627/629 ELA (Remote Only)-Ms. Verzosa Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Learning Outcome: SWBT write memories of their 6th grade experiences in class using a memory book.
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Click the Memory Book to start your project. This is due on Wednesday. You will present your work on Thursday and Friday.
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Click the Memory Book to start your project. This is due on Wednesday. You will present your work on Thursday and Friday.
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Answer at least one question below after watching the video on Self- Identity.1. What does Self- identity mean to you?
2. Name 2-3 reasons why you are important.
3. Why do you think it is important to have confidence in who you are?
2. Name 2-3 reasons why you are important.
3. Why do you think it is important to have confidence in who you are?
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WE will continue working on our identity lesson. Please be in class for directions.
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Today, you will take your READING diagnostic assessment. This is very important. Please login to Iready and take the test in a quiet environment at home.
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This assignment is due 05/21/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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This assignment is due 05/19/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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We will read the story Drive-in Movies in Commonlit. We will follow the task in class.
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1. 1st Read - Whole class reading of the text
2. 2nd Read - Close reading and answer Discussion Questions
3. 3rd Read - Answer the Assessment Questions (5)
Task:
1. 1st Read - Whole class reading of the text
2. 2nd Read - Close reading and answer Discussion Questions
3. 3rd Read - Answer the Assessment Questions (5)
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Your teacher will explain how you will complete the document in class.
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Your teacher will explain how you will complete the document in class.
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Instructions:
1. Open the document Chapter 15-Short Response.
2. Answer the prompt:
Prompt: What lesson has Kenny learned by the end of the chapter (Chapter 15)? Use at least 2 pieces of evidence to support your answer.
3. Make sure to support your answer with evidences from Chapter 15.
1. Open the document Chapter 15-Short Response.
2. Answer the prompt:
Prompt: What lesson has Kenny learned by the end of the chapter (Chapter 15)? Use at least 2 pieces of evidence to support your answer.
3. Make sure to support your answer with evidences from Chapter 15.
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You will open Chapter 14- The Watsons Go To Birmingham classwork. This is a two day lesson. You will have to be in class to be able to do the work.
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1. You will open this document in class for our class activity.
2. As your Exit Ticket, you will login to Commonlit and answer the 6 questions.
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTU4OTAxNTI1ODcx/a/MzI0MzUxMjI4Mjk0/details
2. As your Exit Ticket, you will login to Commonlit and answer the 6 questions.
https://classroom.google.com/c/MTU4OTAxNTI1ODcx/a/MzI0MzUxMjI4Mjk0/details
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Please be in class for instructions.
Group 1: Jesus, Ethan, Kayla, Kaylee (Ms. Verzosa will do a lesson with this group)
Group 2: Kedwin, Lyzale, Isabella, Starlyn (IREADY lesson)
Group 3: Joshua and Ares (IREADY lesson)
Group 1: Jesus, Ethan, Kayla, Kaylee (Ms. Verzosa will do a lesson with this group)
Group 2: Kedwin, Lyzale, Isabella, Starlyn (IREADY lesson)
Group 3: Joshua and Ares (IREADY lesson)
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You will open Chapter 13- The Watsons Go To Birmingham classwork. This is a two day lesson. You will have to be in class to be able to do the work.
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You will open Chapter 12- The Watsons Go To Birmingham classwork. This is a two day lesson. You will have to be in class to be able to do the work.
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You will open this document in class. Your teacher will give you instructions to complete this document.
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Please be in class for instructions.
Group 1: Jesus, Isabella, Kayla, Kaylee (Ms. Verzosa will do a lesson with this group)
Group 2: Kedwin, Lyzale, Ethan, Starlyn (IREADY lesson)
Group 3: Joshua and Ares (IREADY lesson)
Group 1: Jesus, Isabella, Kayla, Kaylee (Ms. Verzosa will do a lesson with this group)
Group 2: Kedwin, Lyzale, Ethan, Starlyn (IREADY lesson)
Group 3: Joshua and Ares (IREADY lesson)
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You will answer the Exit Ticket after reading the Chapter 11.
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Task:
You will open this document in class. Your teacher will give you instructions on how to complete this document.
You will open this document in class. Your teacher will give you instructions on how to complete this document.
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For FTGM, we will listen to Chapter 9. Make sure to be in class today.
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Read Chapter 8 of The Watsons Go to Birmingham. After reading, answer the questions
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You will take this test in class today.
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Students will be able to complete the Exit Ticket after reading Chapter 7. (5 minutes)
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Please be in class for instructions.
