DescriptionPLEASE READ CAREFULLY (directions clearly below)

Read Chapter Five, “Sabers and Goalposts: The Physical Program,” in Carved fromGranite. (in attached documents)

After reading and analyzing the chapter, write a two-page paper that assesses the persuasiveness of Betros’ argument.
Is his argument persuasive? Why or Why not? What is the nature and quality of the evidence he provides to support his argument?

b. In your introductory paragraph provide 2-3 sentences of context that frames the situation and grabs your readers’ attention, concisely identify Betros’ thesis, and then state your own original thesis that answers the question: Why is Betros’ argument persuasive or not persuasive?

c. In your body paragraphs develop your supporting arguments with specific evidence that supports your thesis. What has Betros done or failed to do to argue persuasively? What, in other words, are the strengths of his argument? What are the weakness of his argument? Be sure that your body paragraphs begin with topic sentences and present unique and powerful subordinate arguments supported by specific evidence and sound analysis.

d. In your analysis, you should express the authors’ ideas concisely in your own words by paraphrasing, or by using direct quotations if appropriate. Properly document both paraphrased and quoted material by using footnotes in the Chicago Manual of Style or parenthetical documentation in the Modern Language Association (MLA) format.

I’m working on a writing question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

Imagine that you teach mathematics and social studies in an urban middle school.

The superintendent of your school district has asked you to help her get ready to make an upcoming presentation to the district school board about the instructional sensitivity of educational tests.

Three members of the district board have asked your superintendent to address this particular issue. They have heard from several parents that the tests currently used in district-directed evaluation studies are instructional insensitive —that is, seem unable to distinguish between well taught and badly taught students. Although the superintendent agrees with the importance of the issue, she knows almost nothing about instructional sensitivity. She asks you if you would be willing to write up a brief description of what instructional sensitivity is. If you can get this description to her within a week, then she’ll have time to do some more searching on the Internet in preparation for the board meeting.

Please prepare the requested description for your superintendent describing (1) the nature of instructional sensitivity as applied to educational tests, (2) why it is important if students’ test performances are employed to evaluate schools or teachers, and (3) how we can reduce a test’s instructional insensitivity.

Instructions:

For this assignment, you should submit two files: one (1) poetry handout and one (1) response paper (no more than 500 words). The poetry handout you are to complete is attached to this assignment.

See the following steps:

1. Complete one poetry handout for either “A/Coltrane/Poem” or “Dear John, Dear Coltrane”; if you have already begun working on or completed handouts for both poems, as Dr. Washington originally assigned, then submit both poetry handouts and I will give you extra credit for the second one; and

2. Write a response to the following two questions:

– – – What are the similarities and/or differences (or both) in the ways that Sonia Sanchez and Michael S. Harper incorporate the musical influence of John Coltrane’s into their poems – “A/Coltrane/Poem” (Sanchez) and “Dear John, Dear Coltrane” (Harper)?

– – – Why was jazz – particularly the music of John Coltrane – so inspiring to writers and poets from the 1950s – 1960s? You may cite outside resources (such as articles or videos) in your response. ***As a contemporary reference, you should consider the way that Hip Hop changed the musical landscape in America and beyond. What, in your opinion, was the reason for its popularity – particularly among people of color? Which artists have the biggest impact, and why***

Choose a podcast to listen to that is network, network security, or degree related. For example, if you are an accounting major, it is fine to choose an accounting podcast. No personal or entertainment podcasts.

Submit a 1 page executive summary per podcast. The summary should include the title of the podcast, the date, and the speaker(s).

Research what an executive summary should look like. It should be a formal document. If you do not format it like an executive summary, it will be scored a 0.

Include a brief summary of the podcast and what you found useful.

Submit your executive summary in Canvas.

The goals of this exercise are to improve your writing skills and introduce you to methods of continuing education. This should not look like a book report. I want to know what you found interesting / useful. If it is written like a play by play recording of the podcast, it will be marked down accordingly.

No late submissions will be accepted, no exceptions. You may switch which podcast you are listening to and hopefully you will find one that is informative and piques your curiosity.

Some content may be very advanced and might be beyond the scope of this course but being exposed to some of these more complex ideas will encourage you to investigate further.

• Looking back at Chapter 3, Texans and Texas politicians have regularly been opposed to an increased federal role in state matters and have argued against federal “preemption.”  However, Chapter 10 describes how the state government has not held itself to that same standard when it comes to state preemption of Texas cities and counties.  Define “preemption.”  What are some areas where the state has either attempted to or was successful in preempting local ordinances and/or local officials?  Provide several examples and discuss one of them in detail.  What is the argument of the local government on that issue?  What is the argument of state officials on the same issue?  Which side do you agree with and why?  Is it appropriate for state political leaders  to argue for more “local control” when dealing with the federal government, but then argue against “local control” when dealing with local governments within the state?
• Hello there, thanks for taking my questions,You will absolutely need the book: I cannot upload it here because the file is too large. But if you want, I can email it to you. or here is the link where you can download it for free:Library Genesis (libgen.rocks)Book Name: Champagne, A., Harpham, E., and Casellas, J. Governing Texas, 5th Edition, W.W. Norton & Company.