#gc: rebekah

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Grow As We Go

niklaus mikaelson x human!female!reader

flangst!

summary: niklaus fears he will harm his child’s life by being in it, so he decides he must leave.

word count: 2.3k

gc: unknown/google

a/n: i got a sudden burst of energy/inspiration? to write so i finished this draft that ive had for a while now.

also for anybody that followed me because of “alpha” i don’t think i’ll ever continue it, looking back at it, it was terrible and the whole plot was lacking and just no- haha, sorry. I tend to overcomplicate my plots/writing and then abandon them :/

& lastly idk how to work tumblr so if this post looks wonky that's my bad haha

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“Niklaus?” Y/n questioned the hybrid, as he stood in what she could only place as shock.

“Nik? Did you hear what I just said?” Y/n’s hand gently grasped Nik’s arm.

“Yes…” He responded very quietly, his gaze on the floor.

All eyes had been on Niklaus as everyone had been waiting for his reaction.

“Well, what do you think?” Y/n asked him as a laugh escaped her lips, revealing her nervousness. 

Klaus finally looked up, his eyes meeting Y/n’s as his eyebrows began to pull together.

“How is this possible? I’m a vampire, vampires cannot reproduce!” He exclaimed.

“You’re a hybrid, Niklaus, that’s how. Your werewolf gene allowed this, this miracle, to happen.” Elijah had responded as Y/n was taken back by Klaus's outburst.

“Are you positive?” He questioned.

“Listen.” Rebekah interrupted.

They remained silent, the vampires now being able to pick up the sound of not one but two heartbeats coming from Y/n, one being very faint. 

Niklaus let out a small unheard gasp, as a tear began forming in his eye however he quickly blinked it away.

“This is great, isn’t it? You’re gonna be a father Nik!” Rebekah said, a smile playing on everyone’s face except for one hybrid.

Y/n’s hands clasped Nik’s as she murmured his name.

He ripped his hands away from hers, “This is anything but great, Y/n! This is terrible! It’s a nightmare, how could this possibly be?” He muttered.

“W-what?” Y/n sputtered in confusion.

“I thought you’d be happy to be a father, Niklaus…” 

“How could you ever come to such a repulsive conclusion!?”

“That’s enough, Niklaus.” Elijah interrupted Niklaus through gritted teeth, knowing he was going to continue to say things that he knew he truly didn’t mean. 

“No, continue what you were going to say, Niklaus. I want to hear what you have to say about this supposed disgraceful situation.” Y/n spat out.

“I have nothing more to say. You mustn’t be pregnant. If you are, that child which you bear is not mine. I should have never gotten into this entanglement with you.” 

Niklaus knew his words would hurt Y/n, however, he thought this was for the better. She and her child, their child, would be better off without him. Y/n was human after all, bearing his child was enough of a burden for her. He never should’ve allowed himself to date her, however her presence intoxicated him and affected his ability to think straight. 

He had finally relaxed in her being, allowing himself to live in this fantasy of his. Where he and her could be happy. He knew their relationship would come to an end eventually. Whether it was by Y/n getting hurt and suffering at the hands of his enemies or by Niklaus, himself. He truly had never wanted to hurt her. But alas, Niklaus couldn't help it. He needed her to leave him. Her life is fragile as it is, and being with Klaus doubled that fragility. 

Klaus had thought about this moment. He didn’t think it would ever be possible but he had dreamed of it. He never thought his dream-turned-reality would end up being a nightmare. Because the one thing that remained constant in the back of his mind was that he ruined whatever he touched. As much as he didn’t want to admit to himself, he and his father were alike in many ways. Niklaus would never want to inflict any kind of hurt on his child. Which brought him back to the dilemma that he hadn’t had much time to ponder on. Try to live with Y/n in this fantasy of his and raise his child but unintentionally end up ruining them as his father did to him or leave Y/n. 

He was deep in his thoughts, only brought back to reality by the stinging sensation on the left side of his face caused by Rebekah’s hand. A sting which felt miniscule to the pain that was brought to him when he implied that his child was not his. Nothing in comparison to the thought of having to leave them. “How dare you utter such words of the mother of your child, Niklaus.” 

“I cannot fathom how you can imply such things, this child is yours, Klaus. How could you ever possibly think that Y/n would do such a thing-”

“It’s fine, Bekah. Let him think whatever he wishes to.” Y/n interrupted the enraged blonde, attempting to keep her voice steady and her tears at bay. She grabbed Rebekah’s wrist to hopefully restrain her from inflicting any more pain on Klaus, even if Klaus was stronger. 

