Fri-Tues, Oct 15-19 reading, organizer Jackson's speech

 

TRAIL OF Tears

                                                                        

                

Learning Targets: I can find parallels between the discrimination experiences of the Native                                        Americans, Serena Williams and Claude McKay.

                              I can identify the theme or central idea in Andrew Jackson's Removal Speech

                              I can give examples of how imagery is used to develop the central idea or                                        theme in Andrew Jackson's Indian Removal speech.

                              I can give examples of how diction is used to develop the theme or central                                      idea in Andrew Jackson's removal speech.

                              I can give examples how point of view is used to develop the central idea or                                    theme in Andrew Jackson's removal speech.

On Friday in class, you had the opportunity to listen and follow along with Andrew Jackson's "Indian Removal" speech. 

The accompanying graphic organizer, which has the speech paired with close-reading questions, was handed out. You had some time on Friday to begin completing the material, which has content, vocabulary, imagery and diction questions. You have class time today and Tuesday. You may take this home to work on, if you need or receive extra time.

This is independent work. I will collect the graphic organizer at the close of class tomorrow. Please remember that this is counting as a writing grade.

Note: there is an audio link following the vocabulary. Please use earbuds, if you wish to listen to this again in class:

There is a class handout, but if you are absent, the organizer can be copied onto a google doc and shared: 

dorothy.parker@rcsdk12.org

(remember to give me permission to open the document!)

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ANDREW JACKSON'S SPEECH TO CONGRESS ON 'INDIAN REMOVAL'

By President Andrew Jackson 1830

         

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ANDREW JACKSON'S SPEECH TO CONGRESS ON 'INDIAN REMOVAL'

By President Andrew Jackson 1830

Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the seventh president of the United States. In this speech he discusses the “Indian Removal Act,” which forcibly relocated native tribes to what is now Oklahoma. 

Vocabulary / terms  (note that there should be 10 sentences in your notebook that clearly refect that you understand these words!-yesterday's work!

1. benevolent    (adjective) -well-meaning

2. consummation (noun) -completion

3. provision (noun)- a provided thing      

4. pecuniary (adjective)- relating to money

5. adjacent (adjective)- next to or adjoining something

6. occupancy (noun)-the act of dwelling in a place

7. to retard (verb) -slow        

8.  savages (noun)-  

Though commonplace at the time — indeed, it is even used in the U.S. Declaraction of Independence — the term "savages" in reference to indigenous peoples is both archaic and considered highly offensive

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9. red men- (noun) an archaic now considered very offensive for Native Americans

10. annihation (noun)- the complete destruction of something

Jackson's speech audio

  Paragraph 1

"It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the benevolent (1) policy of the Government, steadily pursued for nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy consummation.(2) Two important tribes have accepted the provision (3) made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious advantages. 

                        Paragraph 2

The consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the United States, to individual States, and to the Indians themselves. The pecuniary(4) advantages which it promises to the Government are the least of its recommendations. It puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the General and State Governments on account of the Indians. It will place a dense and civilized population in large tracts of country now occupied by a few savage hunters.

                                        By opening the whole territory between Tennessee on the north and Louisiana on the south to the settlement of the whites it will incalculably strengthen the southwestern frontier and render the adjacent (5) States strong enough to repel future invasions without remote aid. It will relieve the whole State of Mississippi and the western part of Alabama of Indian occupancy, (6) and enable those States to advance rapidly in population, wealth, and power.

                                     It will separate the Indians from immediate contact with settlements of whites; free them from the power of the States; enable them to pursue happiness in their own way and under their own rude institutions; will retard (7) the progress of decay, which is lessening their numbers, and perhaps cause them gradually, under the protection of the Government and through the influence of good counsels, to cast off their savage habits and become an interesting, civilized, and Christian community. [1] 

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What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages(8) our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms embellished with all the improvements which art can devise or industry execute, occupied by more than 12,000,000 happy people, and filled with all the blessings of liberty, civilization and religion? 

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The present policy of the Government is but a continuation of the same progressive change by a milder process. The tribes which occupied the countries now constituting the Eastern States were annihilated or have melted away to make room for the whites. The waves of population and civilization are rolling to the westward, and we now propose to acquire the countries occupied by the red men(9) the South and West by a fair exchange, and, at the expense of the United States, to send them to land where their existence may be prolonged and perhaps made perpetual.