Group 1: Jesus, Isabella, Kayla, Kaylee (Ms. Verzosa will do a lesson with this group)
Group 2: Kedwin, Lyzale, Ethan, Starlyn (IREADY lesson)
Group 3: Joshua and Ares (IREADY lesson)
Group 1: Jesus, Isabella, Kayla, Kaylee (Ms. Verzosa will do a lesson with this group)
Group 2: Kedwin, Lyzale, Ethan, Starlyn (IREADY lesson)
Group 3: Joshua and Ares (IREADY lesson)
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Read each question closely. Then choose the best answer for each questions.
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STUDENTS WILL READ CHAPTER 4 OF THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM AND ANSWER QUESTIONS TO SHOW THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE TEXT
In this chapter, you will track the ways that characters affect one another. You will also analyze how a specific scene contributes to the understanding of a character.
[RL.6.3, RL.6.5]
In this chapter, you will track the ways that characters affect one another. You will also analyze how a specific scene contributes to the understanding of a character.
[RL.6.3, RL.6.5]
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*Independent Reading: After reading pages 43-48 of Chapter 4 of TWGTB answer the first question in the graphic organizer.
* Study your vocavulary words for the test on Thursday.
* Study your vocavulary words for the test on Thursday.
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Read chapter chapter 4 pages 43 to 48. Then answer the first question in your graphic organizer
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STUDENTS WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS TO SHOW THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF CHAPTER 3
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STUDENTS WILL DETERMINE HOW THE PLOT AFFECT CHARACTERS?
* STANDARD RL6.3
* STANDARD RL6.3
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*STUDENTS WILL READ CHAPTER 2 OF THE WATSONS GOES TO BIRIMIGHAM
*Reading [RL.6.3]: Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
*Reading [RL.6.3]: Describe how a particular story’s or drama’s plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.
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* GO TO IREADY
* USE THE TEACHER MADE ASSIGNMENT
* DO THE LESSON ON DETERMINING WORD MEANING USING CONTEXT CLUES.
* THE LESSON SHOULD TAKE 25 MINS, AND MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE PERIOD
* IF YOU COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE TIME PLEASE READ THE WATSONS GOES TO BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER 2
* USE THE TEACHER MADE ASSIGNMENT
* DO THE LESSON ON DETERMINING WORD MEANING USING CONTEXT CLUES.
* THE LESSON SHOULD TAKE 25 MINS, AND MUST BE COMPLETED BY THE END OF THE PERIOD
* IF YOU COMPLETE THE ASSIGNMENT BEFORE TIME PLEASE READ THE WATSONS GOES TO BIRMINGHAM CHAPTER 2
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* STUDENTS WILL TAKE THE ASSESSMENT FOR CHAPTER ONE OF: THE WARSONS GOES TO BIRMINGHAM
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STUDENTS WILL BE INTRODUCE TO UNIT THREE: NOVEL STUDY: THE WATSONS GOES TO BIRMINGHAM
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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To celebrate Black History Month, we will read an informational text on Wilma Rudolph - the fastest woman in the world. Wilma was an African American sprinter who won multiple gold medals in the Olympics.
Please be in class to read her amazing story and how she overcame challenges.
Make sure to click the document for your classwork today.
Please be in class to read her amazing story and how she overcame challenges.
Make sure to click the document for your classwork today.
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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This assignment is due 02/05/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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This assignment is due 01/29/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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We will read and analyze this poem in class. It is important to be in class to complete this work.
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We will read and analyze poem “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou. Please make sure to click your copy of Intro to Poetry in class.
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Read the text in Commonlit. You will be given sets of questions in class after reading.
Click the link to begin reading the text.
Click the link to begin reading the text.
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Read the text in Commonlit. You will be given sets of questions in class after reading.
Click the link to begin reading the text. After reading, you will answer the form Michael Jordan: A Profile of Failure - Theme for Exit Ticket.
Link to the article Michael Jordan: A Profile of Failure (Commonlit)
https://www.commonlit.org/en/students/student_lessons/7226443
Click the link to begin reading the text. After reading, you will answer the form Michael Jordan: A Profile of Failure - Theme for Exit Ticket.
Link to the article Michael Jordan: A Profile of Failure (Commonlit)
https://www.commonlit.org/en/students/student_lessons/7226443
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PLEASE LOGIN TO IREADY AND START YOUR IREADY DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT IN READING. IT IS IMPORTANT TO COMPLETE THIS TEST TODAY.
GOODLUCK SCHOLARS!!!!!