No matter what Klaus did, Y/n would always love him and never wish harm upon him. He is the father of her child after all, and the love of her life. She knew as well as Elijah that Klaus did not mean what he said. She knew that he struggled to believe that he was more than a bastard child, that his siblings truly loved him, and that he didn't bring pain to everyone in his life. But with all his paranoia she couldn’t help but wonder if he truly thought that she could ever be unloyal to him. She had always defended him, no matter what he had done. She knew she shouldn’t but couldn’t help herself. As hard as she tried to keep from crying, it was just another thing to add to the list of things she couldn’t help but do. Loving Niklaus. Defending him at all costs. 

As soon as the tears began, they didn’t stop. It was all too much for Y/n. She knew he was doing this because he doubted his abilities to be a good father. But did he think that she didn’t doubt her ability to be a mother? To birth a child. If he thought that she would be able to raise their child on her own he was sorely mistaken. She needed him, as did her child, their child.

Y/n turned away not wanting Klaus to see her tear-stricken face. She didn’t want him to see how he had affected her. However, he already knew his affect on her and had already seen the tears streaming down her face. Niklaus had decided it was best he leave. He had already hurt Y/n enough, and he couldn't stand the fact that her tears were due to his words, his actions. 

Niklaus vampire-sped out of the compound. Leaving Y/n in a puddle of her own tears, his siblings trying to comfort her. Although, it wasn’t the same as the comfort that he brought her. Y/n knew Niklaus would return home, she believed in him. However, as the day turned to night the Mikaelson siblings began to let doubt creep into their minds, as per usual. But Y/n knew Klaus couldn't leave her. She knew the immense love that she felt for him, he reciprocated.

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The next morning Y/n woke up due to feeling a pair of eyes boring into her. She sat up, rubbing her puffy eyes in an attempt to clear her slightly hazy vision. When her vision became clear her eyes were met with that of her lover’s beautiful blue eyes.

Niklaus couldn't take it any longer, he quickly sat down on their shared bed before embracing Y/n in a tight hug. She relaxed into the hug before they both let out small content sighs. Y/n clung to Klaus tightly for a few seconds but before anything more could be said, Y/n pulled away from the embrace. 

“Niklaus,” Y/n was only able to get his name out before Nik interrupted her.

“Y/n, please, just let me speak first.” He met her gaze, his eyes shining with tears.

Klaus took a breath before beginning, “I’m so sorry, Y/n, I-I never meant to hurt you, but I already have… forgive me. There wasn’t a single truth that came out of my mouth yesterday. I put all my insecurities on you, and that wasn’t right. I know that you would never betray me by lying with another, and I know that this child is mine. I’m scared, I’ll admit it. I’m worried that I’ll hurt this child the way my parents hurt me, the way they turned my siblings and me into these monsters. They ruined us and I do not want that for our child, so I thought it best that I leave, because I know that all this child would need in this world is you, Y/n. I know you’ll be a caring, loving mother. I just don’t know if I can be the father that our child deserves…”

“Niklaus, I know you. You would never harm our child. I don’t know how you could think that you ever would.”

“You don’t know that, Y/n. I am my father’s son after all.” 

“Niklaus, never compare yourself to Mikael, please. That man is a monster, who hurt you tremendously.”

“I am no better than Mikael, Y/n.” Klaus shook his head not being able to meet Y/n eye’s due to the disgust he felt with himself.

Y/n’s hand gently caressed Nik’s cheek, making him meet her gaze as well as attempting to comfort him. She knew that he was touch-starved and loved physical affection. 

“Niklaus you are a far better man than Mikael. Mikael physically and mentally abused you. When you saw Marcel being tortured by the hands of his father did you stand there and watch, allow it? No. You took him in and saved him from a life of slavery and abuse. You cannot sit here and tell me that you and Mikael are equal, I will not allow it.” Y/n gently told Niklaus.

His eyes met Y/n’s, “And I can’t allow you to stay with me Y/n. I can’t be a father. I won’t allow myself to hurt this child. Please, you have to understand that this is what is best for the child… I was somewhat a father before and I do not wish for this child to carry the same hate for me as Marcel.”

“Marcel does not hate you Niklaus! Yes, you may not see eye to eye on things, but you raised him and he loves you, believe it or not. Marcel is a strong leader, who fights for his family and for what he believes in, he is one of the most loyal people I’ve ever met. If our child turns out anything like him, I will be more than happy, Nik. And, I can’t do this without you Nik…” Y/n said as her voice began to break.

“I can’t carry this child alone for nine months. I can’t raise them without you, Nik, I don’t want to. I need you, our child needs you, to protect them from this cruel yet beautiful world.” Y/n said, tears beginning to cascade down her face as she sniffled in order to continue with her spiel.

Niklaus gently wiped her tears with his thumbs, “Please don’t cry, love. This is what’s necessary…”

“No, it’s not Niklaus! What’s necessary is you staying here with me and being the best father that you can be to our child.” Y/n said before a small cry escaped her lips. NIklaus’s hands found Y’n’s waist as he rubbed soothing motions there, in an attempt to calm her as her hands now clung to his shoulders.

