English 3-6 Assignments

This assignment is due 06/01/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 05/30/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

1. Stance - How should you stand during your presentation? Why?
2. Pace - How can you avoid speaking too quickly?
3. Notes - Using your notes is good, but reading from your notes without making eye contact is bad. How can you use your notes more effectively and remind yourself to look up?
4. Vocal Projection - How can you trick yourself into speaking more loudly?

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1. Choose a theme on Google Slides or import a theme that fits your topic from "slidestogo".
2. Choose consistent fonts (25+ for headings/ 20+ for textboxes). 
3. Add information in an outline format (limit complete sentences).
4. Add one picture per slide. Be sure the picture enhances the information on that slide.
5. Add transitions. 

Students with GREAT computer skills - you may do your presentation on Prezi if you want to challenge yourself.

https://slidesgo.com/
https://youtu.be/LaUSlPgUBSM

Work on ““Bilingual/Bilingüe” by Rhina P. Espaillat.”

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Find 6 memes that accurately represents common issues or emotions.  Then, explain why these are powerful forms of communication.

Work on “NRI: Using Transitions.”

1) Assemble your Junior Project - You should have 600 words.
     A. Introduction
     B. 3 Body Paragraphs
     C. Counter-Argument and Rebuttal
     D. Conclusion

2) Highlight
     A. Thesis - Pink
     B. Quotes from first source - Orange
     C. Quotes from second source - Yellow
     D. Quotes from third source - Green
     E Quotes from fourth source - Blue
     D Call to action - Purple

Write a 4-5 sentence conclusion.

Body Paragraph 4- Counterargument and Rebuttal 
Respectfully acknowledge evidence or standpoints that differ from your argument.
Refute the stance of opposing arguments, typically utilizing words like “although” or “however.” In the refutation, you want to show the reader why your position is more correct than the opposing idea.

Make sure the paragraph has a topic sentence, two quotes cited correctly, and four comments. Your paragraph must have 100 words. Use transition words to help your ideas flow. 


Citation Example: 
According to a 2022 article in the New York times, "Wind energy could save millions of gallons of oil every year" (Hallot).

Make sure both paragraphs have a topic sentence, two quotes cited correctly, and four comments. Your two paragraphs must have 200 words combined. Us transition words to help your ideas flow.


Citation Example:
According to a 2022 article in the New York times, "Wind energy could save millions of gallons of oil every year" (Hallot).

A good introduction consists of a hook, background information, and a strong thesis.  Review your preliminary research. Then, write a strong introduction. Your introduction must be 100 words or more.

Start Your Research - Find and analyze 2 academic articles on the subject

Requirements:
The articles must be recent, 2015 or sooner.
The author must be credible. You will be required to provide their credentials (degree, job, or personal experience related to the topic.)
The article must be based on facts, not emotions. 
You must prove you understand the article by writing a Somebody wanted …, but… So… summary

Please fill out the proposal form carefully. The first ones that are submitted completely and correctly will be first to choose their topic. 


In order to make a decision, go to Procon.org and type the topic into the search box. Skim the information to get a good idea about the arguments you will need to make. 


Choose a topic - only 3 people per topic
Topic and Essential Questions


Banned Books
Should parents or other adults be able to ban books from school libraries?
Universal Basic Income
Should the United States implement Universal Basic Income?

Path to Citizenship
Should there be a path to citizenship for people who come to the U.S. illegally? 

Social Media (no more students)
Is social media good for society?

Right to Health Care
Should all people in America have the right to health care?

Birth Control
Should birth control pills be available over the counter (without a prescription)? 

Defund the Police
Should police department lose funding in order to add funding for other needs in the community?

Student Loan Debt
Should student loan debt be forgiven?

Plastic Water Bottles
Should bottled water be banned?

Vaping (no more students)
Is vaping with e-cigarettes safe?

Gun Control
Should more gun laws be enacted?

*Students who have a 90% or higher in this class do not have to stick to this list.  You may choose any topic that is a current issue debated in the United States.  
Final approval is up to the teacher’s discretion.