                                             Doubtless it will be painful to leave the graves of their fathers; but what do they more than our ancestors did or than our children are now doing? To better their condition in an unknown land our forefathers left all that was dear in earthly objects. Our children by thousands yearly leave the land of their birth to seek new homes in distant regions. Does Humanity weep at these painful separations from everything, animate and inanimate, with which the young heart has become entwined? Far from it. 

                                          It is rather a source of joy that our country affords scope where our young population may range unconstrained in body or in mind, developing the power and facilities of man in their highest perfection. These remove hundreds and almost thousands of miles at their own expense, purchase the lands they occupy, and support themselves at their new homes from the moment of their arrival.

                                         Can it be cruel in this Government when, by events which it cannot control, the Indian is made discontented in his ancient home to purchase his lands, to give him a new and extensive territory, to pay the expense of his removal, and support him a year in his new abode? How many thousands of our own people would gladly embrace the opportunity of removing to the West on such conditions! If the offers made to the Indians were extended to them, they would be hailed with gratitude and joy.

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And is it supposed that the wandering savage has a stronger attachment to his home than the settled, civilized Christian? Is it more afflicting to him to leave the graves of his fathers than it is to our brothers and children? Rightly considered, the policy of the General Government toward the red man is not only liberal, but generous. He is unwilling to submit to the laws of the States and mingle with their population. To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation,(10) General Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement." ________________________________________________

ANDREW JACKSON'S SPEECH TO CONGRESS ON 'INDIAN REMOVAL'

 

LOOKING AT THE TEXT THROUGH THE LENS OF DICTION (WORD CHOICE) AND IMAGERY

 

Paragraph 1 "It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the benevolent  policy of the Government, steadily pursued for nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy consummation.    Two important tribes have accepted the provision made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the   same obvious advantages.

.     1. According to Jackson, for how long has the government taken a kind policy in encouraging the Indians to move?   .     2. What phrase means a positive outcome?   happy consummation     .     3. What word means to encourage or persuade?           4. What is implied by the word removal?  What is something else that you usually associate with removals?          5. What is implied when Jackson uses the phrase “obvious advantages”?

Paragraph 2   The consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the United States, to individual States, and to the Indians themselves.  The pecuniary advantages which it promises to the Government are the least of its recommendations. It puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the General and State Governments on account of the Indians. It will place a dense and civilized population in large tracts of country now occupied by a few savage hunters. By opening the whole territory between Tennessee on the north and Louisiana on the south to the settlement of the whites it will incalculably strengthen the southwestern frontier and render the adjacent States strong enough to repel future invasions without remote aid. It will relieve the whole State of Mississippi and the western part of Alabama of Indian occupancy, and enable those States to advance rapidly in population, wealth, and power. It will separate the Indians from immediate contact with settlements of whites; free them from the power of the States; enable them to pursue happiness in their own way and under their own rude institutions; will retard the progress of decay, which is lessening their numbers, and perhaps cause them gradually, under the protection of the Government and through the influence of good counsels, to cast off their savage habits and become an interesting, civilized, and Christian community.

.     6. Why does Jackson include “United States, to the individual States and Indians” in the same sentence?            7. Why does Jackson emphasize that the money benefits are not what is most important?         .     8. What two opposing visual images are set up in the first bolded sentence?             9.  What does Jackson predict will eventually happen to the United States? Quote from text.              10. What is the particular advantage for Alabama and Mississippi? (Use text)                 11. Jackson points out advantages for the Indians, at the same time insulting them. Moreover, since he is trying to sell the idea of the removal, he flatters the American community.   a.     What insulting words does he use to describe the native people? (text)       b.    With what praising words does he describe the citizens of the United States?  (text)

 

 

