For this assignment, respond to one of the writing prompts below. Note: This assignment requires the use of at least two secondary sources—popular or scholarly— to help support your interpretation of the literary work. Choose sources carefully. Please refer to the non-fiction book read in Unit Four: Non-Fiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Today the definition of “informed consent” remains murky. What did you learn about what it means or does not mean? What does it mean to you?
The book is filled with stories of people being used as research subjects, sometimes without their knowledge, sometimes with ill-informed consent. Do you think doctors and researchers of the past had a fundamentally different view of people than they do today?
Do you think Henrietta would have provided consent for her cells to be taken and used had she been asked? Explain your answer.
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but her cells are still alive today. Do you think the cells carry some essence of Henrietta?
In Chapter 15 “Too Young to Remember,” Deborah offers details about her sexual abuse. Does it affect how readers view Ethel and Galen? Does it affect how readers feel about Deborah? Does it affect how readers view her father, Day? Why?
Reflect upon Henrietta’s life: What challenges did her and her family face? What were their greatest strengths? What were their greatest weaknesses? Explain.
What do you think is more important: A person’s personal rights over their own tissue, or contributing to science and research for the benefit of all humankind? Why? Explain.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of an African American woman and her family that touches on many big issues: bioethics, racism, poverty, science, faith, and more. What thread(s) stand out most. Why?
Why do you think George Gey agreed to share the cells with any scientist who requested them? Explain your answer.
How do you think Zakariyya reacted to the completed book and to the way the family was depicted? How do you think Deborah would have reacted?
What life lesson or lessons can be learned from the book? Use specific details from the book to support your position.
This assignment requires each student to write a 900-word essay (1000 words maximum) consisting of at least five paragraphs. The introduction should provide a brief summary of the literary work. The thesis statement should be arguable and should forecast the major point(s) in the essay. The body of the essay should provide appropriate textual evidences to support your thesis statement. Note: A minimum of two direct quotes required for each body paragraph. Each direct quotation should be parenthetically referenced and the literature should be documented on the Works Cited page. The conclusion should restate your thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and bring the paper to a smooth close. The essay should follow MLA Format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12” font, 1” margins, heading, and header). As always, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice will be factored into your grade, so edit carefully. Note: No first person pronouns. No second person pronouns. No past tense verbs. No informal language. No offensive language.For this assignment, respond to one of the writing prompts below. Note: This assignment requires the use of at least two secondary sources—popular or scholarly— to help support your interpretation of the literary work. Choose sources carefully. Please refer to the non-fiction book read in Unit Four: Non-Fiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Today the definition of “informed consent” remains murky. What did you learn about what it means or does not mean? What does it mean to you?
The book is filled with stories of people being used as research subjects, sometimes without their knowledge, sometimes with ill-informed consent. Do you think doctors and researchers of the past had a fundamentally different view of people than they do today?
Do you think Henrietta would have provided consent for her cells to be taken and used had she been asked? Explain your answer.
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but her cells are still alive today. Do you think the cells carry some essence of Henrietta?
In Chapter 15 “Too Young to Remember,” Deborah offers details about her sexual abuse. Does it affect how readers view Ethel and Galen? Does it affect how readers feel about Deborah? Does it affect how readers view her father, Day? Why?
Reflect upon Henrietta’s life: What challenges did her and her family face? What were their greatest strengths? What were their greatest weaknesses? Explain.
What do you think is more important: A person’s personal rights over their own tissue, or contributing to science and research for the benefit of all humankind? Why? Explain.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of an African American woman and her family that touches on many big issues: bioethics, racism, poverty, science, faith, and more. What thread(s) stand out most. Why?
Why do you think George Gey agreed to share the cells with any scientist who requested them? Explain your answer.
How do you think Zakariyya reacted to the completed book and to the way the family was depicted? How do you think Deborah would have reacted?
What life lesson or lessons can be learned from the book? Use specific details from the book to support your position.
This assignment requires each student to write a 900-word essay (1000 words maximum) consisting of at least five paragraphs. The introduction should provide a brief summary of the literary work. The thesis statement should be arguable and should forecast the major point(s) in the essay. The body of the essay should provide appropriate textual evidences to support your thesis statement. Note: A minimum of two direct quotes required for each body paragraph. Each direct quotation should be parenthetically referenced and the literature should be documented on the Works Cited page. The conclusion should restate your thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and bring the paper to a smooth close. The essay should follow MLA Format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12” font, 1” margins, heading, and header). As always, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice will be factored into your grade, so edit carefully. Note: No first person pronouns. No second person pronouns. No past tense verbs. No informal language. No offensive language.For this assignment, respond to one of the writing prompts below. Note: This assignment requires the use of at least two secondary sources—popular or scholarly— to help support your interpretation of the literary work. Choose sources carefully. Please refer to the non-fiction book read in Unit Four: Non-Fiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Today the definition of “informed consent” remains murky. What did you learn about what it means or does not mean? What does it mean to you?
