𝔼𝕃𝔸 𝔹📕2019-2020-Ms. Chen Assignments

When you finish these incomplete assignments from 3rd Quarter, let me know.

Due May 24, 2020

Learning Goals
1. Identify, analyze, and apply your understanding of characterization and theme in this week’s assignment.
2. Attend the online meetings scheduled for Monday & Wednesday. I will be discussing in detail my expectations for this week’s assignment.

Finish these assignments by Friday, 11:00 am.
1. Read Chapters 10-12 of The Outsiders.
2. Work on Chapter 10-12 Assignment. You will use the Flipgrid link below to record and post your response. Use your Google account to log into Flipgrid.
3. All assignments, including any late or missing work from this semester must be turned in by May 22, 11:00AM.

Extend Your Learning: If you are finishing your weekly assignments too quickly, then challenge yourself further by following the suggestions in The Outsiders Distance Learning Slide Deck

Remember that I meet with different classes at different times so when you're in the "Lobby," just wait patiently until you are admitted into the room.

Below is the schedule for today.
10:45 am - Period B (All) & Period E (Last names A-L)
11:05 am - Period E (Last names M-Z) & Period F (All)
11:25 am - Period D

Every Monday, we will have an online meeting to go over the instructions for your assignments and to answer questions you may have. Remember that I meet with different classes at different times so when you're in the "Lobby," just wait patiently until you are admitted into the room.

Below is the schedule for today.
9:00 am - Period B (All) & Period E (Last names A-L)
9:20 am - Period E (Last names M-Z) & Period F (All)
9:40 am - Period D

Learning Goals
1. Identify, analyze, and apply your understanding of tone, mood, and theme in this week’s assignment.
2. Attend the online meetings scheduled for Mondays & Wednesdays. During these lessons, I will be going over the questions and the quality of the responses required for this week's assignment during class.

Finish these assignments by Friday, 12:00pm.
1. Review these lessons: Tone & Mood and Theme.
2. Read Chapters 7-9 of The Outsiders.
3. Work on Chapter 7-9 Analysis in Google Classroom.

Extend Your Learning: If you are finishing your weekly assignments too quickly, then challenge yourself further by following the suggestions in The Outsiders Distance Learning Slide Deck

Remember that I meet with different classes at different times so when you're in the "Lobby," just wait patiently until you are admitted into the room.

Below is the schedule for today.
10:45 am - Period B (All) & Period E (Last names A-L)
11:05 am - Period E (Last names M-Z) & Period F (All)
11:25 am - Period D

Did you attend this class? Click on an answer below.

Every Monday, we will have an online meeting to go over the instructions for your assignments and to answer questions you may have. Remember that I meet with different classes at different times so when you're in the "Lobby," just wait patiently until you are admitted into the room.

Below is the schedule for today.
9:00 am - Period B (All) & Period E (Last names A-L)
9:20 am - Period E (Last names M-Z) & Period F (All)
9:40 am - Period D

Did you attend this class? Click on an answer below.

Finish these assignments by Friday, 11:00 am.
1. Review these lessons: Symbolism and Epiphany.
2. Pay attention to Monday's online lesson on "Nothing Gold Can Stay."
3. Read chapters 5 & 6 of The Outsiders.
4. Work on Chapter 5 & 6 Assignment. Link below. Click "Mark as done" once you're finished with it.

Monday’s grouping will be slightly different. Look closely at the schedule below. The link to join will be shared in under “Classwork” in Google Classroom 10 minutes before our meeting.
9:00 am - Period B (All) & Period E (Last names A-L)
9:20 am - Period E (Last names M-Z) & Period F (All)
9:40 am - Period D

It was great to see some of you online this morning when I went over symbolism, epiphany, and "Nothing Gold Can Stay."

IF you didn't join us this morning, let me know why. Write your response on the line that says "Type your answer."

Also, if you missed class this morning, then I would like to see you on Wednesday at 10:50am for the make-up class.

