English Language Arts I of VIII-EES81_20 (Period 2) 2023 1 Assignments
- Instructors
- Naheem Niles
- Wenda Magloire
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Edpuzzle: Analyzing Visual Propaganda
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Kahoots! Check for Understanding: Economic Systems
********* Absent students can complete the Kahoots! by following the link.
Game Pin:
05478522
Game Pin:
05478522
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Analysis: Capitalism vs Socialism
Prompt:
Compare and contrast the main principles of capitalism and socialism. How do these economic systems differ in their approach to ownership, distribution of resources, individual incentive, and the role of government? Include examples to illustrate how each system influences the distribution of wealth among individuals and society.
Responses must include at least 5 words from the word bank.
Compare and contrast the main principles of capitalism and socialism. How do these economic systems differ in their approach to ownership, distribution of resources, individual incentive, and the role of government? Include examples to illustrate how each system influences the distribution of wealth among individuals and society.
Responses must include at least 5 words from the word bank.
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Independent Reading Response (01/16/2023)
After reading, choose one of the reading categories from the choice board on page one. Then complete the response box on the page two.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
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In your own words: what is the difference between Communism and Socialism?
Writing Expectations for 2024:
Responses must be in a full and grammatically correct sentence that includes a well-rounded explanation. Responses not meeting this expectation will automatically receive a grade of 40 or below. Incomplete responses will now receive a grade of 0.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Responses must be in a full and grammatically correct sentence that includes a well-rounded explanation. Responses not meeting this expectation will automatically receive a grade of 40 or below. Incomplete responses will now receive a grade of 0.
NO EXCEPTIONS
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In your own words: how does Capitalism differ from Socialism?
Writing Expectations for 2024:
Responses must be in a full and grammatically correct sentence that includes a well-rounded explanation. Responses not meeting this expectation will automatically receive a grade of 40 or below. Incomplete responses will now receive a grade of 0.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Responses must be in a full and grammatically correct sentence that includes a well-rounded explanation. Responses not meeting this expectation will automatically receive a grade of 40 or below. Incomplete responses will now receive a grade of 0.
NO EXCEPTIONS
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In your own words: what is one positive and one negative aspect of capitalism?
Writing Expectations for 2024:
Responses must be in a full and grammatically correct sentence that includes a well-rounded explanation. Responses not meeting this expectation will automatically receive a grade of 40 or below. Incomplete responses will now receive a grade of 0.
NO EXCEPTIONS
Responses must be in a full and grammatically correct sentence that includes a well-rounded explanation. Responses not meeting this expectation will automatically receive a grade of 40 or below. Incomplete responses will now receive a grade of 0.
NO EXCEPTIONS
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Independent Reading Response (01/02/2023)
After reading, choose one of the reading categories from the choice board on page one. Then complete the response box on the page two.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
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Who Will Be AI's Winners And Losers
Who will be AI's Winners and Losers.
Answer in a complete and grammatically correct sentence, and include an explanation in response.
Answer in a complete and grammatically correct sentence, and include an explanation in response.
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Related Media Exploration: Economic Systems
Essential Question: How do different economic systems impact society?
Task: Answer questions after watching the videos shown during class.
Task: Answer questions after watching the videos shown during class.
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Would you rather live in a country that promises freedom to all citizens or equality to all citizens? Why?
Answer in a complete sentence, including answer and explaination in response.
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Text Analysis of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”
Directions: Using your annotations from your reading of “The Lottery,” (and our classroom discussions) analyze the
significance of the character names in relation to the story's themes, atmosphere, and societal
context. Consider how Jackson's personal experiences and the historical period might have influenced
her choice of these names.
significance of the character names in relation to the story's themes, atmosphere, and societal
context. Consider how Jackson's personal experiences and the historical period might have influenced
her choice of these names.
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Annotations: Lottery Reading 3
Annotate The Lottery Part 3
Highlight mood/tone words.
Remember to annotate by providing: 5 notes, 3 questions, and circle/underline vocabulary words.
Highlight mood/tone words.
Remember to annotate by providing: 5 notes, 3 questions, and circle/underline vocabulary words.
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Independent Reading Response (12/11/2023)
After reading, choose one of the reading categories from the choice board on page one. Then complete the response box on the page two.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
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Annotations: The Lottery Part 2
Annotate The Lottery Part 2
Highlight mood/tone words.
Remember to annotate by providing: 5 notes, 3 questions, and circle/underline vocabulary words.
Highlight mood/tone words.
Remember to annotate by providing: 5 notes, 3 questions, and circle/underline vocabulary words.
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True or false: All people who are given power will eventually abuse that power. Explain your answer.
Answer in a complete sentence with an explanation.
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Why do people sometimes engage in pointless violence and inhumanity?
Answer in at least (1) complete sentence that includes an explanation.
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80
65
55
30- no response submitted.
100
80
65
55
30- no response submitted.
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Identifying Theme
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HS Student Master Class Survey
We recognize that there are jobs and interests that you are not offered in your regular high school experience. As we go into the new school year and reimagine the high school experience, we would like to offer you an opportunity to learn from an expert in your area of interest during this year's winter break (December 2023). To ensure we capture the interests of students, please tell us what areas you would like to attend a Masterclass on.
Thank you in advance for your feedback. Your responses will dictate the classes we offer during this year's MasterClass sessions.
Thank you in advance for your feedback. Your responses will dictate the classes we offer during this year's MasterClass sessions.
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The Lottery Reading 1: Questions
Directions: Using your completed annotations for The Lottery Reading 1, answer questions in 4-5 complete sentences.
Step 1: Establish your claim (answer the question)
Step 2: Provide the reasoning that will support your claim (Text evidence).
Step 3: Explain your response. (How does your reasoning/evidence support your claim).
