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Would you ever be interested in living a place like Green Bank, WV? Why or why not?
No because I love my phone and I could never live without it. I would need my phone for many different things. I could maybe be there for like a couple days, but not longer than that.

Do you think it's ethical for parents of children in that area to force them to live there?
No because they won't survive in the real world. They won't be able to make new friends online. The kids would not be able to communicate with anyone and they would not understand anything after being a teenager.

What benefits and/or detriments does this kind of community offer?
There is mostly detriments because I could never live without my phone and they don't have any technology. If there was a benefit, it would be that they get a break from social media and they can relax with nature, but I would never want to do that.

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Choose one of the following articles to read below:

1. Article #1: "How Do Humans Deal with Differences/Otherness?"

2. Article #2: "Why People Care More About Beautiful Animals Than Ugly Ones"

Answer the following on your Padlet post:

1. How does the article you chose relate to the story "The Wretched and the Beautiful"?  It relates because the aliens that are ugly in the story are treated badly and unfairly, but when the beautiful aliens show up, they are treated perfectly and given special treatment. The ugly animals get treated unfairly, and the cute ones get treated better.

2. What findings discussed in the article are similar to what is discussed in the story? Cite a piece of evidence from the article to support your answer. "For example, people might give elevated moral status to attractive animals, not because of their beauty, per se, but because they are perceived as more intelligent or capable of experiencing happiness. And we might tend to care less about harming ugly animals because they are viewed as dangerous, not because they are ugly." This quote explains that how an animal looks is going to effect how humans treat them. This relates to the story because the humans felt threatened by the ugly aliens, so they got treated very differently.

3. In your own experience, are the article's findings accurate? Have you ever experienced or witnessed what the article discusses? I think that the article is very accurate because I even treat animals that look different unfair. The "beautiful animals" always make me feel more comfortable. I have experienced this first hand. At Bomgaars, people bring dogs in and some are either sick or ugly-looking and my reactions are always different. I think that it is unfair, but that is how its going to always be.

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The topic of today's short story is "social progress."

Based on what you've seen in the video, decide whether or not this is progress? Why or why not?
Yes this is progress because there are more pros than cons. There are robots working, so they won't get tired and don't have to be paid. Another pro is that it is inside and the produce grows efficiently and takes up less land area. I think that this technology is advancing and it will improve the farming and produce in America.

What implications does this new technology have for farmers? Are the effects positive, negative, or both?
This could be negative because farmers are losing jobs, but they could also learn new technology. They could help in these factories and keep learning and exploring these technological advances.

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Based on the information described in the video, what moral dilemma do self-driving cars create?
A self-driving car makes decisions and would not react the same way a human could. A human thinks of all the bad things that could happen, but the self-driving car does not, it just makes impulsive choices.

In your opinion, what type of "code" should self-driving cars have? (prioritize the driver's life, minimize damage, minimize harm to other drivers, etc.) Why?
I think that self-driving cars should be more cautious. Other cars and drivers have a life too that should also be worried about. If you really don't want to drive your car, you should still be alert and cautious about other drivers and monitoring the decisions that the car makes.

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Choose one of the technologies mentioned in the article and discuss whether or not you think it is as "creepy" as the article suggests.
I think that smart speakers are creepy. We don't have one at home, but I still think they are creepy. The fact that they can talk back to you and answer human questions as a robot, doesn't sit right with me. You never know if the robot is recording your conversations or anything of that sort.

What do you think E.M. Forester would think about that technology? Why?
I think he would've also been creeped out about it because it makes humans dependent on technology/robots.

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Based on the way information is presented in this video, do you believe NBC contains some bias towards one side of the issue? Why or why not?
Yes, there is. The reporters only talked to the employees that hated their jobs and who were treated poorly.

What motive could this publication company (NBC) have for publishing this story?
To get more views.

What information, if any, is left out or not addressed adequately?
The good things about working for Amazon.

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Based on what was discussed in the video, why do you think photography was a convincing tool to help end child labor in the U.S.?
It showed how much stress and sadness the children were undergoing. They all looked sad and hopeless in the pictures which gave people sympathy. They were also getting little to no pay at all. The children were experiencing injuries and terrible work conditions. It was a wide-spread problem.

What are the ethical problems associated with employing children under the age of 16?
They don't understand what they are doing or what is even going on. The littler ones are more prone to injury and using bad substances or getting sick. The children also didn't know what was going on with money. They also do not understand health and breaks.

