2023 English 1-1 Assignments

Exams (Multiple Choice - Scantron)

Exams (Multiple Choice - Scantron)

Exams (Multiple Choice - Scantron)

Exams (Multiple Choice - Scantron)

Exam Review 
Jeopardy Review - Join Code: KPN8YB

Exam Review 
Jeopardy Review - Join Code: KPN8YB

Turn in Extra Credit
Review Acts 3-4 of "Romeo and Juliet" (Questions)
Read/Watch Act 5

Turn in Extra Credit
Review Acts 3-4 of "Romeo and Juliet" (Questions)
Read/Watch Act 5

Watch Act 3, Scenes 2-5 of "Romeo and Juliet"
Turn in Act 1&2 Questions
Turn in Spring Board pages 218-220

Extra Credit is due at the beginning of class on Monday 

Watch Act 3, Scenes 2-5 of "Romeo and Juliet"
Turn in Act 1&2 Questions
Turn in Spring Board pages 218-220

Extra Credit is due at the beginning of class on Monday 

Career Compass Module #2 (Mrs. Ganacias Presentation) - 45 minutes
Complete study guide questions for Act 2 and turn in

Complete Spring Board pages 214-220 for Act 3, Scene 1
Read/Watch Act 3, Scenes 2-5 in “Romeo and Juliet” 
Answer text-dependent questions together as  class

Career Compass Module #2 (Mrs. Ganacias Presentation) - 45 minutes
Complete study guide questions for Act 2 and turn in

Complete Spring Board pages 214-220 for Act 3, Scene 1
Read/Watch Act 3, Scenes 2-5 in “Romeo and Juliet” 
Answer text-dependent questions together as  class

IXL Y2 (Complete 15 questions, earn 70%, and work for 10 minutes)
Read Act 2, Scenes 3-5
Finish Questions for Act 2
Watch Video for Act 1, Scene 3, Scene 1

Work on Extra Credit (Due Monday, May 22nd at the beginning of class)

IXL Y2 (Complete 15 questions, earn 70%, and work for 10 minutes)
Read Act 2, Scenes 3-5
Finish Questions for Act 2
Watch Video for Act 1, Scene 3, Scene 1

Work on Extra Credit (Due Monday, May 22nd at the beginning of class)

IXL M6
Review “Romeo and Juliet” Act 1, Scenes 2-4
Read Act 1, Scene 5
Complete study guide questions
Watch video of Act 1 (2013 Version)
Read Act 2 (Pages 932-955) and answer text-dependent questions 

IXL M6
Review “Romeo and Juliet” Act 1, Scenes 2-4
Read Act 1, Scene 5
Complete study guide questions
Watch video of Act 1 (2013 Version)
Read Act 2 (Pages 932-955) and answer text-dependent questions 

IXL M5 (Complete 20 questions with 80% accuracy)
Review Act 1, Scene 1
Read Act 1 Scenes 2-3 of “Romeo and Juliet”
After reading Act 1, Scene 3, complete the SIFT on page 372 (Spring Board) 
Students will focus on the monologue that Lady Capulet has in which she uses figurative language to describe Paris in a way that she thinks will appeal to Juliet.
Complete study guide questions

Extra Credit Opportunity (See Attached)

IXL M5 (Complete 20 questions with 80% accuracy)
Review Act 1, Scene 1
Read Act 1 Scenes 2-3 of “Romeo and Juliet”
After reading Act 1, Scene 3, complete the SIFT on page 372 (Spring Board) 
Students will focus on the monologue that Lady Capulet has in which she uses figurative language to describe Paris in a way that she thinks will appeal to Juliet.
Complete study guide questions

Extra Credit Opportunity (See Attached)

IXL M5 (Complete 20 questions with 80% accuracy)
Review Act 1, Scene 1
Read Act 1 Scenes 2-3 of “Romeo and Juliet”
After reading Act 1, Scene 3, complete the SIFT on page 372 (Spring Board) 
Students will focus on the monologue that Lady Capulet has in which she uses figurative language to describe Paris in a way that she thinks will appeal to Juliet.
Complete study guide questions

Extra Credit Opportunity (See Attached)

IXL - Finish H3, H5, H6, H7 (Due Friday by 1:00 PM)
Review Unit 3 Test (Go over correct answers in class)
LEAP Review (Read and answer questions in packet - turn in for a grade)
Work on Argumentative Essay 
- Remember to begin with a hook, followed by a TAG, and then a thesis statement giving 2-3 specific reasons why the book should or should not be taught. 
- Body paragraphs must begin with topic sentences and contain at least 2 pieces of textual evidence from different sources (Quotes must have correct lead-ins and citations)
- You must use transition words to connect the paragraphs
- Conclusion must restate the prompt and provide new insight to why the novel should or should not be taught. 
- Works Cited page must include the sources you included in your essay. (The sources and structure are in the Google Stream)

Once you are finished, turn it in to Paperrater for feedback, edit and revise. 
Submit the final copy to Turnitin.com by Sunday night at 11:59 PM. 

Good Luck on your LEAP test tomorrow! You are going to do a GREAT job! I believe in you!

Commonlit “The Lure of Shakespeare”
Review Prologue to “Romeo and Juliet”
Read Act 1 Scenes 1-3 of “Romeo and Juliet”
Complete Study guide questions
Fun with Shakespearean Insults

This assignment is due 05/14/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Commonlit “The Lure of Shakespeare”
Review Prologue to “Romeo and Juliet”
Read Act 1 Scenes 1-3 of “Romeo and Juliet”
Complete Study guide questions
Fun with Shakespearean Insults

This assignment is due 05/14/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Commonlit “The Lure of Shakespeare”
Review Prologue to “Romeo and Juliet”
Read Act 1 Scenes 1-3 of “Romeo and Juliet”
Complete Study guide questions
Fun with Shakespearean Insults

This assignment is due 05/14/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Review of Shakespeare’s background information (Finish Posters and present)

