After reading the poems by Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson, write at least 2 good paragraphs (minimum of 5 sentences each) on the style, theme, and content of one poem by each author. You can mention, for instance, a poem’s content, setting, images, or descriptions, capitalization and punctuation, a combination of these, and/or any other […]

After reading Horace Miner’s “Body Ritual Among the Nacirema,” reflect upon the elements of both material and nonmaterial culture present in his study. Focus on a single body issue that was presented and describe it. What are your thoughts about this cultural component within this context? Can you draw any parallels to our own culture? (Hint: […]

  Adventures in Annotating Textbooks  [WLO: 4] [CLOs: 2, 3] This week you will continue your practice of active reading and annotation. This reading notebook will focus on textbook annotation practice. Before you begin this week’s reading notebook, review the following: Reading a Textbook for True Understanding (Links to an external site.) webpage The Writing Process: […]

Activity With this activity you will develop your analysis of a TED talk - http://www.ted.com/talks  First, select a "talk" (aka presentation or speech) that interests you from the 1,100 TED Talks (ranging in length from 10 to 20 minutes). FYI: TED Talks was selected because each speech video should have enough depth or substance, and video quality to allow […]

   ACTION RESEARCH DESIGN on Elementary Students Lacking  Foundational Math Skills Overview Follow template EXACTLY …..   Some info is provided in template in yellow color — these are approved former assignment work that can be used w/ references design an action research study that you might implement in your organization or that someone could apply […]