Determining author's tone       User: n/a -       Added: 10/27/16       YouTube URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYFbRam2jUE Definition of Tone: Tone is the attitude of a writer/artist toward a subject. Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint. Written and visual pieces have a central theme or subject matter. The manner in which a writer approaches this theme and subject is the tone. The tone can be formal, informal, serious, comic, sarcastic, sad, or cheerful, or it may be any other existing attitude. Read about Stance (tone) on p. 66 in Norton Field Guide to Writing For this discussion, complete one main post and two peer responses. For full participation credit, posts must occur on three or more days during the active week. First post should occur on or before Wednesday. See rubric for full assessment of discussion posts. Post #1 Defining tone by analyzing details. For your initial post, respond to all questions on written text and on visual texts (3 + 3 =6) Read both selections: Us and Them, David Sedaris, pp 883 - 889 Who is Malala? Malala Yousafzai, pp 900 - 905 For the Written Text answer the following questions: What is author’s purpose in each piece? Describe the tone of each story.  Share a section of each that illustrates the tone and mood. Compare and contrast the two pieces.  What elements are similar?  What elements are different? Which is more effective in reaching the author’s purpose? Visual Text: Compare and contrast the following portraits. You can identify them as Left, Middle, Right. Describe each one by using sensory details, the tone or mood the portraits present.   Imagine who one of these men are and write a brief (two sentences) biography.   PART 2 Narrative Essay Instructions:  The following criteria reflect the areas needed for a successful narrative essay. The essay should have a clear purpose and a main idea/thesis statement within the first paragraph. The narrative should share a larger lesson with the audience than simply retelling an event.  A strong narrative centers on a conflict building from introduction to body to a thought-provoking resolution.  It should use descriptive language to bring the reader into the experience.  Please see pages 89-92 for more details about the qualities of an effective narrative essay. Choose one of the following topics: What personal goal or achievement are you most proud of?  Share the story of the moment you reached that goal. What one event brought you closer to your family?  Describe that day. Was there an event in your life where you made a mistake or misjudged a situation?  Describe how the event occurred and what you learned from it. Requirements: 600 word narrative essay Microsoft Word document formatted in APA (see below) PART 3  One way to strengthen organizational skills is to engage in the strategy of process writing.  Process writing involves breaking down an activity or procedure into parts. In many ways, that is what we do when we revise our writing.  We look at each part of the essay and analyze its effectiveness. For additional insight, read Chapter 44 Explaining Processes pages 457-461 in Norton Field Guide to Writing with Readings. Blog instructions:  Respond the both prompts  A and B  to complete the blog. A.    Go to You Tube and find a How to Video.  It can be on any topic you choose.  Post the video in your blog by using the MASHUPS button in the text editor. B.   Write a brief process description explaining something that you do well. In explaining the process, you are giving instructions so that others can follow the process.   Identify the key steps and describe each step in order, from first to last. Choose anything you feel comfortable with explaining: cooking a favorite meal, changing a tire, performing a task at work, hosting a party, or catching a fish. The possibilities are endless! Include a relevant photo to enhance the visual appeal of your process 

1.Please discuss what key components are necessary for the effective treatment of substance use. What is the evidence for these components? Please provide examples of specific social/ecological factors that increase the likelihood of successful treatment. Are these social/ecological factors incorporated enough into treatment? Why or why not?2. Do famous and wealthy individuals partake in the same substance abuse treatment as disadvantaged populations? Are there any similarities or differences? Are the treatments any more or less effective? What does society tend to think when a wealthy or famous person goes to treatment versus a disadvantaged individual? Also, discuss if substance abuse treatment is viewed as appropriate use of resources regardless of social class and wealth.

In this task, you will read George Orwell’s Politics and the English Language. You will write your reactions to the parts of the essay that cite rules for writing or state methods for preventing the decline of the English language.Part AChoose one point from Orwell’s essay “Politics and the English Language” with which you agree and one point with which you disagree. Include reasons for your arguments.Part BGeorge Orwell gives examples of bad writing in the essay “Politics and the English Language.” Choose two examples from the essay and discuss how you feel about the quality of writing. Do you think Orwell’s criticism is valid? What other comments would you make about his examples? Do you think people write in similar ways now, and if so, is that a problem?Part CLanguage changes with time and context. What is your opinion about what constitutes good or bad usage? Is it necessary for speakers or writers to follow a particular standard of correctness? Do such standards vary with the audience and the situation?Do you think an individual or a group of individuals can actually maintain a certain quality of language and usage? If your answer is yes, state how these rules can be applied effectively. If your answer is no, then state the reasons why such control should not be exercised. Write a short essay to state your position on these questions.