Category: Literature

Your posts must address Sassafrass, Cypress & Indigo by Ntozake Shange. If you do not have a topic in mind, you may wish to consider ONE of the following:
1) How does magical realism function in this work? What role does it play in the text and in the lives of the characters?
2) Consider the role of Indigo’s dolls. How does the role change and what does this shift reflect?
3) What kind of a childhood does Indigo have? How might losing a father have impacted Indigo and her family environment? Who serves as an “othermother,” or supplementary maternal influence, for Indigo?
4) What kind of a suitor is Leroy? How, broadly, does Shange paint men?
5) How does Mama seem to regard assimilation and Afrocentrism? To what extent does this text embrace/promote feminist values?

Topic Specified: Black widow
Task summary:Please write a Creative nonfiction essay on the animal ‘Black widow’ in imitation of Brian Doyle’s “Joyas Voladoras.”
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Creative nonfiction combines literary style with factual accuracy. For this essay, you’ll be writing a creative nonfiction essay in imitation of Brian Doyle’s “Joyas Voladoras.” Instead of a hummingbird, your essay will focus on a native plant or animal of your choice, provided it’s native to California, preferably Southern California. Like Doyle’s essay, the aim of your essay is to compel readers to consider a native plant or animal with fresh perspective by interpreting scientific facts into philosophically thoughtful ideas. Enchant your reader with fascinating facts that you can make symbolic meaning out of. Address the explicit and the implicit; illuminate the surface (scientific) and subtext (philosophical) of your subject. For example, Doyle interprets hummingbirds’ “racecar” hearts as symbols of fragility, arguing that no matterhow we might try to “brick up” our hearts tightly against the world, they’re still vulnerable and inevitably marked by the people weencounter and love (e.g., “a woman’s second glance, a child’s apple breath,” or “your father’s voice early in the morning echoing from thekitchen where he is making pancakes for his children”). Alternatively, one could have interpreted hummingbirds’ rapid heartbeats as areminder for us to slow down and relax or to live fast and make the most of our brief lives. You’re free to interpret facts about yourcreature as you like. Make meaningful, debatable connections as you see fit.Your opening paragraph should include a 1-2 sentence thesis statement that addresses the symbolic significance of at least onecharacteristic of your native plant or animal. This thesis should be developed in subsequent paragraphs and elaborated upon in theconcluding paragraph. I also invite you to build off of a classmate’s claim or a claim from the assigned materials (e.g., Cronon, Marris,Kimmerer, or The Central Park Effect). Instead of merely referring to these materials, develop or contend with a claim from them.

I am seeking a graduate-level critical analysis essay that will examine the historical context of Susan Power’s novel “The Grass Dancer” in relation to the real-world experiences of Native American communities during the colonial era. The essay should also include a discussion of the relevance of these historical events to the novel’s themes.

Hello writer, please complete the requirements on photo 1. The total number of words for the three small questions should be within 275 words. Just answer the main answer.

Overview
This assignment explores questions about fundamental aspects of human culture and guides you to evaluate the larger human need to express.
Prompt
Consider the items below. Specifically, you must address the following rubric criteria:
Identify a creator from the twentieth or twenty-first century who you think made an important contribution to art and culture in the form of cultural works that impacted society.
Describe one of the cultural works they created and the medium. Mediums can include dance, literature, sculpture, visual arts, architecture, music, performance, and so forth.
What questions about human culture does this work prompt?
What big questions do you think influenced the cultural work you selected? Consider addressing how this connects with the larger human need to express.
For example, if the creator you chose were John Lennon, you could identify one of his songs and discuss how the song relates to his social activism.
What to Submit
Your submission should be a Word document, one to two pages in length, with 12-point Times New Roman font, double spacing, and one-inch margins. Any sources should be cited according to APA style. Consult the Shapiro Library APA Style Guide for more information on citations.

While Jhumpa Lahiri spent much of her childhood in the United States, she is truly a powerhouse in terms of global voices. She makes a global impression with her writing because of her Indian heritage and living in England, the US, and Italy.
Jhumpa Lahiri, Sexy (Read her story “Sexy” to compare)
Then read Zora Neale Hurston, “Sweat,” to compare the two writers per assignment instructions.
***** Assignment-
What similarities and differences do you notice between the multi-national voices of this unit and the writers from the other units who represented voices within the US? Give examples in your response and be sure to write at least two paragraphs (one showing similarities and the other showing differences).

You will create a Shape Poem to experience one of many ways to use poetry to help children develop an appreciation of the joy of language. Shape Poems combine content with form and allow for great creativity! Pick any theme for inspiration and write an original poem in a shape that represents your theme. Think of the appearance of the words and the overall look of the finished poem. For inspiration, you might want to look up types of shape poems such as acrostics, haiku, and diamantes. There are many ways to write shape poems, so you can take any approach you want!

Write an analytical research paper on August Wilson’s Fences in which you explore the theme of civil rights in the play and related criticism.
See the attached document for complete instructions and grading rubric.