Think-Pair-Share: “Romeo and Juliet” Opinionnaire - give 1-2 sentences per response 
Share answers and discuss in small groups
Read the Prologue for “Romeo and Juliet” pgs. 230-231 (Spring Board)
Annotate the poem line by line in small groups. (See worksheet)
Analyze Diction (pronouns, literary devices,  negative connotations, etc
Work with a partner to create a Prologue to a “New/Imaginary” play
Compare and contrast items
Maintain iambic pentameter / sonnet format 
Finish Commonlit "Shakespeare"

Review of Shakespeare’s background information (Finish Posters and present)

Think-Pair-Share: “Romeo and Juliet” Opinionnaire - give 1-2 sentences per response 
Share answers and discuss in small groups
Read the Prologue for “Romeo and Juliet” pgs. 230-231 (Spring Board)
Annotate the poem line by line in small groups. (See worksheet)
Analyze Diction (pronouns, literary devices,  negative connotations, etc
Work with a partner to create a Prologue to a “New/Imaginary” play
Compare and contrast items
Maintain iambic pentameter / sonnet format 
Finish Commonlit "Shakespeare"

Turn in late argumentative essays
Grammar Dog Mini Lesson - ACT Prep
Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt (See Link)
Introduce background information for “Romeo and Juliet” 

Students will read pages 890-898 in the literature book taking at least 15 notes about Shakespeare and his works
Students will complete a “Jig Saw” activity where they research information about Shakespeare (Each group will be assigned a section and then they will create a poster to share with the class.) 
Commonlit “The Legacy of William Shakespeare”

Turn in late argumentative essays
Grammar Dog Mini Lesson - ACT Prep
Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt (See Link)
Introduce background information for “Romeo and Juliet” 

Students will read pages 890-898 in the literature book taking at least 15 notes about Shakespeare and his works
Students will complete a “Jig Saw” activity where they research information about Shakespeare (Each group will be assigned a section and then they will create a poster to share with the class.) 
Commonlit “The Legacy of William Shakespeare”

Turn in late argumentative essays
Grammar Dog Mini Lesson - ACT Prep
Shakespearean Scavenger Hunt (See Link)
Introduce background information for “Romeo and Juliet” 

Students will read pages 890-898 in the literature book taking at least 15 notes about Shakespeare and his works
Students will complete a “Jig Saw” activity where they research information about Shakespeare (Each group will be assigned a section and then they will create a poster to share with the class.) 
Commonlit “The Legacy of William Shakespeare”

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

LEAP Testing

LEAP Testing

LEAP Testing

LEAP Testing

LEAP Testing

LEAP Testing

LEAP Test

IXL H3, H5, H6, H7 (for the week) - due Thursday by 1:00 PM
LEAP Practice - We will read and practice 1 section in class
Mini Lesson - Works Cited Page (You will need to include at least 2 sources in your argumentative essay which will be on this page)

Argumentative Essay
- Review guidelines, outline, and information for topic sentences
- Read the article “Why Are We Still Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird” 
- Read “Why To Kill a Mockingbird Should Be Taught” 
- Highlight or underline the claim and counterclaim in each article
- Read "In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird" Spring Board 558-561

IXL H3, H5, H6, H7 (for the week) - due Thursday by 1:00 PM
LEAP Practice - We will read and practice 1 section in class
Mini Lesson - Works Cited Page (You will need to include at least 2 sources in your argumentative essay which will be on this page)

Argumentative Essay
- Review guidelines, outline, and information for topic sentences
- Read the article “Why Are We Still Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird” 
- Read “Why To Kill a Mockingbird Should Be Taught” 
- Highlight or underline the claim and counterclaim in each article
- Read "In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird" Spring Board 558-561

Turn in Extra Credit (News Article)
IXL H3, H5, H6, H7 (for the week) - due Thursday by 1:00 PM
LEAP Practice - We will read and practice 1 section in class
Argumentative Essay
- Review guidelines, outline, and information for topic sentences
- Read the article “Why Are We Still Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird” 
- Read “Why To Kill a Mockingbird Should Be Taught” 
- Highlight or underline the claim and counterclaim in each article
- Read "In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird" Spring Board 558-561

Turn in Extra Credit (News Article)
IXL H3, H5, H6, H7 (for the week) - due Thursday by 1:00 PM
LEAP Practice - We will read and practice 1 section in class
Argumentative Essay
- Review guidelines, outline, and information for topic sentences
- Read the article “Why Are We Still Teaching To Kill a Mockingbird” 
- Read “Why To Kill a Mockingbird Should Be Taught” 
- Highlight or underline the claim and counterclaim in each article
- Read "In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird" Spring Board 558-561

Finish test from Friday
IXL H3, H5, H6, H7 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, earn 70%) - Due Friday by 1:00
LEAP Practice 
- Power Point presentation (Test taking strategies)
LEAP Prep - Practice using the tools in the DRC 
- LEAP Practice - https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf
(LEAP Prep through packet if online resources are not working)
Unpack argumentative essay
(Discuss the difference between a claim and a counterclaim)
Read “In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird”
Complete Spring Board activity 4.22 (Pages 558-561)

Finish test from Friday
IXL H3, H5, H6, H7 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, earn 70%) - Due Friday by 1:00
LEAP Practice 
- Power Point presentation (Test taking strategies)
LEAP Prep - Practice using the tools in the DRC 
- LEAP Practice - https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAPaper/Grade%209%20Paper.pdf

https://dc.mypearsonsupport.com/resources/practice-tests/ela/abo/ELAAnswerKeys/ELA%20Grade%209%20AccommodatedScreenReader,AccommodatedNon-ScreenReader,andAmericanSignLanguagetestsONLY.pdf
(LEAP Prep through packet if online resources are not working)
Unpack argumentative essay
(Discuss the difference between a claim and a counterclaim)
Read “In Defense of To Kill a Mockingbird”
Complete Spring Board activity 4.22 (Pages 558-561)

This assignment is due 04/30/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Quiz over Chapters 24-28
Commonlit - "Scottsboro Boys" - Due Sunday
Turn in any late choice assignments and essays
Read Chapters 29-31 in To Kill a Mockingbird (Watch video for novel)
Review of Unit 3 (Test tomorrow)