The book is filled with stories of people being used as research subjects, sometimes without their knowledge, sometimes with ill-informed consent. Do you think doctors and researchers of the past had a fundamentally different view of people than they do today?
Do you think Henrietta would have provided consent for her cells to be taken and used had she been asked? Explain your answer.
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but her cells are still alive today. Do you think the cells carry some essence of Henrietta?
In Chapter 15 “Too Young to Remember,” Deborah offers details about her sexual abuse. Does it affect how readers view Ethel and Galen? Does it affect how readers feel about Deborah? Does it affect how readers view her father, Day? Why?
Reflect upon Henrietta’s life: What challenges did her and her family face? What were their greatest strengths? What were their greatest weaknesses? Explain.
What do you think is more important: A person’s personal rights over their own tissue, or contributing to science and research for the benefit of all humankind? Why? Explain.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of an African American woman and her family that touches on many big issues: bioethics, racism, poverty, science, faith, and more. What thread(s) stand out most. Why?
Why do you think George Gey agreed to share the cells with any scientist who requested them? Explain your answer.
How do you think Zakariyya reacted to the completed book and to the way the family was depicted? How do you think Deborah would have reacted?
What life lesson or lessons can be learned from the book? Use specific details from the book to support your position.
This assignment requires each student to write a 900-word essay (1000 words maximum) consisting of at least five paragraphs. The introduction should provide a brief summary of the literary work. The thesis statement should be arguable and should forecast the major point(s) in the essay. The body of the essay should provide appropriate textual evidences to support your thesis statement. Note: A minimum of two direct quotes required for each body paragraph. Each direct quotation should be parenthetically referenced and the literature should be documented on the Works Cited page. The conclusion should restate your thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and bring the paper to a smooth close. The essay should follow MLA Format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12” font, 1” margins, heading, and header). As always, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice will be factored into your grade, so edit carefully. Note: No first person pronouns. No second person pronouns. No past tense verbs. No informal language. No offensive language.
Today the definition of “informed consent” remains murky. What did you learn about what it means or does not mean? What does it mean to you?
The book is filled with stories of people being used as research subjects, sometimes without their knowledge, sometimes with ill-informed consent. Do you think doctors and researchers of the past had a fundamentally different view of people than they do today?
Do you think Henrietta would have provided consent for her cells to be taken and used had she been asked? Explain your answer.
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but her cells are still alive today. Do you think the cells carry some essence of Henrietta?
In Chapter 15 “Too Young to Remember,” Deborah offers details about her sexual abuse. Does it affect how readers view Ethel and Galen? Does it affect how readers feel about Deborah? Does it affect how readers view her father, Day? Why?
Reflect upon Henrietta’s life: What challenges did her and her family face? What were their greatest strengths? What were their greatest weaknesses? Explain.
What do you think is more important: A person’s personal rights over their own tissue, or contributing to science and research for the benefit of all humankind? Why? Explain.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of an African American woman and her family that touches on many big issues: bioethics, racism, poverty, science, faith, and more. What thread(s) stand out most. Why?
Why do you think George Gey agreed to share the cells with any scientist who requested them? Explain your answer.
How do you think Zakariyya reacted to the completed book and to the way the family was depicted? How do you think Deborah would have reacted?
What life lesson or lessons can be learned from the book? Use specific details from the book to support your position.
This assignment requires each student to write a 900-word essay (1000 words maximum) consisting of at least five paragraphs. The introduction should provide a brief summary of the literary work. The thesis statement should be arguable and should forecast the major point(s) in the essay. The body of the essay should provide appropriate textual evidences to support your thesis statement. Note: A minimum of two direct quotes required for each body paragraph. Each direct quotation should be parenthetically referenced and the literature should be documented on the Works Cited page. The conclusion should restate your thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and bring the paper to a smooth close. The essay should follow MLA Format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12” font, 1” margins, heading, and header). As always, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice will be factored into your grade, so edit carefully. Note: No first person pronouns. No second person pronouns. No past tense verbs. No informal language. No offensive language.For this assignment, respond to one of the writing prompts below. Note: This assignment requires the use of at least two secondary sources—popular or scholarly— to help support your interpretation of the literary work. Choose sources carefully. Please refer to the non-fiction book read in Unit Four: Non-Fiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Today the definition of “informed consent” remains murky. What did you learn about what it means or does not mean? What does it mean to you?
