http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/sites/ASD-S/1820/J%20Johnst...Ladies and Gentlemen: It’s time to set up our Discussion Board on Alice Munro's "Boys and Girls". I'd like you to post answers to any two of the story's guide questions--- The idea of your post is to offer remarks backed up by well-chosen, concisely-quoted evidence from Munro's story. Your post should be at least 4-5 sentences each (not counting your quotes from the story). They can be longer if you feel inspired. They should be in full-sentence form and you should proofread them carefully. Guide Questions on “Boys and Girls” (Alice Munro)1: It’s obvious from the start that this story is told by a ‘first-person narrator’—that is, someone who refers to her/himself as “I”. However, what are the first specific signs in the story that show the narrator’s gender?2: Though the story is called “Boys and Girls”, there is a lot about foxes in the first few pages. Find at least three specific details in the passages about the foxes that connect with the story’s main concern with the roles of males and females in our society. (Warning: Munro is a careful and subtle writer; some of these details can look very small at first.) a) b) c)3: The narrator’s father and mother both work hard. So does the narrator, it seems, when she helps each one. However, she is very definite about which parent she prefers to work with. Which parent is that—and why does she prefer working with that parent?4: The narrator mentions a remark of her father’s that makes her feel wonderful—what is it? She also mentions several things her mother says that she finds irritating or insulting. What are those remarks?5: In paragraph 17, the narrator seems almost to be apologizing for her criticism of her mother—while making more criticisms. What is the truth about her mother—as the narrator has gradually come to realize in later life?6: The second half of the story is about horses, not foxes. What is the exact connecting or transition point, where the narrator joins the two halves of the story?7: The narrator carefully describes the horse “Flora’s” personality. Not coincidentally, it is this horse that she will try to save later—not Mac. Are there any similarities between the girl and the horse, when you look closely? (For example, compare the last words of paragraph 20 with the first lines of paragraph 21.)8: The narrator admits that, at a certain point, she began to have doubts about her father’s work—which until then had always seemed fascinating and wonderful. How exactly does she express her new mistrust or dislike of his work?9: The incident of Flora’s temporary escape will lead to big changes in the narrator’s life—as she herself seems to realize. However, according to her, changes have already begun. What are three or four of the differences she has been noticing, in what might be called her ‘private life’? a) b) c)10: The narrator says that the words “She’s only a girl” (her father’s last words in the story, in more ways than one) “dismissed me for good” (para. 64). What is so terrible, so cruel about these words?11: “Maybe it was true”—the narrator’s own last words in the story—might sound

You are to plan and execute a negotiation, for this assignment, do not analyze a negotiation you were involved in previously, but prepare for and conduct a brand new experience armed with the knowledge you gain in the course. Negotiation: Plan and execute a negotiation for something of personal value to you. It should be a multi-issue negotiation. You can negotiate for anything you would like. Your negotiation could involve purchasing a good or service from a merchant, a discount from a service provider, etc. Creativity is encouraged and will be rewarded in the grade. For example, bringing in a competitor’s price for an retail item is a smart thing to do, but a fairly standard and easy to implement strategy, and so less impressive in terms of this assignment.I understand time is tight but try to find a creative opportunity to put your skills into action. Also, note that you do not have to buy anything to complete this assignment. There are only four rules with respect to what and how you approach this assignment:You are not allowed to resort to the plea of “Help me out, this is for a class…” You may not tell the other party that this is for a course until the situation is complete (and then you can decide if you want to tell them this). If they know you are in the class and ask directly, tell them – no need to lie.You are not allowed to complete the negotiation by making promises on which you do not intend to follow through.You should not break the law while doing this assignment (e.g., no harassment, threats, extortion, etc.). If you have a negotiation that is part of an underground economy, please don't tell me about it. Also, I would hope that you would not rely on coercion or intimidation as there are other more effective strategies.Do not attempt to negotiate or resolve a situation that might put you or another person in physical harm, unless it is something you do whether or not you were taking this course.Paper DetailsYou need to write an analysis of the negotiation and that includes a sufficient, but concise description. To do this, I think it will take at least 2,000 words (the equivalent of 4 single-spaced pages). Your analysis should be presented in a well-organized and structured report. This report should include a brief description of the events (no more than 300 words), the outcome that was achieved, and identification of your negotiating strategy. The report should primarily focus on an analysis of the negotiation process, structure, elements, and outcome.You will be submitting your work on Canvas discussion board and everyone will be able to read it. (My feedback and grading of the paper will be private.)Format – Typed, business report style (meaning concise, to-the-point language, include headings to help the reader see your main points, use of bullet points and/or white space to improve "readability," etc.). Since you will be posting this on Canvas, don't do complicated formatting or use tables.Length – A thorough analysis requires a minimum of four full pages (~2,000 words) for most negotiations, in my experience. If your paper ends up longer or shorter, that is fine but make sure you are doing a diligent job of editing your thoughts and that you are avoiding repetition. I highly recommend you have someone proofread your paper prior to submitting it.Evaluation – 75% of your grade for this project is based on your creativity, your strategy, and the quality of your analysis. 25% is based on mechanics (e.g., organization/structure, grammar, spelling, punctuation).(Note again: don’t spend too much time on the description of the situation—make sure the bulk of your paper is your ANAYSIS which may include the role of the structural elements in the process and outcome, the relationship of your experience to the course concepts, the role of emotions, insight into why you did or didn’t effectively use a particular technique, or how the other party’s actions shaped events. If though you are going to write about how the situation could have gone more smoothly – you must focus primarily on things that are under your control. Limit or avoid entirely any critique of the other person’s actions or reactions.)