1- https://schoolstarttime.org/2011/10/03/sample-advocacy-letter/
After reading
1- https://schoolstarttime.org/2011/10/03/sample-advocacy-letter/
After reading the three sample advocacy letters, answer the questions on the attached worksheet about the advocacy letter. Submit the completed worksheet. Be sure to fully answer each question and to provide specific quotes and examples from the sample letters to support your answers.
The other two sample are attached
This is just a personal essay for entrance into a school program that I am needi
This is just a personal essay for entrance into a school program that I am needing revised and rewritten. Application essay question: What kind of High School do you want to attend, and why?
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Exercise 4
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12 Read the article about research into what
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Exercise 4
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12 Read the article about research into what makes people in a country happy
Writo a summary about what makes people in a country happy, according to this research.
Your summary should be about 100 words long (and no more than 120 words long). You
should use your own words as far as possible.
You will recelve up to 8 marks for the content of your summary, and up to B marks for the style and
accuracy of your language
How happy is your country?
Chances are that if you live in Scandinavia, you would answer this question in fairly positive terms
For several years, Finland, Denmark and Noway have been ranked as the happiest countries in
the world, according to the World Happiness Report.
This annual report, produced by the United Nations, is based on a survey of the inhabitants of
more than 150 countries To complete this survey, over 1000 people in each country are asked
to imagine a ladder, with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to len at the top. The top of the
ladder represents the best possible life, and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible
life. Each person is then asked which step of the ladder they feel they are currently standing on.
The average result is the country’s score, which in 2018 ranged from 7.6 in the happiest counlry, to
2.9 in the least happy
The report also uses slatistics to explain why one country is happier than another These focus
on a range of factors, one of which is having the freedom to make choices in life. Interestingly.
the nation’s wealth does not seem to relate dosely to its level of happiness Finland, for example,
has a lower gross domestic product (GDP- the statislic which measures the size and health of a
nation’s economy) than its neighbours, and a much lower one than that of the United States, which
came eighteenth in the 2018 report. Researchers believe that other factors, such as Finland being
one of the safest countries in the worid, are more relevant
Interestingly. people in the countries at the top of the list pay much higher levels of lax. This in itself
does not explain happiness, instead it is thought to be the fact that people know this money is used
to improve the qualty of life for everyone. Free healthcare, for example, is commonly quoted as a
reason for satisfaction in life, as is free university education
Other possible explanations have also been put forward. One is simply that if you have lower
expectations in life, you are more likely to be content. Another is that there may be a paricular
gena that is associated with good mood, and this gene is much more common in people from some
countries (for example, Denmark) than others
Another annual survey, the Global Emotions Reporl produced rather diferent results. In 2017.
Paraguay appeared at the top of the list, despite only being ranked 70th in the World Happiness
Report, and also being one of the poorer countries in terms of GDP This survey relies on a different
set of questions, and traditionaly Latin American countries rank highest It is believed that this is
due to the presence of strong family networks in these countries It is also thought that people
there attach greater importance to family relationships. Another suggestion is thal having a mixture
of people from different ethnic backgrounds living alongside each other contributes to the overall
happiness levels of a country
The research paper will be on a topic of your choice being that of a European fi
The research paper will be on a topic of your choice being that of a European film from 1945 to present. Therefore, no film made outside Europe, before 1945 or depicting issues prior to WWII are part for this assignment. US films set in Europe are NOT a possibility. Also, Amelie or Life is Beautiful are not options. Be sure to choose a film from 1945 to the present that is set/based and filmed in EUROPE. Be sure to include the films country of origin as well as the release year.
Final Exam Essay Question
Having read M. Butterfly and A Doll’s House, you have
Final Exam Essay Question
Having read M. Butterfly and A Doll’s House, you have seen some patterns and connections emerge in the action of the plays and in the characters who embody the action. For this last assignment in the course, write a clear, focused essay that compares and contrasts a major theme from both plays with the purpose of showing how the two plays give an idea substance.