Paragraph 3   What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms embellished with all the improvements which art can devise or industry execute, occupied by more than 12,000,000 happy people, and filled with all the blessings of liberty, civilization and religion?	This paragraph is a question.          12. Why does Jackson pose a question?                   13. List six of the many visual images within the paragraph. a. b. c. d. e. f.           14. What is implied by the word “blessings”?
Paragraph 4   The present policy of the Government is but a continuation of the same progressive change by a milder process. The tribes which occupied the countries now constituting the Eastern States were annihilated or have melted away to make room for the whites. The waves of population and civilization are rolling to the westward, and we now propose to acquire the countries occupied by the red men the South and West by a fair exchange, and, at the expense of the United States, to send them to land where their existence may be prolonged and perhaps made perpetual. Doubtless it will be painful to leave the graves of their fathers; but what do they more than our ancestors did or than our children are now doing? To better their condition in an unknown land our forefathers left all that was dear in earthly objects. Our children by thousands yearly leave the land of their birth to seek new homes in distant regions. Does Humanity weep at these painful separations from everything, animate and inanimate, with which the young heart has become entwined? Far from it. It is rather a source of joy that our country affords scope where our young population may range unconstrained in body or in mind, developing the power and facilities of man in their highest perfection.   These remove hundreds and almost thousands of miles at their own expense, purchase the lands they occupy, and support themselves at their new homes from the moment of their arrival. Can it be cruel in this Government when, by events which it cannot control, the Indian is made discontented in his ancient home to purchase his lands, to give him a new and extensive territory, to pay the expense of his removal, and support him a year in his new abode? How many thousands of our own people would gladly embrace the opportunity of removing to the West on such conditions! If the offers made to the Indians were extended to them, they would be hailed with gratitude and joy.	15. What word does Jackson use to put his audience at ease about this policy?     1            16. Jackson references the original thirteen colonies and how there used to be Indians there as well. What happened to them? Weave the text into a complete sentence. Don’t forget your quotation marks.            17. What is implied when Jackson says “waves of population and civilization are rolling?”                   18. According to the text, how might the Indians actually benefit from the removal?            19. Jackson acknowledges that without doubt “it will be painful to leave the graves of their fathers”, but the upside is “that our country affords scope…and facilities of man in their highest perfection.” How is Jackson throwing shade at the Indians here? He is insulting the Indians.                 20. List the two hardships, according to Jackson, that the European settlers had?             21. Jackson throws out the pity card when these are circumstances the government “cannot control.” What is implied when he refers to the Indians as being “discontented?”   Write a complete sentence.
Paragraph 5 And is it supposed that the wandering savage has a stronger attachment to his home than the settled, civilized Christian? Is it more afflicting to him to leave the graves of his fathers than it is to our brothers and children? Rightly considered, the policy of the General Government toward the red man is not only liberal, but generous. He is unwilling to submit to the laws of the States and mingle with their population. To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation, General Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement."	22. What is implied by the adjective “wandering?” to describe the Indians?                   23. Based upon the text, under what circumstances could the Indians stay and not be removed from the east?              24. What is implied when Jackson states that the government “kindly offers him a new home?

Thursday, October 14 vocab Jackson's removal speech

 

In class: Over the next couple of days we are finishing up the unit on discrimination with Andrew Jackson's speech.

Please collect your notebooks.

On a new page create the following MLA heading:

Your name

Instructor's name

English II-?, Jackson vocabulary

14 October 2021

Below you will find 10 vocabulary words that you will encounter in the text. Review the list and write a sentence for each that CLEARLY demonstrates you understand the how the word is used in a sentence.

Once you have finished, please listen to the following (10 minutes)

Andrew Jackson's removal speech

ANDREW JACKSON'S SPEECH TO CONGRESS ON 'INDIAN REMOVAL'

By President Andrew Jackson 1830

Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the seventh president of the United States. In this speech he discusses the “Indian Removal Act,” which forcibly relocated native tribes to what is now Oklahoma. 

Vocabulary / terms 

1. benevolent    (adjective) -well-meaning

2. consummation (noun) -completion

3. provision (noun)- a provided thing      

4. pecuniary (adjective)- relating to money

5. adjacent (adjective)- next to or adjoining something

6. occupancy (noun)-the act of dwelling in a place

7. to retard (verb) -slow        

8.  savages (noun)-  

Though commonplace at the time — indeed, it is even used in the U.S. Declaraction of Independence — the term "savages" in reference to indigenous peoples is both archaic and considered highly offensive

.

