As we work on our Résumé mini-unit, you will use the "Résumé  Template (KERN)" document to create your own résumé. Please replace the highlighted sections with relevant information that pertains to you.

 Your "Final Résumé" will be due Friday, June 6th. This assignment will be graded on completion, and this mini-unit intends to have you craft a résumé that you can adapt for future usage.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).


The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).


The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment. 

If you are absent, you may provide accurate descriptions for each character on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

Benchmark: Record descriptions for each character, and cite the page numbers wherein you find these descriptions.

HONORABLE Challenge: Record quotes in MLA format that provide direct characterization for each character.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: Compare and contrast the descriptions of characters presented in Hackett and Goodrich's play version of The Diary of Anne Frank with their counterparts in Frank's The Diary of a Young Girl.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).


The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).


The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

This is an in-class assignment that should be turned into the class tray with your name on the assignment.

If you are absent, you may complete the items on a separate piece of paper or on the printed-out worksheet (if you do not have a printer, you may attend PAWS or office hours to receive a copy).

The reading and accompanying audio are posted under the "The Diary of Anne Frank" topic on Google Classroom.

The Secret Annex is where Anne Frank hid for more than two years during World War Two and where she wrote her diary. During your exploration of the Secret Annex, you will complete this assignment as a scavenger hunt.

IMPORTANT: Read the instructions carefully, or you will get lost! 


BENCHMARK (expected requirements) = complete the first level

HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, and attic

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, attic, and at least three (3) rooms found in the "Front Section"

Please carefully read the overview and directions. You are ONLY required to complete the "Required Prompt," although I am interested in reading responses to the "HONORABLE Challenge" and "SUPER HONORABLE Challenge."

Please refer to the rubric for how you will be graded and for feedback regarding your completion of the assignment.

What do you want to know about the Holocaust, World War Two (WWII),  and/or Anne Frank? Scroll to the right to add and view more questions.
Please select one (1) level below and fulfill the requirements; please ensure that your name is on each of your posts and responses:

BENCHMARK: Respond to two (2) questions while citing credible and reliable sources (MLA is not required for this assignment, and you may use URLs). 

HONORABLE Challenge: Respond to four (4) questions while citing credible and reliable sources (MLA is not required for this assignment, and you may use URLs). Then, appropriately respond to four (4) posts from classmates.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: Ensure that each question on this Padlet has a response that is credibly and reliably supported and cited, or provide one. Then, respond to eight (8) posts with additional reliable and credible materials that would lead to a greater understanding of the question/topic.

The Secret Annex is where Anne Frank hid for more than two years during World War Two and where she wrote her diary. During your exploration of the Secret Annex, you will complete this assignment as a scavenger hunt.

IMPORTANT: Read the instructions carefully, or you will get lost! 


BENCHMARK (expected requirements) = complete the first level

HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, and attic

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE = complete the first level, second level, attic, and at least three (3) rooms found in the "Front Section"

1) Open the link to the reading of the "Pyramid of Hate."

2) Read the "Pyramid of Hate" (you may read individually or with others seated near you).

3) Answer one (1) of the following prompts:

BENCHMARK: How does this concept connect to another event? This event may be personal, historical, fictional, or non-fictional.

HONORABLE Challenge: How does this concept connect to a current event? Use a CER to support this connection.

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: With a partner or alone, create a graphic, either digitally or on paper, that represents the antithesis of the "Pyramid of Hate." Write a CERER justifying the importance of juxtaposing the "Pyramid of Hate" with your created graphic.

For this assignment, you will create a slide for "Open House," which will be displayed during this event.

Directions: 
1) Use the "Open House Slide Template" or make your own slide. 

2) Without making any mistakes, share at least one (1) complete sentence about what you learned in our class this school year. 

3) Design your slide. You are required to have at least one (1) image. 


Please view the "EXAMPLE - ELA Open House (Kern, 2021-2022)" to get an idea of how the final slideshow will appear (our Open House will not be virtual). Please consult the rubric to ensure you earn full points.

Please carefully read the overview and directions. You are ONLY required to complete the "Required Prompt," although I am interested in reading responses to the "HONORABLE Challenge" and "SUPER HONORABLE Challenge."

Please refer to the rubric for how you will be graded and for feedback regarding your completion of the assignment.