The book is filled with stories of people being used as research subjects, sometimes without their knowledge, sometimes with ill-informed consent. Do you think doctors and researchers of the past had a fundamentally different view of people than they do today?
Do you think Henrietta would have provided consent for her cells to be taken and used had she been asked? Explain your answer.
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but her cells are still alive today. Do you think the cells carry some essence of Henrietta?
In Chapter 15 “Too Young to Remember,” Deborah offers details about her sexual abuse. Does it affect how readers view Ethel and Galen? Does it affect how readers feel about Deborah? Does it affect how readers view her father, Day? Why?
Reflect upon Henrietta’s life: What challenges did her and her family face? What were their greatest strengths? What were their greatest weaknesses? Explain.
What do you think is more important: A person’s personal rights over their own tissue, or contributing to science and research for the benefit of all humankind? Why? Explain.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of an African American woman and her family that touches on many big issues: bioethics, racism, poverty, science, faith, and more. What thread(s) stand out most. Why?
Why do you think George Gey agreed to share the cells with any scientist who requested them? Explain your answer.
How do you think Zakariyya reacted to the completed book and to the way the family was depicted? How do you think Deborah would have reacted?
What life lesson or lessons can be learned from the book? Use specific details from the book to support your position.
This assignment requires each student to write a 900-word essay (1000 words maximum) consisting of at least five paragraphs. The introduction should provide a brief summary of the literary work. The thesis statement should be arguable and should forecast the major point(s) in the essay. The body of the essay should provide appropriate textual evidences to support your thesis statement. Note: A minimum of two direct quotes required for each body paragraph. Each direct quotation should be parenthetically referenced and the literature should be documented on the Works Cited page. The conclusion should restate your thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and bring the paper to a smooth close. The essay should follow MLA Format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12” font, 1” margins, heading, and header). As always, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice will be factored into your grade, so edit carefully. Note: No first person pronouns. No second person pronouns. No past tense verbs. No informal language. No offensive language.For this assignment, respond to one of the writing prompts below. Note: This assignment requires the use of at least two secondary sources—popular or scholarly— to help support your interpretation of the literary work. Choose sources carefully. Please refer to the non-fiction book read in Unit Four: Non-Fiction The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Today the definition of “informed consent” remains murky. What did you learn about what it means or does not mean? What does it mean to you?
The book is filled with stories of people being used as research subjects, sometimes without their knowledge, sometimes with ill-informed consent. Do you think doctors and researchers of the past had a fundamentally different view of people than they do today?
Do you think Henrietta would have provided consent for her cells to be taken and used had she been asked? Explain your answer.
Henrietta Lacks died in 1951, but her cells are still alive today. Do you think the cells carry some essence of Henrietta?
In Chapter 15 “Too Young to Remember,” Deborah offers details about her sexual abuse. Does it affect how readers view Ethel and Galen? Does it affect how readers feel about Deborah? Does it affect how readers view her father, Day? Why?
Reflect upon Henrietta’s life: What challenges did her and her family face? What were their greatest strengths? What were their greatest weaknesses? Explain.
What do you think is more important: A person’s personal rights over their own tissue, or contributing to science and research for the benefit of all humankind? Why? Explain.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks is a story of an African American woman and her family that touches on many big issues: bioethics, racism, poverty, science, faith, and more. What thread(s) stand out most. Why?
Why do you think George Gey agreed to share the cells with any scientist who requested them? Explain your answer.
How do you think Zakariyya reacted to the completed book and to the way the family was depicted? How do you think Deborah would have reacted?
What life lesson or lessons can be learned from the book? Use specific details from the book to support your position.
This assignment requires each student to write a 900-word essay (1000 words maximum) consisting of at least five paragraphs. The introduction should provide a brief summary of the literary work. The thesis statement should be arguable and should forecast the major point(s) in the essay. The body of the essay should provide appropriate textual evidences to support your thesis statement. Note: A minimum of two direct quotes required for each body paragraph. Each direct quotation should be parenthetically referenced and the literature should be documented on the Works Cited page. The conclusion should restate your thesis statement, topic sentences, supporting sentences, and bring the paper to a smooth close. The essay should follow MLA Format (Times New Roman, double-spaced, 12” font, 1” margins, heading, and header). As always, grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and word choice will be factored into your grade, so edit carefully. Note: No first person pronouns. No second person pronouns. No past tense verbs. No informal language. No offensive language.
