Category: Literature

Two paragraphs. and it doesn’t have to be an interpretation but your response. F

Two paragraphs. and it doesn’t have to be an interpretation but your response. For example, a particular poem may resonate with you because of something in your personal life. You can write about it that way. Your response. How you react. How the work of literature effects your life, no matter how minimally. The responses should be two paragraphs each. Not necessarily interpretation, although it can be, but your gut reaction to the poem or play. What it means to you.

The responses should be two paragraphs each. Not necessarily interpretation, alt

The responses should be two paragraphs each. Not necessarily interpretation, although it can be, but your gut reaction to the poem or play. What it means to you.
Two paragraphs. and it doesn’t have to be an interpretation but your response. For example, a particular poem may resonate with you because of something in your personal life. You can write about it that way. Your response. How you react. How the work of literature effects your life, no matter how minimally.

If you were to tell a narrative of the African Diaspora, how would you do it? Wo

If you were to tell a narrative of the African Diaspora, how would you do it? Would you take an individual’s story (a romance, say) and see it as a microcosm of the whole? Would you try to address the diversity of peoples and perspectives involved in the Atlantic World? Would you feel obliged to focus on the immorality of the slave trade, or would you be more interested in what developed as a result of it? In a short response, you cannot address all of these questions, but think
about the narratives that we have read as you consider what approach you would take.

Part 1: Find a large, 4×6 or 5×7 index card (or make one using a computer). Usin

Part 1: Find a large, 4×6 or 5×7 index card (or make one using a computer). Using a combination of images, words, and numbers, describe you as a reader. Some use of color is also required. Here are some questions you might want to answer using your visual representation card.
Do you like to read?
How much time do you spend reading?
Do you prefer a kindle, or “real” books? Why?
Are you a good reader? Explain what makes you a good or bad reader.
How do you stay informed about what’s going on in the world?
What subjects do you like to read about the most?
About how many books do you own?
What is/are your favorite (book)s?
Do you have a favorite book character?
What genre do you like reading the most?
What are your strengths as a reader?
What would you like to improve about your reading?
What does “reading” mean to you?

These videos might inspire you on this topic: https://www.ted.com/playlists/645/talks_for_lifelong_readers

Share your completed creation with the class by saving the document as a jpeg or png. Taking a screenshot of the document or a photo should work. Upload it to the Blog using the insert (circle plus). Do not attach.

Part 2: Explain what you most want your peers to understand about your card. Then, briefly discuss how your attitude toward reading affects your life now, and how it may affect your role as a future teacher. How might you positively influence your future students? If your experiences are negative, is there anything you can do now that can turn things around? Use about 250-350 words.

Be sure to encourage your fellow students by leaving a comment on their work.

Reminder: Your blog posts are public so your classmates will see them. If you post yours early, you will serve as a role model for other students.

Next Week Preview: Next week will be focused on reading assignment materials. Be sure you have your Young Adult Book you selected from the lists below. If you start reading your book before next week, please keep track of your Before, During, and After thoughts about the book and how those thoughts change over time. More about that next week.

Getting Ready for Unit 4, Week Three: The final project in the class will be a personal reading experience. To prepare, select a book from one the following lists to acquire (library loan/amazon, etc.) and read in Unit 4.
2022 Lone Star Reading List (Grades 6-8) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HqFU_jHDd1PNktUl1Z2fD-sxkjLDrU2I/view
2022 Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List (Grades 6-12) https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/maverick/current-list/
2022 Lariat List (Adult) https://txla.org/tools-resources/reading-lists/lariat/current-list/

Two paragraphs. and it doesn’t have to be an interpretation but your response. F

Two paragraphs. and it doesn’t have to be an interpretation but your response. For example, a particular poem may resonate with you because of something in your personal life. You can write about it that way. Your response. How you react. How the work of literature effects your life, no matter how minimally. The responses should be two paragraphs each. Not necessarily interpretation, although it can be, but your gut reaction to the poem or play. What it means to you.

Reading and watching are very different experiences. You take in information dif

Reading and watching are very different experiences. You take in information differently when
you’re reading a play from when you see it performed. For this paper, you will give personal
observations about your experience reading a story (a written play or book) and watching a
performance based on it (a produced play or movie).
Essential Elements:
 basics: Be sure you’re comparing the written and dramatized versions of the same story. It’s
okay if the play/movie cuts or expands upon the source material, but it should be based
directly on it. Examples: book/movie, play/performance, screenplay/movie. Dr. Seuss is
acceptable, as are The Lord of the Rings, The Hunger Games, Twilight, etc.
 content: Just your observations. How did you experience reading the story? How was the
viewing experience different? What did you notice in one that you missed in the other? What
changes did the director make in producing the play/movie? Why do you think those changes
were made? What did the book do that the movie couldn’t? What movie elements altered
your experience of the original story?
Additional Information:
 This paper doesn’t need a Works Cited page or parenthetical references. Just make sure to
identify your sources clearly.
 There’s really no wrong way to do this paper (though see below); you can’t make a bad grade
on it. Just remember that if you put a lot of thought into it, it could raise your final average.
 One caveat: It’s tempting to compare a movie to the book it’s based on, but such
comparisons are artificial because of the inherent differences in the two media. The usual
complaint is that the movie left out details from the book, but this is necessary to fit the scope
of a novel into two or three hours. A movie that included every detail from a novel would be
so long as to be commercially unviable. Additionally, some things that work in print don’t
work on the screen and vice versa. You must judge a book by book standards and a movie by
movie standards. Don’t compare the two directly; compare your experiences of the two.

What makes a work “protest literature”?
Does literature have the power to change

What makes a work “protest literature”?
Does literature have the power to change hearts, minds, and policies?
Is the label “protest” a helpful or reductive one for literature?
For this final paper, you will have very loose parameters. Essentially, you have two options for your final paper:
Write a literary argumentation paper that seeks to answer one of the questions posed above.
Compose your own piece of protest literature on any social issue of your choosing.

For the five page analysis (1250 word minimum), the paper should be in MLA forma

For the five page analysis (1250 word minimum), the paper should be in MLA format (12pt Times New Roman, double spaced. There is a template under FILES).
THREE OUTSIDE SOURCES are necessary for this assignment, in MLA, so be sure to cite the sources.

What was the cause of the Civil War in Arkansas? What were the war′s both short

What was the cause of the Civil War in Arkansas? What were the war′s both short term and long term consequences?
This can only be written using our tect book for the material. The text book is Arkansas History A Collegiate Reader by Trey Berry, PH.D and John Kyle Day PH.D

Many learners approach a doctoral program with great enthusiasm. However, enthus

Many learners approach a doctoral program with great enthusiasm. However, enthusiasm and passion alone do not guarantee success. Often, learners want to begin the research process immediately without the proper skills in place to be successful. Although, passion is necessary, it is important that all learners develop a plan of action in order to be successful. All learners must make a transition from being a student completing assignments into a self-directed researcher. This requires students to be self-directed, to engage in reflective scholarly practice, and to be receptive to feedback and critique from peers and faculty.
How do these three practices support your development of a doctoral identity? What potential challenges to do you foresee with incorporating these practices into your routine? What adjustments will you need to make in order to overcome these challenges? (This response does not require research support.)