“I know you’re not perfect, Nik, I’m aware of your past mistakes but I still love you. You still deserve to be loved Niklaus. I love and accept you and all your flaws and so will our child. Because you will show them the utmost love and adoration that you can. You will nurture them, and teach them to paint…” She softly smiled, still teary-eyed.

“Niklaus, you aren’t the only one who has made mistakes or who has flaws. I, too, am far from perfect Klaus. And yes, we may make mistakes as we raise our child, but we will grow as we go. Together.” She finished.

Nik took a breath in, his eyes beginning to flicker between Y/n’s beautiful glossy eyes, which held nothing but immense love for him, and her lips. His right hand trailed up to her face as his large hand delicately cupped her face. Before Y/n could utter another word, Klaus' lips gently met hers. Her tense shoulders instantly relaxed as she kissed him back. Nik poured all his love for her into the passionate kiss. Their lips continuously met before separating to breathe.

A small smile was playing on Niklaus plump lips, “I should’ve known that I could never leave you. I love you too much, sweetheart.” Klaus was staring at Y/n in adoration, before he continued.

“I’m sorry, Y/n. Sorry for the hurtful things I said to you yesterday. Sorry for thinking that I could ever leave you and our child. I know that I can be… difficult at times. I hope you can forgive me, and I can promise you that I will spend the rest of my eternal life loving you.”

“All is forgiven, my love. I know your mind gets the best of you sometimes. There is nothing in this world that you could do that would make me stop loving you.” Y/n smiled.

Niklaus took in the beautiful woman before him, her nose tinted red along with the splotches painting her tear-stained cheeks, doing nothing to diminish her beauty. Y/n, the mother of his child, and hopefully soon to be wife. She filled his life with love and warmth and made him the happiest he’s ever been. 

Y/n pulled Niklaus closer to her, hugging him tightly as they both shifted to lay down on their large bed, where they would remain for the following hours. Basking in the bliss of their love for each other and their unborn child.

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a/n: yes, this is inspired by the song “grow as we go” by ben platt, but I got a little sidetracked haha, it’s such a good song though <33

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My friend C got a cat (as seen below) and thease are all the different name that the theatre GC came up with for said cat.

Martini

Olive

Greeny toothbrush

Toothbrush

Kale

Booger

Dirt

Plant

Aloe

Eggplant (eggy for short)

eggy azalea

Tessa (after the girl from after)

Bella from twilight

renesmee

serotonin (Sara for short)

puss in boots

Pussy

toulouse

cornelia

good luck charlie

Snl

pete davidson

nimki minjaj

kitty purry

princess diana

T swizzle

betty

augustine

inez

ivy

cornelia

juliet

stella

rebekah

archer

london

aurora

wisteria

bandit

rhodey

wanda

nebula

lydia

gasolina by daddy yankee

margot

agatha

furgie

sage

andromeda

gaia

basil

gigabyte

✨piss✨

scrotum

Btw she’s taking suggestions

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Hmm according to the Daily Mail Fern and Ruby have voiced their concerns about Rebekah Vardy in a group chat but the funniest thing is someone in that group chat has therefore leaked it to the press if thats the case🤣 the england wag world seems a bit drama oriantated tbh

they do love it dont they ahaha, suppose it’s the friendship group they’re in! i find it strange thinking of ruby and fern in the same gc ahaha theyre quite different aren’t they! x

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Celebrity spats of the decade from Phillip Schofield and Amanda Holden to the Wagatha Christie row – The Sun

