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Weekly Blog (from Silent Discussion) week of April 30th April 30, 2012

Filed under: Uncategorized — nstremming @ 3:41 pm

Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup (unknown author).

Two Tasks: I & II (scroll down for II)

I.  By 11:59 pm Thursday, please answer one of the following prompts (total of 10 points).  Remember: this is an academic writing; therefore, it is vital that you write a complete essay.  Be mindful of the following: spelling, grammar, sentence structure, capitalization usage, comma usage, essay format, paragraph format, MLA formatting & style, etc.  This type of writing assignment is to help you develop both your writing skills and your analytical skills, both requisite in higher education and in the work force. 

Minimum Length:  500 words

1.  Are schools building minds or machines?  Provide evidence to support your opinion.

2.  In what ways has Fantasy changed your way of thinking?  Provide evidence to support your opinion.

3. Why do people read and/or watch Fantasy?  Please explain your answer.

4.  “Withholding information is the essence of Tyranny.  Control of the flow of information is the tool of the Dictatorship” (Bruce Coville, n.d.).  Write a response to the above quote.  Provide evidence to support your opinion.

5. How does one read and write Effectively?

6.  Is society prejudiced against Fantasy?  Provide evidence to support your opinion.

Task II: By 11:59 pm Sunday, May 6th read your classmates postings, choose two that stand out, and respond to the chosen two (total of 5 points).  In your two responses, make sure you provide critical feedback.  Minimum Length: 50 words

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