“Jimmy’s Worldâ€
Reaction Assignment
After reading both the “Jimmy’s World†article and the article
about it’s author please write a
2 page
reaction/opinion to the
article and the situation surrounding the author and her story.
Make sure your paper fills a FULL 2 pages or you will lose points.
You can always write more than 2 pages.
Grammar, spelling, content and sentence structure count.
This is a formal writing assignment so make sure
you have an
introduction, body and conclusion.
The assignment must:
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Be typed
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Be double spaced
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Use 12 point font
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Be in Times New Roman font
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Include proper spelling, grammar and sentence structure
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Include paragraphs
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Implement proper essay/paper format (introduction, body,
conclusion)
This week you will be reading a great article that was published in Vanity Fair Magazine and answering a few questions.This is a long article so plan accordingly so you have time to read it and answer all the questions. If you don’t answer each question thoroughly you will lose points. If
You are also required to respond to two of your classmates posts. I’m looking for more than a “Nice job” or “I agree”. Put some thought into it if you want full points. Remember there is an automatic 5 point deduction if you don’t reply to classmate’s posts.
Please read the attached article published in Vanity Fair Magazine and answer the following questions on the discussion board.
1. How has the media changed the “American Dream”?
a. Give a minimum of 3 specific examples from the article you read.
b. Give a minimum of 2 specific examples from what you have seen in today’s media.
c. Give a minimum of 2 examples of what you have witnessed in the priorities and dreams of those around you. (Can be friends, family, co-workers etc…)
2. What is your American Dream? Please share a detailed description not just a sentence.