Literature

 In 2-3 paragraphs, discuss what information should be included in report writing and why. What negative impacts can occur when information is missing. Please provide an initial post (worth 10  points).  Please respond to two of your classmates (worth 5 points each) 

ASSIGNMENT: Write a narrative essay using the techniques and elements of narrative writing that you have learned in this unit. Your essay must be approximately 500-800 words long. Sample Narrative Essay A. Instructions 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 one event — for example, an afternoon you spent bicycling on an island, or your first taste of smoked herring, or visiting the childhood home of Hans Christian Anderson — and tell a detailed story that focuses on that event. In order to foster learning and growth, all essays you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any recycled work will be sent back with a 0, and you will be given one attempt to redo the touchstone. The following are some ideas that can help you to select a topic for your story: Firsts — Think of a “first” in your life and describe that moment in detail. Proud Moment — Choose a moment when you felt proud of an accomplishment. Adversity — Describe a time when you had to think or act quickly to overcome a challenge. Traveling — Recall a memorable experience you had while traveling. B. Think About Your Writing Below your completed narrative, include answers to all of the following reflection questions: 1. Which narrative techniques did you use to bring your story to life? (2-3 sentences) Sophia says: Did you use vivid description, sensory details, and/or dialogue to engage readers? Provide two examples from your essay in which you “show” readers rather than “tell” them. EXAMPLE: A sentence such as “I glanced at the clock, grabbed my briefcase, and sprinted for the elevator” uses more descriptive language than simply saying “I was running late for the meeting.” 2. How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your narrative? (3-4 sentences) Sophia says: Your hypothetical audience extends beyond the people who will evaluate your narrative. 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? 3. Provide a concrete example from your narrative that shows how you have written specifically for this audience and purpose. (3-5 sentences) Sophia says: Consider including a quotation from your essay and explaining how it was written to appeal to your audience and to accomplish your purpose. Alternatively, you might describe a theme, tone, or narrative technique that you used and explain how it was intended to appeal to your audience and to achieve your purpose. C. Narrative Guidelines DIRECTIONS: Refer to the checklist below throughout the writing process. Do not submit your Touchstone until your essay meets all of the guidelines. Print this checklist! Narrative Focus and Flow ? Are all of the details in your story relevant to your purpose? ? Are the events presented in a logical order that is easy to follow? ? Is your story 500-800 words in length? If not, which details do you need to add or subtract? Narrative Structure ? Is there an opening paragraph that introduces the setting, characters, and situation? ? Are there middle paragraphs that describe the progression of events? ? Is there a closing paragraph that provides a thorough resolution to the story? Narrative Language and Techniques ? Have you incorporated narrative language and techniques (e.g., figurative language, sensory details, dialogue, and vivid description)? ? Can examples of narrative language and techniques be found throughout your story, or are they only evident in some places? Conventions ? Have you double-checked for correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, formatting, and capitalization? ? Have you proofread to find and correct typos? Narrative Essay Example to use  Why I Believe in Sharing Good Food   I believe in sharing meals with loved ones. Food is obviously an important component in keeping us alive, but in America today we have lost the importance of food in connecting with those around us. We’re all just grasping for the next Big Mac or soda and moving on with our day. I used to think that food was just something delicious or filling, but then I learned how good food can be at connecting people.   My mom has always been a great cook. When I was a kid, we had a home-cooked dinner almost every night. She calls herself a “peasant cook” because what she makes is not usually fancy. But still, I remember crispy fried chicken alongside creamy mashed potatoes smothered in rich gravy or pots of spaghetti sauce that filled the house with an herby, tomato smell as they bubbled throughout the day. Our house was often full of my parents’ friends, particularly after church on Sunday afternoon. “It’s a sin to not have enough food for people,” my mother would say, only half-joking, so peasant food or not, there was always a lot of it. In hindsight, I see the importance in these meals and a house full of friends and family, but at the time I just thought it was a part of normal life. Everything changed when my grandfather died. I was only 20 years old. He had always been very healthy but then cancer struck and he died far too soon, at the age of 67. I drove with my mom, brother, and sister from Utah to Oregon where all my extended family was gathering for his funeral. “I can’t believe he’s actually gone,” said my brother, Samuel. “Yeah, I can’t believe that when we get to this end of this trip we’re not going to hear Grandpa telling a bunch of crazy stories or teasing jokes,” my mom replied. Our drive seemed dotted with memories as much as with trees, hills, and semi-trucks. All of us were quiet with our own memories of spending time with Grandpa. My grandpa was only the second significant death in my life and it felt