THE New Year is almost upon us and a new decade is about to begin – so what better time for warring celebs to kiss and make up? From the recent ‘War of the Wags’ to Katie Price picking a fight with pretty much everyone, the 2010s have thrown up their fair share of showbiz spats. 21 Rebecca Vardy and Coleen had the mother of all falloutsWho can forget the epic showdown between Robbie Williams and Liam Gallagher – that nearly ended in a punch up – and the bad blood between Katie Price and Katie Hopkins? As 2020 dawns, here’s a reminder of the top celebrity feuds from the past 10 years – some of which are still going strong.Rebekah Vardy vs Coleen Rooney 21 Coleen’s Wagatha Christie act led to a very nasty fallout21 Coleen’s post made headlines after she accused her fellow WAGThese WAGs undoubtedly take home the prize for most heated celebrity spat of 2019. It started when Coleen Rooney took to Twitter, accusing Rebekah Vardy of leaking stories from Coleen’s private Instagram account to the press. Coleen revealed that she had blocked all of her followers, barring one, to find the culprit. “It’s ……..Rebekah Vardy’s account” is now etched into the celebrity feud history books forever. Rebekah replied by saying she doesn’t “need the money” and was “disgusted” by the accusation. The ‘Wagatha Christie’ war has since calmed down, with a source telling Closer that Coleen wants to bury the axe. Amanda Holden vs Phillip Schofield 21 Phillip Schofield and Amanda Holden had a humdinger over her presenting slot on This Morning21 Phillip Schofield was upset by Amanda’s commentsIn second place for this year is Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden and ITV presenter Phillip Schofield. It started in November, 2018, when Amanda was preparing to fill in for Holly Willoughby on This Morning, but lost out to singer Rochelle Humes. A source told The Sun that the choice to ditch Amanda had been “heavily influenced by Phil”. Phillip denied the allegations, and the following summer Amanda confirmed the feud on her radio show, telling co-star Jamie Theakston that an “olive branch” had been offered via text. Apparently, Phillip never replied. Gemma Collins vs Jason Gardiner 21 Jason came under fire after giving the GC a tongue-lashingIn January 2019, Gemma Collins revealed that someone was selling stories about her “diva” behaviour on ITV’s Dancing On Ice. She later accused the show’s judge, Jason Gardiner, who told The Sun that the reality TV star is “lazy” and “mediocre”. He also compared her to a refrigerator, to which Gemma retaliated by screaming “you’re boring”. It didn’t end well for Jason. In August, with rumours that ITV bosses “were secretly plotting to replace him”, the 47-year-old announced that he was leaving after 13 years on the show. Gemma reignited the feud earlier this month, telling Celebsnow that Jason is a “bully”. Piers Morgan vs Little Mix 21 Piers Morgan and Little Mix fell out over the album cover for Strip21 Piers lashed out at Little Mix in a tweetPiers Morgan is no stranger to celebrity spats, having picked fights with everyone from model Emily Ratajkowski to actress Jameela Jamil. His feud with Little Mix began in November 2018 when the Good Morning Britain host accused the girlband of using nudity to promote the release of their single, Strip. Little Mix responded in an interview by claiming they have no time for Piers, to which he tweeted: “I can’t hang out with those foul-mouthed, talentless, clothes-allergic little dimwits? Gutted”. Little Mix reignite feud with Piers Morgan as they mock him and use footage of him on their tour Ariana Grande then joined in, slamming Piers for his comments, saying that women can be “naked and talented”. The war continued in 2019, when Little Mix threw some not-so-subtle shade on stage during the opening number of their world tour in Madrid, by airing clips of Piers demanding an apology. He shared the video on Twitter and accused the band of using him to “make their tour a success”. But Little Mix called his bluff, saying that both Piers and ITV had signed off on the footage. Charlotte Crosby vs Vicky Pattinson 21 Charlotte and Vicky went from pals to enemiesThey started out as fast friends, partying and bedding co-stars on MTV’s Geordie Shore. But when Vicky Pattinson left the show in 2014, she criticised it by saying the experience was “toxic” during a podcast interview with Jaime Laing and Francis Boulle, called Private Parts. Charlotte Crosby, who left in 2016, defended the show, and the aftercare that she had received. The spat continued when Charlotte dated Vicky’s ex-boyfriend, Stephen Bear in 2017. Both of the stars also released workout DVDs in 2018 – and each criticised the others’ work – with Vicky accusing Charlotte of “emulating parts” of her career. Fences were mended in January 2019, when Charlotte came out in support of Vicky after the 32-year-old was body-shamed online. The pair now appear to be on good terms.Katie Price vs Katie Hopkins 21 The two Katies have a long-running feud which dates back to