Prop 8; DOMA; The Windsor Case/Freeheld and final thoughts

Description: Keep in mind the prompt: How does the reading/viewing help us to better understand the history of the relationship of marriage and sexuality to racial
and class norms? What questions does it still leave us with? Itas easy to get a B-range grade in this class but harder to get an A-range grade. A
C-range grade indicates a problem, such as not following the directions, not showing sufficient comprehension of the text, not framing the response as
a response rather than a summary, or a too vague or general response. A 535 range response should: -include a clear response to content/analysis in
the article that shows some original thought rather than an article summary, although some well-written summary/paraphrasing can be part of the
response. The response should clearly indicate that the writer has read and understood the reading s/he are writing about. -should be clear and easy
to read (coherent) -should be meaningfully detailed-that is, have at least 1 or 2 specific points to make, rather than generalities. -is about 250 words,
as required (a couple of paragraphs, or about a page of writing, double-spaced) How well the response accomplishes the above determines gradation
(B+. B or B-). An aAa range response should have all of a 535 range plus: -Should include original thinking and have more than just summary of the
reading. -It should make an argument about the reading -It must be exceptionally well written, clear and precise. -Should be meaningfully detailed,
using quotes to back up points, discussing quotes How well the response accomplishes the above should determine their gradation (A+, A, A-; be very
sparing with A+). Exceptions can be made for writers who have original or particularly salient points even if not expressed as well as we would likeathe
IDEA should always trump execution in questions like these. A ace range response will: -have primarily summary or vague generalities and/or may
show a lack of comprehension of the reading (in other words, the writer has not read it or has not read it carefully enough). -have unclear writing, so
that the overall point the writer is trying to make is not clear. -not have specific examples or pointsathe writer is vague or uses generalities. -falls short
of required 200 word length For Freeheld and final thoughts, just write something that sounds like feelings and thoughts when finishing the course.(the
course is women studies course. it required students to read many articles and write journals every week and no tests, one presentation.)