Lebron James Vogue Cover Criticized

Read the following article and think about it critically before you decide to post your response. Here is the image in question.

Do you think this image portrays a racial stereotype(s)? Or do you think the public is overreacting? Whether you agree or disagree with the criticism of this photo, what does this controversy say about race and image in contemporary America?

5-A response is posted to the article
4-A response is posted to the article, along with at least one separate post responding to a peer's response. Be sure to address the peer by name to avoid confusion.
0-No response

Literary Journal

Research a literary journal listed in your poet's list of acknowledgments. You will be presenting your findings to the class on __________. Be sure to include the following:

1. Title
2. When was the journal established?
3. Where is it published?
4. Submission requirements
5. Vision; aesthetic--What kind of writing are the editors looking for?
6. Other writers who have been published in its pages?

MOPA Response

Please comment on the following. Be sure to leave your first and last name with your response.

* Artist and Title
* Subject(s)
* Narrative? Could you identify a story? If not, could you create one?
* Imagery
* What made you choose these pictures?

Bliss

This portrait is entitled "Bliss, 2000." Despite the poor quality of this upload, do you think this image makes for a universal representation of "bliss?" Why? Why not? To support your position, be sure to refer to different elements from the photograph.

Rubrics

Rubric (1) rubric

Reformation Essay

4 = Distinguished

3 = Emerging

2 = Developing

1 = Needs Improvement

0 = Did not attempt

	Student Scored	Teacher Scored
Content
Essay states a problem(s) in a clear and articulate way.
Essay provides a thoughtful solution(s) to this problem, explaining how this issue can be reformed.
Essay provides a “call to action.”
Includes clear evidence that demonstrates effective and thorough research.
Includes a Works Cited page in MLA format with at least 3 sources.
There are at least 3 properly cited passages.
Style/Mechanics
Writing is free of errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Use of language is appropriate for a professional context, including proper tone and vocabulary
500-750 Words
Total

rubric (2)

“95 THESES”

4 = Distinguished

3 = Emerging

2 = Developing

1 = Needs Improvement

0 = Did not attempt

	Student Scored	Teacher Scored
Content
Theses contain a well-written preamble.
Theses are focused and organized in a logical manner.
Theses are well-informed.
Includes clear evidence that demonstrates effective and thorough research.
Style/Mechanics
Writing is free of errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar
Use of language is appropriate for a professional context, including proper tone and vocabulary
There are 12 theses in included.	Yes	No
Total

Pope Leo X

For those of you who do not have a copy of the Pope Leo document, you can find it here

Gang Memoir

Read the following article from the New York Times and respond to the following:

a) How will this situation ultimately affect this author's credibility in the future?
b) What struck you most about this article? Be specific.

Due by Thursday 11:59 pm