If you missed Monday's lesson, then I expect you to attend Wednesday's make-up session. We will be discussing "Nothing Gold Can Stay." Make sure you read through the poem on your own before class starts. If you miss both meetings this week or failed to complete the Participation Form during our meetings, then you need to work on the poem analysis on your own.

Period B/E/F - I will see you at 10:50am. Click on the meeting link at that time.

Finish these assignments by Friday, 11:00 am.
1. Review these lessons: Compare & Contrast, Conflict, and Foreshadowing
2. Read Chapters 3 & 4 of The Outsiders.
3. Work on Chapter 3 & 4 Assignment (link below).
4. Click "I'm done with this assignment" once you're finished with it.

What you need to complete by Friday, 11:00am:
1. Review setting, diction, and characterization.
2. Learn about the 1960s.
3. Read Chapters 1 & 2 of The Outsiders.
4. Work on Chapter 1 & 2 Character Analysis.

Review the resources attached to this assignment to acquaint yourself with our new routine:
1. Distance Learning Protocol
2. How Students Will Join A Personal Room in Webex (< 40 seconds)

The link to join our online meeting is scheduled to post 5 minutes before the times listed for each class. Here is the schedule for tomorrow:
Period B - 9:00 am
Period E - 9:15 am
Period F - 9:30 am
Period D - 9:45 am
If you aren’t able to join, be sure to check Google Classroom at 8:45 am to work on your assignments for the week.

Read Adeline's essay, and submit the answers required in the table on page 3 here. Submit your answers using the following format:
1. Audience
2. Purpose
3. Precise Claim
4. Reason
5. Opposing Claim

Do you see your name on the spreadsheet?

If you don't see your name on the list, fill out the Google Form below.

Complete this Quarterly Citizenship Reflection.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide a specific example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Grammar Counts: Each week you will learn a basic grammar rule, and you must demonstrate your understanding of it in your Quote of the Week responses. The goal is for you to retain each grammar skill you learn and to continuously show that you have mastered it. In other words, do not forget what you learn throughout the year!

You may work alone or discuss the answers with a partner on this assignment. Everyone must record the answers on his/her own Google Doc, even those who are working with a partner. To earn credit, YOUR own Google Doc must be completely filled out.

Directions
1. Review the Informative Essay (Collections Textbook) slides.
2. Write your Informative Essay using the Google Doc below.

Since you'll be gone for a long time, I would like you to work on this assignment at home during the next few days.

Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Choose a disability to research. Choose one from from this list:
Alzheimer's
Cerebral Palsy
Dyslexia
Down Syndrome
Hearing Loss
Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
Muscular Dystrophy
Speech Disorder
Spina Bifida
Parkinson's
Blindness

Step 2: After choosing a topic, search for it in kidshealth.org, and read about it.

Step 3: Fill out the Google Doc issued to you in Google Classroom.

Step 4: Read through these slides: Invention Project Guidelines.

Step 5: Complete the slide deck issued to you in Google Classroom. Read all the directions in the speaker notes in these slides.

Get started on your project today, and email me with specific questions if you need help with specific tasks. Your deadline for this assignment is Sunday.

Directions
1. You may work alone, in pairs, or in trios.
2. The Project Director will be issued a presentation deck for this assignment and (if applicable) share this file with the rest of the team.
3. Follow each step of the project carefully.

Directions
1. You may work alone, in pairs, or in trios.
2. The Project Director will be issued a presentation deck for this assignment and (if applicable) share this file with the rest of the team.
3. Follow each step of the project carefully.

Directions: Post an observation, prediction, and question (OPQ) for the section we read today in class. Check the Daily Agenda for the exact pages that we covered. Use parenthetical citations to indicate the part of the story that inspired your observation, prediction, or question.

Submit your response by using this format:
1. Observation: Make an insightful observation about a character, conflict, or theme.
2. Prediction: Make a pertinent prediction about a character, conflict, or theme.
3. Question: Ask an important question about a character, conflict, or theme.

