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The Hare and the Tortoise, the Stage Play, Part 1 [Hare, Tortoise get ready to race as other animals gather around] Hare: With all due respect, Mr. Tortoise, how do you ever expect to win this race? I can run circles around you. Tortoise: There is more to a race than running fast. Hare: You make me laugh, Mr. Tortoise. So come on, let’s begin the race. [Aside] This fellow is delusional! [They run the first leg of the race. The Hare is alone, way ahead. He stops.] Hare: This race is ridiculous. Why do I bother? I am so far ahead I will win by miles. I wonder what the Tortoise was thinking to challenge me? Perhaps he has some kind of plan. Hmm. I’m getting tired. I think I’ll rest here. [ He lies down.] [Scene: Far behind on the road, the Hare meets Ms. Toad.] Ms. Toad: How goes it, Sir Tortoise? Tortoise: Slow and steady, slow and steady. That is my policy. Never hurry, never rush. It may not sound exciting, but it gets the job done. Slow and steady: it’s the way we tortoises do things. We don’t rush. And in the long run, we always prevail. This is how we tortoises do things and I wouldn’t do it any other way. Ms. Toad: Nevertheless, you’re still way behind.

Hunger Games Chapter 26
They spit out the berries, and shortly after they’re lifted into a hovercraft. Doctors go to work on Peeta immediately and Katniss is dragged to a separate room. Katniss has a violent fit when she sees them taking Peeta away, until a needle jabs her and she falls unconscious. She wakes in a different room and finds herself clean and healed. The redheaded Avox comes in to feed her, and when Katniss asks if Peeta made it, she nods that he did. Katniss is kept restrained to her bed in this room for an indeterminate amount of time, possibly days.
Eventually she wakes up and finds her restraint gone. In the hall, she sees Effie, Haymitch, and Cinna. Her reunion with Peeta will be at the closing ceremony, and they take her to be prepped and dressed. She is taken to a waiting area under the stage where she meets Haymitch. He asks for a hug, but when Katniss hugs him, he tells her she’s in danger. The Capitol is furious at her showing them up in the arena. Her only defense can be that she was madly in love with Peeta.
Read the summary below and write 1-2 important details that you feel have been left out.

Can you write essay response summary about the article “Herb Behavior”.
Article: Herd Behavior
Background The term “herd behavior” comes from the behavior of animals in herds, particularly when they are in a dangerous situation such as escaping a predator. All of the animals band closely together in a group and, in panic mode, move together as a unit. It is very unusual for a member of the herd to stay from the movement of the unit. The term also applies to human behavior, and it usually describes large numbers of people acting the same way at the same time. It often has a connotation of irrationality, as people’s actions are driven by emotion rather than by thinking through a situation. Human herd behavior can be observed at large-scale demonstrations, riots, strikes, religious gatherings, sports events, and outbreaks of mob violence. When herd behavior sets in, an individual person’s judgement and opinion-forming process shut down as he or she automatically follows the group’s movement and behavior. Examples of Herd Behavior Herd behavior in humans is frequently observed at times of danger and panic; for example, a fire in a building often causes herd behavior, with people often suspending their individual reasoning and fleeing together in a pack. People in a crisis that requires escape will attempt to move faster than normal, copy the actions of others, interact physically with each other, and ignore alternative strategies in favor of following the mass escape trend. Another commonly cited example of human herd behavior if the phenomenon of stock market bubbles. Large stock market trends often begin and end with a mass frenzy of buying (bubbles) or selling (crashes). Many observers see these stock market trends as examples of herding behavior because individuals are driven by emotion rather than reason to “join the crowd”; greed drives mass buying frenzies, and fear drives crashes. Behavior in Crowds A more obvious example of human herd behavior occurs in dense public crowds or mobs. Crowds that gather because of a grievance or protest can involve herding behavior that becomes violent. Psychologists posit that a “group mind” can overtake a mob and embolden people to act in ways they would not individually, increasing the likelihood that situations become violent. Sporting events can also create herd behavior on a violent scale. The football hooliganism prevalent in Europe in the 1980s is a well-known example of sports-related herding behavior and violence. Overzealous fans of football teams often engaged in unruly or destructive behavior in the name of supporting their team and intimidating the rival team, to the extent that people involved could be badly injured or even killed. Some historians believe that Adolf Hitler purposefully took advantage of herd behavior psychology by planting a significant number of undercover German officers in the crowds at his speeches. These officers would enthusiastically cheer for Hitler, and the rest of the crowd followed suit. Making it seem as if the entire crowd supported Hitler. These speeches would then be broadcast to a larger public audience, magnifying the effect. Everyday Decision-making Herd behavior does not always have such harmful effects; it can be influential in people’s everyday, simple decisions. For example, suppose that a family is walking down the street looking for a restaurant to have dinner. If they pass a restaurant that is empty and one that is relatively crowded with patrons, they are far more likely to choose the crowded one, on the assumption that it’s better because there are more people there. Herding can be subtle in this way; it simply involves people’s tendency to follow a crowd rather than carve out an individual path in many situations.

