Instructions • Pick three films from three different eras (for example, silent era, Classical Hollywood, and contemporary) • All three films should have a common element. Examples include: • The same subgenre (slapstick, parody, satire, dark comedy, etc.) • The same approach to comedy, based on the major theories of comedy • All three address […]
Discipline: English
Expository essay on novel “The Namesake” – use transitional devices to connect ideasExpository essay on novel “The Namesake” – use transitional devices to connect ideas
See attached file for detailed instructions. English 11B: Expository Essay Unit 3 Lesson 10, Final portfolio submission ✰ What is it? Expository = shows (expresses), explains, or explores a concept ✰ What is this assignment about? Look at Gogol’s definition of “home”. What does home mean for him? How does Gogol’s definition of “home” change […]
In short, any of the essays we read in this unit in some way explore how our relationship with food intersects with our cultural identity.In short, any of the essays we read in this unit in some way explore how our relationship with food intersects with our cultural identity.
“Our three basic needs, for food and security and love, are so mixed and mingled and entwined that we cannot straightly think of one without the others.” —M.F.K. Fisher Our final unit is all about food, and not just about how we all like to or need to eat, but it’s about exploring the […]
Write an argument that explains your answer to this question: Should college students in America be required to take an art class in order to graduate?Write an argument that explains your answer to this question: Should college students in America be required to take an art class in order to graduate?
While the 5-Paragraph format is very useful in timed situations, it is actually viewed to be an immature form. During the semester, we will move beyond this simple format. For Essay #1, I would like you to follow the modified 5-Paragraph outline listed below. […]
Discuss the role of women in Persepolis. Research the relationship between Iran’s politics and its gender norms and gender relationsDiscuss the role of women in Persepolis. Research the relationship between Iran’s politics and its gender norms and gender relations
Discuss Question: Discuss the role of women in Persepolis. Analytically discuss Marji, her mother, her grandmother, her schoolteachers, the maid, the neighbors, the guardians of the revolution, etc., as well as the very young Marji, with the older Marjane, and with Marjane Satrapi, the author. How are all of these women forced into prescribed roles, […]
My Topic is peace, and my focus is why peace brings happiness and satisfaction in life.My Topic is peace, and my focus is why peace brings happiness and satisfaction in life.
Task Instructions 1. Choose a topic of research for this project. Decide on a specific focus–what aspect of your topic do you want to research? I suggest selecting a topic that is of personal interest to you—perhaps related to careers, hobbies, physical fitness, mental health, physical health, music, film, sports, etc. Avoid overused and broad […]
Relationship between Iran’s politics and its gender norms and gender relations. How does Persepolis, written from “behind the veil,” subversively challenge, not only the justification of these gendered prescriptions, but also their effectiveness.Relationship between Iran’s politics and its gender norms and gender relations. How does Persepolis, written from “behind the veil,” subversively challenge, not only the justification of these gendered prescriptions, but also their effectiveness.
Choose Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi for your documented essay. Research question: – Discuss the role of women in Persepolis. Analytically discuss Marji, her mother, her grandmother, her schoolteachers, the maid, the neighbors, the guardians of the revolution, etc., as well as the very young Marji, with the older Marjane, and […]
Write an essay (or a speech or a letter, if appropriate) of approximately 500 words on one of the following topics.Write an essay (or a speech or a letter, if appropriate) of approximately 500 words on one of the following topics.
Write an essay (or a speech or a letter, if appropriate) of approximately 500 words on one of the following topics. You must adhere to the MLA, you must incorporate quotations into your essay (or letter or speech), and you must provide end documentation. In each of the last four texts that we’ve studied, an […]
Writing for Change: Civic Letter Convincing Your Audience There Is a Problem and Proposing a SolutionWriting for Change: Civic Letter Convincing Your Audience There Is a Problem and Proposing a Solution
This is a 3 part Assignment: First Part, PLAN: 600 words total (~300 words for your source(s) notes; >300 words for the combined Step 2 parts A and C) ———– Step 1 (READ): READ (at least skim) the entire Project 4 directions (attached file) for a better understanding of Project 4. Note: the Paragraph-by-Paragraph letter […]
Identify the three most important aspects of your current identity. Explain how these identities have affected your life. Explain how these identities have intersected in your life. Have they ever been at conflict with each other?Identify the three most important aspects of your current identity. Explain how these identities have affected your life. Explain how these identities have intersected in your life. Have they ever been at conflict with each other?
I choose 3 identify as gender , species and age . Explain how these identities have affected your life (your behavior, your choices, your challenges, your privileges, etc.) Explain how these identities have intersected in your life. Have they ever been at conflict with each other? Do they create compounded challenges? Compounded privileges? Do they […]