Read the attached essay written by Jada Jones. What audience is Jones trying to reach? How does Jones appeal to readers’ values? How does she evoke an emotional response in her readers?

Keep in mind you aren’t responding to the subject but rather evaluating the effectiveness of how she is crafting her argument.

Your response should be approximately 200 words, written in APA format. You’re welcome to write directly into the submission box or upload a PDF. Be sure to include support from Jones’s essay, and cite all your sources (including any AI or other outside assistance).

Short Stories from Everyday People: The Color of Life This semester, I’ve excerpted some stories from the short story anthology Everyday People: The Color of Life for our assigned reading. Everyday People: The Color of Life is a vibrant and compelling anthology that brings together a diverse collection of short stories from contemporary African American writers. Edited by Jennifer Baker, this book showcases a wide range of voices, each offering unique perspectives on the joys, struggles, and complexities of everyday life. The stories in this anthology explore themes of identity, family, love, and resilience, highlighting the richness of Black culture and the universal humanity within it. From tales of triumph over adversity to moments of quiet reflection, the narratives are as varied as the experiences they depict, painting a rich tapestry of what it means to navigate life in a world defined by both connection and division. This anthology celebrates the beauty and diversity of storytelling, offering readers a chance to see themselves or gain insight into lives different from their own. It is a tribute to the power of literature to foster empathy, understanding, and dialogue. Module 3 Reading Assignment This module you’ll read four short stories from Everyday People: The Color of Life. You’ll read “Mine” by Alexander Chee, “The African American Special” by Jason Reynolds, “If a Bird Can Be a Ghost” by Allison Mills, and “Last Rites” by Denne Michelle Norris (previously known as Dennis Norris II). Use the links to access electronic copies of these stories. 3.5 Short Story Literary Analysis Discussion – Success Group 7 Reading Assignment: This assignment is dependent on you completing the reading assignment for this module: Everyday People: The Color of Life–A Short Anthology, This module you’ll read four short stories from Everyday People: The Color of Life. You’ll read “Mine”Links to an external site. by Alexander Chee, “The African American Special”Links to an external site. by Jason Reynolds, “If a Bird Can Be a Ghost”Links to an external site. by Allison Mills, and “Last Rites”Links to an external site. by Denne Michelle Norris (previously known as Dennis Norris II). Instructions: Part 1: Your Original Post; Due by Friday You will use the prompt below to discuss each of the four stories you read during this module. This means that you should have four distinct analyses, each one responding to the prompt below. All literary analysis is based on making claims and supporting claims with textual evidence. So, as you respond to each of the prompts make sure that you make claims and support your claim with evidence from the text. This means that you want to point to specific passages in the story through summary or direct quotation. Use summary, paraphrase or quotations from the text to explain your ideas. You may also do outside research to support your ideas. It’s important that when you use evidence from the text or from outside sources that appropriate integrate this material and cite it according to MLA format. Make sure to include page number citations in the text and works cited citations at the end. In terms of length, your post should be between 750-1000 words. The goal of these literature discussions is to interact with the text in terms of the literary elements we are learning about, so please do not just summarize the reading. In summary, you’re first response should contain three distinct analyses each focusing on one of the stories from this week. Writing Prompt What is the theme of this story? How did you come to that conclusion? What elements of literature work together to communicate the theme? Use textual evidence to support your ideas. I will have the stories attached to the files. Please dont sound too sophisticated in writing. thank you

Your essay should have at least one direct quotation that includes in-text or parenthetical citation and conforms to MLA standards, including a references page. In a two-page response paper explain how: Early oral versions of Little Red Riding Hood circulated among mixed-age audiences at a time when childhood was not understood as a separate stage of development. Drawing only from the assigned readings and mini-lectures, explain how recognizing this historical context changes our reading of the story? You must draw ONLY from the assigned readings and the mini-lectures. Quarrell, Suzie. Notes on Shavit, Z. (1998). The Concept of Childhood and Children’s Folktales: Test Case-“Little Red Riding Hood”. In M. Werner (Ed.), The Classic Fairytales (pp. 317-323). New York, NY: Norton. Lecture Maria Tatar (1998). Introduction: Little Red Riding Hood. In M.Tatar (Ed.), The Classic Fairytales (pp. 3-10). New York, NY: Norton

My long-term career goal is to become a researcher in biomedical engineering focused on regenerative medicine and tissue engineering. I am particularly interested in developing biomaterial-based systems that can regulate cellular metabolism, mechanical signaling, and microenvironmental conditions to improve tissue repair and regeneration. Through graduate training, I hope to strengthen my ability to integrate experimental biology, biomaterials engineering, and computational modeling to design physiologically relevant regenerative platforms.

Following completion of my Masters degree, I plan to work in a research-focused role in academia, industry, or a research institute, where I can contribute to the development of translational biomedical technologies. I aim to gain deeper experience in experimental design, quantitative analysis, and interdisciplinary collaboration while contributing to clinically relevant research.

In the long term, I intend to pursue a PhD in Biomedical Engineering to develop independent research expertise. My ultimate goal is to lead research efforts that translate fundamental biological understanding into therapeutic strategies for tissue repair, particularly in musculoskeletal and cardiovascular applications. I hope to contribute to advancing regenerative therapies that improve patient outcomes and address unmet clinical needs. PLEASE EDIT THIS AND MAKE SURE AI PROOF

The topic to use is Mendelian and Non Mendelian Genetics in Model Plants

Have access to The Little Seagull Handbook, 5th edition, please.