shutterstock.com . 2001577220 Instructions: Correct the grammar and punctuation in the following sentences. Highlight your changes. Changes that are not highlighted will not be given credit. Some sentences may be correct. Each correct answer is worth ten points. Feel free to use the attached Word document for your homework. NEVER COPY AND PASTE YOUR ANSWERS FROM THE INTERNET, USE YOUR OWN WORDS AND GIVE AN ORIGINAL EXAMPLE. 1. A moral society bears responsibility for providing aid and education to the less fortunate 2. proponents of this so-called new direction absolve themselves too easily of moral responsibility when the low road that they have chosen is one of convenience and callous indifference toward those already burdened and less fortunate than ourselves. 3. While he was out of town, I watched Schrodinger’s cat. 4. Unlike news stories, editorials are one of the few types of articles in newspapers that are subjective-that is, they express the opinion of a person or organization. 5. A simile uses the words like or as to compare two unlike things, the purpose of a simile is to strengthen the message by adding a visual image. 6. In the story, Pete and Johnny go to great lengths to steal the diamonds, but what does Malcolm Forbes’ quote say about the value of diamonds? 7. That was a close one, Albert said tiredly. 8. Many fighting forces routinely use mines to defend a frontier deny opponents the use of a road and stymie forward progress. 9. When Junior walked into the store, he wanted to buy three things some drinks, some ice, and a cooler. 10. The friends were quietly conversing meanwhile, a burglary was going on in the next room.

Briefly state in your own words, according to Doris Sommer, what was scope of the Works Progress Administration’s Federal Art
Project? Give one example from this chapter of something produced through that program.

Images can stir emotions and add reactions to read pieces. “Recognizing the appeal of an argument’s graphics can empower you to feel more confident in your reaction” to the argument itself (
The Purposeful Argument
).
After reviewing assigned reading selections, choose one reading and assess the argument presented in an essay. Select two to three web-based images that support the writer’s claim. Use the following questions from the text to build and elaborate your response on the effective use of imagery in arguments:
?      How are the images created to stir your emotions?
?      What techniques are used to sway you?

Compare and Contrast
Part 2: Scenarios
For each of the scenarios below, determine whether the group of students should receive remediation or intervention.
?      Rationale for why you selected remediation or intervention
?      Instructional next steps, including strategies
Scenario A: You teach second grade. Your classroom data shows that 10 out of 25 students in your class are lacking in nonsense word fluency based on your initial benchmark data. What is your approach?
Scenario B: You teach first grade. You have been working on letter naming fluency with targeted strategies with a small group of students. You have kept weekly data from progress monitoring on these students. All but one student in the group is making progress with the skill. What is your approach?
Scenario C:  You teach preschool. You just completed your rhyming unit and gave a summative assessment. Scores show that 12 of the 25 students cannot identify rhyming words and 15 of the 25 students cannot produce rhyming words. What is your approach?
Scenario D:  You teach kindergarten. It is the middle of the year, benchmark testing and 4 of your 25 students are still in the intensive/falls far below range in reading. What is your approach?
Scenario E:  You teach third grade. At the beginning of the year testing, 8 of your 25 students are intensive on their oral reading fluency retell, even though their fluency scores are strategic or benchmark. What is your approach?

