Our first nonfiction essay in our contemporary nonfiction unit, "In Search of Our Mother's Gardens," is about finding creativity in unusual places. What does creativity mean to you? Describe an experience in which you found creativity in an unusual place, or write about a time you had to use creativity to solve a problem.

Make sure your answer is grammatically correct. Proofread your work before you hit submit. Remember to watch for capitalization errors (especially of the pronoun I), verb errors, sentence structure errors, and punctuation errors. Make sure you have read the directions and completed all parts of the assignment. Points will be deducted for errors.

Two of our stories in this unit, "Speaking of Courage" and "Game," both focus on the mental states of men affected by military experiences. In your opinion, who has been damaged more by war -- Paul Berlin or Barthelme's narrator? Explain your answer.

Make sure your answer is grammatically correct. Poofread your work before you hit submit. Remember to watch for capitalization errors (especially of the pronoun I), verb errors, sentence structure errors, and punctuation errors. Make sure you have read the directions and completed all parts of the assignment. Points will be deducted for errors.

Our current collection focuses on literature with war related themes. Examine your feelings about war. Is war ever necessary? Why or why not? What are your personal thoughts about war? Make sure you answer each question and have a minimum of three sentences.

Make sure your answer is in complete sentences and is grammatically correct. Proofread your work before you hit submit. Remember to watch for capitalization errors (especially of the pronoun I), verb errors, sentence structure errors, and punctuation errors. Make sure you have read the directions and completed all parts of the assignment. Points will be deducted for errors.

In this unit we have read works which focused on the unforgettable events of World War II. The following words by the philosopher George Santayana are now posted on a tablet at the entrance to the Dachau concentration camp: "Whose who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." Write briefly about a societal tragedy -- either a current event or a historical one -- that should not be forgotten. What lesson should society learn from it?

Make sure your answer is in complete sentences and is grammatically correct. Proofread your work before you hit submit. Remember to watch for capitalization errors (especially of the pronoun I), verb errors, sentence structure errors, and punctuation errors. Make sure you have read the directions and completed all parts of the assignment. Points will be deducted for errors.

O'Connor said that her aunt did not like the way "The Life You Save May Be Your Own" ends and was happy when a teleplay changed the ending, having Mr. Shiftlet return to The Hot Spot and drive away with Lucynell. What do you think of the way the story ends? Explain your answer.

Remember your answer must be in complete sentences. Responses that are not on topic and correct grammatically and in sentence structure will have points deducted. Be sure to follow the guidelines in the prompt. All responses are due by 11:59 P.M. on Friday.

During the Harlem Renaissance, jazz and the blues were two music forms often used by members of the African American community to express their feelings. Imagine an anthology of music that summarizes your experience as a teenager in the twenty-first century. ﻿What song would be at the top of the list for you? Explain what this song says about being a contemporary American teenager. ﻿Make sure your answer is in complete sentences and is grammatically correct. Proofread your work before you hit submit. Remember to watch for capitalization errors (especially of the pronoun I), verb errors, sentence structure errors, and punctuation errors. Make sure you have read the directions and completed all parts of the assignment. Points will be deducted for errors.

This week you will be writing your resume'. 1. What do you think is the most important part of the resume' and why is this part the most important? 2. Why is it important to be honest on your resume'? 3. In what ways do you think a resume' can benefit you?

Make sure your answer is in complete sentences and is grammatically correct. Proofread your work before you hit submit. Remember to watch for capitalization errors (especially of the pronoun I), verb errors, sentence structure errors, and punctuation errors. Make sure you have read the directions and completed all parts of the assignment. Points will be deducted for errors.

This week we will continue the work on the research paper. What do you find hardest about the parts of the term paper you have completed? Please be specific. "The note cards were hard" is not a good answer. You must tell me details about the problem you encountered. Please write your response in at least three sentences.

Remember your answer must be in complete sentences. Responses that are not on topic and correct grammatically and in sentence structure will have points deducted. All responses are due by 11:59 P.M. on Friday.

This week we will be focusing on your research paper. In at least three sentences, identify the topic of your paper. What have you learned about your topic? What makes your topic interesting to you?

Remember your answer must be in complete sentences. Responses that are not on topic and correct grammatically and in sentence structure will have points deducted. All responses are due by 11:59 P.M. on Friday.

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Remember, your comments must be appropriate for publication. Responses to the discussion board are due by 11:59 P.M. on Friday. Points will be deducted for responses that are not on topic or that are not written in complete sentences demonstrating proper grammar.When correcting something you have posted, use the reply button.Grading Scale:10 -- 1 error or less9 -- 2 errors8 -- 3 errors or more7 or less -- did not follow directions (including required length of answer)