VOCABULARY: Reаd the sentences with the bоld wоrds аnd phrаses frоm Unit 4. Write each word or phrase next to its definition. • The supply is limited, so they’re difficult to buy.• The dominant view is that they’re too expensive.• The poor sales demonstrate that people just don’t like them.• There was a profile of the company president on their Web site.• The demand for those sneakers is very low, so sales are slow.• She prints and assembles her clothes at home.• This material is a real breakthrough in quality.• We have to modify the design in order to increase sales.• In the 21st century, the pace of change will continue to accelerate.• The quality of our products continues to evolve. Definitions: ________ : (n) description of a person
Questiоn 1: Reаding Teаch-Bаck Yоur Task Yоu will read the passage below. After reading, you will look directly into the camera and explain what the passage is about. This is a teach-back. You are teaching the passage to me. What You Should Explain In your response, make sure you clearly explain: The main idea (What is the passage mostly about?) Key details (What important points support the main idea?) Important vocabulary or concepts (Explain them in your own words) Any strong or important quotes (What stands out and why?) How to Answer Look into the camera, not just the screen Speak clearly and in complete sentences Do not read the passage out loud Do not just repeat sentences from the text Explain the ideas in your own words Tip Think about this like you are explaining the reading to a classmate who has not read it yet. If they understand your explanation, you are doing it right. Take your time reading before you begin speaking. Once you start your answer, focus on explaining clearly and completely. Reading Passage ✍️ Final Essay Prompt: Birth Order and Personality Many psychologists have explored the idea that birth order influences personality development. Early theorist Alfred Adler argued that family position plays a key role in shaping behavior, suggesting that “each child in a family develops a unique style of life based on their position” (Adler). More recent researchers, however, have questioned how strong this influence really is. For example, psychologist Judith Rich Harris argues that personality is shaped more by peer groups than by family structure, stating that “parents matter less than we think in shaping personality” (Harris 2). Despite this debate, common patterns are often associated with birth order: Only Children are often described as mature, responsible, and achievement-oriented, but sometimes self-centered. Eldest Children may take on leadership roles and be seen as confident and organized, though sometimes controlling. Middle Children are often described as adaptable and diplomatic, but may feel overlooked. Youngest Children are often seen as social and creative, but sometimes less responsible. At the same time, modern research suggests that these patterns may not apply to everyone. A large-scale study by Rohrer, Egloff, and Schmukle found that “birth order does not have a meaningful effect on personality traits” (Rohrer et al. 46).
Questiоn 2: Quоtes аnd Citаtiоns Teаch-Back Your Task Below is the same passage. This time, certain parts of the text will be highlighted and numbered. Your job is to look into the camera and explain what those highlighted and numbered parts are. For example "1) is an example of >>>) This is a teach-back. You are teaching me what you know about quotes and citations. What You Should Explain For each highlighted section, explain in as much detail as you can: Is it a quotation or a citation? What kind How do the quotation and citation work together? How to Answer Look into the camera Speak clearly and in complete sentences Use correct vocabulary (quotation, paraphrase, citation, etc.) Be specific and detailed in your explanation The more you explain, the stronger your answer will be. Tip Don’t just name it—teach it. Imagine you are explaining this to a student who does not understand quotes and citations yet. Reading Passage ✍️ Final Essay Prompt: Birth Order and Personality Many psychologists have explored the idea that birth order influences personality development. Early theorist Alfred Adler1 argued that family position plays a key role in shaping behavior, suggesting that “each child in a family develops a unique style of life based on their 2” (Adler). More recent researchers, however, have questioned how strong this influence really is. For example, psychologist Judith Rich Harris argues that personality is shaped more by peer groups than by family structure3, stating that “parents matter less than we think in shaping personality” (Harris 2)4. Despite this debate, common patterns are often associated with birth order: Only Children are often described as mature, responsible, and achievement-oriented, but sometimes self-centered. Eldest Children may take on leadership roles and be seen as confident and organized, though sometimes controlling. Middle Children are often described as adaptable and diplomatic, but may feel overlooked. Youngest Children are often seen as social and creative, but sometimes less responsible. At the same time, modern research suggests that these patterns may not apply to everyone. A large-scale study by Rohrer, Egloff, and Schmukle found that “birth order does not have a meaningful effect on personality traits” (Rohrer et al. 46). (Your instructor has highlighted specific parts of this passage. They are highligted and marked with subscript 1-4 ; discuss what you know about each of the 4).
Grаmmаr Teаch-Back Questiоn Yоur Task Yоu will be given a sentence. Your job is to analyze the sentence and look into the camera to explain what you notice. This is a teach-back. You are teaching me what you know about grammar. What You Should Do In your response, clearly explain: Is there an error? (Yes or No) If there is an error, what type of error is it? Why is it incorrect? (Explain the rule) How would you fix it? (Give the corrected sentence) How to Answer Look into the camera Speak clearly and in complete sentences Use correct grammar terminology when possible Explain your thinking step by step Important: Do not just give the answer. Explain the rule and teach the concept. Show me that you understand how grammar works. Here is your sentence: The group of siblings argue about birth order more than expected.