Attached you will also find an extra credit opportunity (Due May 2nd at the beginning of class)

Quiz over Chapters 24-28
Commonlit - "Scottsboro Boys" - Due Sunday
Turn in any late choice assignments and essays
Read Chapters 29-31 in To Kill a Mockingbird (Watch video for novel)
Review of Unit 3 (Test tomorrow)

Attached you will also find an extra credit opportunity (Due May 2nd at the beginning of class)

Finish Passage Analysis Essay (Complete 5th paragraph - Conclusion)
Submit to Paperrater for feedback
Make corrections and submit final copy to Turnitin.com
Review Chapters 25-26
Read Chapters 27-29 in To Kill a Mockingbird
Mini Lesson - Types of characters (static, dynamic, round, flat)
Complete pgs. 550-555 Spring Board

Turn in progress reports for 5 extra credit points. 
Work on Passage Analysis Essay (Complete 4th paragraph - Character)
Review Chapters 23-24 (See Quizzizz in attachment) 
Open using: joinmyquiz.com
Enter this code: 3493 8735
Complete choice assignment (Make sure you read the directions and rubrics before completing the assignment)
1 - Write a poem from the point of view of one of the characters
2 - Write a letter from Tom Robinson’s point of view to Atticus
3 - Write a letter from one of the jury members to other jury members convincing them of Tom's innocence. 
Read Chapters 25-26 of To Kill a Mockingbird

Turn in progress reports for 5 extra credit points. 
Work on Passage Analysis Essay (Complete 4th paragraph - Character)
Review Chapters 23-24 (See Quizzizz in attachment) 
Open using: joinmyquiz.com
Enter this code: 3493 8735
Complete choice assignment (Make sure you read the directions and rubrics before completing the assignment)
1 - Write a poem from the point of view of one of the characters
2 - Write a letter from Tom Robinson’s point of view to Atticus
3 - Write a letter from one of the jury members to other jury members convincing them of Tom's innocence. 
Read Chapters 25-26 of To Kill a Mockingbird

Turn in Extra Credit (LEAP Review)
Work on Passage Analysis Essay (Complete 3rd paragraph - Conflict)
Review Chapters 20-22
Gallery Walk (DIscuss Trials similar to Tom Robinson’s)
Read Chapters 23-24 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete pages 550-551 in Spring Board (whole class)

Vocabulary Quiz
Complete paragraph 2 of Passage Analysis Essay (Entire essay is due Wednesday, April 26th at 11"59 pm)

Review Chapter 19 of novel
Watch video of Chapter 20-21 To Kill a Mockingbird (Closing Arguments)
Read Chapter 22
LEAP Extra Credit packet

IXL DD5
Review of vocabulary words (Kahoot)
Share Choice Assignments & turn in
Review Chapters 16-17 of To Kill a Mockingbird

Complete Tom Robinson's Trial Sheet 
Passage Analysis essay - Choose 1 chapter to write an essay on focusing on the 3 literary elements that Harper Lee uses to show Scout or Jem’s coming of age moment (Finish Paragraph 2 - Setting) 
Read Chapters 18-19 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Study for Vocabulary quiz

This assignment is due 04/19/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

IXL DD3 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions and earn 70%)
Review of vocabulary words - vocabulary.com/back side of sheet
Quiz over chapters 16-17
Finish Commonlit "Herd Behavior" (Due tonight)
Finish Choice Assignment (Due tomorrow)
Begin Passage Analysis essay - Choose 1 chapter to write an essay on focusing on the 3 literary elements that Harper Lee uses to show Scout or Jem’s coming of age moment
Study Vocabulary words

IXL DD2
Review Chapter 15 (Video/Questions)
Complete Spring Board pgs. 540-541
Finish Choice Assignment (One-Pager, Story Map, or Mini Essay)
Read Chapters 16-17 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Begin Passage Analysis essay - Choose 1 chapter to write an essay on focusing on the 3 literary elements that Harper Lee uses to show Scout or Jem’s coming of age moment 
Complete “Herd Behavior” Commonlit (Due Wednesday)
Begin Outline for literary analysis essay

IXL FF3
Introduction of Vocabulary words - Complete front side of paper and practice in Vocabulary.com
Review Partner Essays in Turnitin.com
Review chapters 13-14 of To Kill a Mockingbird (pop quiz + go over questions and answers)
Read Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete Activity 4.21 of Spring Board pg. 540-541
Complete “Herd Behavior” Commonlit (Due Wednesday)
Choice Assignment:
Create a One Pager for 1 of the events that showed Scout’s Coming of Age
2 quotes
Commentary to explain the Coming of Age moment
Neatly Colored Picture
Create a story map showing 6 major events that have helped Scout mature 
must have colored pictures
must have 3-5 sentences under each picture to explain the event

Vocabulary Quiz
Present Collages in small groups
Read chapters 13-14 and complete text dependent questions (Due Monday, April 17th at the beginning of class) 

Extra Credit Opportunity - Complete Assessment Packet (LEAP Practice - Due April 17th at the beginning of class)

Complete IXL FF2 (Review of Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers)
Review vocabulary words (Complete back side of sheet & Participate in Kahoot) - Quiz tomorrow
Review of Chapter 11 (Pg. 535 in Spring Board book + text dependent questions)
Read Chapter 12
Complete a passage analysis essay outline for Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Fill out outline p. 538-539 or use hard copy (We will be choosing 1 chapter after spring break to complete a literary analysis for)
find and incorporate textual evidence
determine a theme for the passage
Read Chapters 13-14 of To Kill a Mockingbird and answer text-dependent questions (Due April 17th at the beginning of class)
Finish Collage (Due tomorrow at the beginning of class)

Mini lesson - Misplaced and dangling modifiers
Complete worksheet (See attachment)
Complete IXL FF1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Review Chapters 9-10 (Complete text-dependent questions)
Read Chapters 11&12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete Activity 4.19 pg. 535 Spring Board
Answer text-dependent questions for chapter 11
Review Vocabulary words in Vocabulary.com
Finish Collage

