Ballerina and humanitarian, Michaela DePrince, passed away on September 10th at age 29. Her mother, Elaine DePrince, died during a routine procedure in preparation for a surgery on September 11th. Michaela died before Elaine, however Elaine did not know of Michaela’s passing at the time of her procedure. As unbelievable as it may seem...the only way we can make sense of the senseless is that Elaine, who had already lost three children many years ago, was by the grace of God spared the pain of experiencing the loss of a fourth child.
What the family is going through right now is truly unimaginably painful. Grieving two family members who died within a 24-hour period is tragic and devastating. We continue to ask for privacy and appreciate you directing anyone sharing incorrect information and speculation to this post.
The above is an Instagram post from Michaela's official IG because since there is little information about how/why she died, the public has begun forming their own opinions and exaggerations.
Instructions: Respond to the following 2-part question: Does the release of details surrounding a celebrity's death contribute to greater public awareness of important issues, or does it fuel sensationalism, and how might the public's demand for transparency in a celebrity's death conflict with the grieving process of their family and friends?
What the family is going through right now is truly unimaginably painful. Grieving two family members who died within a 24-hour period is tragic and devastating. We continue to ask for privacy and appreciate you directing anyone sharing incorrect information and speculation to this post.
The above is an Instagram post from Michaela's official IG because since there is little information about how/why she died, the public has begun forming their own opinions and exaggerations.
Instructions: Respond to the following 2-part question: Does the release of details surrounding a celebrity's death contribute to greater public awareness of important issues, or does it fuel sensationalism, and how might the public's demand for transparency in a celebrity's death conflict with the grieving process of their family and friends?
INSTRUCTIONS:
**Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
**Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
1. Respond to the post. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
2. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity.
5. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
6. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
7. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., September 20, 11:59 p.m. CST
**Vague responses will not be accepted in your post or replies.
**Disrespectful comments will not be accepted and will result in a zero whether you do the assignment or not.
1. Respond to the post. Do not post vague or ambiguous commentary. Your post should have depth, be thoughtful, and provide specific, meaningful insight. Make sure it addresses the topic and encourages reflection, discussion, or a connection.
2. INCLUDE: Last Name, First Initial, AND Class Block. You do not have to include an email address or a website.
3. You MUST comment on at least TWO other posts from any student in any class. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
4. Language. Do NOT use profanity.
5. Set a weekly alarm or calendar timer. Whatever you do to remember other important events, I'd do the same for this assignment.
6. Don't wait until the last minute. Telling me that you didn't do the assignment on Friday because you broke your leg, for example, on Thursday will not do anything for you when you've had a week. Be responsible and accountable.
7. How to post. Click in the top right hand corner or the lower left hand corner where it says Comments to access the discussion board. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the page to post a Reply. After, choose comments from at least two students from any class and Reply to what they wrote.
CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you do not write your name correctly, and I don't see your work, you will not receive credit for this assignment. If you use profanity, you will not receive credit for the work. It's all or nothing.
WARNING: If you post even one second past midnight, your comment might appear to be posted, but as soon as it is opened to be graded, it will automatically delete.
Due Fri., September 20, 11:59 p.m. CST
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