For example, while you can find the idea of deceiving someone for personal gain or safety in both plays, the tenor of the idea is very different between the two. Gallimard hardly seems oppressed, but Nora does seem so, and just that difference gives us various ways to consider the idea of deceit in the plays. After defining the theme you see shared between the plays (the Discussions make a good reference for these), notice what they plays have in common and then emphasize their differences and the meaning of those differences.
Required Texts
Anthology: The Seagull Reader (3 book set)
Novel: Grief Is the Thing With Feathers (Max Porter)
Play: M. Butterfly (Hwang)
How does LeSueur’s writing make you feel? Have you grown used to the style? Why
How does LeSueur’s writing make you feel? Have you grown used to the style? Why do you suppose she chose to write this way?
Chapter 14 is one of the turning points for the Girl (there are a few as the novel progresses). She and Butch have had sex and as a literary theme, this would be the coming-of-age moment (in literary terms, stories that focus on the protagonist becoming an adult are called Bildungsroman Links to an external site.). The setting puts us off: a dingy hotel room, the Girl’s pain, Butch’s violence. On page 62 of my edition, Le Sueur writes, “I felt I would never be the same…. You would never be a wall, a closed door, an empty bowl.” What does she mean, do you think? There is a lot of symbolism in this chapter. What do you make of it?
Is it clear what Clara does for money (besides serving bootleg)? Does Le Sueur portray her as you would expect? She is sort of the Girl’s first mentor in the city. By Chapter 16, she is showing the Girl how to do her (Clara’s) job. What do you think of Clara?
Chapters 19 and 20 are difficult to read. Chapter 19 has an arc of its own, rising through the Girl’s seduction of Butch and falling as leaves he the hotel and Ganz arrives. Chapter 20 continues to be bleak. In these two chapters, what does Le Sueur seem to be doing by contrasting the Girl’s experience with Butch and the one with Ganz?
This week, you are participating in a professional virtual Communications Confer
This week, you are participating in a professional virtual Communications Conference. The purpose of the conference is to share strategies for effective communication. The purpose of your conference presentation is to guide the conference attendees (your classmates) in successfully applying the content of your presentation to their current or future careers.
Deliver a professional presentation concerning ONE topic from one of the following threads. (For instance, if choosing the first topic from Thread 1, you would do a presentation on just “conflict management” but not a presentation on “conflict management, intercultural communication, team work, and collaborative writing.”)
Thread 3 Employment Communication
Networking
Interviewing
Applying for an Internal Position or Promotion
Salary Negotiation
The equivalent of 8 although you may use any appropriate technology to present (PowerPoint, Prezi, Slideshare, etc.). Carefully follow the guidelines for Presentations discussed in Week 7!
Two professional research sources that support presentation content. Cite opinions, statistics, and direct quotations used in bullets on each slide AND include a references slide at the end of the presentation. (These research sources do not include citations of visuals used in the presentation.) Review Documenting Sources.
One visual aid created by you IN ADDITION TO any decorative visuals or visuals borrowed and cited from other sources. The original visual aid created by you might be a pie chart, bar chart, line chart, infographic, flowchart, etc. Review Visual Media and Design, Visual Aids, and Visual Ethics for how to design effective visuals. For how to cite visuals, review Documenting Visuals.
Two questions for your audience to stimulate discussion and encourage the audience to think about ways to apply the ideas from the presentation in practical and relevant ways in the future.
Review and Research Project Assignment
Length 6-7 pages with an additional works
Review and Research Project Assignment
Length 6-7 pages with an additional works cited page
Culture Critic Challenge:
This project is your chance to delve into a piece of media that truly ignites
your passion. You may choose a film, TV show, music album, or video game.
To make things easier, you can pick something you are familiar with. It can be
something that you would recommend or not recommend to someone
interested in your source. Choose something you’re excited to explore in
depth. Be prepared to view/listen/play the source multiple times, as a
thorough review essay requires a deep understanding.