Mini lesson - Misplaced and dangling modifiers
Complete worksheet (See attachment)
Complete IXL FF1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Review Chapters 9-10 (Complete text-dependent questions)
Read Chapters 11&12 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete Activity 4.19 pg. 535 Spring Board
Answer text-dependent questions for chapter 11
Review Vocabulary words in Vocabulary.com
Finish Collage

Complete IXL E3 & U1 (10 minutes each, 15 questions each, earn 70%)
Introduction to vocabulary words
complete front side of paper
practice on Vocabulary.com
Review of Chapters 6-8 (Quizlet/Kahoot)
Watch scenes from video (if time)
Read Chapters 9-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird and answer text dependent questions
Finish Collage

Complete IXL E3 & U1 (10 minutes each, 15 questions each, earn 70%)
Introduction to vocabulary words
complete front side of paper
practice on Vocabulary.com
Review of Chapters 6-8 (Quizlet/Kahoot)
Watch scenes from video (if time)
Read Chapters 9-10 of To Kill a Mockingbird and answer text dependent questions
Finish Collage

Vocabulary Quiz
Finish 5 paragraph essay (Make sure you have the following: Hook, TAG, Thesis Statement, Transition Words, Topic Sentences, Textual Evidence, Commentary after quotes, etc. Each body paragraph must 7-10 sentences. Please submit to Paperrater for feedback then turn in to Turnitin.com once you have completed your final copy. 
Read Chapter 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Work on Collage (Send me pictures and I can print during class)

Vocabulary Quiz
Finish 5 paragraph essay (Make sure you have the following: Hook, TAG, Thesis Statement, Transition Words, Topic Sentences, Textual Evidence, Commentary after quotes, etc. Each body paragraph must 7-10 sentences. Please submit to Paperrater for feedback then turn in to Turnitin.com once you have completed your final copy. 
Read Chapter 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Work on Collage (Send me pictures and I can print during class)

Vocabulary Competition - Practice with Vocabulary.com, Kahoot and/or Quizlet

Complete paragraph 4 of the MLK JR. analysis essay (Make sure you use topic sentences for each paragraph, transition words to connect ideas, and textual evidence to support your claim)

Review Chapters 4-5 novel and questions
Read Chapters 6-7 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete guided reading questions
Work on collage (If you send me pictures, I will print them for you - make sure you find the quotes from the book to represent the pictures)

Vocabulary Competition - Practice with Vocabulary.com, Kahoot and/or Quizlet

Complete paragraph 4 of the MLK JR. analysis essay (Make sure you use topic sentences for each paragraph, transition words to connect ideas, and textual evidence to support your claim)

Review Chapters 4-5 novel and questions
Read Chapters 6-7 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete guided reading questions
Work on collage (If you send me pictures, I will print them for you - make sure you find the quotes from the book to represent the pictures)

Review of vocabulary (Complete back side of sheet)
Finish Commonlit "Overview of the Great Depression"
Complete paragraph 3 of the MLK JR. analysis essay (Make sure you use topic sentences for each paragraph, transition words to connect ideas, and textual evidence to support your claim)
Review chapter 3 (Discuss answers to pgs. 517-519)
Read Chapters 4-5 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete guided reading questions
Work on Collage

Review of vocabulary (Complete back side of sheet)
Finish Commonlit "Overview of the Great Depression"
Complete paragraph 3 of the MLK JR. analysis essay (Make sure you use topic sentences for each paragraph, transition words to connect ideas, and textual evidence to support your claim)
Review chapter 3 (Discuss answers to pgs. 517-519)
Read Chapters 4-5 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete guided reading questions
Work on Collage

This assignment is due 03/29/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Review vocabulary for the week (Practice with vocabulary.com)

Complete “Commonlit” Overview of the Great Depression”

Review of Collage requirements for “Historical Investigation Presentation”

Work on MLK argumentative essay (due Friday) - You should be done with 2 of 5 paragraphs
Complete Spring Board page 519 (Review of chapter 1)
Read Chapters 2&3 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete guided reading questions (hand-out)
Complete pg. 517-518 in Spring Board book

This assignment is due 03/29/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Review vocabulary for the week (Practice with vocabulary.com)

Complete “Commonlit” Overview of the Great Depression”

Review of Collage requirements for “Historical Investigation Presentation”

Work on MLK argumentative essay (due Friday) - You should be done with 2 of 5 paragraphs
Complete Spring Board page 519 (Review of chapter 1)
Read Chapters 2&3 of To Kill a Mockingbird
Complete guided reading questions (hand-out)
Complete pg. 517-518 in Spring Board book

Review of MLK's Letter From Birmingham Jail (Turn in graphic organizers and questions)
Partner Essay (Work with a partner to complete a 5 paragraph essay explaining how MLK Jr. used the 3 rhetorical appeals to convince the clergyman that injustice was in Birmingham and that his actions were appropriate.)
Introduction of vocabulary for the week (Complete front side of paper) 
Introduction of “Historical Investigation Presentation” - pass out requirements and show examples
View opening credits for "To Kill a Mockingbird" (0-2:57) - Analyze and make predictions about symbols & characters
Read Chapter 1 of novel
Complete questions pg. 499 & paragraph pg. 505

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Vocabulary Quiz
Finish MLK Packet
Finish Activity 4.28 & 4.29 in the Spring Board book
Complete graphic organizer pg. 585, graphic organizer pg. 588, #9, Check Your Understanding, and write 2 paragraphs for the writing prompt on page 589 (Type and submit in a Google Doc)
Complete Commonlit for “Letter tp Birmingham Jail”
Introduction of Embedded Assessment for unit 4 (Historical Investigation Presentation - collage)

Vocabulary Quiz
Finish MLK Packet
Finish Activity 4.28 & 4.29 in the Spring Board book
Complete graphic organizer pg. 585, graphic organizer pg. 588, #9, and Check Your Understanding
Complete Commonlit for “Letter tp Birmingham Jail”
Introduction of Embedded Assessment for unit 4 (Historical Investigation Presentation - collage)

