Project Based Homework Due 9.26.11

To continue our exploration of self, culture and our environment, in a full, typed, 12 font, Times New Romans, doubled spaced essay, you will explain the following questions using your prior knowledge and personal experience:

I. How does culture and environment (in which you live) influence who you are as an individual? Basically, think about how you were raised, your culture, close family and friends, school, religion, neighborhood, etc. has shaped you into the person you are today. Provide 3 or more detailed examples. Explain why for each.

II. How does culture and environment influence what author's write about? Think about what books you have read in the past and what evidence of cultures (i.e. Hispanic/African American) and the environment (i.e. discrimination, stereotypes) are described in the books of your favorite author(s). Provide 3 or more detailed examples. Explain why for each.

III. How does culture and environment influence the media in terms of what is produced in magazines, billboards, television, movies, the web, newspapers, your community,etc.? Think about how some of what you see around you (violence, discrimination, cultural stereotypes, etc.) is reflected in the media and entertainment. Provide 3 or more detailed examples. Explain why for each.

This essay must include an engaging introduction and a strong and clever conclusion.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me M-F before 7 p.m.

As mentioned in class, PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO FIND OUT WHAT YOUR HOMEWORK IS (i.e. Sunday at midnight), THAT YOUR COMPUTER IS NOT WORKING OR THAT YOUR PRINTER RAN OUT OF INK.

DO NOT BRING A FLASH DRIVE INTO SCHOOL WITH YOUR UNPRINTED HOMEWORK! IT MUST BE PRINTED, SIGNED BY YOUR PARENT AND READY FOR EDITING ON MONDAY'S!


ABSOLUTELY NO EXCUSES!!!