Discuss the portrayal of women in one or more of the stories we’ve read so far. Are they flat or round characters? Static or dynamic? To what degree, in your opinion, are the main female characters depicted in stereotypical ways- and do you think the author was fully aware of any gender stereotypes in his […]
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What characteristics of either mindset did you exhibit in this scenario? If you identify attributes of a fixed mindset, discuss in this paragraph how you might change what you do next to better develop a growth mindset.
Growth and Fixed mindsets Begin this journal by reading and considering the following scenario: One day, you go to a class that is really important to you and that you like a lot. The professor returns the midterm papers to the class. You got a C+. You’re very disappointed. That evening on your way back […]
Are Cisneros’ family expectations similar or different than your family’s expectations?
Introduction In “Only Daughter” by Sandra Cisneros, Cisneros describes what it was like to grow up as the only girl in a family of seven children, born to a Mexican-American mother and a Mexican father. In “Only Daughter,” she discusses the difficulties of growing up the only daughter in an American-Mexican family, and how her […]
How would firefighters on the engine company have to work this training program around their other traditional duties?
Fire Development plan Personal Professional Development Plan Training, education, and certification are important for any professional trade. For this assignment, you will create an education and certification plan for one of the following positions: fire inspector, public educator, or fire investigator. This plan should include the title of the position, certifications required for the position, […]
In what ways does having a company website provide customer service?
In what ways does having a company website provide customer service? Book for course is College English and Business Communication Sue Camp and Marilyn Satterwhite, 2019 McGraw-Hill Education
Where do you obtain primary source data-Where are secondary sources found?
Define primary sources and secondary sources. Where do you obtain primary source data? Where are secondary sources found? Book for course is College English and Business Communication Sue Camp and Marilyn Satterwhite, 2019 McGraw-Hill Education
Which individuals or groups were you addressing when you wrote your narrative, and how did consideration of your audience and your purpose influence the way in which you wrote it?
Naarative Essay Visit to New York Choose a topic that enables you to tell a short, interesting personal story. Your story can be funny, suspenseful, meaningful, or exciting, but it must focus on one event. For example, if you decide to write about traveling to Denmark, you should not write about the entire trip. Choose […]
How does Smith view the Native Americans with whom he deals? Explain how this view influences his account of one or more events in the text.
Discussion 2: John Smith Smith For this week’s forum, respond to ONE of the following questions: 1. Choose one word that describes how Smith characterizes himself and discuss whether or not that self-characterization remains consistent or is complicated by the events he narrates. 2. Explain how the text advances certain values that are consistent with […]
Discuss the view of either religion or commerce that Columbus reveals in the letter and consider how those views inform the actions he recounts. Are there other possible readings?
Discussion 1: Exploration/Colonization, Columbus, De Vaca For this week’s forum, respond to ONE of the following questions: 1. Who are Columbus’s audiences, and how can you tell? Explain how his letter reveals a specific self-characterization that is tailored for these audiences. 2. How does Columbus view the Native Americans? Discuss his interpretation of their culture, […]
. What is one clear, specific thing that Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, or California can do to solve your specific problem?
Homelessness and supportive housing Be sure and post what the Problem is that you’re going to write about in your Introduction, and what the Solution is that you’re going to put in your Thesis and that you’re going to be writing about throughout the rest of your essay. Remember that after your Introduction, the entire […]
