1. Unit 7 Discussion #1: Food and Culture

What role does food play in your culture? How might you compare it to the role it plays in the assigned readings?

2. Unit 7 Discussion #2: Supplemental Text: Final Reflection

What did you learn about the culture and values of the characters in the text (if fiction), the author of the text, and about yourself?

3. Unit 7 Assignment #1: Supplemental Text: Reflection

In a 700-word essay, using MLA format, analyze the culture(s) and values represented in the assigned supplemental textThings Fall Apartby Chinua Achebe and comment on any parallels (similarities) with Hirschberg text readings that have been assigned for Units 1-7. Please support your analysis with relevant outside sources, if appropriate (not required). The focus of your essay should be comparingThings Fall Apartto the assigned Hirschberg readings.

Please review the rubric below to see the expectations for the essay. As you write your essay, refer to the rubric to ensure that you're accruing the maximum amount of points for each criteria.

Rubric Used for Grading - Introduction paragraph that introduces the story Things Fall Apart and leads into the thesis, which is at the end of the paragraph. (10/10 points) -The thesis is clearly stated; it should mention cultures and values within Things Fall Apart and how you will be comparing to some of the assigned Hirschberg readings (10/10 points) - Body paragraphs that make clear points to support the thesis. (10/10 points)

- The body paragraphs are supported with further explanation and examples that illustrate the point in each paragraph. Examples should be used from the assigned readings, novel (both are required) and possibly an outside source. (15/15 points) - A conclusion that restates the thesis and sums up the major points of the essay. (15/15 points) - Grammar, punctuation, and prose style. (15/15 points) - Appropriate length (about 700 words) and compliance with assignment instructions. (15/15 points)

TEXT BOOK

Hirschberg, Stuart and Hirschberg, Terry. One World, Many Cultures. 10thed. New York: Pearson Longman, 2018. ISBN-13: 978-0-13-442572-3