Celebrity Big Brother21 Katie Hopkins referred to Katie Price’s boob jobs in this catty tweetCredit: TwitterIf there’s a celebrity known for her catfights, it’s Katie Price – with Jodie Marsh, Kelly Brook and ex-husband Peter Andre all featuring on the list. But few will forget her most epic showdown with long-standing enemy Katie Hopkins, which started when the pair appeared on Celebrity Big Brother in 2015. Price called Hopkins “two-faced”, while Hopkins mocked Price for naming one of her five children “Bunny”. By the end of CBB, they appeared to have patched things up, but in 2017 an explosive Twitter spat ensued, with Hopkins saying Price’s calendar shots looked “photoshopped”. Fast-forward to present day, and the feud is still going strong. Just last month, Price criticised ‘vile’ Hopkins for her behaviour back on CBB. Danny Dyer vs James Jordan 21 Outspoken stars Danny and James had a war of words2121 The two men exchanged insults over social media in 2015Back in 2015, Danny Dyer and James Jordan started a feud that was more akin to two lads picking a fight after too many pints in the pub. James tweeted about Danny’s appearance on Strictly Come Dancing, where the EastEnders actor was supporting his co-star Kellie Bright, saying “Is Danny Dyer on Strictly???” This was followed by a series of insults flung back and forth about the others’ career, as well as Danny calling James an “irritating c***”. James then decided to kick things up a notch by bringing up Danny’s former drug use. Then, just as quickly as it had happened, it was over.One Direction vs The Wanted 21  21 Zayn Malik hit out at Max George in a series of digs21 Furious Max gave as good as he got in the rowCredit: TwitterIn 2012, the battle of the boybands ensued between One Direction and The Wanted. It began with a seemingly innocent comment from Zayn Malik about Max George being a “geek”, to which Max retaliated, tweeting: “I was just starting to like you and your RnB songs, too”. Then Zayn’s bandmate Louis Tomlinson jumped in to throw some insults of his own, but the situation didn’t really heat up until Zayn tweeted “alright chlamydia boy” to Max. Subtle shade about hairstyles and exes followed, and at one point there were even chats about meeting up for a “boxing” match, to settle the argument once and for all. Liam Gallagher vs Robbie Williams 21 Robbie challenged Liam to a boxing matchIn 1995, Robbie had a blossoming friendship with Oasis brothers Liam and Noel, but by the noughties things had soured, and this is now one of the longest-standing feuds in celebrity history. During the 2000 Brit Awards, Robbie asked the crowd “Would anybody like to see me fight Liam?” At the time, the Oasis singer was dating Robbie’s ex fiancée Nicole Appleton. The public attacks continued, with Liam calling Robbie a “fat f***ing idiot” after the former Take That singer insulted his brother, Noel. 21 Liam and Robbie squared up over social mediaCredit: TwitterIt continues to this day; during his Las Vegas residency in March 2019, Robbie asked fans to start a hashtag for “Liam Gallagher was s*** tonight”. It almost resulted in real fisticuffs – with Robbie planning to book a professional boxing match and promising to “knock him out in the third round.” But wife Ayda called a stop to the whole thing when she publicly labelled the spat “embarrassing” and “lame.” Cheryl Cole vs Cher Lloyd 21 Cheryl turned on her former protegee over ‘live’ singing jibeFrom bickering with fellow X Factor judges Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell to catfights with former Girls Aloud bandmate, Nadine Coyle, Cheryl Cole has been in a lot of feuds. But her spat with Cher Lloyd, the budding singer who took part in series 7 in 2010, is one of the most memorable – because Cheryl was the budding singer’s mentor. Two years after appearing on the show, Cher launched an attack by saying Cheryl “doesn’t sing live”. Cheryl retaliated with a warning via Twitter: “Be careful who you kick on your way up… They kick you twice as hard on your way down… #UnappreciationIsUgly.” The mother-of-one also did an interview with GQ magazine, saying that Cher has a lot left to learn about manners in the music industry. This story is one of few on our list that has a happy ending. During an appearance on Loose Women in 2016, Cher said the pair had “made up ages ago”. 21 Cheryl hit out at ‘unappreciative’ CherCredit: Twitter  Holly Willoughby dismisses Phillip Schofield feud claims as she shares video of them singing and hugging WHAT HAPPENS IN A YEAR? Hollyoaks shock as flash-forward episode shows a DEATH on NYE Mystery solved Gavin and Stacey fans convinced they’ve worked out Nessa’s ‘real age’ ExclusivePOSH LOSS Victoria ditches chauffeur & offers to slash her pay as fashion line loses £12m GOOD GORD! Gordon Ramsay sends fans wild with shirtless Baywatch pic with his sons Final score Robbie Williams had sex with his DRUG DEALER on the night he met wife Ayda ECONOMY ANDY Andy Whyment flies family to Dubai in Economy after sinking beer at airport  

