What is your Dream Job? Write about the job you would like to have.

 

Answer the following questions to help you get started:

- What about this job appeals to you? Is it money? Fulfillment? The ability to help others? Fame? The thrill of doing something you love?

- What education/training would it require?

- Where would you have to live?

- What would you have to change about yourself to have your dream job?

- What would you never change about yourself to have your dream job?

 

Hint:

There may be several jobs that interest you at this point in your life, but for the purpose of this assignment, choose only one to focus on.

Writing Instructions

TARGET WRITING LEVEL: Advanced

Write a persuasive essay that argues whether "The

Story of an Hour" is an example of feminist writing OR a comment on all relationships.

 

Defend your stance by using specific examples from the text that support your argument.

- Is this story about

relationships in general?

- Do you believe this story is fundamentally about the oppression of women in the early twentieth century?

Write at least 300 words.

Write a response to the following prompt:

 

In our modern world, man has sought to control nature in many ways. How have we succeeded? How have we failed? Do you agree or disagree with the philosophy of the Naturalists - that nature is brutal and beyond our control? Why? 

 

- What are some of the many ways humanity has worked to control nature?

- How has the progression of mankind changed since "The Open Boat" was written in 1897?

- If he were with us now, what might Stephen Crane's perspective be on nature and the world in which we live?

 

Be sure to support your position with detailed explanations and examples.

Must write 250 words

 

This activity will simulate what occurred in the population of peppered moths during the -trial Revolution and you will answer questions and make inferences about it.

 

The Industrial Revolution was a time in Europe when there was a massive increase in industry and factories. Methods of production shifted from handicraft to machine, along with the use of new materials like iron and steel, and new energies like coal, steam engines, electricity, and combustion engines. The large number of new factories put out large quantities of smoke and created a dramatic rise in pollution.

 

The Peppered Moth population was significantly affected by the Industrial Revolution. Prior to this time period peppered moths used to be white and lightly colored and were only rarely peppered or black in color. These moths lived in a forest full of Aspen trees with light colored bark, and their light coloring allowed them to camouflage for protection. After the Industrial Revolution, scientists noticed there was a drastic increase in the number of peppered and black moths and a decrease in the number of white moths. The Industrial Revolution caused a change in the habitat of the peppered moths, and the makeup of their population shifted as a result. Scientists believe that this is due to natural selection.

 

For this assignment you will count the number of each type of moth in a set of images and then make inferences about what you notice. You will answer questions about the images and the possible causes of the shift in coloration of the peppered moth.

 

Submission:

Answer the questions for each image as well as the discussion questions and submit your work. A grading rubric is included below the questions for this assignment.