Directions: Post an observation, prediction, and question (OPQ) for the section you read today. Use parenthetical citations to indicate the part of the story that inspired your observation, prediction, or question.

Submit your response by using this format:
1. Observation: Make an insightful observation about a character, conflict, or theme.
2. Prediction: Make a pertinent prediction about a character, conflict, or theme.
3. Question: Ask an important question about a character, conflict, or theme.

Directions: Type your answer on the line that says "Type your answer."
1. After reading the article below, jot down three things you learned.
3. Look at Charlie's first journal entry (see pic), and jot down three things you notice about his writing.

Show your answer by using this format:
Article
1.
2.
3.

Charlie's Journal Entry
1.
2.
3.

Write your Argument Essay using the Google Doc issued to you.

Use this format to submit your claim and evidence.
Claim:
Evidence #1:
Evidence #2:

IMPORTANT: Cite the source of your evidence, and extremely specific.

Follow the directions on the Google Doc.

Directions
1. Come up with a strong claim.
2. Write an introduction for your argument.
3. You may work alone or with other classmates. Regardless, everyone needs to submit an introduction. If you work as a team, you may submit identical paragraphs.

Submit your draft to Turnitin. If your similarity score is 10% or higher, then you must revise your draft. You have to limit your paper to no more than two facts, and all quoted material must have quotation marks around them.

Directions
1. Visit the Global Issues Overview website (link below), and read about one of the problems facing our world today.
2. Complete the Speech Brainstorm.
3. Read through the slides: Writing the Global Issues Speech (Instructions,) and follow all the steps.
4. Complete the Speech Graphic Organizer.
5. Write the speech using the Google Doc that has your name on it.

You will use this Google Doc to write your full speech.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide a specific example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Grammar Counts: Each week you will learn a basic grammar rule, and you must demonstrate your understanding of it in your Quote of the Week responses. The goal is for you to retain each grammar skill you learn and to continuously show that you have mastered it. In other words, do not forget what you learn throughout the year!

Using the green highlighter, identify all the evidence provided by the writer in the Google Doc.
Note: Not all evidence are created equal. Focus on finding the strongest evidence in the essay.

Write an introduction of 3-5 sentences on the global issue you chose. Include the following elements in your paragraph:
-Hook
-Claim
-Rhetorical Strategy

What problems do you think we face today in our world? Make a list.

Direction: Write a claim, and find two facts from the UN article you read that supports your claim.
1st draft due: 1/6
Revised draft due: 1/8

Give editing access to the following doc with your team members.

Make sure you complete the following tasks:
1. Your PLP Timesheet to document your progress. (Each person must complete his/her own timesheet, even if working with a partner.)
2. Submit the link to your Google Site using the form below. Only one person needs to do this per group.
* If you do not want to present your project live in front of the class, you may record yourself using Flipgrid.

Directions
1. Complete the form.
2. Click "Mark as done" or else Google Classroom will identify this as late or missing.

Did you complete this assignment?

Did you complete The Gettysburg Address Speech Analysis? The file for this assignment was shared with your team leader.

Directions: Choose one of the claims below, and write a paragraph supporting it.
1. One of the themes in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is that prejudice can be learned.
2. One of the themes in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is that prejudice can be unlearned.
3. In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, it is clearly shown that cruelty is a part of human nature.
4. In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, it is clearly shown that kindness is a part of human nature.
Optional: If you prefer to come up with your claim, you may. Make sure it answers the question: what is one of the themes in the movie?

Paragraph Format
1. Topic Sentence (your claim)
2. Supporting Evidence (at least two examples from the movie)
3. Reasoning (Your analysis/commentary/explanation of your chosen evidence)
4. Closing Statement

List of Characters
Bruno - Main character
Shmuel, a young Jew sent to a concentration camp
Elsa, Bruno's mother
Ralf, Bruno's father
Gretel, Bruno's older sister
Lieutenant Kurt Kotler
Pavel - Jewish servant
Natalie, Bruno's grandmother
Matthias, Bruno's grandfather
Maria - Maid
Herr Liszt - Private tutor

1. Read "Home Was a Horse Stall."
2. Take notes on each of the 11 sections of this text.
3. Using your own paper, make a table like the example in the attached Google Doc.
4. When you are finished with this assignment, click "I have completed this assignment."

