ELA (Pd.4) 2020-2021 Assignments

This is also posted in the stream. This is for the students who have NOT completed work for this semester.

Let's engage in uncomfortable conversations young scholars.


What are your thoughts on this most sensitive issue? Please respond in one paragraph (8-12 sentences).

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?


   You are required to write a response of 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.

You are required to engage with the Nearpod activity.
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 books 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 with at least 7 of the words/terms from the Vocabulary List.
Please submit your slides by Thursday so that Pupilpath can be updated.

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
2. Select an article that piques your interest and read with a sense of purpose.
3. Consider the 5ws - Who, what, where, when, why, and How
4. Are you ready to share?

Please complete the Google Form

Please read the directions carefully and then write your response.
The allotted time is 40 minutes.

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.

After Watch the first 20 minute of the film answer the following:

What characters are present in this part of the film ?

What elements / scenes of the film do you find most impactful to the plot ? ( the portion we watched)

Which character do you connect to or relate to the most ?

Your Task: Write TWO paragraphs in response to either prompt 1 or 2

Prompt 1: Who is the most influential woman you know? How would you characterize her ?( provide examples) How does she inspire you?
OR
Prompt 2: Susan B. Anthony was an activist who fought for women’s rights, including the right to vote. Do you think her work was essential to women’s freedom today? Provide evidence to support your claim.

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.

" 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.

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?

Please complete and turn in

Please put your presentations based on your section here. One person from you group should attach the project. Also make sure you include the names of the people who worked on the project.

Period 4 - TEAMS

Part Two: The Valley of Death
Maya, Hasnat, Mohamed D. , Alex and Brianna
Part Three: Three, Girls,Three Bullets
Jackie, Lenora, Nathalia and Loren, Stalin
Part Four: Between Life and Death
Keleen, Mohamed A., Amelia and Obryce and Kenneth
Part Five: A Second Life
Nadhheerah, Rashana, Zaire and Khalil

Menu of Activities includes:-
- CREATE A COMMERCIAL THAT WILL PROMOTE THE PART/SECTION THAT YOUR TEAM IS ASSIGNED.
-Formulating questions based on the assigned chapter/Part
- Creating a task to include the entire class/or team for engagement/ presentation;
- Rewriting a portion of the chapter( flipping the script) to convey a specific message;
-Google slides presentation of the highlights in the assigned chapter.
-Frayer Model for vocabulary in context
-Nearpod presentation on scenes/graphics from the assigned reading “A picture is worth a thousand words”

“ 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 the quiz below

Please complete the student paced Nearpod 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?

Hi everyone! Please copy the code and do your best! Have fun and represent!

1. Review the " Chapter 1 Vocabulary Reference"
2. Read and complete the document "Chapter 1 - pp. 15-20 Response & Exit"

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.

1. Choose a topic for you Personal Statement for the Common App document
2. Look at the Rubric too see how will be assessed

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.