Sample paragraph for the essay.....

In the article “Don’t Give Money to Beggars” by Ole Martin Moen, it shows how we need to think about poverty on a global level and not just a local level, by informing the audience that giving to beggars on the streets in the United States is “suboptimal” because in relation to the world as a whole, they do not need it the most and it is therefore wasteful. The author states, “The vast majority of beggars living in the developed world, moreover, have a quality of life that millions in the developing world can only dream of” meaning, that beggars in the United States are not “poor” in comparison to others in the world (Moen). So, if we want to be socially responsible, we need to give to those who are in need the most, those in areas of the world who are the most poor and suffer the severest conditions, not to those who it is just most convenient to give to.

Interview with Marjane Satrapi BioCube Assignment---Due Today (You may work with a partner)

1. Read the Article link---Interview with Marjane Satrapi
2.As you read, create a Biocube about her (M. Satrapi)
3. Print or Save/Send to me

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NOTE: ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE FIRST FIVE WEEKS CANNOT BE TURNED IN AFTER FRIDAY MAY 3OTH!!!

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Gospel of Luke, Chapter 6--for Thursday 5/15

 “GOSPEL OF LUKE,” CHAPTER 6
Author: Luke; Source/Publisher: Holy Bible; Date: circa 60 CE
Text Notes: While the authorship of the Luke Gospel is uncertain, there is no doubt that this synoptic gospel is one of the most influential pieces of scripture ever written. Purported as the “historical gospel,” Luke chronicles many stories not found in any other gospel (e.g., Good Samaritan, the rich man and Lazarus, the lost coin, prodigal son, and Zacchaeus, among others). In Chapter 6, the author touches on the public ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. The chapter employs various literary devices and touches on issues ranging from labor and law to justice and love.

Sample Text-Dependent Questions:
1. In his responses to the Pharisees’ comments about the lawfulness of his and the disciples’ actions, to what does Jesus appeal to lay the foundation of his response? Give the context; why is this important?
2. Who are the various people Jesus helps in this chapter? In what ways does he help them and what are their commonalities?
3. Describe the various social justice/charitable acts and behaviors Jesus exhorts his listeners to do.
4. Who are positioned as the “bad guys” in this chapter? What do they share in common?
5. To whom does Jesus ultimately appeal for final authority on his teachings?

Poverty Speech: Quiz for Monday 5/12: NO talking is allowed or you will receive a ZERO. All quizzes must be labeled properly and put in the drop-box ONLY. You only have 1 period to work. Use proper short-answer format: restate, answer, text-evidence, conclude to receive full-credit.

 “POVERTY SPEECH” (40 pts.)
Author: Nelson Mandela; Source/Publisher: BBC; Date: February 3, 2005
Text Notes: Nobel Peace Prize recipient, global social justice visionary, and former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela spent nearly three decades in prison on a life sentence for conspiracy to overthrow the state. In this speech about ending world poverty, he equates poverty and inequality to slavery and apartheid – labeling them all as man-made “social evils.”

Text-Dependent Questions:
1. Mandela claims that the poorest people in the world are trapped in a “prison of poverty.” Why does he use this metaphor and what does he mean by it?
2. Why is helping the poorest people out of poverty not a matter of charity but social justice? Why is this distinction important?
3. What are the steps and call to action he proposes to end global poverty?
4. What argumentative premises and evidence does this text provide that influence your understanding of or perspective on the issue/problem of global poverty and the US's role in ending it?

Make sure you:
*Use the correct short answer format: restate, answer, textual-evidence, conclude
*Answer all parts of the question
*check your answers for proper spelling/grammar
*use correct MLA in-text citations