Unit 2 Project

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 Unit 2: Chivalry Unit Project 

For this project, you will be transported to the mythical land of Camelot!

Well, not really. However, you will be writing a creative piece that will demonstrate your understanding of chivalry. In this Unit Project, you will imagine what it would be like to be a knight in King Arthur’s court in Camelot.

You will be the protagonist of your story, so this should be written in a first person point of view. You have read all about chivalry in this unit, have studied examples of knights, and you will be taking this knowledge with you to Camelot. You will also be fully accepted by King Arthur as a knight and outfitted with shining armor accordingly.

You will be spending a week as a knight. During this week, three events will occur, similar to the ones we read about in the selections from this unit. Choose three from among the following options:

  • Negotiate a peace agreement with a rogue knight (as in Le Mort d’Arthur)
  • Lead an army into an epic battle (as in Le Mort d’Arthur)
  • Receive an order to complete a task from King Arthur (as in Le Mort d’Arthur)
  • Face temptation (as in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight)
  • Receive a challenge for a duel (as in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight)
  • Fall in courtly love and pursue a romance (as in a Knight’s Tale)
  • Recruit a squire (as in Don Quixote)

Your project will tell in detail what happened during your chosen three events.

For each event you face, you must acknowledge the chivalrous thing to do:

  • What is the chivalrous thing to do in this situation?
  • Why do you think this the chivalrous thing to do?
  • In the stories you have studied, how did the knights react to this specific situation?

You will need to provide support for this. Your support may be a recollection of the text when a character faced this situation; if so, provide a quote from the story. Or, you may choose to support it with research instead. You can use a link provided in the course or find one of your own. (Make sure to include a Works Cited page.)

Once you have acknowledged the chivalrous thing to do, you may choose to either do the chivalrous thing or not. You must behave chivalrously at least once, and you must break the code of chivalry at least once. Justify your decisions! You must have a reason why you choose to do the right thing or the wrong thing in each scenario. Remember – Sir Bedivere had a hard time throwing Excalibur away as he was told to! However, Sir Bedivere also had a specific reason for disobeying his king’s orders.

Be detailed. Write these scenarios loosely based on the stories we read, but take liberties to create your own adventure. I should be able to see your understanding of the texts and of the code of chivalry, but this should be a fun piece that showcases your creativity and imaginatio

Tie your story or essay together to create a cohesive piece. Since this is a unique and somewhat absurd situation, spend your first paragraph introducing your reader to the scenario. This may mean discussing what you learned in the course, describing the time-travel experience, or detailing your first meeting with King Arthur. Your conclusion should wrap up your paper with a discussion of your experience and perhaps your return home.

You may choose to write this narratively (like a novel), as a diary entry, a letter, or just a report to your teacher about your experience. Embrace the project! Write as though you are truly living this!

This essay should be between three and seven pages (750-1750 words) in length. Your final draft should be saved and submitted as .doc or .pdf file. It should be in 12-point font in Times New Roman.

10% of your grade will be on grammar and mechanics. Write as clearly and correctly as you can. This means that 90% of your grade is based on your ideas – however, you will not earn an A if you do not proofread carefully and check for errors.

Most importantly, remember this is a culminating project for the Chivalry Unit. Your essay should show everything you have learned throughout the unit.

 Unit 2 ­ Chivalry Your paper must have all of the following. If it does not, you will receive an automatic failing grade for not following instructions. ● Narrative point of view: first person. ● Three events that mirror those in the stories of the unit. ● For each, an acknowledgement of the chivalrous thing to do. ● For each, a reference to the story as support. ● The narrator must choose chivalrous acts at least once. ● The narrator must choose to break the code of chivalry at least once. ● Events must be related, build, and create a cohesive plot. ● Include use of descriptive techniques. ● Paper must be written in one distinct style (as a report, journal entry, narrative, etc.) ● A works cited page for any research. ● Display polish (less than a handful of errors throughout the paper). 

 The 10% for “Style” is reserved for teacher discretion. I may decide not to give a grade for style, and in that case, your grade will be calculated out of the other 90%. (For example, if you scored 60% out of the 90%, you will get the same percentage out of 100%, or 67%.) You can earn this 10% by developing complex supporting characters, including of fantastic elements, exceptional commentary on chivalry’s modern importance, or general enthusiasm for the prompt. However, points for “effort” and the “wow factor” will not be more than 10%, so don’t neglect the other academic aspects of the paper. 