For this assignment, you will create a slide for "Open House," which will be displayed during this event.

Directions: 
1) Use the "Open House Slide Template" or make your own slide. 

2) Without making any mistakes, share at least one (1) complete sentence about what you learned in our class this school year. 

3) Design your slide. You are required to have at least one (1) image. 


Please view the "EXAMPLE - ELA Open House (Kern, 2021-2022)" to get an idea of how the final slideshow will appear (our Open House will not be virtual). Please consult the rubric to ensure you earn full points.

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1unzBYG2u4JXHCETjLmcvZzGn5oF8l2S7C0SJ1LFWfzI/edit?usp=sharing

Directions: The "Vote Your Future Essay" is a research essay that is a major assessment due Wednesday, March 5th/Thursday, March 6th. Students are expected to conduct ongoing reseach regarding a self-selected issue of study while completing the following assignments throughout the unit:
 
1) Complete "Vote Your Future: Selecting an Issue."
2) Complete "Vote Your Future: Finding Research."
3) Complete "Vote Your Future: Writing a Thesis and Rebuttal"
4) Use previous assignments to complete "Vote Your Future: Outline."
5) Create final "Vote Your Future (Research Essay)" with "Works Cited" page. 

Writing Prompt: 

What is an important issue that teenagers and/or our society faces? 


Grading: You will be graded on the attached rubric. 


HONORABLE CHALLENGE (keep in mind time constraints):
Write a five-paragraph essay with at least two (2) Schaffer chunks in each body paragraph (you will have to create additional rows). 
SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE (keep in mind time constraints):
Write a five-paragraph essay with at least two (2) Schaffer chunks in each body paragraph (you will have to create additional rows). 
Create an additional body paragraph composed of evidence gathered by your personal research (ensure that you completed the proposal for this) in an objective and unbiased manner
Include this research in an “Appendix” section.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lx1F36sCROjHkEkVVqAWTsgALUsl2scIx03fxVdAqGA/edit?usp=sharing

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

Optional "Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Test Corrections": 


Create a "Frayer Model" for each vocabulary word missed on the "Of Mice and Men Vocabulary Test" to earn back missing points. Be sure to submit this with your name on each paper and with multiple papers stapled together.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

You will earn points by...
Using three words from the board = 3 points
Having a winning line = 2 points. 
Having an accurate summary = 5 points

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This will be graded on completion.


Task 1:

Watch at least three (3) videos by clicking on the link below (note that they are from the 2016 election, but they are still relevant). Fill out the chart below while watching the videos, with the speaker and the issues they care about.
 Task 2:   


Decide on an issue you will focus on for this unit (it’s YOUR choice). I suggest exploring a search engine to see how many relevant and credible articles you can find about your issue, just to make sure that you will be able to find enough research when the time comes. Ask Mr. Kern if you need help deciding, and make sure you pick a good one because it is NOT a good idea to change your issue as we continue to work on this unit. 

If you have extra time, please complete the Honorable Challenge. If you desire a Super Honorable Challenge, please discuss a logical one that we can compose as an extension.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

Directions: The “Argumentative Essay,” which is a major assessment, is due Wednesday, December 18th. You are expected to use your work on the "Argumentative Essay Outline: The House on Mango Street"  to complete the “Argumentative Essay.” You must submit your double-spaced Times New Roman sized 12 font typed MLA formatted essay to the class tray.

Writing Prompt:
As a renowned Chicana writer, Sandra Cisneros uses The House on Mango Street to illuminate various thematic topics that guide Esperanza’s journey toward self-discovery. 
Highlight one (1) of the following prominent thematic topics to analyze: 
Community
Age
Gender
Culture
Social Class
Argue how the selected thematic topic reveals a corresponding theme that guides Esperanza through her journey of self-discovery. Be sure to thoroughly justify what Esperanza discovers about herself and why it is significant.

Grading: You will be graded on the attached rubric. 



Honorable Challenges (optional):
HONORABLE CHALLENGE (keep in mind time constraints):
Write a five-paragraph essay with at least two (2) Schaffer chunks in each body paragraph. 
SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE (keep in mind time constraints):
Throughout this unit, independently research Sandra Cisneros’ life. Write a six-paragraph essay with at least two (2) Schaffer chunks in each body paragraph. In the fourth body paragraph, Argue how the theme also applies to Sandra Cisneros’ journey towards self-discovery.