very strange to lose that important link in my family chain. At his funeral, everyone talked about him with love and laughed over his terrible puns, but I was too sad to laugh. A couple of days later, most of the extended family had gone home and my grandparents’ house, which had been crammed to capacity, started to have more breathing room. We were down to just my immediate family, my uncle Joe and his son, Luke, and my grandmother. During this period, our huge clan had not given much thought to eating, and we had just been eating out or snacking as we were all so busy and stricken with grief. But on this last night, my uncle offered to make a big, home-cooked dinner. As I sat down at my grandparents’ family-sized table, I heard the ocean crashing softly outside the open window. I then noticed the crisp green salad, loaded with fresh lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, green onions, and olives. Then I saw the crusty bread with white butter and the fluffy mashed potatoes, whipped with butter, salt, and pepper. I felt my mouth fill with saliva almost immediately. And then there was the fish. We were on the coast, after all, so my uncle baked halibut filets that were lightly crispy and perfectly flaky. They smelled of rich butter and just a bit of the Pacific and almost melted in my mouth when I took a bite. After my first bite of fish, I couldn’t help groaning. “This is so, so good.” “Mmm-hmm,” said others, diving in from places around the table. “You know your grandfather loved fresh fish,” my grandmother added. “It was one of his favorite things about living here.” Unlike the memories at the funeral, this comment felt like it was both true to my grandfather’s memory and a recognition of the greatness we had lost. But the thing I remember even more than the food was the connection I felt to my family. I looked around the table and saw people that I loved, my uncle Joe, Luke, my mom, my little brother and sister, and, most importantly, my grandmother, who had just lost the love of her life. Even though we had just suffered a huge loss, the meal felt like it was healing us and connecting us. I remember so strongly how the meal, the “breaking of bread” as they say, seemed like the perfect ending to this hard experience. This is a lesson that I have never forgotten and now I love to share meals with friends and family in times of happiness and sadness. This is why I believe in sharing meals with loved ones. Think About Your Writing: 1. What narrative techniques did you use to bring your story to life? (2-3 sentences) Sophia says: Did you use vivid description, sensory details, and/or dialogue to pull the reader in? Provide two examples from your essay in which you “show” the reader rather than “tell” the reader. EXAMPLE: I was running late for the meeting vs. I glanced at the clock, grabbed my briefcase, and sprinted for the elevator. I really enjoy the fact that narrative writing uses figurative language and sensory details to make a point. It allows me to feel more creative in my writing and allows me to have fun with the words and phrases I use to paint a picture for the reader. For example, I used sensory details and vivid language in this passage to describe some of the food: “Then I saw the crusty bread with white butter and the fluffy mashed potatoes, whipped with butter, salt, and pepper. I felt my mouth fill with saliva almost immediately.” I also used figurative language in the following sentence to bring it to life: “Our drive seemed dotted with memories as much as with trees, hills, and semi-trucks.” 2. How did your purpose and audience shape the way in which you wrote your narrative? (3-4 sentences) Sophia says: The hypothetical audience goes beyond the individuals evaluating your composition. What groups or individuals did you have in mind when you wrote your narrative and how did consideration of your audience and purpose influence the way you wrote? Because of my purpose, which was to tell about how I learned to value sharing food with loved ones, I tried to make sure I made the food sound delicious because that would draw the audience in. I also wanted to tell a story that was meaningful to me, not only in that it involved the loss of my grandfather, who I loved, but also an important realization for me about the power of food. When I was writing this narrative, I imagined my audience as young adults who have probably experienced the loss of a grandparent as well. 3. Provide a concrete example from your narrative that shows how you have directed your writing towards this audience and purpose. (3-5 sentences) Sophia says: Consider including a quotation from your essay and explaining how it is intended to appeal to your audience and purpose. Alternatively, you may want to describe a theme, tone, or narrative technique that you used and explain how it is intended to appeal to your audience and purpose. One concrete thing I did to appeal to this audience was to mention my age when this happened, which was 20, which is probably close to the same age as my ideal audience. I also included related details from when I was a child to show how I developed from my experiences than with the events of the narrative up to now. I also appealed to my broader audience by telling an experience that was important but also common so that probably a lot of people can relate. “And then there was the fish. We were on the coast, after all, so my uncle baked halibut fillets that were lightly crispy and perfectly flaky. They smelled of rich butter and just a bit of the Pacific and almost melted in my mouth when I took a bite.” In this example, I wanted my reader to experience the sensations of tasting freshly caught fish served in a traditional way. It reinforces the idea that although we had suffered a major loss that we could still find comfort in food and family.