Grammar

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Grammar worksheet (Term3/ Final Exam2020-2021)

Unit2: 

Complete these sentences by using the verbs indicated in the appropriate tense.

1. Elephants _______________ big animals that have ivory tusks. (be)

2. Mammoths ________________________ around five million years ago (appear)

3. We sometimes ______________________ in the park. (meet)

4. He _________________ his bike every day. (ride)

4. Can we talk now? Yes, I’m _________________________anything important. (not do)

5. You ________________________me. Please stop (constantly, interrupt)

6. Yesterday, when I ______________________ in the garden, my uncle _________________ (work/ call)

7. He _________________the bus to get there. (already, take)

8. I ___________________ to Italy since July 2005. (be)

9. Carol ___________________meat for ages. (eat)

10. If you visit me tomorrow morning at nine o’clock, I _________________________ (study)

11. Before she _______________ (have) dinner, she _____________________ (work) in the garden.

12. After she ________________ (help) me with the housework, she ____________________ (go) to meet her friends.

13. I wish I __________________________ for the test that I did yesterday. (study) 

14. By the time we ____________________(arrive) tomorrow at the hotel, the sun ____________________ (set).

15. It seems ___________________________(take)a very long time to get here today. {use infinitive}

Unit3: 

Complete these sentences by using the verbs indicated in the appropriate tense and mood and voice.

16.  I _________________ (wait) for you since two o’clock.

17. Why is he so tired? He _____________________ (play) tennis for five hours.

18. How _____________________________ (feel) recently?

19. We ____________________ (look for) her ring for two hours and then we found it in the bathroom. 

20. He suggests that everybody_____________________ (make) an effort. 

21. The psychologists recommended that the criminal __________________________ (remain) in prison. 

22. I wish he ___________________________ (be/not) that far away.

23. If I ____________________________ (be) you, I would listen to my parents advice.

24. The man ______________________ (catch) by the police. {use the passive voice}

25. The workers left because their salaries ________________________________ (pay/not) for several weeks.

Unit 8

26. Which sentence does not have a helping or helping verbs? 

a. Dove does not wish to continue with the training. 

b. Andy seemed sick last night. 

c. The kids were playing all day. 

d. I have been waiting for so long. 

27. Find the sentences with modal verbs. 

a. That might be your best option. 

b. They had hoped for a miracle, but time was running out. 

c. I would if I could, but I can’t. 

d. It could be that someone has already read the letter. 

e. She mustn’t know the truth. 

f. I am attending a meeting. 

g. He didn’t know that you were standing behind the door. 

28. Locate the sentences with linking verbs used correctly. 

a. Trees and buildings seem larger. 

b. The showman appeared suddenly on stage. 

c. The air is cold. 

d. The kids looked sick.

e. All feels threatening and hostile. 

f. David appeared so mysterious. 

g. Sarah looked at Sophie with bewilderment. 

29. Select the sentences in Zero Conditional.

a. The glass will break if she drops it. 

b. You need vaccinations against certain diseases if you travel to tropical countries. 

c. If you mix hydrogen and oxygen, you get water. 

d. If we had played better, we would have won. 

e. Babies cry if they are hungry. 

30. Select the sentences in First Conditional. 

a. She will see the clown if she turns backwards. 

b. If people don’t eat, they die. 

c. If he had left the house at nine, he would have been on time for the interview. 

d. If I see her, I will tell her. 

e. He will not go back to the park if it rains. 

31. Select the sentences in Second Conditional. 

a. If we had taken a taxi, we would not have missed the plane. 

b. Snakes bite if they are scared. 

c. If she studied harder, she would pass the exam. 

d. I would say hello if I met the Queen of England. 

e. If you touch fire, you get burned. 

32. Select the sentences in Third Conditional.

a. I get sick if I eat peanuts. 

b. If I had gone to bed early, I would have caught the train. 

c. If Sophie had gone to university, she would have become a teacher. 

d. David will be late if the train is delayed. 

e. I would have been on time for the interview if I had left at ten. 