Watch the video. Then, answer questions about writing a research paper. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiF34aNdkzM

Analyze the lyrics of the two protest songs. 

In the short story "Adam", the main character, Heinz, has survived the holocaust and has come to the U.S. for a better life. Read the story and answe the questions with a partner. You will share out at the end.

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This assignment is due 03/17/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

1. View the documentary.
2. Take notes on the Google Doc or in your packet. If you take notes in the packet, please take a picture and post it.

1. View the presentation
2. Take notes either on paper or the Google Document. If you take the notes on paper, please take and post a picture.

A student is writing a realistic fiction narrative for a literary magazine. Read the draft of the
narrative and complete the task that follows.


Story
Patrick took the remaining book from the final shelf and placed it with the other books in
the brown cardboard box on the floor in front of him. After four hours, he, along with
Kenny and Jon, had completed packing up the school library. All of the boxes would
soon be placed into storage over the summer while the school building was renovated.
The books would not come back to this location, however; what was now the library
would become the new band hall. An entirely new wing would be built for a combined
library and computer lab. So many changes were taking place. Patrick agonized a little
for the incoming freshmen; they would never know what the school had been like before
the changes.

Feeling nostalgic, Patrick, Kenny, and Jon each shared a favorite memory that had
occurred on campus.

When the conversation dissipated, Patrick somehow felt uplifted. He realized that his
friends had conflicting emotions as well, and though the new construction promised to
bring with it a beautiful and better-functioning school, the students all felt distressed
about the upcoming modifications in their lives. Not only would the building change, but
soon their lives would change as well as they prepared for life after graduation. Would
those changes arrive as easily as the packing up of the library? Only time would tell.


Directions
Write 7-10 lines that would add dialogue to the part when Patrick and the other
students shared a favorite memory.

Please watch the TED Talk and complete the template. Students who are completing the SBAC PT and complete the essay with at least 300 words are excused from this assignment.

Work on “Conclusions.”

Work on “Introductions.”

A high school student is writing a letter to the chairman of the school board about a proposal to
eliminate football in the school district. Read the paragraphs from the letter and complete the
task that follows. Write an introduction that includes a hook, relevant background information, and a strong thesis.

Read and analyze the poem. Answer the 4 questions in the attached document.

Read the article. Then, complete a Frayer Model.

Watch the video. Teen Voices: Friendships and Boundaries
Write a 100-word response.

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Work on “NRI: Subject Verb Agreement.”

Your school is considering starting an internship program with different local businesses. Students would spend time in class learning about the field of work and then would spend some time working in actual business, Students would receive elective credit for this program.

Do you think an internship program should be offered in your school? Write a persuasive essay in support of your position to give to your principal. Make sure you write at least two paragraphs and include your position and supporting reasons.

Work on “NRI: Recognizing Language that is formal or informal.”

Think about a time when you were part of a group. What type of group was it? What did the group do together? What was your role in the group?

*Try to write 5 sentences with lots of detail.

Work on “NRI: Comma Practice.”

PT College or Apprenticeship
With the rising cost of college, many people are exploring apprenticeships as an alternative path to a college degree for acquiring the skills necessary for future employment. Individuals entering the workforce must consider the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing these different educational paths.
Carefully read Sources A through D (listed below), including the introductory information for each source. Write an essay that addresses the extent to which an apprenticeship is a reasonable alternative to attending college. Then, select at least three pieces of evidence from the sources to support your position, briefly explaining how each piece of evidence might be used to develop your argument. Avoid merely summarizing the sources.

Read the information and study the picture. Then -
1) Make a claim about who killed Arthur.
2) Support the claim with multiple pieces of evidence from the text and pictures
3) Explain your reasons for drawing this conclusion.

Work on “NRI: Evidence and Reasoning to Support Claims - Test.”

Read and analyze “Free College Is Increasingly Popular and Complicated for States” by Sophie Quinton 2019. Then write a paragraph that addresses the counter-argument to "College Should be Free." Be sure to include a claim with a counterargument transition (however, on the other hand, although, despite the fact), evidence from the article, and 20-25 words of reasoning. You may also watch the video to help you understand the debate. Refer to page 15 of your packet for additional help.

