Discuss the tension between equality and liberty (freedom) in the formation of the American national character. Use the video of Margaret Thatcher discussing equality and liberty and compare with what de Tocqueville, Locke and Friedman said. How would you resolve this tension in the 21st century based upon the three types of equality (legal equality, equality of opportunity and equality of outcomes)? Which are possible or not possible without destroying liberty in the process? Which model of equality seems to reflect the original intent of the Founders and fits best in democracy like America without sacrificing life, liberty and property?

Would a Constitution and a government created by poor farmers, debtors, illiterate workers, women, and slaves have been different than the one that was created by the Founding Fathers? Why or why not?

Written work format

Students should use a standard academic format for all written work. APA and MLA format are both acceptable. All assignments should use 12 pt, Times New Roman font, double spaced, 1” margins. For a sense of perspective, each page should have approximately 400 – 500 words on the page.

Read the attached to this week 7 “Nativism.PDF” file and respond to the following questions:

Essay Topic for week 7: What is nativism? John Higham described a three-dimensional definition of nativism. What are the three dimensions? What ethnic group was a target of nativism in 1750s Philadelphia and what was this group accused of? In a quote provided by B. Franklin’s writings; what did he think of English as opposed to other Europeans? Is nativism recurrent in our American society? Which ethnic group, according to published evidence, is most likely targeted today?

The format for this and rest of discussions:

Essay narrative comprised of at least five paragraphs: an introduction (containing your strong arguments), three paragraphs or more (detailed analysis of your arguments with examples, in-depth coverage, and research), and conclusion. MLA is a must. Essays not formatted in MLA style will be marked down automatically 10 points; grammar, style, and lack of proofreading (spell check) will mark essays further 15 points; poor execution, brevity, and lack of evidence in your findings/arguments may fail your attempt in this exercise. If you short cite your sources in the text (e.g. (Smith 89)) please provide works cited full citation list beneath your essay. Post by 11:59 pm on Saturday. Once your essay is written, MLA (APA or Chicago) formatted and checked for errors please upload it. This will be done weekly. Late emailed work will not be accepted for grading. Make sure to upload your essay ahead of the deadline in order to remedy any last-minute mishaps.

Part 1: Phonemic Awareness Table

Complete the “Phonemic Awareness Table,” by identifying and using words from the “Birthday Soup” excerpt from this topic’s readings, script phonemic awareness practice activities for the following phoneme tasks:

• Phoneme Isolation
• Phoneme Identity
• Phoneme Categorization
• Phoneme Blending
• Phoneme Segmentation
• Phoneme Deletion
• Phoneme Addition
• Phoneme Substitution

Part 2 Rationale:

In 250-500 words reflect upon how this activity promotes literacy development. Be sure to explain how you will use your findings in your future professional practice.

In addition, describe each phoneme task, along with its purpose and Common Core or other state standard alignment.

Submit your table with your reflection as one deliverable.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin so it must be free of plagairism.

Note: All sources used must be from a URL.

Competency

Assess the historical impact of art on modern culture, society, and the workplace.

Instructions

As a team leader in the Creative Department, you run bi-monthly strategy and brainstorming sessions with all agency employees. Your boss sat in on the last session and expressed mild disappointment in the general lack of groundbreaking innovation by the team (though you still managed to shine individually). Consequently, your boss has directed all agency employees to complete a unique exercise in creative thinking.

Your boss presented it this way: “All employees must submit an electronic portfolio of photographs and explanations.” When the team expressed confusion, he clarified this way: “There should be a significant number of photographs in your portfolio, and the photographs should be of your real workplace items.” As final enlightenment, he offered the following: “Placing workplace items into unique environments and arrangements will prompt you to reconsider and repurpose the familiar and mundane.”

Following your boss’s instructions, you went to your workspace and started thinking. As you pondered the tricky task ahead, you identified some elements that you considered essential to demonstrate as part of your portfolio submission:

• How technology can aid in repurposing everyday items.
• How innovative repurposings can solve problems in the workplace.
• How everyday items can be repurposed as forms of logos or branding.
• How Apollonian and Dionysian perspectives can expand creativity in the repurposing of everyday items.

With those elements in mind, you feel ready to get to work. As you pull out your camera, you remind yourself that explanations are a key part of this project. With clever pictures and clear analysis, you can be sure that your submission will reflect your guiding principle: My portfolio should reveal plainly that I gave real thought and consideration to how workplace items can be refashioned into something different or better. You believe that everyone has natural creativity, and you’re excited to tap into yours for this endeavor.