This will be due before the end of the period.

Work through the reading and writing assignments on the Independent Study Google Doc and complete the Poem Analysis, too.

Write a paragraph in response to the following questions.
1. What does it mean to be an American?
2. Identify a few American values. What are they?
3. Is being an American dependent on race?
4. Do you identify yourself as an American? Why or why not? (There is no one right answer to this question. Only you have the right to decide how your identity is defined.)

Follow the directions in the slide deck carefully. After you have submitted your answers in the Google Form, answer the question below.

Write about this situation
You and all the members of your race will be sent to a prison in the desert for four years. You did nothing wrong, but you are sent there just because of your race.

Paragraph Format
1. Statement of opinion
2. At least two specific reasons to support your position
3. A closing statement that sums up your point.

*For your reasons, you may refer to observations from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your opinion.

1. Review your first draft using the checklist to guide you.
2. Make all your revisions on paper, then type your second draft using the Google Doc issued to you in this assignment.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide a specific example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Grammar Counts: Each week you will learn a basic grammar rule, and you must demonstrate your understanding of it in your Quote of the Week responses. The goal is for you to retain each grammar skill you learn and to continuously show that you have mastered it. In other words, do not forget what you learn throughout the year!

You may work with other students, but everyone needs to finish his or her own Google Doc. I have included an example of the poem.

Work on the Theme Essay brainstorm for your Quarter 1 (Q1) IR book. This book must match the book listed in your Q1 Weekly Reflections. A paper copy of this assignment was passed out in class. You can also print out a copy of this assignment by click on the Google Doc. When you have read these instructions, choose an answer below.

Post your paragraph from the Google Doc: Anne's Hanukkah. Remember that all paragraphs must include the following elements:
1. A claim
2. Textual evidence (3 examples for this assignment)
3. Analysis of evidence (e.g. rationale for evidence used)
4. Closing statement

To start on your assignment, click OPEN to launch the file.

To start on your assignment, find the Google Doc that has your name.

Post your paragraph from the Google Doc: Conflicts in the Annex. Remember that all paragraphs must include the following elements:
1. A claim
2. Textual evidence (3 examples for this assignment)
3. Analysis of evidence (e.g. rationale for evidence used)
4. Closing statement

If you wish to earn a higher grade than the one you received on your previous draft, follow these instructions.
1. Write your revised paragraph in the Google Doc issued in your name.
2. Using the yellow highlighter tool in Google Docs, highlight all your revisions.

Directions
1. Fill out the form.
2. Click "Mark as done" to avoid Google Classroom from recording this as "missing" or "late".

Targeted Skills
1. Proper Parenthetical Citations: Carefully follow the example provided in the assignment.
2. You must cite textual evidence to show what inspired your observation, prediction, or question.

Directions
1. Read the Google Doc.
2. Answer the questions on the Google Form: Heidi's Dilemma.
3. After speaking with two different people, record their responses using the second Google Form: Participation Form.
4. Click "Mark as done."

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide a specific example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Grammar Counts: Each week you will learn a basic grammar rule, and you must demonstrate your understanding of it in your Quote of the Week responses. The goal is for you to retain each grammar skill you learn and to continuously show that you have mastered it. In other words, do not forget what you learn throughout the year!

Directions
1. Complete the form.
2. Click "Mark as done" or else Google Classroom will identify this as late or missing.

If you wish to earn a higher grade than the one you received on your previous draft, follow these instructions.
1. Write your revised paragraph in the Google Doc issued in your name.
2. Using the yellow highlighter tool in Google Docs, highlight all your revisions.

