Q Prompt First, in your own words, what does it say about the United States of America that the Blues developed here? There's no particular right or wrong answer, but be sure to understand the history and nature of the Blues, and be sure to relate it to anything about the USA that you are familiar with. Second, watch the clip below, and keep the ancient Greek bards in the back of your mind. How does Gary Clark's life and art echo the life and art of ancient Greek bards? Come up with several different answers. Explain a bit about each answer. Notes on substance and style • As always in this class, be sure to write more than one paragraph. There are two prompts here, so it's a good idea to write at least two paragraphs. • Write enough to explore the question. Think of ideas as you write, and then explore them. Write at least several sentences for each prompt. • There is no single "right answer" here — however, I would like to see imaginative answers based on the materials provided in Canvas. • Be sure your answers contain echoes of the materials in Canvas. Absorb the facts in your mind, then think about how to deploy them in answering the questions. Rubric Journal Writing (JW) Journal Writing (JW) Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeFoundation Does this submission have info related to the materials provided in Canvas, and does it use the Canvas materials as the basis of well-founded responses? Is the assignment complete? 10 to >5.0 pts Full Marks Shows mastery of a wide range of facts from the Canvas material; facts are deployed well to support the argument. Assignment is complete. 5 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Some facts are drawn from the materials, but there is room for even more; facts may need to be more clearly tied to the argument. Assignment may not be complete. 0 pts No Marks Little or no evidence of drawing on the materials in Canvas to support the argument. Assignment may not be at all complete. 10 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClarity Is it easy to make sense of the ideas written here, or are they obscure? This criterion includes both the mechanics of writing, and the general ease of understanding the big point of the writing. 5 to >3.0 pts Full Marks Clearly and coherently expresses an idea. It rings true. It hits the nail on the head. Shows mastery of the conventions of written English. 3 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Does a generally ok job of getting the point across. In some places, could use a bit if editing to be clearer. May need some work to adhere closer to the conventions of written English. 0 pts No Marks Very obscure. Hard for a reader to understand the argument. Perhaps does not address the prompt adequately or at all. May not adhere at all to the conventions of written English. 5 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeImagination Does this writing show real independence of mind, going beyond the basic facts to make a point that is plausible and compelling? 5 to >3.0 pts Full Marks Goes above and beyond in relating the materials to the world today, or to personal life, or to the educational process (as relevant to the prompt). A real spark of insight. 3 to >0.0 pts Partial Marks Makes a generally good connection with the world today, or personal life, or the educational process (as relevant to the prompt). Basically makes a solid point. 0 pts No Marks Shows little or no imaginative connection between the Canvas materials and the world today. Little or no spark of insight. May be just hard to understand. 5 pts Total Points: 20