 

9. red men- (noun) an archaic now considered very offensive for Native Americans

10. annihation (noun)- the complete destruction of something

  Paragraph 1

"It gives me pleasure to announce to Congress that the benevolent (1) policy of the Government, steadily pursued for nearly thirty years, in relation to the removal of the Indians beyond the white settlements is approaching to a happy consummation.(2) Two important tribes have accepted the provision (3) made for their removal at the last session of Congress, and it is believed that their example will induce the remaining tribes also to seek the same obvious advantages. 

                        Paragraph 2

The consequences of a speedy removal will be important to the United States, to individual States, and to the Indians themselves. The pecuniary(4) advantages which it promises to the Government are the least of its recommendations. It puts an end to all possible danger of collision between the authorities of the General and State Governments on account of the Indians. It will place a dense and civilized population in large tracts of country now occupied by a few savage hunters.

                                        By opening the whole territory between Tennessee on the north and Louisiana on the south to the settlement of the whites it will incalculably strengthen the southwestern frontier and render the adjacent (5) States strong enough to repel future invasions without remote aid. It will relieve the whole State of Mississippi and the western part of Alabama of Indian occupancy, (6) and enable those States to advance rapidly in population, wealth, and power.

                                     It will separate the Indians from immediate contact with settlements of whites; free them from the power of the States; enable them to pursue happiness in their own way and under their own rude institutions; will retard (7) the progress of decay, which is lessening their numbers, and perhaps cause them gradually, under the protection of the Government and through the influence of good counsels, to cast off their savage habits and become an interesting, civilized, and Christian community. [1] 

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What good man would prefer a country covered with forests and ranged by a few thousand savages(8) our extensive Republic, studded with cities, towns, and prosperous farms embellished with all the improvements which art can devise or industry execute, occupied by more than 12,000,000 happy people, and filled with all the blessings of liberty, civilization and religion? 

    Paragraph 4

The present policy of the Government is but a continuation of the same progressive change by a milder process. The tribes which occupied the countries now constituting the Eastern States were annihilated or have melted away to make room for the whites. The waves of population and civilization are rolling to the westward, and we now propose to acquire the countries occupied by the red men(9) the South and West by a fair exchange, and, at the expense of the United States, to send them to land where their existence may be prolonged and perhaps made perpetual.

                                             Doubtless it will be painful to leave the graves of their fathers; but what do they more than our ancestors did or than our children are now doing? To better their condition in an unknown land our forefathers left all that was dear in earthly objects. Our children by thousands yearly leave the land of their birth to seek new homes in distant regions. Does Humanity weep at these painful separations from everything, animate and inanimate, with which the young heart has become entwined? Far from it. 

                                          It is rather a source of joy that our country affords scope where our young population may range unconstrained in body or in mind, developing the power and facilities of man in their highest perfection. These remove hundreds and almost thousands of miles at their own expense, purchase the lands they occupy, and support themselves at their new homes from the moment of their arrival.

                                         Can it be cruel in this Government when, by events which it cannot control, the Indian is made discontented in his ancient home to purchase his lands, to give him a new and extensive territory, to pay the expense of his removal, and support him a year in his new abode? How many thousands of our own people would gladly embrace the opportunity of removing to the West on such conditions! If the offers made to the Indians were extended to them, they would be hailed with gratitude and joy.

         Paragraph 5

And is it supposed that the wandering savage has a stronger attachment to his home than the settled, civilized Christian? Is it more afflicting to him to leave the graves of his fathers than it is to our brothers and children? Rightly considered, the policy of the General Government toward the red man is not only liberal, but generous. He is unwilling to submit to the laws of the States and mingle with their population. To save him from this alternative, or perhaps utter annihilation,(10) General Government kindly offers him a new home, and proposes to pay the whole expense of his removal and settlement." 

Tuesday, October 12 grammar: affect / effect

 

“Affect” or “Effect”: Use the Correct Word Every Time

AFFECT OR EFFECT?

Both of these words are verbs and nouns and their meanings overlap. This can be confusing to those whose first language is English. It can be baffling to those whose first language is one other than English.

Here is a basic guideline for affect or effect that can help clarify how to use the two words correctly:

Generally, we use affect as a verb (an action word) and effect as a noun (an object word).

