Totalitarian The political regime of Orwell’s 1984 is often described as “totalitarian”. What is the nature of a totalitarian regime? Provide examples of the world of 1984 which illustrate it as totalitarian. What is a panopticon and what is panopticonism? (see PowerPoint & videos)
Gods of Jade and Shadow,Wilder people and Crouching Tiger and Hidden Dragon Read Gods of Jade and Shadow, and watch the films Hunt for the Wilderpeople and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Using ALL three of the assigned works,identify, analyze, and explain the significance of a thematic connection between all three texts. What are the authors … Read more
Great Expectations. Read the novel about Great Expectations by Charles Dickens then write at least 1,500 words , plus the book itself as a source analyze some concept of the novel you chose. Include at least 3 outside sources
Gerontology Policy, aging affects all – how do you want to see your future? Imagine that it is 30-40 years in the future, and you are facing your aging process – what will that look like? Reflecting on Chapters 12 and 13 that address the well-being of older adults through policy, technology. Discuss the current … Read more
Empathy How does human compassion inform our understanding of the world ?Explain Apply what you have observed about empathy and write a letter to the editor about an issue as though you are one of the characters.
Self-reflection Write a short self-reflection (500-600 words) on the process of creating and performing your elevator speech. What was the experience like for you? What did you struggle with? What did you feel went well? What do you hope to improve in the future?
Theme for English B In the poem “Theme for English B,” Langston Hughes reveals his difficulties while attending University in New York City. Research Hughes’ early life and make clear connections to how his early experiences influenced his literary career. 1. MLA format – Go to Purdue Owl for more information 2. 5 pages typed … Read more
NA Describe the world : your family, community, or school-and tell us how your world has shaped who you are. Write an essay to talk about growing up with divorced parents, and how dad always made sure you were going good in school. For how the world shaped who you are talk about how dad … Read more
Looking glass self Write a reflection based from the results of the previous activity, johari’s window. Write your realizations and how it affected/ contributed in shaping your self context.
Genre Write a single, detailed scene (250 word minimum), utilizing the conventions of one of the following genres. You may also hybridize or mix two or more genres together (for example historical romance or horror comedy). Choose from the genres listed below: Comedy Drama Horror Mystery Action Adventure Crime Romance Thriller Science Fiction Dystopian Fantasy … Read more
