3 poems to read closely Rowlandson, bio and Narrative – choose 2 removes/chapters to read Question . How does the background reading help you understand THE PRIMARY TEXTS? Who coined the term “pilgrim” and what is Puritanism? Choose direct quotations … Read more
Module 1: Literary Theories In this course, students learn how to hone their writing to better articulate their arguments, conduct research and evaluate sources, record their research in an academic paper, and deliver their findings in a presentation format. In the assignments in this course, students will demonstrate what they have learned by selecting a research … Read more
For this discussion, you will share your definition word for Project 2 and your quote with the class. To properly complete this assignment Review and acknowledge the Service-learning Infographic Project 2 requirements (linked here: M3A1: Service Learning Assignment Acknowledgement Choose a term to define for the project. Choose an inspirational quote to use for the project … Read more
Nutrition to Help Reduce Obesity Obesity, which is also associated with being overweight, is the excessive or abnormal accumulation of fat that risks an individual’s health. Individuals are considered obese if their body mass index is more than 30. To reduce obesity, certain dietary changes can be made, including meal replacements, cutting … Read more