WHAT DOES AFFECT MEAN?

The verb affect(opens in a new tab) means “to act on; produce a change in” as in, 

“The cold weather affected the crops.”
(The cold weather produced a change in the crops.)

The verb affect can also mean “to impress the mind or move the feelings of,” as in 

“The music deeply affected him.” (The music changed his feelings or thoughts). 

If you can substitute affect with another verb, you are using the right word:

“The cold weather damaged the crop.” “The music deeply moved him.”

So, when you want to use a word to express a change or to describe an action, choose affect.

***************************************************************WHAT DOES EFFECT MEAN?

Effect(opens in a new tab) is most commonly used as a noun, meaning “result” or “consequence.” One way to decide if effect is the correct word to use is to replace it with another noun. 

For example, “His sunburn was an effect of exposure to the sun.”  Another way to say it is, “His sunburn was a result of exposure to the sun.”

HOW TO REMEMBER THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AFFECT AND EFFECT

There is one trick to help you use the right word in almost every case: the word RAVEN:

R = Remember
A = Affect is a
V = Verb
E = Effect is a
N = Noun

tips and examples.

AFFECT

Affect is almost always used as a verb to mean to influence someone or something, rather than to cause something. 

1. How does one’s personality affect success on the job?
2. These weather conditions will affect the number of people who will come to the outdoor concert.

*Affect can be used as a noun in one particular situation: when referring to a display of emotion. 

1. The young man's facial expressions had a humorous affect.
2. Georgette took the news of her company moving to Chicago with little affect.

EFFECT

Effect is most often used as a noun. It points toward an event or a thing. It is often used when an end result is being discussed.

1. What effect did the schedule of games have on the team?
2. Did his retirement have any effect on his family? 

Effect can follow these words: the, any, an, into, on, take, or. (Affect cannot!)

1. The prescribed medication had an effect on the patient's symptoms.
2. We have to give the changes time to take effect.

BUT: Effect can be used as a verb in one particular situation. It can be used to mean to accomplish something or to cause something to happen.

1. The new manager is bound to effect positive changes in the office.
2. All this rain will effect a great harvest.

AFFECT AND EFFECT IN SENTENCES

Here are some affect or effect example sentences for an even clearer picture of the difference between the two words and how they are used.

Using affect in a sentence(opens in a new tab):

1. An early frost in Florida can affect the orange crop negatively.
2. Smoking tobacco can adversely affect your lungs and blood flow.
3. Hugs can affect a person's immune system in a positive way.
4. How much a student studies will affect his or her grade point average
5. My first-grade teacher affected my self-image and helped me believe in myself.

Using effect in a sentence(opens in a new tab):

1. The new law prohibiting texting while driving will go into effect tomorrow.
2. A dark paint color will have the effect of making the room seem smaller.
3. The special effects in movies today are aided by computers.
4. News broadcasts can have a huge effect on public opinion.
5. A good night's sleep has a positive effect on your day.

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YOUR TURN

Class handoout / copy below

If you are absent, please copy and paste onto a google doc and share with me. don't forget to give me permission to view this.  dorothy.parker@rcsdk12.org

Affect / Effect - Write the correct word at the beginning of the sentence

 

_____________________1. I will try not to let his words (affect  effect ) me.

 

_____________________2. Bridge washouts are often an (affect  effect ) of floods.

 

_____________________3. He tried in vain to (affect  effect ) a different opinion in the crowd.

 

_____________________4. Jim was seriously (affect  effect ) by his cousin's death.

 

_____________________5. Weather conditions (affect  effect ) many people's moods.

 

_____________________6. Did the committee's vote (affect  effect ) your position on the matter?

 

_____________________7. Crossing wire A to wire B will produce an explosive (affect  effect ) .

 

_____________________8. The major (affect  effect ) of the storm was devastation everywhere.

 

_____________________9. The politician wanted to (affect  effect ) a change in the system.

 

_____________________10. That terrible accident had a profound (affect  effect ) on my driving.

_____________________11. The (affect   effect) of the antibiotic on her infection was surprising.

_____________________12. I did not know that antibiotics could (effect   affect) people so quickly)       

_____________________13. The doctor observed the patient's gloomy (effect affect).

_____________________14. To have the most (effect  affect), you should know both your strength                                                        and your weaknesses.

