Description of Assignment Write 500 words (2 pages) about the book Mother (excerpts attached below) ...

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Description of Assignment Write 500 words (2 pages) about the book Mother (excerpts attached below). Purpose of the paper: To demonstrate close reading/analysis of a poem to support a thesis Essay Question: Mother is a collection of poems that also offer a critique of the America and the American dream. Some of this critique comes from the narrator's perspective as a Native American of the Cheyenne tribe. In the historical arc of the poems we read, we see characters struggling with the concept of America. What do you think the writer’s perspective/attitude is towards America based on the reading? Select at least 2-3 quotations/poems and close read them to support your thesis. Use MLA format for the quotations and academic format. Also include a Works Cited with the a citation for the book. Sample thesis templates: In Mother, m.s. Redcherries’ perspective on America can be seen as __________ because __________. In Mother, m.s. Redcherries’ perspective on America can be seen as mournful because of the tragedies experienced by her mother. Thesis: observation + how/why it' To submit your paper, save it as a PDF and upload it to BB. Don't drop a google link because I can't comment on it in Bb. Thank you! Essay Format: Introduction with a thesis 4-5 body paragraphs with topic sentences (approx 500 words) at least TWO quotations from book close reading of the the quotation supports the thesis conclusion with a thesis 12 pt, times roman font, 1- 1.5 in margin Use the checklist ABOVE to help you write the paper Grading expectations: A (90-95) meets page length contains a thesis statement in the last line of the introduction obvious organization 2-3 quotations from the reading close reading of the quotations free of extreme spelling and grammar errors original voice and style -- a reader can tell that a person wrote it. meets page length of 500 words B (89-80) contains a thesis statement in the last line of the introduction 2 quotations from the reading some close reading but may be inconsistent. free of extreme spelling and grammar errors original voice and style -- a reader can tell that a person wrote it. meets page length of 500 words C (79-70) contains a thesis statement in the last line of the introduction 1 or fewer quotations from the reading some discussion of the quotations with minimal close raeding some spelling and grammar errors maybe difficult to see organization maybe short of page length by a 50 words D (65-69) does not meet page length no clear organization hard to understand no original voice and potentially written by a chatbot Note on AI If a section of an essay is written by a chatbot or AI, the paper will receive a zero. Dr. Ratunil will then contact the student for personal discussion about writing and research. Dr. Ratunil and the student will then decide together the best course of action. If the student does not reply Dr. Ratunil's request for a discussion, then the student may be referred to Student Conduct. Harper's Academic Dishonesty Policy is here: Academic Dishonesty: The College reserves the right to set and communicate reasonable standards of behavior. Students are expected to uphold college standards related to academic honesty. The following behaviors, as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct, are considered academic dishonesty and are prohibited. Examples are provided to illustrate the specific prohibition and are not intended to be all-inclusive. Cheating (accessing or using unauthorized materials or information) Plagiarism (reproducing someone else’s words or ideas without accurate acknowledgment) Falsifying information (providing untrue information) Unauthorized collaboration (getting assistance or sharing work without permission) Facilitating academic dishonesty (participating in an act that creates an unearned advantage for someone)