Assignments

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1	2	3 In one or two sentences, summarize the key lesson you've learned today about the balance between individuality and conformity in everyday life, particularly when influenced by first leaders and peer pressure. 1:59 PM	4	5 Related Media Exploration: How does conformity show up in everyday life? 11:59 PM Do you think conformity is something we all experience in our daily lives, whether we realize it or not? How does this affect our personal growth, decisions, and creativity? 10:59 AM	6	7
8	9	10 Why is it important to annotate and take notes while you read? 1:30 PM	11	12 Herd Behavior/Mood & Tone Quiz 11 AM	13 Annotations: Herd Behavior 11:59 AM End of the Unit Exam: Unit 1 11:59 PM What is the central idea of “Herd Behavior?” 11 AM	14
15	16 "Why do you think people read books? Is it primarily for entertainment, to gain knowledge, or for some other reason? Share your perspective and try to convince your classmates why your reason is the most important one for reading." 11:59 PM	17 Independent Reading: Peer Feedback 11:59 PM "What role does leadership and authority play in either preventing or encouraging cruelty within a group?" 11:59 PM	18 Can you remember a time when you felt pressured to do something against your instincts (something you want to do) due to the influence of authority figures (those in power)? How did you handle it, what did you learn from it? 11:59 PM	19	20 Herd Behavior: Questions 11:59 PM Central Idea Practice set 11:59 PM	21
22	23	24 If you find yourself unhappy with society or the way you are treated within the community, what steps can you take to effect change or address the issues that concern you? 1:59 PM	25 Independent Reading Response (10/23/2023) 1:59 PM	26	27	28 The Lottery 1: Vocabulary Four Square 11:59 PM
29	30	31 Are there any traditions you follow, but do not understand why? (Example: Halloween, Christmas). Why do you think some people blindly follow traditions? Is it necessary to know the origin (history) of every tradition we (you) follow? 1:59 PM	1 Halloween Mood and Tone Digital Word Sort Quiz 11:59 PM Independent Reading Response (10/30/2023) 2:20 PM	2	3 What kind of mood do the villagers seem to be in? How do you know? 1:59 PM	4 The Lottery 1 Quiz (Completed in Class 11/10) 4:32 PM