Complete IXL II2 (15 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review Vocabulary words in Vocabulary.com / Quizlet
Mini lesson on rhetorical appeals
https://upresearch.lonestar.edu/rhetoric/appeals

https://www.baamboozle.com/game/830922

Activity 4.28 - Begin reading and discussing “Letter from Birmingham Jail” pgs. 581-584
 (Highlight and annotate ethos, logos, pathos)

Complete Commonlit "Letter From Birmingham Jail"
Study for Vocabulary Quiz

Complete IXL II2 (15 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review Vocabulary words in Vocabulary.com / Quizlet
Mini lesson on rhetorical appeals
https://upresearch.lonestar.edu/rhetoric/appeals

https://www.baamboozle.com/game/830922

Activity 4.28 - Begin reading and discussing “Letter from Birmingham Jail” pgs. 581-584
 (Highlight and annotate ethos, logos, pathos)

Complete Commonlit "Letter From Birmingham Jail"
Study for Vocabulary Quiz

Complete IXL LL1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Review vocabulary (Complete back side of sheet)
Review the Jim Crow Laws and answers to questions pgs. 566-579
Listen to songs by Bob Dylan and Sam Cooke (Annotate each line and discuss the time period) 
Determine the relevance of music and discuss the ideas of how people could influence society to make changes
Exit ticket - Choice Assignment (Pick 1):
*In 1 paragraph explain how people try to stand for their rights and influence change for the better - use examples (7-10 sentences)
*- Create a 16-20 line poem with multiple stanzas explaining how people stand for their rights or can make changes in society for the better. You must use at least 2 literary devices.
*Choose 1 song that inspires change and annotate it (You must print the lyrics and give at least 15 annotations)

Complete IXL HH4 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Practice with vocabulary.com
Review answers for the Jim Crow Laws pgs. 572-573
Continue activity 4.27 (Picturing the Past)
Read and analyze pictures on page 574 & 577
Complete graphic organizers and questions pages 575-579

Complete IXL HH4 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Practice with vocabulary.com
Review answers for the Jim Crow Laws pgs. 572-573
Continue activity 4.27 (Picturing the Past)
Read and analyze pictures on page 574 & 577
Complete graphic organizers and questions pages 575-579

Complete IXL H1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Introduction to vocabulary for the week (15 words)
Anticipation Guide for TKMB & Discussion
Begin Activity 4.27- Complete pages 566-573     
Discuss the importance of context
Watch video
Read and discuss the importance of the Jim Crow Laws
Answer questions for page 572-573

Complete IXL H1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Introduction to vocabulary for the week (15 words)
Anticipation Guide for TKMB & Discussion
Begin Activity 4.27- Complete pages 566-573     
Discuss the importance of context
Watch video
Read and discuss the importance of the Jim Crow Laws
Answer questions for page 572-573

No School

Exams - 2 & 4

Turn in all progress reports signed
Turn in all Fahrenheit 451 novels
Turn in all Odyssey packets

1st and 3rd Exams

Review Day - See attachments in the Google Stream

Test over Fahrenheit 451
Review of essays in Turnitin.com
Read “The Cattle of the Sun God,” “The Meeting of Father and Son,” “The Beggar and the Faithful Dog,” “The Test of the Great Bow,” “Death at the Palace,” and “Odysseus and Penelope”
Answer text dependent questions (All questions are due at the beginning of class on exam day - you may turn them in earlier)
Get progress report signed for 5 bonus points.

This assignment is due 03/12/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Finish reading Fahrenheit 451 (Pgs. 128-158) and answer questions in Discussion Post (Due Friday night)
Review Fahrenheit 451 using Kahoot (Test on Monday)
Review stories from the Odyssey (The Cyclops & Circe)
Read Land of the Dead, Sirens, Cattle of the Sun Gods & - Father and Son
Answer text-dependent questions

Read pages 119 - 158 of the novel Fahrenheit 451 and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. (Make sure you have at least 150 words and DO YOUR OWN WORK)
Note: After you turn in your response, below it you will see “See classmate answers." There you click on that and you can see all of the people who responded already and respond yourself.

IXL Y1 & HH5 (10 minutes per section, 15 questions per section, and earn 70%)
Power Point introduction of “The Odyssey” - Flocabulary
Introduce characters and setting
Read “Tell the Story,” “Calypso,” “I am Laerte’s Son” & “The Lotus Eaters”
Answer text dependent questions for books 1-4
Finish reading Fahrenheit 451 (Pgs. 128-158) and answer questions in Discussion Post (Due Friday night)

IXL D1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Finish reading Fahrenheit 451 (Pgs. 128-158) and answer questions in Discussion Post (Due Friday night) - Test has been moved back to Monday
Review stories from the Odyssey

Read "The Odyssey" - “The Cyclops," “The Enchantress Circe,” “The Land of the Dead,” "The Sirens," "Scylla"

Watch video for "The Cyclops"
Answer Text Dependent questions
Commonlit "The Odyssey" - due on Sunday

Finish reading “Fahrenheit 451 and answer discussion post (Due on Friday)

Complete IXL HH5 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)

IXL HH5 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Poetry Test
Finish reading “Fahrenheit 451 and answer discussion post (Test on Friday)

IXL M3 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Literary Analysis essay (Due March 3 @ 11:59 PM)
Review rubric
Look at a sample essay
Importance of intro paragraph (TAG & thesis)
Begin writing essay
Submit Online Discussion Post #4 for pages 86-109

Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 110-127 (Due by Friday)
Review for Test

XL M3
Literary Analysis essay 
Review rubric
Look at a sample essay
Importance of intro paragraph (TAG & thesis)
Include at least 4 examples of textual evidence
Finish writing essay
Submit paper to Paperrater for feedback/errors
Edit and revise essay
Submit final copy to Turnitin.com


Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 110-127

Poetry Test Review (Literary Terms Review & Jeopardy)
Finish Literary Analysis Essay
-Review lead-ins & citations
-Turn Papers into Paperrater for feedback and revise essays
-Use the thesaurus to add/change words
-Submit final copies of essay to Turnitin.com by 11:59 tonight

Finish reading the novel Fahrenheit 451 and complete last Discussion Post (Test next Friday)

Read pages 86-109 of the novel Fahrenheit 451 and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
Note: After you turn in your response, below it you will see “See classmate answers." There you click on that and you can see all of the people who responded already and respond yourself.