Work on “No Red Ink - Writing Strong Reasoning.”

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Work on “NRI Lesson 1 - Write a defensible thesis.”

Work on “Eulogy for Rosa Parks Analysis.”

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Work on “NRI: Transitions Parts 1 and 2.”
Please notice that there are TWO parts to this assignment. You must finish both parts to get full credit.

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Complete the "Determine a Theme Part 1" Student Copy using the reference sheet. Then, finish your novel.  Finally, Complete PART 2: Determining a Theme based on the ending of your book. 

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In (title), (main character) was afraid of ___. However, he/she acted with courage when ___.

* Add a quote for support.

Work on “When to Take a Stand—and When to Let it Go” Response.”

For full credit, join and respond in the Pear Deck. Then, mark as done.

Prompt: In your opinion, is it important to challenge unfair rules, even if doing so gets you in trouble? Answer the question in the form of a full-length essay. Be sure to support your response with evidence from stories, movies, real-world events, or experiences from your life. This is a timed-write. You will have 30 minutes.

Process: In your groups, you will Google "Unfair Rules" and "Unfair Laws." Find three that would be worth challenging (even if it would get you in trouble) and three that should be left alone because they are harmless. Create a poster that reflects these ideas (20 minutes).

Then, you will return to your original seats to complete the timed write.

Group 1 - Jasper, Henry, Hazel, Jared C.
Group 2 - Giovanni, Jesus, Jared G., Arianna
Group 3 - Felipe, Abner, Yvette
Group 4 - Brian, Steve, Michael, Aleyda
Group 5 - Vianca, Blanca, Wendy


Absent: London, Daisy,Jaime, Robert

Common Fears Webquest/ Powerpoint Presentation

You will choose one of the following fears and create a Google slide presentation that explains this fear. 
Aerophobia - fear of flying
Arachnophobia – The fear of spiders
Agoraphobia – The fear of open or crowded spaces.
Claustrophobia – The fear of small spaces 
Mysophobia - Fear of germs
Nyctophobia – The fear of darkness.
Phasmophobia – The fear of ghosts. 
Kinemortophobia – The fear of zombies
Slide 1: Title of the fear and the names of group members
Slide 2: Find the article “Phobia List – The Ultimate List of Phobias and Fears.” Find your fear and click on the link. Then, list three causes in bullet points.
Slide 3: Using the same article, list three symptoms.
Slide 4: Research a movie or book about the fear.  Include a movie poster or book cover and a 20-word summary of the plot.
Slide 5: Find a different article that explains how to get over the fear.  Include the title, author, and 20 words that explain a treatment plan.
Slide 6: End with a famous quote about that fear. Brainy quotes are a great source for this. 

When your group presents, each group member must read at least 2 slides. 
Group 1 - Jasper, Henry, Hazel, Jared C.
Group 2 - Giovanni, Jesus, Jared G. Arianna
Group 3 - Felipe, Abner, Jaime, Wendy
Group 4 - Brian, Yvette, Daisy, Steve
Group 5 - London, Vianca, Blanca, Aleyda, Robert


Content
Information is complete, accurate, and presented in a logical order. 

Slide Creation
There are six slides that all have an appropriate background, and text that is 22-point or larger that can be read over the background. The group has also included creative elements like transitions and powerful but appropriate images to enhance the presentation. 

Mechanics
There are no spelling or grammar errors, and the article is cited correctly. 

Presentation *Double Points
All group members spoke loudly and clearly. No slang or inappropriate language was used at any point in the creation of the slides or the presentation to the class.

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Based on the first four paragraphs, describe how Miss. Strangeworth feels about the contributions her family has made to the town. Cite explicit textual evidence to support your ideas.
2. Analyze Miss. Strangeworth’s motivations for taking the time to greet so many people. Cite explicit textual evidence to support your ideas.
3. Discuss the function of the anecdote (mini-story in the story) about the tourist mistaking Miss Strangeworth’s house for a museum. What does this suggest about the relationship between the main character and the rest of the town? Cite explicit textual evidence to support your ideas.
4. Analyze why Miss Strangeworth doesn’t sign the letters.  What effect does the anonymity have on the people who receive them? Cite textual evidence to support your analysis.
5. How does Miss Strangeworth feel about the trouble she has caused for Dave and Linda. Cite explicit textual evidence to support your inferences.

