What does mother tongue mean to her?

Read and actively annotate Mother tongue, by Amy Tan (Tan_Mother Tongue.pdfPreview the document). As you read, make sure you use a range of online annotation tools to number the paragraphs, underline key points that interest and/or intrigue you, write notes on the margins, and circle and figure out unfamiliar vocabulary. After reading, respond to 2 out of 4 questions posted below. Reading Questions (1) What does the term mother tongue mean to you? When describing, feel free to include your personal experiences. (2) To Amy Tan, the term mother tongue embodies multiple layers of special meaning. What does mother tongue mean to her? Identify at least three layers of meaning, and make sure you include evidence from the article to support your interpretation. (3) Why do you suppose Tan wrote this article? In addition to changing readers’ perceptions of her mother’s “broken English,” what are other possible purposes? (4) Who are Tan’s audiences? How can you tell? (Hint: she is not writing primarily to Asian Americans) Requirements Each of your response should be at least one paragraph, so the total number of paragraphs should be two, the least. Your responses should be well-developed and supported by details from the article and from your personal experiences. You should try your best to use formal language and correct grammar.

Why are computers important tools for learning?

Deliverables Four topic sentences A list of supporting ideas Step 1 Write topic sentences. Write a topic sentence for each of the subjects below. Why are computers important tools for learning? How can exercise help keep you healthy? Why is learning to read an important life skill? Describe a trip you would like to take. Step 2 Form supporting ideas. Choose two topic sentences from Step 1. Write your supporting ideas for each of the two topic sentences. In other words, make an outline of the evidence you would use to develop your topic sentence. When possible, aim to use at least four types of supporting ideas/proof, such as example, definition, analogy, and testimony.

What does the source reveal about the beliefs, values, or lifestyles of the people or of the civilization it came from?

Please read instructions carefully and I also have the Primary source attached. You must use this piece.  Must be 3-5 paragraphs in response to the questions below Identify the main thesis of a primary source and explain how the civilization that produced the source influenced that thesis.  Directly quote three examples from a primary source article and interpret all three quotations Compare the civilization in the article to our current civilization or your own personal perspective.  Reflect on the reason for differences and similarities that you note. Requirements for the journals are as follows: Journals must be typed (no more than 12-pt font) and double-spaced (not triple or quad-spaced). Include a heading with the date, and the class name, HIST 1040.  A bibliographic citation (Turabian style) of your selection must also be included in the heading.  Do not include your name, because we will do anonymous peer reviews.  Here’s an example of what you’re your heading should look like: HIST 1040 – Journal #1 – February 17, 2016 [Citation of Source Here Avoid use of the second person “you” in journal assignments. For example, do not write, “Hammurabi’s Code tells you about the nature of the criminal justice system in ancient Babylon.”  Do write: “Hammurabi’s Code reveals the nature of the criminal justice system in ancient Babylon. ” (This is third person, the standard point of view for a formal essay). For the first journal, use of the second person will be penalized 2 points. For the next journal, 4 points will be deducted, and 6 points for the third.  Your response must be in essay format. To help frame your journal response What is the title of your source, and who is the author? (it’s okay if the author is unknown) What is the type of primary source are you using? (refer to “Primary v. Secondary Sources” handout) From which era of History did it originate? (use the title of the chapter to which your source corresponds) What is the main idea, or thesis of your source? Give three directly quoted examples from the source that support the thesis. Note: You must also offer an interpretation (in your own words) of each quote you select (1 point per quote, 1 per interpretation). What does the source reveal about the beliefs, values, or lifestyles of the people or of the civilization it came from? (By reading the source, what can you infer about the person or persons, or about the world that produced your source?). How does your perspective compare or contrast with the view of the world expressed by the author(s) of the source? Please Note: Try not to compose your essay too clinically or conversationally. Frame your response in a third-person narrative format (never use 2nd person, and limit use of 1st person).  Identify the main thesis of a primary source and explain how the civilization that produced the source influenced that thesis. Directly quote three examples from primary source articles and interpret all three quotations     Compare the civilization in the article to our current civilization or your own personal perspective. Reflect on the reason for differences and similarities that you note.

What do the authors cite as the difference between “testing” and “assessment”?

Look at the link and answer questions.  Question and answer format.  Assignment 2: Read the article Leppma, M. & Jones, K. D. (2013). Multiple assessment methods and sources in counseling. Vistas, American Counseling Association: Alexandria: VA. Link is https://www.counseling.org/docs/default-source/vistas/multiple-assessment-methods-and-sources-in-counseling-ethical-considerations.pdf?sfvrsn=f9de9963_12  (Links to an external site.) and respond to the following questions: (a) What do the authors cite as the difference between “testing” and “assessment”? (b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of a “structured clinical interview” as cited by the authors? (c) Why is the implementation of multiple assessment methods beneficial to the counseling process? (d) What are the author’s criticisms and recommendations about assessment and testing in the various counseling codes of ethics (e.g., ACA, ASCA, AERA)? (e) ACA was in the process of revising its Code of Ethics when this article was published, and it has since been revised and published in 2014. Review the ACA (2014 Code of Ethics, Section E, Evaluation, Assessment, and Interpretation and indicate the standards and language that address any of the authors’ concerns and recommendations.

Describe a trip you would like to take.

Topic Sentences and Main Ideas Assignment Objective Compose the topic sentence of body paragraphs Assignment Overview In this practice exercise, you create topic sentences and practice linking them to the main idea of paragraphs. Deliverables Four topic sentences A list of supporting ideas Step 1 Write topic sentences. Write a topic sentence for each of the subjects below. Why are computers important tools for learning? How can exercise help keep you healthy? Why is learning to read an important life skill? Describe a trip you would like to take. Step 2 Form supporting ideas. Choose two topic sentences from Step 1. Write your supporting ideas for each of the two topic sentences. In other words, make an outline of the evidence you would use to develop your topic sentence. When possible, aim to use at least four types of supporting ideas/proof, such as example, definition, analogy, and testimony.