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I love that everyone in my gc agrees that the Mikaelsons are trash, especially Klaus, that Marcel was not only right, he was the best ruler of New Orleans, saved Davina and they have the best relationship and that Davina was right to be pissed at Klaus and also want to be a normal teenager and that the gays didn't deserve to die, that Elijah shouldn't have killed Marcel, that Klaus only cared about Hope bc ppl went after his blood relative, not bc he wanted her. And also, that when asked who's the most valid Mikaelson, we all shouted Rebekah.

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ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 1

Throughout this course, you will be researching, discussing, and writing about the donation and sale of human organs. To assist you in the research, the lectures and supplemental readings provide different perspectives on this complex and controversial topic. Please use the “Resource List” document to find and read articles about the sale of human organs.

After you have read about this topic, identify and discuss in 100-125 words one potential cause for this phenomenon.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 1 Discussion 2

Your text and lectures discuss the importance of enthymemes in writing arguments. Create enthymemes (claims and reasons) that are appropriate for each of the essay genres (i.e., causal argument, ethical argument, and proposal argument).

Here is an example of an enthymeme:

Proposal essay: Should school cafeterias be required to offer only nutritionally balanced meals?

CLAIM: School cafeterias should exclusively serve nutritionally balanced meals.

REASON: Because obesity rates among school age children are increasing.

Causal argument essay: What is one cause of the sale of human organs?

CLAIM:

REASON:

Ethical argument: Is the sale of human organs right or wrong?

CLAIM:

REASON:

Proposal argument: Should the sale and purchase of human organs be made legal?

CLAIM:

REASON:

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 1

After reading Christian Longo’s essay in Chapter 13, please consider the following:

A potential definition argument centers on whether a prisoner can voluntarily donate organs. Prisoners and human rights advocates might disagree about what voluntary donation means: Is organ donation voluntary if prisoners receive the same counseling as donors outside of the prison system, or is it only voluntary if a person is not facing death (in this case, not on death row)? If someone were to develop this argument, they would define voluntary and then explain how a particular case such as Christian Longo’s matches their definition of voluntary. What do you think about this issue? What does voluntary mean to you, and under what circumstances would inmates in our prison system be voluntarily offering to donate their organs? At what point do you think they would be involuntarily signing up to donate organs?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 2 Discussion 2

Read “Legalizing the Organ Trade?” by Ritter, located on the Time website.

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As noted in Peter Ritter’s (2008) “Legalizing the Organ Trade?”, Singapore’s health minister, Khaw Boon Wan, argued that “We may be able to find an acceptable way to allow a meaningful compensation for some living, unrelated kidney donors, without breaching ethical principles or hurting the sensitivities of others” (Ritter, 2008). You might ask yourself: What constitutes “meaningful compensation” for an organ donor, especially if the donor is poor and the recipient is wealthy? What examples of human organ sales can you find that match or do not match your definition of “meaningful compensation”?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 1

Dr. Francis Delmonico believes that even a regulated human organ trade would be exploitative because “It’s the poor person who sells” (Meckler, 2007). Do you agree that allowing a poor person to sell an organ is an exploitative practice? Why or why not? What examples from real-life organ donors can you provide that help you demonstrate how a regulated human organ trade would be (or not be) exploitative?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 3 Discussion 2

Do you think the human organ trade should be legal or illegal, depending on your perspective? How do human organs compare (or not compare) with other types of commodities especially those that have some degree of legal restrictions such as prescription medicine?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 1

As you have learned in the lectures in Topics 1 and 4, a causal claim argues that one thing leads to another (e.g., “Increasing levels of acidity in sea water are harming the oceans’ coral reefs.”). A causal chain links causal claims together as links in a chain. There is an excellent example of how to use direct explanation in the creation of a causal chain on page 262 in your textbook.

Summarize the causal chain used by the writer in the article from The New York Times. Was the argument persuasive? Why or why not?

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/29/world/europe/black-market-for-body-parts-spreads-in-europe.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

What has caused the growth of selling human organs, a concept unthinkable 100 years ago? What has caused the growth of selling human organs on the black market?

What are the causes you will write about in your draft?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 4 Discussion 2

As the lectures for this topic indicate, there are two ways to argue effectively that one phenomenon causes or influences another: causal chains and inductive reasoning. The most common and persuasive approach is the former, in which each step in the cause-and-effect process is itemized and explained. There is an excellent example of how to use direct explanation in the creation of a causal chain on page 262 in your textbook.

Develop a causal chain showing how the invention of the automobile led to changes in sexual mores (Ramage, Bean & Johnson, 2012, p.260).

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 1

Please read the summary of religious views on organ donation in “Religious Views on Donation.” http://www.organdonor.gov/about/religiousviews.html

Select one religion about which you are knowledgeable and develop a causal chain connecting the religion’s core beliefs with its stance on organ donation. If you are not knowledgeable about any religion, please research a religion of your choice to complete this activity.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 5 Discussion 2

Use the STAR criteria described in your textbook in Chapter 5 and the lecture to evaluate the sources you are planning to use. How well do your sources meet these criteria? Explain your reasoning.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 1

To whom will you address your proposal? Remember: This person (or group) will be skeptical of your views. Will it be a friend or family member with different beliefs and values related to health care and/or the human body? Are there individuals in the medical community who hold different values than you do? How about a politician or one of the authors of our readings?

What are their views on the issue of selling human organs, and what do they think should be done about it? Summarize the views of your skeptical audience as fairly and accurately as possible.

During the week, review your classmates’ summaries of their skeptical audiences’ views. How well do you think they did? Were the summaries fair, or did they seem biased? How can you tell? Give them some pointers on revising their summaries.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 6 Discussion 2

Use the following questions to develop ideas for your proposal.

