Using texts from this class, list two examples of technology in a text (it could be things like television, media, internet, vehicles, even a pen is technically technology). Quote the text to show it is there, and say why it is in the story in 1-2 sentences.

Using texts from this class, list two examples of technology in a text (it could be things like television, media, internet, vehicles, even a pen is technically technology). Quote the text to show it is there, and say why it is in the story in 1-2 sentences.
Using texts from this class, write an analysis paragraph on any text using the lens of money, gender, or safe zones. Don’t repeat something you have done for your essay.
Respond to something from the page “Current Events.” It should be 3-4 sentences.
Write 2-3 sentences on your best personal connection to two texts (each) from this class. Again, don’t repeat something you wrote for an essay.
Email me everything as a Word document by Wednesday at midnight.
Current Events
Pick one of the categories, each of which is based on a link to a news story, and write 3-4 sentences. No need to cite the texts, which you can actually skim if you want. It is okay to do two if you feel you need to!

Authoritarianism and Corruption – Inspired by Persepolis
Questions: do you see examples of authoritarianism or corruption around the world? In America, in daily life?
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/11/middleeast/iran-executions-weapon-mime-intl/index.htmlLinks to an external site.
Gender Roles – Inspired by Persepolis
Questions: To what degree do you go by traditional gender roles?
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/relationships/our-marriage-works-better-when-we-take-on-traditional-gender-roles/ar-AA180CWFLinks to an external site.
Amusement Parks – Inspired by “Tilt-a-Whirl”
Questions: Do you have favorite amusement parks, or places of recreation?
https://travel.usnews.com/features/top-amusement-parks-in-the-usLinks to an external site.
Traditions – Inspired by the upcoming Interpreter of Maladies
Questions: Do you see traditions changing around the world? Ways of life? What are they?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/india-lgbtq-same-sex-marriage-1.6773551Links to an external site.
Animals – Inspired by “The Phoenix”
Questions: Was it wrong to keep the orca in captivity? When is it okay to keep animals in captivity?
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/kiska-canada-s-last-living-captive-orca-dies-at-marineland-1.6308508Links to an external site.
**EXTRA CREDIT** 2 points
Environment – Inspired by various texts
Name an example of the environment playing a significant role in a story. Provide a quote to prove it!
https://www.cbc.ca/newsinteractives/features/an-american-water-crisisLinks to an external site.

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