Comparison/Contrast Essay

Comparison/Contrast Essay

Sir Ken Robinson’s talk  http://www.ted.com/talks/ken_robinson_says_schools_kill_creativity.html

Amy Tan's talk http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/amy_tan_on_creativity.html

Comparison/contrast essay: due Friday, April 1st. Please also post your paper to the blogspot by midnight on Friday, April 1^st http://www.serendipitycindy.blogspot.com/

Requirements: 

    -compare and contrast the talks by Amy Tan and Ken Robinson

    -include an argument for which is more effective and discuss the evaluative criteria that lead you to your conclusion. Consider criteria such as subject, presentation techniques, method of delivery (use of humor, analogies, anecdotes, etc.)

    -750-1000 words

    -MLA format

    -must be typed 

    -late papers will not be accepted

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Discussion Board Rubric

Discussion Board Rubric

A Discussion (9-10 points)

A-level postings:

§       Are made in a timely fashion

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Are thoughtful, analytical, and show clear evidence of critical thinking

§       Pose thought-proving open-ended questions that inspire class discussion

B Discussion (8-9 points)

B-level postings:

§       Are made in a timely fashion

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Are thoughtful, analytical, and show some evidence of critical thinking

§       Pose open-ended questions that inspire class discussion

C Discussion (7-8 points)

C-level postings:

§       Are made in a timely fashion

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Show some thought, analysis, and reflection

§       Pose open-ended questions

D Discussion (6-7 points)

D level postings:

§       Are posted a day late

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Show some thought, analysis, and reflection

§       Pose open-ended questions

F Discussion (5 points)

§       Are posted more than one day late

§       Meet all established requirements

§       Show some thought, analysis, and reflection

§       Pose open-ended questions

Level 0 (0 points)

§       Participant was rude, abusive, or obscene

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March 3, 2011: Two Gatsby postings
Assignment requirements: for your initial posting, you should thoughtfully reflect on some literary element or historical aspect of the novel (i.e. theme, character, setting, symbolism, conflict, style, allusions, etc.) and include a direct quotation (in MLA format) that compliments, supports, or illuminates your reflection in some way and concludes by posing an open-ended question that has been carefully designed to inspire class discussion (you must submit your initial post by midnight on Friday, March 4). You should also carefully craft a thoughtful post in response to the open-ended question posed by one of your class member’s in his or her initial post (to be completed by Sunday, March 6 at midnight). Be sure to incorporate at least six of your vocabulary words correctly over the course of your two posts.