Directions: Actively fill this out during our reading and study of The House on Mango Street. This outline is due Friday, December 13th and will be graded on completion. The “Argumentative Essay,” which is a major assessment, is due Wednesday, December 18th. You are expected to use your work on this outline to complete the “Argumentative Essay.”

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.
 
Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week: 

This assignment will NOT be graded on Google Classroom and must be completed on the handout. The assignment is here to remind you of the due date. 
If you were absent, please see Mr. Kern for a copy. Alternatively, write your answers on separate sheets of paper or print your own copy.

We will continue to use GUM (Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics) Worksheets as our "Do Nows" this week.

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.
 
Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week: 

A student suggested that I assign this to remind everyone of the upcoming due date.

Select ONE (1) level for this assignment:

Benchmark: Please complete the assignment as it is currently assigned. 

HONORABLE Challenge: Propose at least three (3) new "Key Terms" throughout our "Flowers for Algernon" unit, answer the six (6) levels as CERERs, and write a CERERER as a response to the essential question. 

SUPER HONORABLE Challenge: 
Propose three (3) corresponding readings related to our unit, answer each level as a CERER, and write a Schaffer Chunk for the essential question (I have yet to teach this).

If approved by Mr. Kern, you may complete the requirements of this assignment alternatively (eg., creating video questions and responses, posters for each question and response, etc.)

The first entry is filled out as an example. 

You will earn points by completing the "Definition," "Sentence" and "Picture" sections for each vocabulary word. Please use complete sentences for the "Sentence" section. 

HONORABLE CHALLENGE: 
Utilize the link for Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, or an alternative reliable online dictionary, and cite dictionary entries for each vocabulary word. 

SUPER HONORABLE CHALLENGE:

For each vocabulary word, please provide at least one (1) interesting factoid, such as the word's etymology (word origin) or rhyming words.

You will complete this assignment on paper and will submit your work to the corresponding class tray at the front of the classroom. These assignments will be displayed in our classroom. 

Your grade on the rubric and any additional feedback will be recorded here on Google Classroom. 

The following information should be found on your "One-Pager" (in any order that you decide):
Your name
The title of the story that you are focusing on
Five (5) topics from the story
A related theme statement
At least one (1) related image or graphic

Your "One-Pager" must be designed and decorated with effort and craftsmanship (these will be displayed in our classroom).

Possible Examples of Stories: ANY fairy tale, ANY Pixar animated movie, or ANY Disney movie.


Honorable Challenge: You will create a "One-Pager: Theme" assignment with the following information:
Your name
The titles of two (2) similar stories
Five (5) similar topics that are found in both stories
One theme statement that applies to BOTH stories
At least two (2) related images or graphics
Super Honorable Challenge: 
Your name
The titles of two (2) songs from different musical genres: each song must express a narrative. 
Eight (8) similar topics that are found in both songs
One theme statement that applies to BOTH songs
At least two (2) related images or graphics, and if appropriate, your favorite line(s) from each song.

After reviewing the following case study, determine whom you think is the most intelligent and why. Please answer in a minimum of five (5) sentences. Directions are posted on the worksheet.

This will be completed during class time. If you are/were absent, you may still choose to complete it for productive participation points, although it is not required.

Please read and review the rubric that you will be graded on. 

Please use the CER references under the "References" topic on Google Classroom, or please reach out to Mr. Kern if you need help constructing your "CER Paragraph."

If you are absent from class, it is YOUR responsibility to email your ELA 8 teacher regarding how to make up the "Interviewing" part of the assignment.

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ICIjGb_m1GpGQhE8NyEwmBd6VU-Ez7OWAVcjfSBQLIU/edit?usp=sharing

This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1doksu4Wi7TXIU7NiukKTUoSGwumIbdCvgngqerpImfc/edit?usp=sharing

This week students will be introduced to our "Weekly Planner" documents.   This document is a reference NOT an assignment; however, the CCMS webpage requires that I assign a due date to post it.   Please copy (CTRL + C) and paste (CTRL + V) the following URL to view our "Weekly Planner" document for this school week:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c1zeiTtTO-OPOmLPSEkm85-OI0n-F2VKF_TjDdsafFU/edit?usp=sharing