Unit 9

Directions: Identify each type of sentence and explain your answer. Types of Sentences: declarative, imperative, exclamatory, and interrogative.

33. The students wanted to go on a field trip. Type: ________________________ 

34. Can we go to the Adventureville Theme Park? Type: ________________________

35. Be on your best behavior for the next two weeks. Type: ________________________ 

36. After a couple long weeks of keeping their hands to themselves, quietly focusing on instruction, and cleaning up their messes, the students were rewarded with a fieldtrip. Type: ________________________ 

37. We are so excited about going to Adventure Ville! Type: ________________________ 

38. How far away is the park from the school and what time do we have to come home? Type: _________________

39. But, the park is three hours away from the school and we’ll have to be back by 3:00 for the busses! Type: _____

40. Quit asking questions and just be happy. Type: ________________________ 

41. But, if it takes us six hours to get there and back, and we have to be back by 3:00, we’ll only be able to stay for thirty minutes. Type: ________________________ 

42. The students wondered why they were going to Adventure Ville. Type: ________________________ 

Identify the dependent clause and underline the independent clause. 

43. Because I partied all weekend, I never found time to do my homework.

44. I hate to drink coffee because it always upsets my stomach. 

45. When you win the lottery, you can buy me dinner. 

46. Although I don’t remember his name, I’m sure that man is a famous actor. 

47. As I was walking down Broadway, a police car jumped the curb and ran over my cat.

48. After I graduate from TVI, I hope to work as a nurse at Lovelace hospital. 

49. You will never be a good student if you do not study. 

50. The train was racing through the city as the evening sun went down. 

51. This assignment is easy if you have taken a grammar course.

 52. I will watch while you wash the dishes. 

53. Once you have finished, I will peel the potatoes. 

54. Light flooded the landscape as the sun burst over the horizon. 

55. Since you did not respond, she took the first flight to Canada. 

56. The director announced that all afternoon classes were canceled. 

Choose the sentence having the correlative conjunction formed correctly. 

57. The food was only cold, but also the service was appalling

58. Not only was the food cold, but the service was also appalling.

Unit 10

In each of the following sentences identify the subject and the predicate.

59. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

60. Borrowed garments never fit well.

62. She has been to all the continents.

63. A barking dog seldom bites.

64. On the top of the hill lives a hermit.

65. You never cease to amaze me.

66. We should profit from our experience.

67. Suddenly one of the wheels came off.

68. A dark figure appeared in the hallway.

69. Someone rose to speak.

70. When did she die?

71. Who told you this?

72. No man can serve two masters.

Decide whether the words in bold are subjects, direct objects or indirect objects

73. She sent her friend an email.

74. Sally will help you with your housework.     

75. Where did you put the keys?

76. He gave them a bag full of money.   

77. Alice wrote a book on the French revolution.   

Training and development IV

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Instructions

Developing employees through the  implementation of training and development opportunities is a primary  function of human resource management (HRM). Performance measurement and  appraisals are one way to determine what type of additional training is  needed to ensure employee success.   Imagine that you have been hired  as the human resource manager at an organization where you have  previously worked or are currently working. Your first task is to assess  areas for improving training and development and the performance  appraisal system within the organization. Write a document on your  analysis of these two areas. Address the questions below in your  assignment. Use headers to organize your paper and show what you are  covering in your assignment.    

Training and Development Analysis 
  • What are the steps of the new hire training process? Are there any steps missing that you would add? 
  • As the human resource manager, how would you evaluate the training needs of your staff? 
  • How can you ensure that the training you would provide is effective? What data might be used to make your conclusion? 
  • What considerations would you make for employee learning styles? 
  • How would future training and development be impacted through human resource planning? 
  • Do you have a plan to shape employee behavior within your organization? Why, or why not? 
Performance Appraisal Analysis 
  • As the human resource manager, what are two best practices you would follow when planning for employee performance appraisals? 
  • What performance methods would you choose over other methods? 
  • What are two of the common problems with appraisals? How would you avoid them in your organization? 
  • What components do you think are required for effective human resource planning? 