Reviewing with a Twist: Go Beyond “Like” or “Dislike”
The review essay is a powerful genre that uses analysis and argument
to support a central claim – your thesis. This thesis should be more
than a simple “I liked it” or “I disliked it.” This assignment gives you the
opportunity to showcase all the critical thinking skills you’ve honed this
semester, including close reading, summarizing, analyzing, and
researching. By integrating research, reflection, and your unique
perspective, you’ll craft a review that not only analyzes your chosen media but also leaves a
lasting impact.
Crafting a Compelling Introduction:
1. Set the Stage: Begin by introducing the title of your chosen source, the main
author/artist (director for film, artist/producer for music, developer/director for video
games), and the year it was produced/released.
2. Context is Key: Briefly mention earlier works by the creator(s) to provide context for
your chosen source.
3. Thesis Time! Clearly state your thesis – the main argument you’ll develop
throughout your essay.
Guiding Your Reader Through the Source: Summary and Analysis
4. Plot/Genre Summary: Provide a concise summary of the plot,
themes, or genre, avoiding spoilers. Assume your reader is not
familiar with the source.
5. Significance: Explain what makes this work unique, interesting,
or worthy of analysis. Identify specific elements or themes you
will focus on.
6. Cultural Context: Demonstrate your understanding of the work’s cultural and
historical context, using evidence to support your claims.
Why This Source Matters:
7. What Makes it Special?: Explain what makes this source interesting, unique, or
worthy of deep analysis. Identify the specific elements or themes you’ll focus on in
your review.
Connecting the Dots: Source and Cultural Context:
8. Beyond the Surface: Demonstrate your knowledge of the source’s cultural and
historical context. For example, if reviewing a romantic comedy, explore the history,
conventions, and expectations of this genre. Use evidence to support your claims.
Evidence is King:
9. Proof Positive: Throughout your essay, use specific scenes, songs, or other
examples from your source as evidence to support your larger claims about the work
as a whole.
Standing Out from the Crowd:
10. A Comparative Lens: If your source has previous versions or similar works,
compare and contrast it to these. For example, how does a specific Call of Duty
game compare to earlier editions or other war-themed titles?
Seeking Outside Perspectives:
Using Sources: This project goes beyond simply stating your
opinion. You’ll need to integrate research from credible external
sources to strengthen your arguments. Here’s what you’ll need:
• 1 Positive Review: Find an outside review of your primary
source that offers a generally positive perspective.
• 1 Critical Review: Locate an additional review that presents
a negative or mixed view of your source.
• 1 Academic Source: Include one academic, peer-reviewed article that analyzes
your primary source or its genre.
You may use additional sources as needed.
Don’t Forget to Cite!
Works Cited: Always include a MLA Works Cited page that properly references all the
sources you used in your essay.
More Than Just an Opinion:
This assignment is about going beyond simply expressing your opinion. By effectively
summarizing, integrating multiple sources, citing correctly, and using research, you’ll
demonstrate mastery of the crucial skills developed throughout the semester.
I am trying to prove that violent video games don’t foster volent behavior in th
I am trying to prove that violent video games don’t foster volent behavior in the youth but I also need it to be on a state wide level
Reading Assignments Week 1:
* “A Good Man is Hard to Find”: https://repositorio
Reading Assignments Week 1:
* “A Good Man is Hard to Find”: https://repositorio.ufsc.br/bitstream/handle/123456789/160332/A%20good%20man%20is%20hard%20to%20find%20-%20Flannery%20O%27Connor.pdf
* “A&P” https://www.sevanoland.com/uploads/1/1/8/0/118081022/a_p.pdf
* “A Rose for Emily” https://repositorio.ufsc.br/bitstream/handle/123456789/163604/A%20Rose%20for%20Emily%20-%20William%20Faulkner.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y
* “Tell-Tale Heart” https://www.poemuseum.org/the-tell-tale-heart
* “The Storm” https://www.lonestar.edu/departments/english/chopin_storm.pdf
* “Story of an Hour” https://my.hrw.com/support/hos/hostpdf/host_text_219.pdf