_____________________15. The net (effect affect) of blowing the whistle on her boss was her getting

                                                his job.

_____________________16. His years of smoking heavily (effected  affected) his health.

_____________________17. We might never know the full (effect affect) of  radiation leak.

_____________________18. Supply and demand have a direct (effect affect) on commodities.

_____________________19. The early frost will (effect affect) the crops

_____________________20. Wars (effect  affect) everybody, and their destructive (effects  affects) 

                                                 last for generations.

Friday, October 8 precision of language

 

 At this point you should have shared your essays. Thank you!

In class:  Today you are working with a partner to see how well you are able to give precise, accurate directions, so as your partner is able to create an image you are describing, afterwhich you will switch places. You will have a sheet of paper and a sharpened pencil. 

Look at the picture above. Review these terms. These are some of the words you will be using.

In addtion, other directions include: in front of, behind, above, rectangular, triangualar, divided by, right, left, cardinal directions -eg. northeast corner, or clock times for direction- eg: the left hand is at 4 o'clock. And of course, there are the simple object directions, such as tree or house. 

The images will only be on the board. Not on the blog. 

Have fun. This is a simple 100 point bonus. That means, if you are missing one of the class assignments, you may substitute this. However, if you turn around before time is called, this opportunit y is forfeited.

Wed/Thur, Oct 6/7 writing reflection on prejudice.

                            

A preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Some of the most well-known types of prejudice include:

1.Racism -prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.

2.. Sexism-prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex.

3. Ageism-refers to negative discriminatory practices against old people, people in their middle years, teenagers and children.

4. Classism-prejudice against or in favor of people belonging to a particular social class

5.  Homophobia-dislike of or prejudice against gay people

6. Nationalism-identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

7. Religious prejudice.-note that prejudice  towards Jews is called anti-Semitism and prejudice  towards Muslims is called Islamophobia

8.  Xenophobia.- fear of foreigners or other cultures

9. Physical ableism is hate or discrimination based on a person's physical appearance. Mental ableism is discrimination based on mental health conditions and cognitive differences.

In class: written reflection on a prejudice and discrimination.

         Two paragraphs. Minimum of 250 words total (more is welcomed)

               Due by 6 pm Thursday, October 7  You have classtime Wednesday/ Thursday.

                You will receive two writing grades: one for content and one for language conventions. That is spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

                Make sure to proof read. One of the most effectiv ways is to read your work aloud-even if it is only in your head.

As this is your first formal writing, you will create a google doc following the correct MLA format.            

                                            

Directions:  To begin. You must use a correct MLA heading remember that the work is always double-spaced)

                     Your name

                     Instructor name

                     English II- ( ),  Discrimination

                     Date: 7 October 2021

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From the list above, select one type of prejudice

                     Paragraph one: 

                    1. You will begin with a hook sentence to grab the

                         reader and introduce your theme or central

                         idea, which is prejudice and discrimination.

(consider a generic / general statement about what prejudice is and how the harm affects or impacts society and individuals.)

                    2.  In your next sentence you will narrow down to 

                          your chosen topic. Read the definition; then put 

                          this in your own  words; paraphrase what that  

                          means. 

                    3. Conclude this paragraph by responding in general

                         terms to the impact of this prejudice. Think who,

                         what.

                     Paragraph 2

                     1.  YOU NEED to transition* into your next  

                          paragraph to focus on two potential scenarios or 

                          situations where someone might experience 

                          discrimination. Consider social, economic,

                          political or educational. This is a short writing 

                          assignment, so choose only two and write a 

                          succint (clear and to the point) example.

                      2. Your last one or two sentences should be a 

                          statement on what happens when one is not 

                          prejudice. This will depend upon your topic 

                          choice.

                          

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Make sure to proof read! I suggest strongly that you read what your wrote aloud. Capitalization? Correct Punctuation? Spelling? 

You will not need to use "I think, I believe" or any other iteration of these words. You make a statement. You are supporting this. 

Avoid it! When you want to use this pronoun, select a synonym. 

Any time you start your sentence with If (I, he, she, they), use were. If takes the subjunctive tense.

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