1. What do you think is the most significant problem regarding the sale of organs?

2. Why do you think it is a problem?

3. Who has the power to solve this problem?

4. Why has it not been solved up to this point?

5. How can the problem be solved?

6. What are the benefits and costs related to your solution?

Using previous strategies for argumentation discussed in class, develop some arguments for your proposal that you could use for your skeptical audience. (Use arguments from consequence, arguments from principle, arguments from category, and arguments of resemblance as you see fit.)

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 1

In the lecture, Rebekah Taylor’s argument in “A Letter to Jim” follows a particular arrangement of ideas. Your proposal should do the same thing. In other words, your proposal should follow this outline:

1. Open cordially and introduce the issue

2. Summarize the opposing view fairly and accurately while recognizing their importance

3. Summarize your own view of the issue without arguing that the opposing views are wrong

4. Find common ground on which to build a compromise

5. Argue in favor of a perspective that both you and your skeptical audience can agree on

6. Propose a compromise

To what extent did you arrange your letter to follow this organizational pattern? To what extent does it deviate from this organizational pattern? How do you plan to fix the pattern of arrangement in your letter?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 7 Discussion 2

In the lecture, we discussed how the Rogerian style of argument requires a conciliatory style. How does Rebekah Taylor show Jim that she means no harm and that she does not wish to pursue a heated debate? How well does your own letter follow Rebekah Taylor’s example? What did you do well? How could you improve? Provide some examples.

During the week, respond to your classmates’ posts and comment on their use of a conciliatory style.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 1 Assignments

Assignment 1

Details:

Continue to improve and hone your persuasive writing skills by completing the following assignment. Studying these techniques will help you incorporate them into your own writing.

1. Complete the “Claim, Warrant, and Grounds Worksheet.”

2. GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

3. Submit the completed worksheet to your instructor.

Assignment 2

Details:

Skilled writers use a variety of argumentative strategies to help them write persuasively. Studying these techniques will help you incorporate them into your own writing.

1. Complete the “Argumentative Strategies Worksheet.”

2. GCU style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

3. Submit the completed worksheet to your instructor.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 2 Peer Review Assignment for the Definition Argument

Peer Review Worksheet: Definition Argument

Part of your responsibility as a student in this course is to provide quality feedback to your peers that will help them to improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in providing that feedback.

Name of the draft’s author:

Name of the peer reviewer:

Reviewer

After reading through the draft one time, write a summary (3-5 sentences) of the paper that includes your assessment of how well the essay meets the assignment requirements as specified in the syllabus and the rubric.

After a second, closer reading of the draft, answer each of the following questions. Positive answers will give you specific elements of the draft to praise; negative answers will indicate areas in need of improvement and revision. Please be sure to indicate at least three positive aspects of the draft and at least three areas for improvement in reply to the questions at the bottom of this worksheet.

Definition Argument Content and Ideas

How effectively does the thesis statement identify the main points that the writer would like to make in this definition argument?

How successfully does the argument focus on explaining and justifying a specific definition? If the writer uses resemblance arguments, how successfully were they used?

How persuasively is evidence used to justify ideas and enrich the essay?

How effectively does the essay incorporate supporting strategies such as the criteria-match pattern described in Chapter 11 of Writing Arguments?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment Definition Argument First Draft

(This assignment is adapted from Chapter 11 of Writing Arguments: A Rhetoric with Readings.)

Write a 1,500-1,750-word essay using five to seven academic resources in which you argue that a borderline or contested case fits (or does not fit) within a given category. To do so, first select a controversial case (which you might find in the news). Decide what category you think your case belongs in, with the understanding that others may disagree with you about the definition of your category, and/or whether your chosen case matches your category.

In the opening of your essay, introduce the borderline or contested case you will examine and pose your definition question. To support your argument, define the boundaries of your category (criteria) by using a commonly used definition or by developing your own extended definition.

In the second part of your argument (the match), show how your case meets or does not meet your definition criteria. Use resemblance arguments, perhaps by comparing your controversial case to other cases, to develop your argument.

Follow one of the organization plans for definition arguments in chapter 11 of the textbook.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Submit this assignment to your instructor and you must also post this draft as an attachment in the Week 2 Peer Review forum by Day 3 of Week 2.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 2 Assignment Peer Review Forum: Definition

After submitting the first draft of your Definition Argument essay in Topic 2, post the first draft as a reply to this thread. You should label your paper and the subject line of your reply with your first name and last name (e.g., Karen Palmer’s Paper).

Review the draft of the person who posted his or her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted.

Complete the “Peer Review Worksheet: Definition Argument.” Copy and paste the completed Peer Review to the peer review forum as a response to the initial post of your peer’s first draft. Do not post the worksheet as an attachment.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 3 Assignment Definition Argument Essay Final Draft A Grade

Revise the draft you have written, utilizing the feedback from your peer review. Complete your revision in conjunction with the guidelines for the first draft assignment given in Week 2.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 4 Assignment Peer Review Forum: Causal

After submitting the first draft of your Causal Argument essay in Topic 4, post the first draft as a reply to this thread. You should label your paper and the subject line of your reply with your first name and last name (e.g., Karen Palmer’s Paper).