Be sure to include an introduction.  Support your document with a minimum of two references. Your document must be  at least two pages in length, not counting the title or reference  pages. Adhere to APA style when constructing this assignment, including  in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please  note that no abstract is needed.  

paraeducators case

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 In this assignment, you will be given a classroom scenario that will allow you to practice your ability to foster collaboration between a classroom teacher and an assisting paraeducator.

Ms. Neeser is a first year special education teacher working within an inclusion classroom of 30 students. Four of her students have learning disabilities and two have emotional disabilities. She is very excited about her placement and is even more excited that there is a paraeducator assigned to her classroom. The paraeducator, Ms. Taylor, has been working for the district for over ten years and is approximately 25 years older than Ms. Neeser. In their first interaction, Ms. Nesser felt Ms. Taylor was not taking her seriously and seemed to disregard any suggestions that she had about organizing the classroom, making comments like, “Oh, that never works!” and “That’s cute that you think the kids are going to listen!” 

Based on the scenario, devise a plan for Ms. Nesser to address the situation with Ms. Taylor that fosters collaboration. Describe your plans for Ms. Nesser in a 1,000-1,250- narrative that is supported by three or more scholarly articles and includes the following:

Goals for collaboration.

Roles and responsibilities of the teacher.

Roles and responsibilities of the paraeducator.

How communication will be conducted.

How supervision of the paraeducator will be handled.

How conflicts will be resolved. 

Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin.  

 

Stress Management

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(APA FORMAT)

Oftentimes, we talk about keeping our personal and work stress separate; however, there are times when this cannot be avoided. Pick a scenario and describe how you would handle the stress the situation could cause, using the stress reduction tools you have learned in this course. Use one of the models, from one of the textbooks, that best piqued your interest, and apply it to the scenario.

·         Your spouse is having an affair with your boss. (personal and work related)

·         Your child has been arrested for a felony, and your best friend is the prosecuting attorney.

·         Your sibling has developed a toxic relationship with your close co-worker and the coworker has become pregnant. The two have dissolved their relationship and you are stuck in the middle. (personal and work related)

·         You and your sibling happen to work in the same department. The two do not get along very well. Both of you are up for a promotion, and your sister has been given that promotion, which now makes her your boss. (personal and work related)

Remember that when picking one of the scenarios, you are focusing more on how you would handle the stress. In picking the scenario, be sure to address the challenges or barriers that could come when trying to reduce stress.

This paper should full eight pages in length (this does not include the title or reference page) and should include the textbook, as a reference.

Intercultural Communication

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 12 hours or less please

Intercultural Communication

The increasing multicultural and global environments where you live, go to school, and work creates communication challenges which need to be understood. How you describe yourself and the groups that you identify with is a significant aspect of understanding intercultural communication, since you may not belong to just one cultural group. It is also important to note that culture is not just a racial or ethnic designation.

For this assignment, consider how multiculturalism and diversity impact various aspects of your life and specifically, how you communicate with others. Even though you may not interact with other cultures on an international level, you will likely interact with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds in your daily life.

You will write a 3–4 page expository essay focusing on the co-cultures with which you identify, explaining how these cultural groups influence your communication with those within your co-cultures and those who may be outside of your co-cultures.

Be sure to address the following in your essay:

  1. List the co-cultures you identify with and would use to describe yourself.
  2. Explain which co-culture is the dominant one; the one you would use to describe yourself the most.
  3. Explain why you would or would not be comfortable limiting yourself to one co-culture as a description.
  4. Explain how these co-cultures might influence your communication within those co-cultures and those outside of your co-cultures.
  5. Explain the value of understanding multicultural and global environments in regard to being an effective communicator.

Support your essay with a minimum of two scholarly sources. Once source can be your textbook. Include a separate title and reference page.

Your written work should be highly developed and include a sustained viewpoint and purpose.

Assignment Requirements

  • Before finalizing your work, you should:
  • be sure to read the Assignment description carefully (as displayed above);
  • consult the Grading Rubric (under the Course Resources) to make sure you have included everything necessary; and
  • use spelling and grammar check to minimize errors.

Your writing Assignment should:

  • follow the conventions of Standard English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
  • be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
  • display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics;
  • be double spaced and in 12-point Times New Roman font; and
  • use current APA formatting and citation style.