The Norton Field Guide
?      Chapter 27 (pp. 329-332)
The Norton Field Guide with Readings
, 6th edition
Editors: Richard Bullock, Deborah Bertsch, & Maureen Daly Goggin
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, © 2022
?      ISBN: 9780393543766
Compose two Introductions for your Researched Argumentative Essay. The introductions should demonstrate different approaches, using different words and phrasing. Only the thesis statement will remain similar. Then, in a third paragraph, share your thoughts about which introduction you are most likely to use and why.
A few reminders:
?      Paragraph 1 will  be your first possible introduction.
?      Paragraph 2 will be your second possible introduction.
?      Paragraph 3 will be your commentary on both introductions.
?      should only in 3rd person point of view (No direct address – “You would be shocked at the waste of edible foods!”).
?      Do not announce the topic (Example: This paper will discuss the importance of donkey farming to nomad societies in Northern Africa; In this essay, or, In this essay, I will…).
Example:
4 Introductions for the Argumentative Essay
Please refer to your professor’s guidelines for acceptable Introductions.
Introduction with a question
With quoted material:
Until the middle of the twentieth century, college was largely for the rich. The GI Bill, which paid for the education of veterans returning from World War II, helped to change the situation. By 1956, nearly half of those who had served in World War II, almost 7.8 million people, had taken advantage of this benefit (US Department of Veteran Affairs) Even today, however, college graduates are still a minority of the population. Although this situation is gradually improving, it is not good for the country. Why should college just be for the privileged few?  Every US citizen should have the opportunity to attend college because a college education provides important benefits, such as increased wages for residents, a stronger democracy for the nation, and the ability to compete in the global marketplace.
Without quoted material:
Until the middle of the twentieth century, college was largely for the rich. The GI Bill, which paid for the education of veterans returning from World War II, helped to change the situation. Many servicemembers took advantage of this benefit after WWI. Even today, however, college graduates are still a minority of the population.  Although this situation is gradually improving, it is not good for the country. Why should college just be for the privileged few?  Every US citizen should have the opportunity to attend college because a college education provides important benefits, such as increased wages for residents, a stronger democracy for the nation, and the ability to compete in the global marketplace.
Adapted from:
Sanchez, C. (2020). College should be for everyone. In L. G. Kirszner (Ed),
Practical argument
(p. 138). Bedford/St. Martin’s. (6th edition)
Analogy
With quoted material:
Artists are to their studios as scientists are to their labs. Artists experiment with
color, texture, and medium to discern the different effects these elements have on the
eye and mind. Sometimes their experiments are fantastic successes; sometimes they
fail terribly, just as scientists might. Rather than thinking of artists as visionaries driven
by pain and inspiration, they should be thought of as hardworking risk takers, willing to
experiment until they solve the aesthetic problems they have set themselves to examine. As Constable (1893) pondered, “…should not a painter…be considered a student in Natural Philosophy, and why should not his pictures be considered but as his experiments, as in any other branch of study” (p. 2). While some may regard creating art as a random process, artists, like scientists, experiment with light, color, and shape until they get a satisfying result.
Without quoted material
Artists are to their studios as scientists are to their labs. Artists experiment with
color, texture, and medium to discern the different effects these elements have on the
eye and mind. Sometimes their experiments are fantastic successes; sometimes they
fail terribly, just as scientists might. Rather than thinking of artists as visionaries driven
by pain and inspiration, they should be thought of as hardworking risk takers, willing to
experiment until they solve the aesthetic problems they have set themselves to examine. While some may regard creating art as a random process, artists, like scientists, experiment with light, color, and shape until they get a satisfying result.
(Adapted from the Virgil Undergraduate Writing Center Web site)
Background Information
With quoted material:
The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability. In a society that did not value disabled people in general, blindness was particularly stigmatized, and lack of access to reading and writing was a significant barrier to social participation. As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a groundbreaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness. A 1996 study found that “those who learned to read using braille had higher employment rates and educational levels… [and] were more financially self-sufficient” (Ryles, 1996. p. 3). While the general public used to shun people with disabilities, the invention of Braille increased access to education, and improved blind people’s social and cultural experiences.
Without quoted material:
The invention of Braille was a major turning point in the history of disability. In a society that did not value disabled people in general, blindness was particularly stigmatized, and lack of access to reading and writing was a significant barrier to social participation. As the first writing system designed for blind people’s needs, Braille was a groundbreaking new accessibility tool. It not only provided practical benefits, but also helped change the cultural status of blindness. While the general public used to shun people with disabilities, the invention of Braille increased access to education, and improved blind people’s social and cultural experiences.
(Adapted from McCombs, Shona, How to Write an Essay Introduction)
Startling Fact
About a fifth of all murders in the United States are committed by a relative of the victim and, in most cases, by the spouse. The police dread answering calls concerning domestic violence or family conflicts because of the vicious and dangerous nature of so many of these conflicts; in fact, more police officers are killed attempting to resolve these disputes than in almost any other type of situation they face (Miller, 2020, p. 75). Studies indicate that each year around 7 million couples go through a violent episode in which one spouse tries to cause the other serious pain or injury. This outburst of violence in a group of partners who are supposed to love and care for each other is not easily explained, but studies suggest that the modern family may be under greater pressures than it can easily bear due to income, employment, family roles, and cultural environment. (Author unknown)
(This type of introduction would have to have quoted material by default.)