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When someone refers to their "identity," what do they mean?
How they identify as a person or gender.

When you meet new people, what is something you want them to know about who you are?
name, that i'm kind and outgoing

What do you think people notice first?
face, eyes, smile, stance

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What seems different about the writing style of William Carlos Williams compared to other poets we've read?
He usually wrote about how to appreciate the world around them and the beauty around them within nature and the small things. His writing style is different because of how simple and small it is. The other poems we have read are very long and usually sad. Williams poems are happy and simple.

Do you agree with his message of simplicity in writing? Why or why not?
I agree with his simplicity because it is very eye opening and inspirational. He appreciates the smaller things in life and I respect that.

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Write a paragraph below that uses vivid language described in the video. Your goal should be to make the reader feel the same thing the character is experiencing in the story. Use dialogue to demonstrate an understanding of quotation rules.

Right as I walk out on the floor, I feel my muscles clench together. I continue walking as I start to cold sweat. My hands are clammy and I feel as if my legs are going to give out. The judge happily says, "Neelei!" I blankly look at the judge and salute with the fakest smile on my face. I put my limp body into my starting pose. I start hearing my music play in my chest. My body takes over my mind and throws itself through the air. I continue to compete my best floor routine that I have ever had.

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What separates this type of literature from the stories we've studied from earlier literary periods?
Grim naturalism was so much more deeper and real. Earlier periods, such as Romanticism, was full of expectations and all of the bad that happened was not talked about or shown. Romance was so much more happier and softer than grim naturalism. Grim naturalism is dark and sad.

Why do you think Sinclair chose to write about this very real problem in the form of a fictional novel?
To warn people so that they can stop what they are doing before they get in real trouble. It was meant as a good thing to get people to pay attention to their problems.

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Choose one line from your AoW that you agree or disagree with regarding poetry. Give a brief description of why you agree or disagree with the author.
Poetry, like bread, is for everyone.
Absolutely not, I disagree 100%. I most definitely do not like poetry and it's very confusing. I don't like using it and it doesn't come easy to me.

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According to the video, what is a metaphor?
A direct comparison without using like or as. "There is an elephant in the room."

Develop a metaphor to describe something that takes up a lot of your time.
(Ex: My grading paper file is a blazing inferno. It spreads itself to all of the places I exist - my home, my desk, and my inbox. Just when I think I've gotten the blaze down to flame the size of a match, I feel the heat begin to intensify again.)
Getting up and ready for school takes up so much of my time in the morning. I am not an early bird at all. I am very bad at getting going.

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Describe the differences in the way these two photos depict their subjects.
Realism- drawn with edges and she isn't posing in particular/ more sad
Romanticism- drawn more soft and elegant and she is posing with a more lighter background.

Based on what you know about Romanticism, what Romantic elements can you find in this painting?
The way she is posing for a person or for the picture-- a lot more skin is being shown and the lighting is softer and whiter.

What might be one defining difference between Realism and Romanticism when related to art?
The realism art is more harsh and looks more darker than the romanticism art. The realism also gives off "real life" vibes.

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Based on the mechanics of a pendulum, why do you think those involved with the Spanish Inquisition would use it on their prisoners?
It was used to torcher the prisoners.

Why do you think Poe incorporates the Pendulum in his story?
For suspense and a way of entertainment for Poe.
What could this add to the story?
A lot more climaxes and suspense is added to the stories.

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What is the Unity of Effect?
figuring out what effect you'd like to have on a reader and having that effect through your story or poem. Way of writing.

According to the video, what are Poe's literary contributions?
initiating the modern detective story, developing the gothic horror story, and being a significant early ancestor of the science fiction form.

What is the irony of Poe's life and career?
His life was pretty bad and he writes dark stories. His bad life influences the way he writes. He was famous but only after he died so he didn't experience any benefits from being famous.

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Research Robert Johnson. Give me basic information (occupation, why he's famous, what's the scandal?)
Born: May 8, 1911
Hall of fame induction: 1986
American Musician-- jazz, blues artist

How does the myth of Robert Johnson's musical ability compare to the story of Tom Walker?
Well apparently Robert sold his soul to the devil in return for the talent of being an amazing musician. Tom Walker also sold his soul for something in return... the treasure.

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What does this video show us about the depiction of the devil throughout literature?
The video shows that the devils looks have changed throughout the romantic period. But eventually everyone has the same image of the devil in their mind.

