English EES87/99(Pd.6)-2020-2021 Assignments

Let's engage in some uncomfortable conversation young scholars.


*A separate breakout room will be available for students who are working to complete the Final Project with Ms. Kane*

For the students who have an NX in this class.
OR
 The struggling student has NOT submitted any work this semester and this assignment may be the ONE to get you over the finish line.


Be sure to explain the look, personality, mission (goals), super powers and backstory of this new character.  You can add images, visuals and graphics.


You may do this in Google Slides or a Google Doc.

Guiding Questions:
1. What are the key details from each paragraph?
2. What is the purpose of the details?
3. What is the central idea?


Write your response in 8-10 sentences to the question " What are your thoughts about trying to achieve herd immunity? Explain.

You are required to complete this Exit Ticket on the due date.


1. Write a response to this question  " Is it Ok to Quit?"  in at least ONE paragraph (8-10 sentences)
2. As you state your claim, remember to give evidence to support this claim
3. Explain your reason for the position that you have taken on this topic.

Write a response (in complete sentences) for each prompt/question.


1. Have you ever read a book that you never knew was banned?
2. What are the reasons associated with the banning of books?
3. Curate an outline for your book and explain how you would like it to be received by your audience.
4. Illustrate or explain why you think book will become obsolete or will always be available.

You will work as a team to create the checklists for Tasks #2 #3 and #4
You will submit ONE  document with each team member's name on the document.
You are reminded to be professional about this assignment, in fact in all your undertaking.

Please study these words and  terms and be prepared to speak  and utilize them in class. You are encouraged to create your own Google slides using at least 7 selected  word/terms from the Vocabulary List. 
Your Google slides must be submitted by Thursday so that your grades can be uploaded to Pupilpath.

To improve your vocabulary and have an informed opinion on current events we will engage in close reading of the New York Times.


Guidelines:
1. Browse and look at each title, picture, and sub-title
*There is an article on DMX*
2. Select an article that piques your interest and read with a sense of purpose.
3. Consider the 5ws - Who, that, where, when, why, and How
4. Are you ready to share?

Using our discussion and examples from class today, write a response of one paragraph to the below exit ticket questions:
When can you apply this skill of turning prompts into questions?  Where (identify places) you will encounter this type of scenario.  How will you handle/deal with this scenario?




**Your short response will be assessed using the three point rubric attached below***

www.problem-attic.com/test/6rpd3gn2



PLEASE COPY AND PASTE YOUR SUMMATIVE ASSIGNMENT (from problemattic) HERE.
IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU DO THIS FOR YOURSELF SO THAT YOU CAN CONTINUE WHERE YOU LEFT OFF TOMORROW.

Choose a stage direction from Act 1 or 2 and analyze it's impact on the audience (reader).
Step 1: Identify a stage direction
Step 2: Analyze the information about the characters that the stage direction provides

Questions to guide your response:
How do the stage directions reveal more than the dialogue?
Do these stage directions reveal information about character relationships? Motivations? Feelings or Emotions?
How do these stage directions emphasize a theme in the play?

Writing Frame (if needed):
In Act __, the playwright, Lorraine Hansberry includes stage directions to provide information about the characters.  An example of such a stage direction is ____________.  This stage direction reveals __________ about (the character) because...

Please read the directions carefully and then write your response.
The allotted time is 40 minutes.
*60 minutes in a breakout room with Ms. Kane, if you are someone who usually gets extended time*

You will show OWNERSHIP for your work during our reading, exploration, analysis and study of the play " A Raisin in the Sun"
You are encouraged to add to this document daily ( add other words/terms that pique your interest, relevant Gif or pictures and quotations from characters in the play).
This document becomes due on Monday March 22.

Create a character playlist- Choose a character from the play; what five songs represent this character? Explain why?

-Or- Which five songs would this character have on repeat?
Please write in complete sentences.

Ask and you shall receive 😃

If I have completed the following then I should earn a passing grade for marking period one:-

1. Adhere to the MAST Virtual MUST-Haves
2. Completed My Cover Letter and Resume
3. Completed at least ONE Exit ticket
4. Engage in a meaningful way in the Breakout room
5. Support/encourage a classmate/ concept or meaningful activity in the class

You must justify this grade by writing four to six sentences.

SO, YOU MAY LIKELY HAVE TO WRITE A COVER LETTER VERY SOON.
WHAT IS A COVER LETTER?
IN ONE PARAGRAPH OF ABOUT 8-10 SENTENCES EXPLAIN WHAT IS A COVER LETTER.
BE SURE TO INCLUDE ITS PURPOSE AND MAJOR FEATURES.

YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO CLOSE READING AND RE-READING OF EVERYTHING THAT IS POSTED ON THIS TOPIC. AFTERALL, IT IS ABOUT YOU AND THE SUPPORT THAT IS PROVIDED.
IT IS CRUCIAL THAT YOU ASK PERTIENT QUESTIONS INSTEAD OF SIMPLY DECLARING " I'M CONFUSED"
THE FIRST GOOGLE SLIDES WERE CREATED BY TWO RECENT GRADUATES OF MAST HIGH WHEN THEY WERE SENIORS IN MS. MALCOLM'S ENGLISH CLASS. BE INSPIRED.

" Dreams Deferred" is written by Langston Hughes. You are encouraged to read this poem with a sense of purpose. Utilize the guiding questions to support your comprehension and appreciation of the message in the poem? What is the message in this poem?

