Assessment Instructions Students contact their instructor prepared to discuss the important concepts in Unit 4. Instructors check for understanding and mastery of objectives in regards to nonfiction writing, text features, using context for understanding, comparing and contrasting as a rhetorical strategy, using basic research to answer a question and extend knowledge, and acquisition of unit vocabulary.

Best practices include: Using the DBA to instruct in areas not fully mastered Giving adequate opportunity for the student to answer Assessing student review and preparation Student demonstration of connecting new learning to course and unit objectives or theme This conversation is a great opportunity to discuss your research with your instructor. You may want to review your assessments, graphic organizers, or materials that you have in your virtual backpack to prepare for the conversation with your instructor. Think about any questions you still have about the material in this unit; this conversation is a great time to ask your questions.

Suggested discussion questions (this is just a guide):
1. What is nonfiction?
2. List at least three different examples of nonfiction texts.
3. List at least three different types of text features.
4. What do headings tell a reader?
5. What is the difference between denotation and connotation?
6. Cheap and inexpensive have the same denotation but different connotations. Explain the connotation of the word cheap and how it differs from inexpensive
7. Why would a person compare and contrast two or more things?
8. Give an example of when it would be wise to compare and contrast.
9. Why do people conduct research?
10. Describe the career you found most appealing based on your research and reflect on your discoveries.

Which of these introductory paragraphs is missing a thesis statement? lori lanson wrote, “the city, no matter how small, is corrupt and unrepentant, while the sun shines brighter in the country, making people more wholesome.” like the writer, some people think living in the country is better than living in the city. others disagree, believing that the city is full of excitement, diversity, and opportunities. when deciding whether to live in the country or the city, first consider the pros and cons of living in each environment. did you know that there are over 33 grams of sugar in a can of soda? that is over the daily limit of total sugar for most people. so if just having one can of soda can put you over your daily limit, think about how all the sugar in cookies, candy, and other treats can add up. the average american has up to 82 grams of sugar each day. that's almost three times the recommended amount! americans consume large amounts of sugar in their daily diets, which leads to a variety of health problems. go outside on a windy day and you can feel the power of the energy of the future. wind energy is created by using large wind turbines which changes the energy from the wind into electricity to power our homes and workplaces. wind power is available every day of the year, rain or shine. a large fan, called a wind turbine, is made up of a blade, a rotor, a drive train, a tower, and other things like electrical wires. a clenched stomach; tight, painful shoulders and neck; a racing mind. these are just a few of the symptoms of stress that many people feel on a daily basis. the pressures of work, school, and relationships can affect our bodies and our minds. fortunately, we can counteract these negative symptoms. mindfulness techniques, such as daily meditation, have been proven to increase wellbeing and reduce stress, illness, and disease. people should consider making daily habits out of these practices.

Nthis poem by ruskin bond, what does the use of the word heart-beats suggest about the narrator's attitude toward life?

What is the key similarity between the characters of gerasim and vladimir ivanich in tolstoy’s the death of ivan ilyich?