IXL G2 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, and earn 70%)
Review Fahrenheit 451 using Kahoot
Share Ode to someone/something

Read “Oh Captain, My Captain” 
-Annotate and complete text-dependent questions (from Commonlit) in small groups. 
-Review answers & practice with textual evidence - leading into and citing quotes  (whole class)
Unpack Embedded Assessment - Style Analysis Essay - and begin planning ideas

Read Fahrenheit 451 & Complete Discussion Post
Test over Fahrenheit 451 will be on Thursday, March 9th

Complete IXL G1
Review of Fahrenheit 451 (Kahoot)
Comparing and contrasting music with poetry (“Mother to Son” compared with “Dear Momma”)
Read Lyrics & Listen to the song
Annotate the lyrics
Compare and contrast the lyrics using a Venn Diagram
Create an Ode to someone of importance (Must use rhyming words and consist of at least 16 lines 
Introduction of Literary Analysis essay 
Review rubric
Look at a sample essay
Importance of intro paragraph (TAG & thesis)
Begin writing essay
Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 86-109 & Complete Discussion Post

This assignment is due 02/26/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

IXL Z7 (Complete 15 questions, 10 minutes, and earn 70%)
Practice with Vocabulary in Vocabulary.com & Kahoot
Review "Sonnet 18" and complete Commonlit
Read “Tamara’s Opus” pg. 201 in Spring Board
-complete text-dependent questions
-watch video of poem
-

Create poem about a regret or a goal (16-24 lines and you must use some rhyming words)
Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 86-109 and answer question in Discussion Post

Vocabulary Quiz
Review/Finish Tamara’s Opus
Complete “Sympathy” - Commonlit
Read the poem
Annotate
Answer text dependent questions & short answer response
Finish IXL for the week (Z1, Z6, Z7, Z9)
Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 86-109 and answer question in Discussion Post

Review of vocabulary words (Back side of paper & Vocabulary.com)
Review of pronouns & antecedents

IXL Z9 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, and earn 70%)
Mini lesson - What is a Sonnet?

“Shall I Compare thee to a Summer’s Day”- Commonlit
Annotate the poem as a class
Answer Text-dependent questions
On lined paper, create a sonnet about someone or something. (follow the rhyme pattern and # of stanzas)
Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 86-109 and answer question in Discussion Post

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Read pages 57-85 of the novel Fahrenheit 451 and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions. (Remember that you need 150 words total)
Note: After you turn in your response, below it you will see “See classmate answers." There you click on that and you can see all of the people who responded already and respond yourself.

Review of Pronouns - Practice on Chomp Chomp
Complete IXL Z6 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Review of “Prayer to the Pacific”
Review of" Dolce Et. Decorum Est. 
Read - “Because I Could Not Stop For Death”
-Complete TPCSST
-Complete Commonlit questions
Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 57-85 and answer question in Discussion Post (Due Wednesday @11:59 PM

Mini lesson on Pronouns - See attached
IXL Z1 - Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, and earn 70%
Introduction of vocabulary (worksheet & Vocabulary.com)
Review Dolce Et. Decorum Est

Read Spring Board “A Prayer to the Pacific” pg. 280-284 
Annotate the text
Answer text dependent questions


Read Fahrenheit 451 pgs. 57-85 and answer question in Discussion Post (Due Wednesday)

Review of Verb Tense - Subject-Verb Agreement Exercise 5 in Chomp Chomp

Practice vocabulary words (Jam) in Vocabulary.com - Compete against one another
IXL D4 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, and earn 70%)
Review "Identity" 
* Complete Commonlit questions
* Share metaphor poems aloud
Read “Still I Rise” 
Annotate
Answer text dependent questions & short answer response 
Discuss in small groups
Read pages 57-85 and answer question in Discussion Post for Fahrenheit 451



Extra Credit (Earn up to 15 points)
Create/Complete an "I Am" poem (See attached) - You must follow all directions.

Vocabulary Quiz  (15 words, 5 questions on subject/verb agreement, 5 questions on Fahrenheit 451)
Finish all IXL for the week
Review “Still I Rise”
Read “Dolce Et Decorum Est., watch/listen to video & answer text dependent questions in packet
Read pages 57-85 and answer question in Discussion Post for Fahrenheit 451 (due next Wednesday)

This assignment is due 02/08/2023. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Review of vocabulary words (Complete back side of vocabulary sheet & practice with Vocabulary.com)
Complete IXL CC2 (Refer to handout given on Tuesday) - 10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%

Review of Fahrenheit 451 (Questions - See Attached)
Review "Poetry" and "Some Like Poetry" - Discuss similarities and differences & turn in packet
Read “Identity” poem
Annotate the lines
Answer text dependent questions in the packet and in Commonlit
Create an "Identity" poem using literary devices. 

Read pages 57-85 in Fahrenheit 451 and answer questions in Discussion Post for (Due February 15th)

Mini lesson - Progressive Verb Tenses
Complete IXL CC1 (15 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Introduction of vocabulary words for the week (review hard copy of 15 words)
Read “Poetry” by Pablo Neruda

Annotate the text (20 sentences/labels total)
Answer text dependent. questions 3-5
Complete/Create poem about poetry
Read "Some Like Poetry" and complete a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting the 2 poems. Give at least 3-5 ideas in each circle. 
Review Fahrenheit 451 (Characters and events) using links attached
Read pages 57-85 and answer question in Discussion Post for Fahrenheit 451 (Due February 15th)

Guidance Presentation
Complete front side of vocabulary sheet (add 15 words and definitions) - All words are in Vocabulary.com
Turn in late Online Discussion Posts for Fahrenheit 451
Complete and turn in Narrative Essay (due Tuesday at 11:59 PM) to Turnitin.com

Read pages 29-56 of the novel Fahrenheit 451 and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
Note: After you turn in your response, below it you will see “See classmate answers." There you click on that and you can see all of the people who responded already and respond yourself.

