Period 4 - English - 2021-2022 Assignments

" The grade I should earn"

Explain why you should earn this grade for marking period three.
Write ONE paragraph of 6-8 sentences.

What have you read lately?
Presentations for the week of June 6 will be based on an article from the edition of the New York Times that is posted.

1. After you complete your final presentation, copy the link URL
2. Go to www.qrstuff.com and paste the link in section 2 "Website URL"
3. Scroll up to the QR Code. 
4. Right click and "Copy Image" to copy the QR code image
5. Paste the QR code on your cover page slide (see the attachment as an example)

YES!
It is here. Please read carefully and then ask pertinent questions.
Have fun!

The Nearpod activity is to support your understanding of the importance of the MLA style of writing.

You are encouraged to follow directions carefully.
Have fun and let's finish strong and be confident.

Do you recall where you were and what happened in 2020?

You are encouraged to watch and listen carefully to this speech.
After listening ,you are to identify the ethos (ethical), logos (logical), and pathos (emotional) appeals in this speech.

Carefully read the overview for marking period three. 
Write at least two questions. Write noticing and wondering  and ONE question based on MP3.

Kindly read directions carefully.

You will collaborate in a group of not more than four member OR with ONE partner.
1. Read the article in its entirety
2. Write a response to what you have read- Are you surprised, concerned?
. Your response should be at least 10-12 sentences.

Based on your recent On Demand Writing, the spring break and your prior experience what do you know now that makes you see life differently.
Write ONE paragraph ( 9 -10 sentences) in which you explain what you have been learning and have learned recently.

Based on your viewing of the documentary on The Central Park Five and your engagement in the Edpuzzles based on this issue, you are now required to write your response.

You will work in a group of no more than four persons ( you may also work with a partner) to create a poem, song, playlist that tells the story from the perspective of ONE of the Central Park Five.

Checklist includes:
1. Relevant photos with acknowledgements
2. Grammatically correct and coherent writing
3. Engaging to the reader
4. Authentic information about the chosen central park five character.
5. Cited sources

**There is a link below that gives more details about the men who are part of the "Central Park Five"

You are encouraged to do close reading and any research that will support your understanding of the central park five.
Consider the themes of ," Taking A Stand"," The Golden Rule" and " Becoming an Agent of Change"
Kindly be prepared to engage in class discussion and completion of writing assignment.

After viewing this documentary where do you see/observe oppression? In ONE paragraph write a logical appeal in which you right the wrongs of the oppression that you see in this documentary.

You are encouraged to work with ONE partner to plan, write and submit ONE document based on the task.
TASK:

1.Closely read Chapter 5 of the text I Am Malala. 
2.Write a well-developed, text-based response of two to three paragraphs.
3.In your response, identify a central idea in the text and analyze how the author's use of ONE writing strategy develops this central idea.

Marking period one has ended. Share your reflection and at least two of your achievements during this marking period.

You are required to carefully read the directions.
Work with at least ONE person and prepare arguments for both prompts.
You will present to the class.

1. You are required to peruse, scroll and skim ALL of the articles in the two editions of Morning Brew.
2. Choose ONE of these articles and read it in its entirety.
3. Write a summary/analysis of this article ( do not retell)
4. Consider the who, what, where , why and how.


Yes, there is always something to do ( READ)😊✔🙌

How will you practice the Golden Rule in your life? Write a paragraph of 6-10 sentences.
 "Do not impose on others what you do not wish for yourself."

You are encouraged to spend some time reading current events. Study all the subtopics carefully. Choose at least two topics. Read each in its entirety . Write a response or a summary on each of the two articles chosen.


Guiding Questions:
1. How is this topic impactful?
2. With whom would you share this article?

You will write a letter to Malala in which you share your reading experience of the prologue, chapters one and two of her memoir.


Checklist for Letter:
1. There is an address and the date
2. Greetings/salutation
3.At least two paragraphs
4.Closing

Based on  your viewing and reading of the prologue on Malala, what does resilience look like in your world ?



Answer in 2 or more paragraphs. Each paragraph must a mininum of 6 sentences.

Write at least two SMART Goals for semester two. A suggestion is that one should be academic and the other personal .

1. Identify the three parts of the Regents English exam.
2. List three features that your argument essay MUST have.

You are encouraged to complete these activities as they will support your understanding of the Regents Exam past paper Part 1.

Repsond to the question in 3-4 complete sentences based on today's Nearpod entitled " Words of the Year"

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

Poetry creation ( Write your original poem) entitled " Son to Mama"
( Walter to Lena Younger)
idea from “ Mother to Son “ by Langston Hughes

Themes: Love/family relationship
                 Power and privilege
                 The American Dream

Explain how  three characters  help to develop  these themes in Act 2 Scene 3
CHECKLIST:
1. I selected three different characters from the text (3pts.)
2. I cited three pieces of evidence from the text to support my claim (3pts)
3. I analyzed the evidence (3pts.)

List three important facts that you read from the Nearpod activity entitled" Supply Change Crisis"

STEP#1

1. You will find the definition and the synonym of each word using Dictionary.com.
2. You will write /use each word in a sentence. Write sentences in your notebook.



STEP #2 - 
You will draw the Frayer Model in your notebook and then choose ONE word from the list to complete the sections of the  Frayer Model and the other tasks on the template given to you for guidance and support.

Kindly see the post. You are encouraged to skim and scan through the entire edition. Choose at least two articles and do close reading and analysis.


Then, make entries into your Digital Notebook.
These entries may also be done in your regular notebook in which you handwrite.


Grades for these entries will be updated into Pupil Path by  November 18.
Have fun reading about current events.✔

You will be doing close reading of the New York Times on a weekly basis and then making entries into your Digital Notebook based on what you have read.
This will be a continuous assignment for the school year until May 2022.


Your Digital Notebook will be checked every two weeks or maybe before then.
Please see the checklist for what you can include in your Digital Notebook.
Have fun!

Identify and explain three crucial steps one should consider when conducting research.

Hi everyone.
Kindly see the attached.

You are encouraged to engage in the Nearpod activity that is based on preparing a Resume.
It is hoped that these engaging activities  will provide valuable guide for how you will prepare your Resume.
Have fun!

Please include your cover letter in the Google document provided.  Templates are provided to support your writing.

You are encouraged to peruse the topics carefully ( preferably with a family member).

Choose ONE prompt that piques your interest. You will then begin the writing process.

You are required to write a response to each of the following questions. ( Can be completed during the last 5 minutes of the class' time)
“ How did the” Who Am I?” activity support your writing of  this essay about yourself?
What do you really want to reveal to the professor/employer in your essay?
What is it that makes you unique?
What will you do differently to ensure that your college app. essay is a true reflection of who you are?

What makes me unique.
You will write two paragraphs on this topic Or you can choose your own.
You are reminded to write your 
1. First and last name
2. Title - On Demand Writing
3. Date 
4. Period

We are intentional about building and maintaining a strong and loving community of learning at MAS High School. 
You are encouraged to complete this assignment with a keen sense of purpose.

Based on our class discussion and the viewing of the video" Email Etiquette" you are now required to write and submit your  professional email.
Kindly see the attached with the prompts.
My email address is:  [email protected]