Open your file, and follow the directions on the Google Doc.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide a specific example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Grammar Counts: Each week you will learn a basic grammar rule, and you must demonstrate your understanding of it in your Quote of the Week responses. The goal is for you to retain each grammar skill you learn and to continuously show that you have mastered it. In other words, do not forget what you learn throughout the year!

You may work on this project alone, in pairs, or in trios. You only need to turn in one copy of all the project files.
Follow the steps below in this order.
1. Read the project instructions.
2. Work on the presentation deck. (Don't forget to add your speakers' notes in the slide deck.)
3. Complete the Project Submission Form.

Prompt: According to Ray Bradbury in "There Will Come Soft Rains," how is technology advancement both beneficial and harmful?

Directions: Use the topic sentence provided below and evidence from the story to prove your claim. Review the rubric in the assignment carefully because your score will be based on meeting those standards.

Elements of a Comparison Paragraph
-Topic Sentence (TS): According to Ray Bradbury in "There Will Come Soft Rains," technology advancement is beneficial, but it comes with a cost.
-Example #1: Cite an example from the story that proves [A].
-Explanation of Example #1
Transitional Sentence: Write a transitional sentence. (However, __. On the other hand,____,)
-Example #2: Cite a different example from the story that proves [B].
-Explanation of Example #2
-Concluding Statement (CS): Point out that Bradbury believes ____. (Restate the TS w/o using the same key words.)

According to Ray Bradbury in "There Will Come Soft Rains," is technology advancement beneficial, harmful, or both? Use evidence from the story to prove your claim.

Prompt: According to Ray Bradbury in "There Will Come Soft Rains," is technology advancement more beneficial or more harmful? Use evidence from the story to prove your claim.

Review the attached rubric carefully. You will be scored based on the standards described on this document.

You may analyze and discuss the meaning of this poem with your team, but you are responsible for submitting a personal response.

Remember: To avoid Google Classroom from labeling your work as missing or late, you MUST click "Mark as done" before the due date.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide an example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it. You must introduce the quote correctly by emulating the example shared.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote, and provide an example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Basic Structure
1. Start by identifying the literary works.
2. Cite evidence from both stories.
3. Explain how your evidence supports the main idea of your paragraph.
4. Conclude with a statement that sums up your point without repeating key words.
Review the attached rubric carefully. You will be scored based on the standards described on this document.

Turn in your theme paragraph by adding your original doc to this assignment. Do not make a new file. Attach your existing file.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote and provide an example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Directions
1. Complete the form.
2. Click "Mark as done."

Basic Structure
1. Start by identifying both literary works and the common theme.
2. Cite evidence from both stories.
3. Conclude with a statement that sums up your point.

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote and provide an example from life (personal, societal, or historical event), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Summarize the major plot of "The Landlady" by listing three of the most important facts that a reader needs to know. (The story is on page 62 in the red literature book.) Number your answer by following this format below:
1.
2.
3.

Directions
1. Share this Google Doc with the rest of your team.
2. Put your two-digit team number in the beginning of your filename (Ex: Team 1 = 01, Team 2 = 02).

Fill out the form below. When you are done, make sure you click "Mark as done."

Look for this week's quote in the slide deck below, and follow this paragraph structure when writing your response:
1. Topic Sentence: Start by identifying the quote and the source of it.
2. Explain how you interpret the quote.
3. State whether you agree or disagree with the quote and provide an example from life (historical or current events), literature, or movies to support your claim.
4. Concluding Statement: Summarize your point without repeating the same words and ideas.

Click on the link below to read the directions for this assignment.
Finish these portions by Sunday night:
1. Your paragraph
2. Upload your picture to your school's Google Drive (Download the Google Drive app on your phone, and upload it from your phone. Alternatively, you can use the camera on your Chromebook.)
3. Record yourself reading your biography, and upload the MP3 file to your school's Google Drive. To do this, follow the same directions as step 2.)

Complete the form below.