Finish Online Discussion Post for Fahrenheit 451 (Pages 29-56). Remember:
* You need at least 150 words (total)
* You must comment on 2 of your peers' posts. (Responses must demonstrate that you have read the post. you must also give comments, ask questions, and/or make connections)

Finish Narrative Essay (Due on Tuesday)
Remember to:
*Use a thesaurus to increase your vocabulary (replace baby words)
*Use literary devices and imagery to bring your story to life
*Include dialogue from 1 or more characters. (Make sure you give a lead-in to show who is talking)
*Use transition words to connect ideas
*Use Paperrater as a resource to help with editing
*Submit your final copy to Turnitin.com. (If you do not submit it there, you will not get credit) - If your essay shows 30% or more similarity/plagiarism. You will have to redo it and it will be marked late if resubmitted after Tuesday. 

Review of Parallel Structure (Chomp Chomp)
Complete IXL K5 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Review MLA format and introduction to Turnitin.com
Narrative (rewrite one of the memoirs or short stories read in English 1 using a different point of view)
Incorporate literary devices and dialogue
Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Make sure that your narrative is less than 30% identical


Read pgs. 29-56 of Fahrenheit 451
Respond to teacher assigned questions in discussion forum and comment on other classmates’ posts

Complete IXL II1 (10 minutes, 15 questions, and earn 70%)
Review for test tomorrow
Complete Narrative Essay
- Review Dialogue (Make sure you have dialogue in your story)
- Make sure you have structured paragraphs (indent using the TAB button)
- Include literary devices like similes, metaphors, personification, hyperboles, etc. )
- Make sure you have at least 8 paragraphs (Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, conclusion) to include dialogue
- Submit essay to Paperrater for feedback, edit, and revise
- Submit final copy to Turnitin.com (Due next Tuesday @ 11:59 PM)

Finish reading novel pages for the week 29-56 (Complete online discussion post) - Due Sunday

Study for unit 1 test (Test tomorrow)
***Finish all IXL for the week - due Thursday at the end of each class period

Unit 1 Test 
Once your test is done, finish all IXL for the week, read your novel, or work on the narrative essay.

Mini lesson - parallel structure (Complete worksheet)
Complete IXL K4
Review of Fahrenheit 451 (Discussion Post: comments and use of textual evidence)
Read “Always Running” by Luis Rodriguez
discuss the imagery and symbolism used
discuss point of view and how the story would change if told from a different point of view
Review dialogue and proper lead-ins
Introduction to Narrative (rewrite one of the memoirs or short stories read in English 1 using a different point of view)
Incorporate literary devices and dialogue
Include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Read pgs. 29-56 of Fahrenheit 451
Respond to teacher assigned questions in discussion forum and comment on other classmates’ posts (due Sunday)

Mini lesson - verb tenses (Complete attached worksheet)
Complete IXL CC3 (15 questions, 10 minutes, and earn 70%)
Review Vocabulary words, definitions, and multiple choice questions - practice with Vocabulary.com
Finish reading “The Cask of Amontillado””
Complete text dependent questions and short answer responses in packet
Finish 10 annotations and 5 questions while reading (Prepare for Discussion Groups - Friday)
Complete a story map in small groups
Read Fahrenheit 451 pages 29-56 and answer questions in Discussion Post (Due next Friday)

Vocabulary Quiz
Finish IXL for the week (C1, BB2, BB3, CC3) - due at the end of class
Finish questions for "The Cask of Amontillado" (1-10) and complete story map in groups
Socratic Seminar
Discuss irony within the story “Cask of Amontillado”
Ask questions to your peers and develop more questions through discussion
Complete a self-reflection sheet
If you are absent, you must complete the alternate assignment (See attached)

Introduction to Narrative essay (due February 7th)
Read Fahrenheit 451 pages 29-56 and answer questions in Discussion Post (Due next Sunday)

Complete IXL BB3 (15 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review of Vocabulary Words (Complete back side of paper)
Practice Vocabulary words using Vocabulary.com
Read “The Cask of Amontillado””

Begin working on text dependent questions and short answer responses in packet
Create 10 annotations and 5 questions  while reading
Finish Online Discussion Post for Fahrenheit 451 (Due tonight at 11:59 PM)

Read pages 1-28 of the novel Fahrenheit 451 and respond to the following questions using complete sentences. Once you are finished, reply to at least two of your classmates’ discussion posts. Be constructive and professional with your thoughts, feedback, or suggestions.
Note: After you turn in your response, below it you will see “See classmate answers." There you click on that and you can see all of the people who responded already and respond yourself.

Complete IXL BB2 (10 minutes, 15 questions, 70%)
Review Types of Irony (Complete worksheet)
Review “The Leap” 
Discuss answers for text-dependent questions
Complete/Discuss answers to questions in Spring Board book
Complete vocabulary activity (Power Point) in small groups

Read introduction to “The Cask of Amontillado” - discuss setting of Mardi Gras
Watch Video “The Lost Man” (Parts 1-2)
Exit Ticket - Explain in 4-5 sentences what The Cask of Amontillado will be about based on frontloading activities

Read Fahrenheit 451 and answers questions to discussion post

Complete IXL C1 (Minimum of 15 questions, 10 minutes, and 70%)
Introduction of vocabulary for the week
(Complete side 1 and practice with Vocabulary.com)
Begin Activity 1.9 Spring Board “The Leap” 
Read the story pages 121-126 in the Spring Board book
Complete text-dependent questions (See worksheet - answer using complete sentences)
Review pages 1-28 in Fahrenheit 451 (Discuss characters and important events) 
Respond to questions in Online Discussion Post - Post is due Wednesday. (You must give a response and respond to 2 of your classmates)