Numerous controversial treatments are promoted for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Almost all behavior analysts agree that these treatments lack sufficient empirical support. These treatments include facilitated communication, sensory integration, hyperbaric oxygen chambers, elimination diets, chelation therapy, floortime, and more. Conduct an Internet search for information on one of the topics mentioned above. If you would like to choose a topic not listed, first message your instructor for approval to be sure it is not evidence based. Also research the treatment in the Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis or other professional ABA journals.
Use the Controversial Treatments Template [DOCX] to complete the following:
Discuss at least one pro statement that supports the use of the treatment. These may come from experts, therapists, parents, or others. Also, discuss at least one con statement that opposes or refutes the treatment.
Summarize these statements and evaluate your findings. Discuss at least three relevant ethics codes that you have learned in this course thus far.
Explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not.
Explain, in your conclusion, how you would discuss the importance of using evidence-based strategies with colleagues and the families with whom you work while also respecting other professions and the people involved.
Assignment Requirements
Your assignment should meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Should be free of errors that detract from the overall message.
APA formatting: References and citations are formatted according to current APA style guidelines. Review the Evidence and APALinks to an external site. section of the Writing Center for more information on how to cite your sources.
Resources: 2–4 recent scholarly resources.
Length: 3–4 double-spaced pages, in addition to a title page and references page.
Refer to the MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Research GuideLinks to an external site. for help finding resources.
Review the Controversial Treatments rubric to ensure you understand the grading criteria for this assignment.
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
Competency 1: Analyze ethical responsibilities to colleagues and to the profession. Explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not.
Competency 2: Analyze ethical responsibilities related to practitioner-client relationships and practitioner-family relationships. Explain how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based strategies to colleagues and family members.
Competency 3: Evaluate assessment and intervention methods using the BACB ethical code.Describe a controversial treatment.
Discuss one pro statement and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment.
Evaluate the controversial treatment using at least three of the BACB ethics codes.
Competency 5: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of psychology.Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
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Controversial Treatments – Rubric
Controversial Treatments – Rubric
CriteriaRatingsPts
Describe a controversial treatment. view longer description
15 to >12.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Fully describes a controversial treatment using information from at least one reputable source.12.75 to >10.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Describes a controversial treatment.10.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to describe a controversial treatment, but the description lacks sufficient detail.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe a controversial treatment./ 15 pts
Discuss one pro statement and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment.
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30 to >25.5 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Discusses one pro and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment, provides significant context around these statements, and cites information from a reputable source.25.5 to >21 pts
PROFICIENT
Discusses one pro statement and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment.21 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to discuss one pro and one con statement regarding the controversial treatment, but the statements are weak or incomplete.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not discuss a pro or con statement regarding the controversial treatment./ 30 pts
Evaluate the controversial treatment using at least three of the BACB ethics codes.
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45 to >38.25 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Evaluates the controversial treatment using at least three of the BACB ethics codes and justifies one’s own opinion on the topic.38.25 to >31.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Evaluates the controversial treatment using at least three of the BACB ethics codes.31.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to evaluate the controversial treatment, but does not use at least three of the BACB ethics codes.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not evaluate the controversial treatment using the BACB ethics codes./ 45 pts
Explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not.
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15 to >12.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not, using specific examples of behavior analytic procedures for evaluation.12.75 to >10.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not.10.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not, but the explanation is incomplete or inaccurate.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how to effectively evaluate treatments to determine if they are evidence based or not./ 15 pts
Explain how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based strategies to colleagues and family members.
view longer description
15 to >12.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based strategies to colleagues and family members and uses at least one recent scholarly resource.12.75 to >10.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based strategies to colleagues and family members.10.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Attempts to explain how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based strategies to colleagues and family members, but the thoughts are incomplete.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how to communicate the importance of using evidence-based strategies to colleagues and family members./ 15 pts
Demonstrate an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.
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15 to >12.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that contains no significant grammatical or mechanical errors and follows assignment guidelines.12.75 to >10.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Demonstrates an academic writing style through well-organized prose that follows assignment guidelines.10.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Demonstrates minimally acceptable writing style, but still has instances of disorganization, grammatical or mechanical errors, or does not follow all assignment guidelines.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not demonstrate an academic writing style./ 15 pts
Demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.
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15 to >12.75 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Develops a paper that is fully compliant with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.12.75 to >10.5 pts
PROFICIENT
Demonstrates compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.10.5 to >0 pts
BASIC
Demonstrates minimally acceptable compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines.0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not demonstrate compliance with current APA style, citation, and referencing guidelines./ 15 pts

Prompt: Write a paper that explores the role France, and Paris specifically, play in the film Julie and Julia (2008). In your paper, you will answer the following questions:
Does the film’s heroine, Julie, have misconceptions about Paris, the French, and/or Parisian cuisine when she begins her blog? If so, what are they?
Do her views change as she embarks on making every single recipe in Julia Child’s cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking (1961)?
Do you think that Julie’s understanding of French cuisine in the American imagination evolves throughout the film?