Review the draft of the person who posted his or her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted.

Complete the “Peer Review Worksheet: Definition Argument.” Copy and paste the completed Peer Review to the peer review forum as a response to the initial post of your peer’s first draft. Do not post the worksheet as an attachment.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 4 Peer Review Assignment for the Causal Argument

Review the “Rubric Peer Review” media piece for information on effective peer reviews.

Perform a peer review of the draft of the classmate who posted his/her response directly below yours in the Week 4 Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted.

Use the “Peer Review Worksheet: Causal Argument” to guide your review of a classmate’s paper.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

Copy-and-paste your completed peer review into a Reply to the classmate whose draft you reviewed no later than Day 7 of Week 4. Do not post the worksheet as an attachment.

Submit your completed Peer Review for grading by the end of Week 4.

Use the feedback you received from the Peer Review to revise your own essay. Begin to construct the final draft of your essay.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 5 Causal Argument Final Draft (Benchmark)

Revise the draft you have written utilizing the feedback from your peer review. Complete your revision in conjunction with the guidelines for the first draft assignment given in Week 4.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 6 Peer Review Assignment for the Proposal

Part of your responsibility as a student in this course is to provide quality feedback to your peers that will help them to improve their writing skills. This worksheet will assist you in providing that feedback.

Name of the draft’s author:

Name of the peer reviewer:

Reviewer

After reading through the draft one time, write a summary (3-5 sentences)of the paper that includes your assessment of how well the essay meets the assignment requirements as specified in the syllabus and the rubric.

After a second, closer reading of the draft, answer each of the following questions. Positive answers will give you specific elements of the draft to praise; negative answers will indicate areas in need of improvement and revision. Please be sure to indicate at least three positive aspects of the draft and at least three areas for improvement in reply to the questions at the bottom of this worksheet.

Proposal Content and Ideas

How effectively does the thesis statement identify the main points that the writer would like to make in this proposal?

How successfully does the paper focus on presenting a well-reasoned proposal?

How persuasively is evidence used to justify ideas and enrich the essay?

How effectively does the essay incorporate strategies that support proposals (e.g., categorical, resemblance, ethical claims, and causal claims)?

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 6 Proposal Argument First Draft

Choose ONE of the following two assignments:

(Assignments adapted from chapter 14 of the textbook.)

Option 1: A Practical Proposal Addressing a Local Problem

Write a 1,500-1,750 word practical proposal using five to seven academic resources that offers a solution to a local problem. Your proposal should have three main sections: (1) description of the problem, (2) proposed solution, and (3) justification.

Proposals are usually accompanied by a letter of transmittal—a one-page business letter that introduces the proposal to its intended audience and provides background about the writer.

Document design is important in practical proposals, which are aimed at busy people who have to make many decisions under time constraints. An effective design helps establish the writer’s ethos as a quality-oriented professional and helps make the reading of the proposal as easy as possible. Refer to Megan Johnson’s argument on pages 330–333.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

Option 2: A Policy Proposal as a Guest Editorial

Write a 1,500-1,750 word policy proposal using five to seven academic resources that is suitable for publication as a feature editorial in a college or city newspaper or in a publication associated with a particular group, such as a church newsletter or employee bulletin. The voice and style of your argument should be aimed at readers of your chosen publication. Your editorial should have the following features:

The identification of a problem. Persuade your audience that this is a problem that needs solving; give it presence.

A proposal for action that will help alleviate the problem

A justification of your solution; the reasons why your audience should accept your proposal and act on it.

Chapter 14 includes an outline you can follow to complete your proposal argument.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric that can be viewed at the assignment’s drop box. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 6 Peer Review Forum: Proposal

After submitting the first draft of your Proposal in Topic 6, post the first draft as a reply to this thread. You should label your paper and the subject line of your reply with your first name and last name (e.g., Karen Palmer’s Paper).

Review the draft of the person who posted his or her response directly below yours in the Peer Review forum. If your draft is the last posted, review the first draft posted.

Complete the “Peer Review Worksheet: Proposal Essay.” Copy and paste the completed Peer Review to the peer review forum as a response to the initial post of your peer’s first draft. Do not post the worksheet as an attachment.

ENG 106 Grand Canyon Week 7 Proposal Argument Final Draft

Revise the draft you have written, utilizing the feedback from your peer review. Complete your revision in conjunction with the guidelines for the first draft assignment given in Week 6.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment.

You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Only Word documents can be submitted to Turnitin.

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