Quiz over vocabulary words for the week, irony, and short stories covered in class. 
Read Fahrenheit 451 and answer questions for Online Discussion Post (We will discuss/review pages 1-28 on Monday)
Review “The Necklace” - Plot sequence with a partner (Put the events in order)
Complete questions for “The Necklace” - hard copies will be passed out in class, but you can type responses in a Google Doc if needed (This will have to be printed and turned in for credit if you choose to type)
Finish reading pages 1-28 in Fahrenheit 451 and answer online discussion post

Mini lesson - subject-verb agreement
Complete IXL BB1 (Complete 15 questions, 10 minutes, and earn 70%)
Review vocabulary words in Vocabulary.com
Turn in/Review "Gift of the Magi"
Anticipation Guide (discussion)
Read “The Necklace” & answer questions in Commonlit

Read pages 1-28 in Fahrenheit 451 & Complete Discussion Post
Study for vocabulary quiz

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

IXL D2 (Complete 10 minutes, 15 questions, and earn 70%)
Review Vocabulary words - complete backside of sheetMini lesson - "Irony" - Power Point
Complete attached "Irony" worksheet
Get Spring Board book and put name in it (You can leave your book in class)

Read "The Gift of the Magi" and complete questions 1-5, 9,10 (Graphic Organizer) and 11 in the Spring Board book (pages 86-95)
Complete Language Check Point pgs. 96-97

Finish reading pages 1-28 in Fahrenheit 451 & Begin Discussion post

Introduction to vocabulary (Complete hard copy of words)
IXL HH3 (15 questions, 10 minutes, 70%)
Review “Red Fox Fur Coat”
Graphic organizer + questions
Complete the Red Fox Fur Coat Writing Prompt (See attached)
Introduction of novel Fahrenheit 451 - begin reading pages 1-28

Vocabulary Quiz
Finish all IXL for the week (B4, X4, X5)
Finish Commonlit for "Marigolds"
Turn in late introductory letters
Review "Marigolds" paragraphs in class (Lead-ins and citations must be written correctly)Read “Red Fox Fur Coat” Activity 1.7 (Spring Board Pg. 39-45)
Complete questions in packet 1, 2, 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 6 and Appreciating the Author's Craft

Packet is due at the beginning of class on Tuesday

No School

Finish reading "Red Fox Fur Coat" and answering questions

Review Vocabulary words (Complete back side of paper)
Review of Sentence types & Clauses
Turn in Introductory Letters
“Marigolds” 
* Finish reading the story
* Finish 20 annotations (2-3 sentences each)
* Answer text-dependent questions in packet (You must give 1-2 sentence responses in each box to include the quote. Sentences must include proper lead-ins to quotes. Example: Lizabeth yells, "..." (Collier 19).
Answer questions about “Marigolds” in Commonlit
Study vocabulary words for quiz on Friday

IXL B4 (Complete 15 questions, 10 minutes, and earn 70%)
Review of Vocabulary words on Vocabulary.com
Complete Commonlit "Marigolds"
Turn in introductory letters
Mini Lesson - TAG
Partner Prompt: for "Marigolds"
How does the author use syntax, diction, and literary devices to help create the author's voice?
- Individually or with a partner, type a 2 paragraph essay on the laptops using Google Classroom - You will then submit to Paper Rater for ideas and input about your writing structure
- Use vivid verbs and textual evidence to enhance your writing
- Use a TAG to address the prompt 
Review essays on the Smart Board
Study for vocabulary quiz

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Everyone:

* IXL - X5 (You must complete 15 questions, spend 10 minutes and achieve 70% or higher for full credit)
* Finish Introductory Letter (Planning and rough draft should be done today in class & final copy must be submitted to Google Classroom or you may bring in the typed hard copy on Wednesday (beginning of class)

- Introduction to PaperRater.com (Use this as a resource to check for grammatical mistakes)

* Review of Speak (Annotations, questions, and textual evidence)
*Read and annotate "Marigolds" - you must have at least 20 annotations. (Annotations should be 2-3 sentences...NOT 1)

*Review vocabulary words and types of sentences for quiz on Friday

Vocabulary Introduction - Complete front side of sheet
Introduction to Vocabulary.com
Mini Lesson - Independent/Dependent Clauses & Types of Sentences” - worksheet & Power Point

Introduction to IXL - Students will complete X4 achieving 70% or higher (Must complete at least 15 questions with a minimum of 8 minutes)
Mini lesson - annotations (See attached sheet - must give 2-3 sentences per annotation)

Read and discuss literary devices used in Speak (from old Spring Board)
-annotate (Must give at least 10 annotations showing how literary devices, syntax, and diction are used))
-highlight dependent clauses
-answer questions to go with passage
Edit/revise Introductory Letter (due Wednesday)Complete Commonlit Diagnostic due tonight

Assignments for all students:
- Finish introductory shoe (You must have complete sentences and the shoe must be colored in order to get full credit) - due today
- Discuss/Review Class procedures (Collect syllabus forms)
- Mini Lesson (Voice) - complete attached worksheet. Make sure you follow ALL directions and FILL each box with the required information
- Begin introductory letter (must handwrite planning and introductory paragraph - paragraph must have editing marks to show revisions)
- Once planning sheet has been edited, begin final copy. (Final must be typed in Google Docs using Times New Roman, Double Spacing and 12 font. 
-Submit rough draft to PaperRater.com
- Begin  Commonit Diagnostic Assessment (Due Monday)


**For Introductory Letter, quarantined students can take pictures of the rough draft/planning and send them in with the Google Doc for today. The final copy must be submitted to Turnitin.com

Assignments for the day:
- Watch Introductory Power Point and sign into Remind. . 
- Read and fill out class syllabus (signed paper is due on Monday at the beginning of class)
- Ice Breaker Activity (BINGO) 
- Complete Introductory shoe (You must give complete sentences and shoe must be colored)
- Read Introductory Letter from teacher to student & write a letter back (letter is due on Wednesday at the beginning of class). You must follow ALL directions. Please see all of the attachments. 
-Begin working on Commonlit Diagnostic (Due Monday night at 11:59 PM)