Why do you think writers from the Romantic period shifted away from the Puritan-style and began writing about characters who made bad choices?
They wanted to try something new and different. They also wanted to show that not everyone is perfect and mistake will happen. They wanted to show that people have flaws and that you cannot hide them.

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For each of the criteria below, highlight the one you identify with the most. (The video explains what each concept means.)

1. Intuition vs. Analysis

2. Spontaneity vs. Education

3. Honesty vs. Politeness

4. Idealism vs. Realism

5. The Rare vs. The Everyday

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Does this video contain bias (leaning towards one side of the argument)? If so, where do you see some examples of it? If not, what are some ways you can tell the creators are striving to remain natural?
The video was very informative. I think that there could possibly be some bias, but not sharing opinions. They were sort of bashing on the monuments and showcasing how many there were and how much they have increased. The quote at the end is also showing that they should have left the war in the past.

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Compare the information included in the video & the poem.

What aspects of the transatlantic slave trade do both perspectives focus on?
Both the poem and the video are focusing on the same thing. They are both comparing the Transatlantic Slave Trades and the troubles that everyone went through. What is the benefit of viewing each type of information?
Showing different point of views and also the video goes more in depth with what actually happened and the poem showed more feelings about the Trades.

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Research Phillis Wheatley on your computer. Describe the basic information about her (age, occupation, place of birth, etc.)
She was born on May 8, 1753 and she died on December 5, 1784. She was born in West Africa. She was around during the American Revolution. She was a poet and she wrote many life-changing poems. She was actually the first African American to publish a book!

Why might Phillis Wheatley's abilities exceed others' expectations of her? How might that impact her life?
People would've assumed that she wasn't an educated woman. She would've impressed many people with her writing abilities. It could possibly giver her more confidence to write because people would have been praising her.

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Think about the information included in this video. Does the information in the video have bias towards or against Kaepernick's stance? Is it neutral? What parts of the video helped you come to that conclusion?
The video gave a lot of information about this topic. I think that the video stayed neutral about the topic. They did have a fan from an NFL team, talk about how Kaepernick is a jerk and that it is wrong. The crowd also didn't like that he did that and would "boo" him on the field. The facts  being said in the video were very informational and not very opinionated.

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Read Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz's poem "World, in hounding me..." using the link above.

What is de la Cruz saying about wealth and material possessions?
That it does not bring her happiness and she doesn't want to focus on prize treasures.

Cite the line from the poem that demonstrates that.
"Costliness and wealth bring me no pleasure"
"Mind is the better and the truer way;
to leave the vanities of life aside,
not throw my life away on vanity."

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After reading the biographical information about Anne Bradstreet on page 27, discuss her relationship to being a poet and being a Puritan. How do both titles affect her life? Answer in complete sentences and cite from the article.
Even though she was a Puritan, she always found time to write her poems. Her brother-in-law published her poems in 1650 without Anne's permission.
The religion of the Puritans was very strict. When Anne starting writing poems, nobody of her religion would support her and it was very uncommon for her to do that. The strict rules of the religion didn't scare her and she continued to write, even though it was most likely the "wrong thing". "Anne expected and she felt encouraged to write for the rest of her life." A minister even praised her hard work.

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After reading AoW #2 yesterday, describe some information in this video that is left out of the article we read yesterday. What new perspectives do we get on this issue that we didn't get from the article?
The video gave many different sides of the name changing act. They had indigenous people say their opinions and how they feel about it. Most were offended by the names. Also they had presidents say how they felt about it.

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After reading "The Sun Still Rises in the Same Sky: Native American Literature" (p.23) by Joseph Bruchac, identify three comparisons Bruchac makes between American Indian and Western views of the world.
The Native American stories always gave lessons and you always learned about something. Also, having animals being the main characters of their stories. The traditions are very different between the cultures. They also believed that they live in a circular world.

2) Read "The Sky Tree" on p. 24. What values can we assume some Native Americans had based on this myth?
They value their relationships with their animals and that they are so involved within these stories.

3) Read "Coyote Finishes His Work" on p. 25. Based on our knowledge of Puritans, would the Native American tribes who told this story agree or disagree with the Puritans? Why?
Disagree, because the Native Americans didn't have the same beliefs as the Puritans. The Natives believed in their land and animals. The Puritans believed in God and had many different religious beliefs.