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Required Resources Read/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3Lesson Introduction The journal is an essential assignment that is meant to sum up the conclusions you come to after having reflected on the readings in the text, the online lecture, discussion posts, including your own and those of your peers, and any outside material you consult. You will probably find that you do as much or more thinking than you do writing in responding to the journal prompts – and that is perfectly okay. In general, the weekly journal should meet the noted length requirement – not including the space needed for the prompts.  You may feel the need to write out longer reflections – and that is also okay. If you do feel the need for longer reflections, then, once you have written them out, try to edit them, reducing them to their essence. Part of this course is a process – training ourselves to think critically. Part of it is learning to understand how we think and why we think or believe what we think or believe. While the journal prompts will occasionally address the process, it will more often ask you to reflect on the hows and whys of what you know and believe – or what you think you know and believe.instructions for this journal assignment, briefly answer each of the following prompts: Critical ThinkingAfter reading the required resources for this week and participating in the discussion, how do you define critical thinking? You will want to carry this definition with you, so keep it brief – perhaps 4 to 6 lines. You will find many definitions online – don’t be tempted to just quickly copy one; try to form your own so that it is meaningful to you. Heart of the MatterConsidering just what is in this weeks’ readings, why do you think the authors (looking forward in the text) see Chapters 12, 13, and 14 as the “heart of the matter”?What do you think they mean by that? What two concepts do the authors say these chapters emphasize? How do you define these concepts? Why do you think the authors find these concepts important to critical thinking? Challenges & InsightsWhat do you see as your greatest challenge for this session in general? For this class in particular? How do you think you can use the concepts in these first three chapters to help you meet these challenges as well as challenges in your personal life as a member of your family and your community? If you include references to outside sources (beyond the textbook), make sure you cite them properly. Writing Requirements (APA format)Length: 2-3 pages (not including title page or references page)1-inch marginsDouble spaced12-point Times New Roman front title page references page (as needed)REQUIRED REFERENCEFacione, P. A., & Gittens, C. A. (2016). Think critically (3rd ed.). Boston: Pearson.

Write a two-page double spaced typed paper on the following aspects: What kinds of jobs interest you?  What kind of education is required for those jobs? What kinds of skill sets are required for those jobs?  How can you acquire those?  Were there any volunteer or internship positions that were available and those that you liked?  Make a plan as to how you will realize your dream job.  The grading of the paper will be done using the following rubric:

Thomas Hardy’s “The Ruined Maid” & “Ah, Are you Digging On My Grave?”Now, think about what Hardy is saying about this time period in history? What is he saying about the position of women in this time period? What is he saying about life and how does he play upon our fears of being forgotten? Why are they important and are they significant today? Part one: It seems that Hardy is illustrating two alternatives for a working-class country girl, one is the ‘virtuous’ life of destitution where absolute poverty makes for an animal existence; the other materially more comfortable life as a prostitute and being rejected by society. Is either life truly possible? What do you think he is saying about poor women’s position in society in the 18th century? What significance does this poem hold today in society? Or does it? part two: What fears is the writer playing upon in this poem? is the successful? How is this poem so true to life? What makes it timeless?

Read the article “What Art Entrepreneurship Isn’t” in the journal below, In 1 page,  what is the definition of Arts Entrepreneurship?  Discuss the article, and ask a question about the reading.