This is an individual assignment. You are required to create a formal topic-to-sentence outline and a full five-paragraph essay [containing an introductory paragraph, 3 body paragraphs and a concluding paragraph], followed by an appropriate Works Cited list, and an annotated bibliography of one source used in the essay. Your essay must be based on ONE of the following prompts [i.e., Question A or Question B below].

Question A: Describe the main elements of the 21st Century economy.

Additionally, you will state which one of the expository methods [Analysis by Division OR Classification] you chose to guide development of your response to the question selected, and then provide a three or four sentence justification of that chosen method.

Your essay SHOULD NOT BE LESS THAN 500 words and SHOULD NOT EXCEED 700 words. You are required to use three or four scholarly / reliable sources of evidence to support the claims made in your essay. These sources must be formatted as per the MLA 9th Edition referencing style. It means that in addition to the in-text citations, you must include a corresponding works cited list, which must be formatted according to guidelines provided in the 9th Edition of the MLA referencing style. The URL of all online sources used must be included. If a hard-copy source is used, you will include a picture of the source and information page in an appendix. For example, if a hard copy version of a book is used, you will include a picture of the cover page and the page/pages of the book, from which the information was accessed.

Following the Works Cited list, you must include an annotated bibliography of ONE source that was used in the body of the essay. The source used in your paper must be scholarly and/or reliable.

You must maintain a formal academic tone throughout the essay.

You will submit this assignment as a .docs / MS Word document in the Credit Assignment 1 submission portal, NOT TURNITIN, for grading.

The late penalty will be applied for late submissions made within the 48-hour window.

MARKING GUIDE FOR CREDIT ASSIGNMENT 1

Marking Guide for Credit Assignment 1

Dimension

Description

Formal Topic-to-sentence outline

(10 marks)

-The appropriate format is used to present the formal topic-to-sentence outline.

-All components are included in the topic-to-sentence outline.

-The thesis statement and topic sentences show accurate interpretation of the question.

-The sentences contained in the outline are appropriately structured.

-Language is appropriately used in the thesis statement and topic sentences.

-The appropriate expository method is reflected in the thesis statement and topic sentences.

Justification

(3 marks)

-The expository method is identified.

-The expository method identified is appropriate.

-An appropriate and compelling analysis and justification of the method is presented.

-There is a clear explanation of the link between the question and the relevant method and vice versa.

Introduction

(4 marks)

-The significance and context of the subject are established and appropriately expressed.

-The thesis statement is included and appropriately positioned.

-The relevant expository method is used.

Structure of Body Paragraphs

(12 marks)

-The body paragraphs begin with a relevant topic sentence.

-The main points are developed with explanations, examples / evidence.

-The conventions of paragraph-writing are reflected.

-The relevant expository method is chosen and utilized.

Conclusion

(4 marks)

-The conclusion provides closure.

-The conclusion summarizes the main points.

-The main points are synthesized.

-New information is not presented.

Language

(16 marks)

-The language is formal.

-The language supports the required expository method.

-Language and rules of grammar are appropriately used / applied.

-The style of writing facilitates effective communication

Content

(11 marks)

-Selection of material is appropriate to question; i.e., the content is related to the question / prompt.

-There is integration of analysis and research.

Citations and Works Cited

(5 marks)

-In-text citations aligns with MLA 9 referencing style

-Source(s) used are scholarly and/or reliable.

-Sources are adequately and appropriately used.

-The Works Cited list complements in-text citations

-The Works Cited list is formatted as per MLA 9 referencing style.

Annotated Bibliography

(5 marks)

-Annotated bibliography contains required elements.

-Annotated bibliography includes a source initially used in the essay.

-The annotation is based on a scholarly / reliable source initially used in the essay.

Assignment Instructions

One of the biggest mistakes we make when writing a narrative essay is that we tend to tell rather than show details. This means that we state things bluntly instead of painting a mental picture that can get the same information across in a better way. The reason its better to give readers a mental image instead of just telling them something (such as how a character feels) is because an image can convey much more information, while also engaging the reader in your story.

Lets look at an example of telling:

Sam was sad because he dropped his ice cream cone.

Now lets look at an example of showing this same information:

As the ice cream tumbled to the hot pavement, Sam burst into streaming tears.

The second version is the better of the two options because it gives the necessary information in a way that puts the reader into the scene as it unfolds. Conversely, the first option doesnt put the reader into the story, and isnt as engaging for the audience because of that fact.

Step One:

Take a look at the following five lines of text that are all telling rather than showing.

Telling Sentences:

1. The dog was happy to go on a walk.
2. Sally loved running.
3. It was a big storm.
4. The hall was really crowded.
5. Michael was really good at his job.

Step Two:

In a Word document, write a new version of the sentence where the information is shown through description and action (as the above example did). Feel free to add details to make the new version come alive.

Step Three:

Submit your Word document by clicking Submit Assignment. Your document should:

• Be 12 pt in size.
• Be in Times New Roman font
• Have 1-inch margins
• Be double spaced
• Be saved and submitted as a Word document (either .doc or .docx)