Discussion #8: Glaspell, Cisneros, and Brady
- Due Oct 31, 2018 by 11:59pm
- Points 0
- Submitting a discussion post
Initial post due by Saturday at 11:59pm | Replies due by Sunday at 11:59pm
For this Discussion Board, respond to EACH set of questions below for each author. Remember that you CAN USE anything from this DB in your Essay 3, so really use this DB to critically reflect on the texts and to think ahead to a potential argument/thesis for Essay 3.
Simply include your responses in sentence form. You do not need to copy the questions into your post. You can just number your responses. Do indicate which author you are talking about. For example, you could format it like this:
GLASPELL:
Numbered Responses (1-3)
CISNEROS:
Numbered Responses (1-3)
BRADY:
Numbered Responses (1-3)
All of the responses for the whole DB should be in one single thread/post. DO not submit a separate post for each author.
PART 1: Responding to the Glaspell, Cisneros, and Brady readings
GLASPELL:
- What larger statement do you think Glaspell is trying to make about how her male characters treat women? Use textual evidence to support your claims.
- Are Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters justified in their actions at the end of the story? Why or why not? Be sure to explain what Mrs. Wright's motive is.
- Can Trifles speak to today’s audience? Why or why not?
CISNEROS:
- In what ways does Cisneros attempt to challenge traditional marriage roles? In what ways does Cisneros confirm traditional marriage roles? Provide specific examples from the text to support your response.
- What is the significance of el arroyo? Why do you think Cisneros chose to have Cleófilas and Felice drive over it at the end of the story?
- What do you think Cisneros’s larger message is about women and marriage? Use specific evidence from the text to support your point.
BRADY:
- Complete the following sentence by offering a definition: “According to Judy Brady, a wife is…” How does Brady feel about these traditional roles? Use specific quotes to support your reasoning.
- Drawing on your own experience as observer of the world around you (and perhaps as husband, wife, or former spouse), do you think Brady’s picture of a wife’s role is grossly exaggerated? Or is it (allowing for some serious playfulness) fairly accurate, even though it was written in 1971? If grossly exaggerated, is the essay therefore meaningless? If fairly accurate, what attitudes and practices does it encourage you to support? Explain your response.
- Provide three statements that start with “I want a husband…” Reflect on your answers. Are your statements sarcastic? Realistic? Accurate? Explain.
PART 2: Responding to your peers
Once you have written your paragraph, you are to critique two of your peers' paragraphs in at least 150 words each. Critique two posts that have yet to be critiqued by a classmate. If everyone's post has been critiqued, evaluate the ones with the least amount of critiques. For example, if every student has at least one critique, then evaluate the students who only have one or two critiques instead of those who have 5 or 6 already.
In order to critique a peer, you must first submit your own post. You will only be able to see your classmates' work after you have submitted your own post.
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To earn a "Complete" (Passing) on this assignment, students must:
- Post an initial response that meets all the prompt requirements
- Respond thoughtfully to two peers
- Compose mostly error-free sentences
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- 8 out of 9 for Grade Goal "A"
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Rubric
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Addresses all aspects of the prompt
The thesis is clearly laid out at the end of the introduction. The thesis is a clear, argumentative thesis that clearly and directly answers the prompt. It is not an announcement, but rather, a solid, clear, opinionated statement.
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Meets all word requirements
Body Paragraphs follow logically, Each paragraph has one specific focus (one reason to support the thesis), Each paragraph stays on topic and connects to the topic sentences and the thesis, Transitions
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Peer responses
Each paragraph is fully developed and thoroughly supports each topic sentence. The evidence used is thoroughly explained and analyzed. The student thoroughly supports his or her thesis and uses sophisticated analysis to article his or her thoughts.
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Grammar
The student has command and control over the language. The syntax (sentence structure) is varied and accurate. There are no comma splices, run-ons, apostrophe errors, errors in subject/verb agreement, or capitalization errors. There are also few or no proofreading mistakes or typos.
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