Monday, March 15, 2010

WEEKEND ESSAY 3: CITY OF THE BEAST

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write a seven paragraph essay answering the question below.

2. You must use a standard paragraph / essay format.

3. All essays are submitted online in the comment box.

4. If your essay exceeds 4.000 characters, leave two comments instead of one, continuing your essay in the next box.

5. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, subject and time you have class with me.

ex.
Jane
USHI
P9

Essay Question:
Explain why Nadia and Alex are relied on by the Beasts, Walimai and the Natives to communicate with the Modern World? Be sure to explain the intentions of the main characters, how the perception of the natives are formed by Cesar Santos’ and other adventurers and the reality of how they actually are.


Requirements
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph using the funnel method, which is located in your Syllabus.

2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statements should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

3. Use either three quotes from "City of the Beasts" or class notes.

4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.

5. Leave a space after each paragraph.


USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWERS AS WELL FROM CLASS DISCUSSION AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RESEARCH TO YOU.

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

WEEKEND ESSAY 2 - C3: Things Fall Apart

DIRECTIONS:
1. Write a seven paragraph essay answering the question below.

2. You must use standard paragraph / essay format.

3. All essays are submitted online in the comment box.

4. If your essay exceeds 4,000 characters, leave two comments instead of one, continuing your essay in the next box.

5. When you leave your response make sure you write your name, subject and period you have class with me.

ex.
Jane
USHI
P9

ESSAY QUESTION:
What are the perceptions of the natives (indians) according to Cesar Santos, Dr. Omayra Torres, Professor Ludovic Leblanc, Kate, Alex, and Nadia and how do they differ? Overall what cultural clash do you think will occur within the group and why?



REQUIREMENTS
1. Write a clearly written introduction paragraph using the funnel method, which is located in your syllabus.

2. Write a clear thesis statement. Thesis statements should be your last sentence in the introduction paragraph.

3. Use three quotes either from "City of the Beasts" or class notes.

4. Each paragraph is 5 to 7 sentences.

5. Leave a space after each paragraph.


USE THE TEXT TO SUPPORT YOUR ANSWERS WELL AS DISCUSSION FROM CLASS AS WELL AS ANY OTHER RESEARCH YOU DO.