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Identify something in the experience of one or more of the literacy narrative authors that you can relate to. Explain what you relate to and why.

Topic: Journal 3 For homework, you’ve read three literacy narratives–stories that tell about how a person developed their literacy (knowledge and use of a language). Apply Brandt’s idea of “sponsors” to these narratives and think about who or what provided the authors opportunities to develop their literacy. Make a list of 3-5 sponsors for each […]

What conclusions does the parable make-How is Brown changed by his encounter in the forest, and what does that reveal about him and those with whom he will spend his life?

You must select one of the posted questions and respond with a substantive post which answers this question for the rest of the class. Posts should be between 200 and 300 words each. Your post should interact with the work(s) you are writing about through quote and analysis. Remember that this is a college-level course, […]

Discuss the ways in which Bryant’s poetry contributes to the development of a uniquely American literature.

What kind of literary device is King using in “Toolbox-What are the pieces of advice you found in “Toolbox”?

Toolbox” by Stephen King Contains Toolbox” is a excerpt from Stephen King’s book, On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft. In On Writing, King talks both about his writing and his life. What kind of literary device is King using in “Toolbox”? What are the pieces of advice you found in “Toolbox”? Are they good […]

What is the point of view of “Snow,” first person or third person? From whose point of view, or perspective, are we seeing the events of the story?

Topic: Answer questions Point of view tells us whose eyes we are viewing the events of the story through. If the author uses “he” or “she” we call it third person point of view. If the author uses , we call it first person point of view. In this case the phrase “point of view” […]

Explain the problems (first heading section) and then you cover the solutions (second heading section).

Model Report Post and Generating Ideas Table Post Review the “Model Report,” answer the questions that follow it. The model shows the typical structure for this common assignment, regardless of genre (but usually for the report genre): first you explain the problems (first heading section) and then you cover the solutions (second heading section). Fill […]

Consider one or more of the following areas: historic and diplomatic contributions, inventions/innovations, and/or literary contributions.

Topic: Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin is often identified as one of early America’s most influential and interesting persons. Post a discussion in which you argue Franklin’s importance in early America. Consider one or more of the following areas: historic and diplomatic contributions, inventions/innovations, and/or literary contributions. Incorporate at least one quotation that was authored by […]

Identify the three myths the author presents in the article. Be sure to support each example with evidence from the text.

Sonja Lyubomirsky, “How Happy Are You and Why?” pp. 179-196 from Pursuing Happiness: A Bedford Spotlight Reader. Use your text during the quiz to find supporting details. Take quotes from pp. 179-196, paying special attention to pp. 185-186) Lyubomirsky discusses and responds to some “myths” regarding happiness. Identify the three myths the author presents in […]

Do today’s heroes look anything like the heroes in these ancient tales?

Beowulf, Hektor, and Achilleus represent cultures that flourished thousands of years ago. Do today’s heroes look anything like the heroes in these ancient tales? The characteristics of the epic heroes that you studied in this unit include the following: The hero has special qualities and is called into an adventure. The hero faces a significant […]