Question: How does this poem connect to the theme of Black History Month 2021? " The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity.
Write your response ( with the proper and appropriate heading) in at least two paragraphs

1. Voting age should be raised to 21.
OR
2. Seniors should take a Gap Year
Please see the checklist for the On-Demand writing

You will work in Breakout Rooms and engage in 25 minutes of close reading and analysis of the informational text on current events.
Please utilize the Guiding questions to support your comprehension of the text.

Be prepared to engage in meaningful discussions as well as ask pertinent questions.

Please follow the directions.

"THE URGENCY OF NOW"
EXPLAIN IN YOUR OWN WORDS WHAT THIS QUOTE MEANS AS IT PERTAINS TO YOU BEING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND MEMBERS/PARTICIPANTS IN A COMMUNITY.

WHY IS IT CRUCIAL TO THINK ABOUT YOUR THINKING? HOW CAN YOU SUPPORT YOURSELF AS AN INDEPENDENT THINKER?
YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO WRITE RESPONSES TO THESE QUESTIONS

THIS ASSIGNMENT BECOMES DUE IN JANUARY. IT IS CRUCIAL FOR YOU TO GATHER ALL THE INFORMATION THAT ARE NEEDED AND BE CRYSTAL CLEAR ON YOUR CLAIM AND POSITION.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE.

Attached you will find sources to use as evidence and a student friendly rubric.

AS YOU ARE NOW ENGAGED IN ARGUMENT WRITING YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO DO CLOSE READING AND KEEP ABREAST OF CURRENT AFFAIRS.
THIS ARTICLE IS ABOUT THE ROLL OUT OF THE COVID 19 VACCINE
WRITE A RESPONSE TO ONE OF THE QUESTIONS THAT IS INCLUDED ON THE PAGE

EXPLAIN WHAT IT IS THAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT MALALA SO THAT SHE CAN BE CONSIDERED A NEWS ICON.
ONE PARAGRAPH

'MASKS, PHYSICAL DISTANCING, TESTS AND VACCINES'
1. WRITE ONE PARAGRAPH IN WHICH YOU EXPLAIN WHAT MAKES YOU UNCOMFORTABLE BUT YOU MUST HAVE CONVERSATION (NOT CHIT CHAT/SMALL TALK) ABOUT THIS ISSUE.

IS MALALA A NEWS ICON?
-WHAT IS NOTEWORTHY ABOUT HER MEMOIR?
- WHAT CONNECTION CAN YOU MAKE TO MALALA? TEXT TO SELF , TEXT TO TEXT OR TEXT TO WORLD?

“ Malala gives a lucid account of her experience of growing older and aware. How does her description develop into a central idea? “
You will identify a central idea ( hopefully from your NoteCatcher) and a writing strategy that Malala uses to flesh out this central idea.

Please complete this assignment before class on Friday, November 6.

You are encouraged to read directions carefully.

Questions and prompts to which students should have a response as they read:

1.Identify some key details of Malala’s family and culture. What is the purpose of the details?
Malala’s family can be characterized as….
These details about Malala’s family help the reader understand….
2.In what way/s is Malala’s childhood different from yours? Use the text to identify the details.
3. How do the details enrich Malala’s memoir?
4.What central idea do you identify in chapter 4? How do key details come together to create this central idea?

Please look at the menu of questions and choose one from each category. Write your response.

INDEPENDENT READING RESPONSE: After reading pages 15-19 in class today, respond to ONE of the following questions in an effectively written paragraph:
*Review the embedded rubric to ensure your response earns full credit*

1) What are some customs in Malala's town and how does this affect the woman there?
2) Where did Malala’s love for education come from?
3) How does Malala's struggle inspire you as a student? Cite evidence from the text to support your claim.


HOMEWORK: Finish reading chapter 1 and make at least ONE entry into your journal:
-How does today’s reading make you feel?
-What connections can you make?
-To whom would you recommend this book? Why?
-Share with family members/friends and then record your findings/their responses regarding Malala and her life in Pakistan.

1. Read the Prologue from I Am Malala
2. Click on the document and read the instructions.

You are required to view this clip and then respond to the following questions:
1. What is the purpose of this interview?
2. Identify ONE claim that is made and the evidence that is given to support this claim.

After submitting your Personal Statement please understand that you are not done, the challenge continues.
Do the following:
1. Write and submit a recommendation for the English course for Term 1. Give valid reasons and explanations.
2.Create no more than 4 Google slides that give directions for drafting to the publishing of a Personal Statement.

What themes (central ideas) are presented in both "I, Too", by Langston Hughes and this spoken word poem? Write a well-developed, text-based response of two to three paragraphs. In your response, identify a central idea in the texts and analyze how the author’s use of one writing strategy (literary element or literary technique or rhetorical device) develops this central idea. Use strong and thorough evidence from the text to support your analysis. Do not simply summarize the text.

Based on your experience in your recent town hall meetings and this weeks lessons on the theme of Identity and community it is hoped that you will be empowered to complete your first major writing assignment. You are encouraged to continue to think about your WHY (purpose) and how you will maintain your purpose for the school year. Write three paragraphs in which you explain your WHY (purpose) and how this will be maintained.
Please write in the document that is provided.

1. Brainstorm and produce ( write) a working definition for the word community.
2. Discuss and be able to explain how identity and community are closely related.
3. Based on the creation and experience of your visual mind map; work together and create a collage that will represent or symbolize community.