What steps must the principal take to gain a better understanding of the needs of students, parents, and members of the larger community, and how should this information be used to bring about changes in the school climate and culture for learning?
What kinds of resources and strategies should the principal consider to bring about needed changes in the school
Category: Literature
Understanding Literacy and Identity: Key Insights from Horner’s Article
From your point of view, what is the main idea of the article?
What changes in literacy does Horner (the author) point to over time?
Use 1 direct quotes from the article to describe something interesting you learned about literacy and identity. Be sure to introduce the quote with the author or embedded the quote in a deeper context, then explain the quote in your own words.
What, if anything, is something that confuses you about this article or what do you want to learn more about?
What is Literature?
What is Literature? Show details
Instructions
Basic Instructions: explain how you define literature. must cite and respond to at least one of this week’s assigned readings or one of the quotations provided in the “Definitions of Literature and Poetry”.
Here are some questions you might use to brainstorm and organize your response:
What makes something “literature” as opposed to just “writing”?
What is literature for? In other word why does pretty much every culture have its
Comparative Analysis of Satirical Dystopian Genre in Aldous Huxley and George Orwell
Conduct a comparative analysis of the satirical dystopian genre as portrayed in the works of Aldous Huxley and George Orwell
Analysis of Quote by Taylor Swift
Choose one quote and analyze it in a paragraph. I’m intimidated by the fear of being average.
-Taylor Swift
Write an explication of at least 300 words of a word, line, or passage from one of the texts we have read. An explication is a sustained and detailed analysis of the meaning of a word, line, passage, or other figurative element that explains its significance to a literary text.Your explication should start out by quoting a line at the top before delving into your analysis/interpretation.
Artwork Analysis Across Ancient Civilizations
CASE STUDY:
As a student of art history, your task is to analyze and compare artwork from five different ancient civilizations: ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, Prehistoric Art, and First Civilizations. To complete this task, you will need to write a response on each civilization that addresses the following topics:
Cultural Context: What was the cultural context in which the artwork was produced? What were the religious, political, social, or economic factors that influenced the art of this civilization?
Artistic Characteristics: What were the key stylistic and technical characteristics of the art from this civilization? How did the artists from this civilization use form, color, line, texture, and composition to convey meaning?
Significance: What was the significance of the art from this civilization? How did it contribute to the cultural identity or historical legacy of the civilization?
For each civilization, you will need to choose at least one artwork to analyze and compare to other works from other civilizations. Your analysis should be supported with evidence from scholarly sources and should be written in clear, concise, and well-organized paragraphs.
Here are some examples of artworks you could choose to analyze for each civilization:
Ancient Egypt:
The Great Sphinx of Giza
The Narmer Palette
The Tomb of Tutankhamun
Ancient Greece:
The Parthenon
The Winged Victory of Samothrace
The Laocoon and His Sons
Ancient Rome:
The Colosseum
The Arch of Constantine
The Pantheon
Prehistoric Art:
The Cave Paintings of Lascaux
The Venus of Willendorf
Stonehenge
First Civilizations:
The Ziggurat of Ur
The Stele of Hammurabi
Remember, the purpose of this case study is to compare and contrast the artwork from these civilizations and to provide an analysis of their cultural context, artistic characteristics, and significance. By the end of the study, you should be able to identify the similarities and differences between the art from these civilizations and understand how they contribute to the broader narrative of human history.
Analysis of American Literature Since 1945: “Beloved” by Toni Morrison
Identify and read one piece of American literature since 1945. The piece of American literature may or may not come from our textbook.
Instructions
1. Identify one piece of American literature written from 1945 to the present. This piece of literature can be fiction or nonfiction. This piece of American literature may or may not come from our textbook.
2. Identify and give a brief biography of the author.
3. Explain how the literary work you have chosen fits the characteristics of literature written since 1945. Use the overview to review characteristics of literature written during the specified era.
4. Give a summary of the literary work(s). If it is poetry, summarize at least two of the poet’s poems.
Analyzing the Short Story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson
Choose a short story from the list at the end of the document (you can also do a comparison of a couple of stories which share a similar conflict, problem, or concern).2. Read it carefully and attentively. What are the parts of this narratives system (plot, character, setting, conflict, narrative point of view, etc)? What do you think is the most interesting thing about this story? Why?
Enhancing “Rebellion on St. John”: A Historical Drama Redevelopment
Redevelopment of Playwright 1733
Objective: Enhance the historical drama “Rebellion on St. John” with a focus on improving language usage, character development, and dramatic storytelling, drawing inspiration from FX’s “SHOGUN” series.
Language Usage: Ensure a proper use of English while incorporating small mixes of slave Afro-Caribbean dialects to add authenticity and depth to the characters’ voices.
Character Development: Provide in-depth background bios for each character, delving into their motivations, conflicts, and arcs to create a more engaging and multi-dimensional narrative.
Dramatization of 1733 St. John Rebellion: Infuse the story with heightened drama, capturing the tension, emotions, and historical significance of the 1733 St. John Rebellion in the Danish West Indies.
Historical Accuracy: Maintain historical accuracy while dramatizing events, paying close attention to the social, cultural, and political context of the time period.
Editing: Edit the draft to refine dialogue, sequences, and storytelling techniques, ensuring that each character’s story comes full circle and contributes meaningfully to the overall narrative.
Dialogue and Conversations: Improve dialogue and conversations between characters to deepen relationships, advance the plot, and enhance the overall theatrical experience.
Storytelling: Elevate the storytelling aspect of the play, utilizing narrative devices, dramatic tension, and thematic exploration to captivate the audience and evoke a sense of historical immersion.
A Crucian Christmas: Celebrating the Season in Style
Craft a story titled “A Crucian Christmas” akin to “Christmas Vacation,” showcasing a Crucian’s celebration of Christmas. (URL to help dont use this to make the story is ust for inspiration to capture the vibe )
Narrative: Follow the tale of a young man returning home for the holidays after college, immersing himself in Crucian Christmas festivities, and ultimately finding himself amidst the excitement and stress of the season.
Elements: Include traditions, culture, foods, and events like the Crucian Christmas Festival and the food fair, ensuring the story appeals to kids, teens, and adults alike