The Cemetery Path by Leonard Q. Ross
Ivan was a timid little man – so timid that the villagers called him
“Pigeon,” or mocked him with the title “Ivan the Terrible.” Every night Ivan stopped at the tavern which was on the edge of the village cemetery. Ivan never crossed the cemetery to get to his lonely shack on the other side. The path through the cemetery would save him many minutes, but he had never taken it – not even in the full light of the moon.
Late one winter’s night, when bitter wind and snow beat against the tavern, the customers took up their familiar mockery.
Ivan’s sickly protest only fed their taunts, and they jeered cruelly when the young Cossack lieutenant flung his horrid challenge at their quarry.
“You are a pigeon, Ivan. You’ll walk all around the cemetery in this cold – but you dare
not cross the cemetery.”
Ivan murmured, “The cemetery is nothing to cross, Lieutenant. It is nothing but earth,
like all the other earth.”
The lieutenant cried, “A challenge, then! Cross the cemetery tonight, Ivan, and I’ll give
you five rubles – five gold rubles!”
Perhaps it was the vodka. Perhaps it was the temptation of the five gold rubles. No one ever knew why Ivan, moistening his lips, said suddenly: Yes, Lieutenant. I’ll cross the cemetery!”
The tavern echoed with their disbelief. The lieutenant winked to the men and unbuckled his saber. “Here, Ivan. When you get to the center of the cemetery, in front of the biggest tomb, stick the saber into the ground. In the morning we shall go there. And if the saber is in the ground – five gold rubles to you!”
Ivan took the saber. The men drank a toast: “To Ivan the Terrible!” They roared with
laughter.
The wind howled around Ivan as he closed the door of the tavern behind him. The cold
was knife-sharp. He buttoned his long coat and crossed the dirt road. He could hear the
lieutenant’s voice, louder than the rest, yelling after him, “Five rubles, pigeon! If you live!”
Ivan pushed the cemetery gate open.
He walked fast. “Earth, just earth…like any other
earth.” But the darkness was a massive dread. “Five gold rubles…” The wind was cruel and
the saber was like ice in his hands. Ivan shivered under the long, thick coat and broke into a
limping run.
He recognized the large tomb. He must have sobbed – that was drowned in the wind.
And he kneeled, cold and terrified, and drove the saber into the hard ground. With his fist, he
beat it down to the hilt. It was done. The cemetery…the challenge…five gold rubles.
Ivan started to rise from his knees. But he could not move. Something held him.
Something gripped him in an unyielding and implacable hold. Ivan tugged and lurched and
pulled – gasping in his panic, shaken by a monstrous fear. But something held Ivan. He cried
out in terror, then made senseless gurgling noises.
They found Ivan, next morning, on the ground in front of the tomb that was in the
center of the cemetery. His face was not that of a frozen man’s, but of a man killed by some
nameless horror. And the lieutenant’s saber was in the ground where Ivan had pounded it –
through the dragging folds of his long coat.
BCR: The theme of the story is that our fears can cloud our judgment. Explain how this story teaches us this lesson. (Include a clear answer, two short quotes, and two comments).

Watch the TED Talk, and analyze the author's point of view about the value of fear.

1. Why are these two innate fears important? Support your answer with textual evidence.
2. What does the author mean that “as we get older, fears are developed because of association”?
3. Why isn’t fear “always a bad thing”?

1. Is Cesar a round or flat character? Cite details to support your answer.

2. Reread the boxed text. What do you learn about Cesar from his thoughts about his sister-in-law’s offer?

1. Based on Mrs. Wilson’s thoughts about her daughter, how would you describe Elise?
2. What do Mrs. Wilson’s thoughts reveal about the kind of mother she is? Cite details to support your answer.