Tell Your Story: Narrative Essay In week one, you chose an idea for your narrative essay. In week two, you wrote an introductory paragraph. In week three, you wrote a body paragraph.  Now it is time to finish the draft of your essay, revise it, and submit it for a final grade.  Below are a few things to consider when writing and revising your narrative: Purpose: A narrative essay has a purpose, so you need to have intent and a reason for telling a particular story. Did the time in your life change you in some way? Did you learn a valuable lesson?  What is the reason for telling this story? Main idea/Thesis: Whatever your purpose for writing the essay, you will let the reader know in your opening paragraph as you introduce the story. Stating the main idea, also known as a thesis, lets the readers know what to expect as they read. Your thesis may look like this: “The day I applied to college, my outlook on life changed.” Another example might look like this: “Choosing to have a child opened my eyes to other goals.” As you write your essay, keep your thesis in mind, and this will help keep you on track as you write. Story Elements: A narrative essay will have the same elements as a short story or novel.  You will have a plot, the series of events that form the story, and a climax, a moment near the end of the story where the conflict in your story is most tense.  Narrative essays should also have characters and a resolution to the conflicts. Descriptive Language: You can use descriptive language in your narrative essay. In week three, you practiced describing an object and a setting.  Descriptive language helps your reader connect to your story and have a lasting impact.  Narrative Essay Instructions: The following criteria reflect the areas needed for a successful narrative essay. The essay should have a clear purpose and a main idea/thesis statement within the first paragraph. The narrative should share a larger lesson with the audience than simply retelling an event.  A strong narrative centers on a conflict building from introduction to body to a thought-provoking resolution.  It should use descriptive language to bring the reader into the experience.  Please see Norton pages 121-30 and Little Seagull pages 58-61 for more details about the qualities of an effective narrative essay. Requirements: 600 word narrative essay Microsoft Word document formatted in APA (see below) Submit to Submission Area Before you submit your paper, review this revision checklist: Paragraph or Essay Structure: Appropriate title indicates the essay’s topic. Paper addresses all the requirements. (see rubrics) Paper is logically organized and flows well Introduction includes relevant background information and  the main idea/thesis. Body paragraphs discuss main purpose and move the story forward Each paragraph has a clear topic sentence and moves the essay forward Effective conclusion does more than simply repeat the introduction  Sentence Structure: All sentences present complete thoughts, containing a subject and a verb.. Correct all comma splices, run-ons, and fragments. Sentences have variety. Language and Tone: Language is appropriate for audience (no slang) Point of view is consistent Word use is appropriate Grammar & Mechanics: Sentences correctly punctuated. Words are properly capitalized (including  “I”) No words inadvertently omitted. Subject and verb of each sentence agree. Spelling errors corrected including words spell check does not catch (their/there/they’re; its/it’s) Format: Paper is double-spaced 12pt Times-New Roman font 1” margins

Having examined a number of myths as well as reflected on several key methodological issues emerging within the academic study of myth, what criteria do you consider most important to consider when analyzing myth?  How did identifying key issues, methodologies, and your own biases help you to better understand two particular myths we studied within their own cultures? Why is the study of myth important? Myths that were examined: Gilgamesh – Ancient Near Eastern Mythology Persephone and Demeter – Greek Mythology Virgil’s Aeneid – Roman Mythology Beowulf – Celtic Mythology Sigurd the Volsung – Norse Mythology

Create a short story include archetypes, literary elements, figurative language, and academic vocabulary words you learned in the course to shape your story (righteous, treaty, host, peril, swoon, traitor, betrayed, barge, hermitage, quest.) What is the setting, plot, characters, etc? How will you use figurative languages such as metaphor and alliteration? What type of characters will you include? Ensure that you also demonstrate a clear point-of-view such as omniscient, limited omniscient, third-person, narrative, or first-person, within your story. Please make it decent this I tried this before and it was really bad. Your short story should include a title, and be a minimum of 1 page in length. Please submit a typed paper, using Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, and double-spaced lines (Please space your lines). Be sure to also use paragraph formatting, with the first line of each paragraph being indented.