1.4 Responding to Nonfiction
Task:
For this assignment, you will practice actively reading a nonfiction essay (PART A) and answer the questions that follow (PART B). Read the essay "The Optimal Time to Dunk an Oreo, According to Science" by Lucas Reilly and use the following worksheet to complete your assignment.
Assignment 4 - Responding to Nonfiction (.PDF)Assignment 4 - Responding to Nonfiction (.DOCX)
Be sure to read over the handouts on common nonfiction text features and persuasive elements found in the book called 1.4 Reading and Responding to Nonfiction.
Assessment: Below you will find the exemplary criteria used to assess the assignment.
Learning Target: Exemplary (6/6): Exemplary comprehension of the task and clear accomplishment of the objective. Student demonstrates exemplary active reading skills to predict, visualize, connect, question, and respond to questions on a selection of nonfiction. Student demonstrate exemplary understanding of text features,structure, and format to communicate purpose. All activities are complete and correctly answered. Ideas generated are thoughtful and unique.
Written Expression: Exemplary (6/6): Sentence structure and vocabulary are varied, skillfully written, and carefully chosen. Work has been proofread and there are few or no errors in spelling, capitalization, punctuation, and grammar. Content contributes to the central idea and makes insightful connections with logical organization. Responses are skillfully organized, edited and easy to read.
Estimated Allotted Time: 45 min.
Submission: "1.4 Responding to Nonfiction"
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