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Draw, paste, or trace a picture of the setting. Then, answer the three questions. Be sure to include page numbers for the quotes.

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1) In paragraph 2, what values does Catt claim Americans share? Quote 2.
2) What two presidents does she mention in paragraph 3?
3) How does Catt describe Uncle Sam in paragraph 5?
4) What evidence does Catt give for her claim that the world will soon support women’s suffrage?
5) What evidence does Catt provide to support her claim that delaying suffrage is a risk?

1. Identify the American values that Douglass appeals to in the first paragraph.
2. What is Douglass’ tone in the second paragraph? What words or phrases express this tone?
3. Identify places in this paragraph where Douglass uses contrast to build his argument.
4. What evidence does Douglass provide in this paragraph to support his main claim in this speech?
5. Why do you think Douglass gave this speech on the 4th of July holiday? How do you think it made his audience feel?

1) Title?
2) Author?
3) Print or online?
4) Number of pages?
5) What is it about (5-10 words)?

Example for Holes
- a boy falsely accused of theft

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Work on “NRI: Writing Assignment - Developing an Opinion.”

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Work on “NRI: What Would You Make Free?.” Your answer should be 75 words or more. 

Clearly state your thesis. 
Support your thesis with 2-3 reasons.
Be sure to explain your reasons well.

Create a poster advertising a PHS class you have taken. Your goal is to convince another student to take this class by using ethos, pathos, and logos effectively. You can either use the template as it is, or adjust it to fit your style.

*If you are artistic and would rather do this with paper and marker, please ask for supplies.

Watch the commercials and analyze the ethos, pathos, and logos in wach.

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Read the article. then, write a CER that includes 1 piece of evidence for support and 1 piece of evidence for the counter-argument.

Work on “NRI: Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning Quiz.”

Directions: Read the following text and annotate at least 3 phrases in which J.D. Vance tries to establish credibility. On a separate sheet of paper, create a rhetorical triangle. Then, answer the question above. Your answer must have 75 words or more.

Work on “NRI: Identifying Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning.”

Work on “NRI: Using Strong Reasoning to Connect Claims and Evidence.”

C.E.R. Do you believe the Umpire’s call was fair? Why or why not? Use evidence to support your answer. (75 words)

Short Response - Write your own “3 Reasons You Don’t Need..” (125 Words)
Task:
In the style of the article “Seven Reasons You Don’t Need Yoga,” write a piece entitled “3 Reasons You Don’t Need…” about a topic of your choice.

Process:
After you choose a topic, choose an appropriate SPEAKER for that topic and write from that perspective. Your PURPOSE here, of course, is to actually convince your readers that they DO need whatever your topic is.

Example:
If I were to write “3 Reasons You Don’t Need a Vegetable Garden,” I might write from the perspective of a greenhouse manager. My article might begin “1. You enjoy making long trips to the grocery store. If one of your greatest pleasures is spending your summer in long check-out lines to buy sweet corn and watermelon for your cookouts, then you definitely don’t need a vegetable garden.”

What was President Lincoln’s purpose for speaking at Gettysburg? Explain how using words with strong tones helped encourage the soldiers. (75 words)

Work on “Using Strong Evidence to Support a Claim.”

Class Code: right frog 88

You can take notes in your packet and post a picture. Or, you can take notes electronically. When you are finished, please "Turn In".

Take the quiz. Then answer the questions below.
1. What was your total score?
2. What do these results mean to you? Explain in 50-75 words.

Questions:
1. What is one thing that researchers discovered about learning?
2. Why is mindset important?
3. What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?
4. What is dangerous about labeling people “dumb”?

Go to Membean. Sign up with Google and take the initial assessment.  If you have used Membean before, it may just ask you to do 15 minutes of training instead.

Get into groups and introduce yourselves.
Search for something you all did this summer.
Begin by asking each other questions such as: Where did you go? What did you do?
When you are finished share this on Google Classroom.

What are three important details about this class?

Create a biographical slide to help me get to know you better. Use the first slide as your template. The second slide is an example.