GOODLUCK SCHOLARS!!!!!
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You will answer the questions to reflect on your Literary Analysis Essay Writing.
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You will click the Essay Outline document to complete your writing outline for the end-of unit essay.
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Today, you need to complete finding evidences to support your thesis statement. Please make sure to complete this work today.
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You will click the Essay Outline document to continue working on your essay. Click the link to access your outline from last week.
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Click this document in class. We will read an essay written by a student in preparation for your written essay.
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1. Watch recording #16
2. Answer Part III in Writing: Selecting the Best Evidence
3. Submit your work
2. Answer Part III in Writing: Selecting the Best Evidence
3. Submit your work
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You will read the text answer the questions.
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Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Concepts/Skills: connotations, figurative language, technical language.
Standard:
Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative, connotative, and technical meanings. Concepts/Skills: connotations, figurative language, technical language.
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Click the Figurative Language slide in class. You will answer the Exit Ticket for figurative language at the end of the lesson.
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Click the Figurative Language slide in class. You will answer the Exit Ticket for figurative language at the end of the lesson.
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This assignment is due 12/17/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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You will answer this question to show the message of the story
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Answer questions 1-5.
Answer questions 1-5.
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2ND READ:
Directions:
1. Open the document.
2. You will answer the questions that are highlighted. Be sure to re-read the text and use details from the text to support your answer.
Directions:
1. Open the document.
2. You will answer the questions that are highlighted. Be sure to re-read the text and use details from the text to support your answer.
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Make sure to click the link in class. You will read the text “Resilience —
The Art of Bouncing Back!”
Be ready to participate in class and answer the Exit Ticket.
The Art of Bouncing Back!”
Be ready to participate in class and answer the Exit Ticket.
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Vocabulary Packet Schedule: Students must complete each activity on the assigned days. You will do this for homework too.
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You will re-read Laura's Key. You will have to complete the Assessment questions after re-reading the story.
Click the attached link to access the story; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Click the attached link to access the story; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Please click this link as we re-read Laura's Key. You will have a copy of this Assignment; you must answer questions on slides 10-13 for classwork.
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This is your document copy of Laura's Key. You will answer some questions as we read the story.
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We will read the story Laura's Key in class today. Please be ready for a shared reading
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1. You will click the slide Big Ideas as you login our class.
Part 1: Vocabulary
Part 2: Big Ideas
2. Click the Exit Ticket - Big Ideas before your leave the class
Part 1: Vocabulary
Part 2: Big Ideas
2. Click the Exit Ticket - Big Ideas before your leave the class
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This is your End of UNIT Final Assessment. You will independently read the story FYC: GROWING UP"by Gary Soto and answer the assessment questions 1-11.
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We will start UNIT 2 in class today. Please click the slide and complete the Exit Ticket before you leave the class.
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You will have to work on this document (essay draft) for a week to complete your final writing assignment for Unit 1.
Writing Schedule:
Monday 11/2 - Brainstorm ideas - PAGE 1
TUESDAY 11/3 - ELECTION DAY - IREADY LESSON
Wednesday 11/4 - 1st paragraph (hook/thesis statement paragraph 1) page 3
Thursday 11/5 - 2rd paragraph (Body Paragraph 2) page 3
Friday 11/6 - 3rd paragraph (Body Paragraph 3) page 3
Monday 11/9 - 4th paragraph (Writing a conclusion paragraph 4) page 4
Tuesday 11/10 - Revising/Peer Feedback
Wednesday 11/11 - Rewriting and Finalizing
Writing Schedule:
Monday 11/2 - Brainstorm ideas - PAGE 1
TUESDAY 11/3 - ELECTION DAY - IREADY LESSON
Wednesday 11/4 - 1st paragraph (hook/thesis statement paragraph 1) page 3
Thursday 11/5 - 2rd paragraph (Body Paragraph 2) page 3
Friday 11/6 - 3rd paragraph (Body Paragraph 3) page 3
Monday 11/9 - 4th paragraph (Writing a conclusion paragraph 4) page 4
Tuesday 11/10 - Revising/Peer Feedback
Wednesday 11/11 - Rewriting and Finalizing
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You will open your essay draft - student copy doc to work on your introduction.
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Click the Commonlit link and Login to Google.
Answer questions 1-5.
Answer questions 1-5.
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You will write the summary of "The Scholarship Jacket".
MAKE SURE TO CLICK THE DOCUMENT WHEN YOU LOGIN OUR CLASS MEET.
In class, we will do activities on pages 1-2.