Step 1: Establish your claim (answer the question)
Step 2: Provide the reasoning that will support your claim (Text evidence).
Step 3: Explain your response. (How does your reasoning/evidence support your claim).
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Central Idea vs Theme
Utilizing what you learned about central idea and theme, answer the following Google Form Quiz.
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Student Survey
Please complete this brief survey.
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Annotations: The Lottery Part 1
Annotate The Lottery Part 1
Highlight mood/tone words.
Remember to annotate by providing: 5 notes, 3 questions, and circle/underline vocabulary words.
Highlight mood/tone words.
Remember to annotate by providing: 5 notes, 3 questions, and circle/underline vocabulary words.
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The Lottery: Text to Video Comparison
Directions: Watch the first 8 minutes of the film adaption of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery.” Then, compare the exposition (beginning) of the film to the short story.
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Independent Reading Response (11/06/2023)
After reading, choose one of the reading categories from the choice board on page one. Then complete the response box on the page two.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
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Conver-station Activity (Completed in class)
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The Lottery 1 Quiz (Completed in Class 11/10)
Use the information you have collected from the your annotations of "The Lottery Part 1" and answer in complete sentences.
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What kind of mood do the villagers seem to be in? How do you know?
Directions: Answer Warm Up in a complete sentence utilizing text evidence from " The Lottery" Part 1.
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Halloween Mood and Tone Digital Word Sort Quiz
Drag the tone and mood word from the word bank to the category the words belong in. Either positive, negative or neutral.
(Definitions for all the words will appear when you hover over the word).
(Definitions for all the words will appear when you hover over the word).
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Independent Reading Response (10/30/2023)
After reading, choose one of the reading categories from the choice board on page one. Then complete the response box on the page two.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
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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?
Directions: Answer in a complete sentence utilizing academic language conventions.
Responses will receive a grade of 100, 80, 65, 55 for an incomplete response and 30 for no response.
Warm Ups are to be completed at the beginning of the class.
Responses will receive a grade of 100, 80, 65, 55 for an incomplete response and 30 for no response.
Warm Ups are to be completed at the beginning of the class.
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The Lottery 1: Vocabulary Four Square
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Independent Reading Response (10/23/2023)
After reading, choose one of the reading categories from the choice board on page one. Then complete the response box on the page two.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
Complete all parts of the response chart and use the checklist to ensure you've included all necessary components.
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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?
Response must be in complete sentences with an explanation.
Grading:
100
80
65
55- incomplete response
40- not completed
Grading:
100
80
65
55- incomplete response
40- not completed
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Herd Behavior: Questions
Directions: Answer questions in 4-5 complete sentences using RACE and two pieces of
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Central Idea Practice set
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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?
Answer in at least 1-2 complete and grammatically correct sentences.
GRADING:
100
80
65
55- need to work on response.
40- no response
GRADING:
100
80
65
55- need to work on response.
40- no response
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Independent Reading: Peer Feedback
Task: Highlight the appropriate box to grade the response. Write a comment for each grade indicating any Grows (how the writing can be improved) and/or any missing checklist items.
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"What role does leadership and authority play in either preventing or encouraging cruelty within a group?"
Answer in at least 1-2 complete and grammatically correct sentences.
GRADING:
100
80
65
55- need to work on response.
40- no response
GRADING:
100
80
65
55- need to work on response.
40- no response
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"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."
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Annotations: Herd Behavior
Directions: Annotate the text using the annotation rubric as a guideline.
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End of the Unit Exam: Unit 1
Exam will be adminstered October 13, 2023.
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What is the central idea of “Herd Behavior?”
"Responses must consist of at least 1-2 complete and grammatically correct sentences."
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Herd Behavior/Mood & Tone Quiz
The following is a test on Mood and Tone and what we have learned so far about Herd Behavior. Choose the best response to answer the questions.
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Why is it important to annotate and take notes while you read?
Complete the warm up using at least one (1) complete sentence and proper grammar.
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Related Media Exploration: How does conformity show up in everyday life?
Answer question after watching the videos shown during class.
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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?
The response must be in at least 1-2 complete sentences with an explanation.
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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.
The response must be in at least 1-2 complete sentences with an explanation.
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What is Herd Behavior?
Response must be is a full and complete sentences. Support response with an example.
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Media Exploration Handout: Suspense (In Class Assignment)
This is an in-class assignment. Once work is completed in class, click to "turn in" the assignment.
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Writing Baseline Assessment
In-class writing assessment.
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New Planet Activity
Directions: Due to the pollution in the air, the Earth’s ozone layer is way too thin. Days are getting hotter and hotter. In a couple of days, the Earth is going to be too hot for humans to survive. NASA has a rocket that will send people to a new planet so that they can repopulate, and the human species will not become extinct…the only problem is the rocket can only take 10 people!!!
Discuss with your group and decide which 10 people should go to the new planet.
Be prepared to justify/defend your choices.
Discuss with your group and decide which 10 people should go to the new planet.
Be prepared to justify/defend your choices.
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Syllabus (Signature Confirmation)
The first day of class was spent reviewing classroom rules and expectations.
Step 1: Please print and sign your name on the declaration at the bottom of the last page of the syllabus.
Step 2: Have your parent of guardian fill out the parent portion of the declaration.
Step 3: Hand in signed declaration to class.
Completion of all steps will result in the first grade of the semester.
*A copy the syllabus has been added for accessibility.
Step 1: Please print and sign your name on the declaration at the bottom of the last page of the syllabus.
Step 2: Have your parent of guardian fill out the parent portion of the declaration.
Step 3: Hand in signed declaration to class.
Completion of all steps will result in the first grade of the semester.
*A copy the syllabus has been added for accessibility.