Question 1 In her work, “Untitled,” Tara Donavacreated a feeling of unity by: • a. Rpeating brush strokes O b. repeating materials • c. repeating flowing line O d. none of these choices QUESTION 2 The standards of beauty and aesthetics remain fixed throughout time. O True O False Question 3 Create unity in a composition by: * ??A. repetition of colors * ??B. challenge the viewer © C. adding a focal point © D. repetition of shape QUESTION 4 The empty space around an element in the picture plane is called the: * ??A. Positive shape * ??B. Negative shape * ??C. Figure D. Ground Question 5 In Kandinsky’s “Pink Accent,” the artsist predominantly uses the element of line. O True O False QUESTION 6 What is the difference between applied arts and fine arts? Question 7 Art can be used for which of the following reasons? O A. to show power O B. to show personal expression O C. to show beliefs or ideas O D. all of these choices Question 8 The use of soft light that dissolves edges and blurs details is called: O A. chiaroscuro * ??B. sfumato * ??C.value O D. monochromatic QUESTION 9 How did Japanese prints, like Hiroshige’s “Maple Leaves at the Takona Shrine, Mamma” influence Western art? Question 10 What is the first step in appreciating art? Question 11 QUESTION 11 In atmospheric perspective, what happens to the background the further back the depth goes? O A. forms become smaller * ??B. the distance becomes paler in value * ??C. details diminish O D. all of the above Question 12 How does the art of Tara Donovan break away from traditional sculpture? In what ways does it continue to address traditional sculptural concepts?

Essay 2-3 page
(500-750 words, double-spaced) intended to react to a specific concept in one or a combination of the science articles: “The Buddhist and the Neuroscientist,” “Brainology,” “What is Learning? You and Your Brain,” “Power Causes Brain Damage,” “Bilingual Babies Ignites Infants’ Learning.” You may use the thesis you worked on in the M3.1 discussion, but do not have to – you may develop other ideas that are more interesting for you to write about. Below are some additional ideas to spark your thinking:
?      react to the concept of brain plasticity (flexibility, development, change), either agreeing or disagreeing, by relating it to an experience you have had or observed
?      react to the information about bilingual babies and how it has changed your thinking about language learning
?      react to the concept of growth mindset in “Brainology” and whether it has changed your thinking about successful learning
?      react to the concept of growth mindset in “Brainology” and whether it carries an unconscious cultural bias, which is the assertion offered in the article linked to at the end of the Brainology page, “Prominent Scholar Calls Growth Mindset a ‘Cancerous Idea,’ In Isolation”
?      react to the linkage between brain and status, relating this to an experience you have had or observed
?      react to the next-to-last sentence of “The Buddhist” article: “Davidson’s research suggests, he said, that ‘we can all take responsibility for our brains.’” Do you agree or disagree with this statement? What response did this evoke in you – has this changed your thinking?
How to Proceed
Begin by understanding expectations for writing to react. When you write to react, your essay will have a thesis, and it also should have a summary of the text or portion of the text that you’re reacting to.  Incorporate that summary as an introduction, leading into your thesis assertion. Remember the two “reacting” questions as you write, to link your thoughts with your personal experiences: What do I think about the article’s ideas? (your intellectual—not emotional—reaction), and Why do I think this way? The essay should be long enough to develop your ideas with examples.
Also remember that reactions can take many forms:
?      analyzing the author’s evidence, conclusions, or examples, comparing them to your own experience
?      evaluating the importance of the information in the text—how it changed your thinking, and how it might benefit others
?      responding to the author’s language and tone and how they influenced your experience reading the text
?      and more…
As you draft and revise, you may want to review the page on Paraphrases & Summaries to Re-State Ideas.
Assignment Completion Questions – include at the end of the assignment
What are the 1-2 main concepts
about reading and writing processes
that you learned in this module? Please focus on reading and writing processes, and
not
the content of the articles. Consider what you read about reading and writing, and what you learned through both the skill self-assessment and writing assignment.
What challenged you in learning these reading and writing concepts and applying them to write your assignment?
What might you do for the next assignment to lessen the challenge?
Identify a different situation (academic or non-academic) and explain how you might apply a concept learned in this module to that situation.