YOU WILL COMPLETE THE LAST PAGE (page 3) AS YOUR INDEPENDENT WORK.
MAKE SURE TO CLICK THE DOCUMENT WHEN YOU LOGIN OUR CLASS MEET.
In class, we will do activities on pages 1-2.
YOU WILL COMPLETE THE LAST PAGE (page 3) AS YOUR INDEPENDENT WORK.
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1. Click the doc "The Scholarship Jacket - day 3 in class.
2. You will answer the independent work to track character change.
3. Write your answers inside the boxes.
2. You will answer the independent work to track character change.
3. Write your answers inside the boxes.
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We will read the story "The Scholarship Jacket" in class. You will need to login to Commonlit to read the story
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We will read the story "The Scholarship Jacket" in class. You will need to login to Commonlit to read the story
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This assignment is due 10/22/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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You will work on this classwork in class.
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After the class lesson, you will click the Finding the Main Idea worksheet. Read the passages and determine the central idea of the text.
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You will take your IREADY Diagnostic Test in Reading today. Please Click the link to start the test.
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
You will answer the Assessment Questions (1-5) in class when the teacher asks you to do so.
You will answer the Assessment Questions (1-5) in class when the teacher asks you to do so.
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You will summarize the story "Raymond's Run" in class. You must complete the last page and submit your work today.
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1. Read the story Raymond's Run from Commonlit. Click the link to login to Commonlit.
2. Answer the HOMEWORK to summarize Raymond's Run
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Please read the story Raymond's Run in advance. We will work on this reading tomorrow in class.
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Please take this quiz in class. Your teacher will give you directions before you take this quiz.
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Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
Monday (October 5): Answer questions 1-4 (Multiple choice)
Tuesday (October 6): Answer question 5 (Short-response question)
You will only answer these questions when your teacher assigns it to you.
Monday (October 5): Answer questions 1-4 (Multiple choice)
Tuesday (October 6): Answer question 5 (Short-response question)
You will only answer these questions when your teacher assigns it to you.
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You will summarize the story "The Medicine Bag" after the lesson.
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This is an ongoing document for this week.
Your teacher will assign daily readings and classwork using this google doc.
Please make sure to complete all work everyday.
Your teacher will assign daily readings and classwork using this google doc.
Please make sure to complete all work everyday.
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Vocabulary Packet Schedule: Students must complete each activity on the assigned days. You will do this for homework too.
Tuesday - Activity 1 (pages 1-3)
Wednesday Activity 2 (5) -
Friday- Activity 3 (pages 6-9) - Friday HW if not finished
Monday - Activity 4 ( page 10) Monday HW if not finished
Tuesday (Week 3) Activity 5 (pages (11-12) Tuesday HW if not finished
Tuesday - Activity 1 (pages 1-3)
Wednesday Activity 2 (5) -
Friday- Activity 3 (pages 6-9) - Friday HW if not finished
Monday - Activity 4 ( page 10) Monday HW if not finished
Tuesday (Week 3) Activity 5 (pages (11-12) Tuesday HW if not finished
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Please read the story "The Medicine Bag" in advance for this week's ELA lessons. Please be ready to answer questions based from the story.
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1. We will read the story "The House Dog and the Wolf" in Commonlit in class together.
2. After reading in class, click the google doc (ELA - The House Dog and the Wolf 9/24/2020) and complete the assignment in class with your teacher.
2. After reading in class, click the google doc (ELA - The House Dog and the Wolf 9/24/2020) and complete the assignment in class with your teacher.
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Click the COMMONLIT PRE-ASSESSMENT to begin your diagnostic test.
Start Date: Tuesday - (September 22, 2020)
End Date: Friday ( September 25, 2020)
Login using your nycstudent email and password
You will only do this assessment in class with your teacher. If you do not finish the test, you will have to continue working on it the next day in your class. Thanks.
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You will open this lesson during ELA class. Please wait for your teacher to give you instructions first.
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Journal Entry: Click the google form and answer the question:
What has changed in your day-to-day life since COVID-19 became “a thing”? Which changes have caused the greatest stress? Which changes, if any, have been pleasantly surprising? What increases your joy? What can you do to maintain your connections to people/ things adding to your joy during this pandemic? Be honest...Be detailed...and let this process help clear your mind.
What has changed in your day-to-day life since COVID-19 became “a thing”? Which changes have caused the greatest stress? Which changes, if any, have been pleasantly surprising? What increases your joy? What can you do to maintain your connections to people/ things adding to your joy during this pandemic? Be honest...Be detailed...and let this process help clear your mind.