English 7 Per. 3 (Culver City Middle School) //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Class Name: English 7 Per. 3 Instructor(s): Bruce Luu en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 08/22/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5221877 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Summer Reading assignment
]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 10:48:43 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 06/04/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5220894 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Attached is the outline for the personal narrative.
]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:38:07 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/30/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5219357 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ A Raisin in the Sun
 
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Unit 7B: Character and conflict - Sub Unit 1 - Lesson 6 - Solo
 
Unit 7B: Character and conflict - Sub Unit 1 - Lesson 7 - Solo

]]> Tue, 28 May 2019 14:27:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/20/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5214198 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ A Raisin in The Sun
 
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Unit 7B: Characters and Conflict - Sub Unit 1 - Lesson 1 - Card 7 Solo
 
Unit 7B: Characters and Conflict - Sub Unit 1 - Lesson 2 - Card 7 Solo

]]> Thu, 16 May 2019 13:02:36 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/29/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5199708 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Chapter 12 Questions:
 
1) Why doesn’t Ponyboy feel scared when the Socs approach him and he threatens them with a broken bottle? How has Ponyboy changed?
 
2) What does Darry mean when he says, “you just don’t stop living because you lose someone”?
 
3) Explain how Darry and Ponyboy play tug of war with Soda.
 

]]> Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:54:57 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/25/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5198332 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/

Chapter 10 & 11 Reading Questions

1) Why was Johnny’s dying so difficult for Dally to handle?

2) Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die?

3) Explain why Pony would rather have anyone’s hate than their pity.


]]> Tue, 23 Apr 2019 14:23:32 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/22/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5195987 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Chapter 9 Questions:
 
1) When Pony asks what kind of world it is, what is he saying about how society judges people?
2) What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Pony's? Explain how Pony feels this difference might give Pony's group the upper hand.
3) What do you think Johnny's last word -- "Stay gold Ponyboy. Stay gold" -- mean?

]]> Thu, 18 Apr 2019 08:02:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/18/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5194643 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/

Read Chapter 8 and answer the following questions.

1) “We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang? And for the same reason.” What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason?

2) If Darry did not have Soda and Pony, why would he be a Soc?

3) What does Cherry mean when she says Bob “just wasn’t anyone”?

*Be sure to provide evidence (quotes) and explain how they support you answer.

]]> Tue, 16 Apr 2019 09:02:40 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/08/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5174930 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Attached is the handout for the group project. An individual draft while be due on the first day we get back from spring break. Please email me if you were absent and do not know which character you were assigned. I am not requiring that you include any drawing or illustration for the draft. That will be done in your group.
 
 
Notebooks will also be due on the Monday you come back from break as well. I will be checking for The Outsiders chapters 1-3,5-7 reading questions.

]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 09:21:12 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/18/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5170734 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
Chapter 7 Questions
 
1) Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
 
2) What was Bob’s real problem according to Randy? (pgs. 102-103)         
 
3) Why did Ponyboy think it was better to see the Socs as “just guys” on page 118? What do you think he means by this?

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2019 09:37:49 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/14/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5168633 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
Read Chapter 6 & answer the following questions in your notebook:
 
1) What does Ponyboy realize about his relationship with Darry? What was Darry afraid of, according to Ponboy?
 
2) "I had taken the long way around, but I was finally home. To stay." (Hinton 99)
Explain the significance of this quote and what Ponyboy means with "the long way around"? Is this typical of teenagers? Adults?
 
*Be sure to cite evidence and explain how the evidence support your answer.

]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:05:51 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 03/07/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5162713 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
Chapter 5 Questions
 
1) Why does Ponyboy have a problem with Johnny’s idea of disguising themselves?
 
2) Why does Johnny think Dally is a hero? Do you think Dally is a hero based on what he did?
 
3) Who’s the spy for the Greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
 
Be sure to support your answer with evidence from text (quote) and explain and elaborate how your evidence support your answer.

]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2019 08:18:08 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/05/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5161657 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Students are to read Chapter 4 of The Outsiders. Mini quiz on chapter 4 tomorrow,
]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2019 11:55:20 PST <![CDATA[Due: 03/04/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5159356 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
Read Chapter 3 of The Outsiders, answer the following questions in your notebook. Be sure to provide textual evidence (quote with citation) and explain and elaborate how your evidence support your answer.
 
1) What is important about the sunset in the story? What does it symbolize?
2) Why is Darry so upset about Ponyboy comming in late? Do you agree with him?
3) Why would Johnny rather have his "old man" hitting him instead of ignoring him?

]]> Thu, 28 Feb 2019 13:05:16 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/25/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5152998 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
After reading Chapter 2 of The Outsiders, answer the following questions in your notebook. Be sure to provide textual evidence (quote with citation) and explain and elaborate how your evidence support your answer.
 
1) Why do the Socs girls Cherry and Marcia sit by the Greasers?
2) Can you name some other differences between the Socs and the Greasers?
3) How does the events that happened to Johnny from four months ago affect him?

]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:05:32 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/07/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5145138 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ The Outsiders Chapter 1 Questions:
 
1) Character:  Copy down a sentence in quotation marks (Note the author's last name and page number) for each member of the Greasers that either describes their personality or appearance.
 
2) Conflict: Find one sentence that describes a difference between the Greasers and the Socs; copy down the sentence in quotation marks (and cite) and explain in your own words what it means.
 
3) At the end of the Chapter 1, Ponyboy believes that Darry doesn't love him and that Sodapop is the only person he needs. Is this true? 
*Provide evidence from the novel to support your answer.

]]> Tue, 12 Feb 2019 08:25:07 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/07/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5139329 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Read "Disney's New Streaming Service to Provide Movies and Sports" on Newsela.com.
 
In your notebook:
 
If you can only choose one streaming service between Netflix and Disney, which would you choose. Cite 2 details from the article and explain your reasoning for your choice.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2019 14:54:51 PST <![CDATA[Due: 02/04/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5134859 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ https://newsela.com/read/netflix-fortnite/id/48891/
 
In your notebook:
 
Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response. Be sure to explain how your details support your central idea.

]]> Thu, 31 Jan 2019 13:46:11 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/23/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5123092 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Read the assigned Newela Article
 
https://newsela.com/read/lib-overpopulation-how-many-people-world-sustain/id/43092/
 
In your notebook answer the assigned prompt: 
 
Explain: Based on what you read, what was the main question scientists wanted to answer? Use details from the article to explain the process scientists used to answer their main question.

]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:28:26 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/17/2019]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5120602 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ https://newsela.com/read/benefits-of-reading-slowly/id/46349/
 
In your notebook:
 
Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response.

]]> Tue, 15 Jan 2019 09:30:07 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/20/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5109144 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Students should have their introduction completed and are working on their body paragraphs on their essay. The goal is to have all three body paragraphs completed before winter break. Please be sure that each body paragraph has a citation and that you thoroughly explain the significance of the quote and connect it to the chosen theme of the story. Follow the template attached.
]]> Wed, 19 Dec 2018 09:12:08 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/17/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5106784 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Attached is the Final Essay for A Wrinkle in Time. The completed essay will not be due until January 7, but there be due dates for segments of the essay with the introduction being completed by Monday December 17.
]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2018 08:09:17 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/10/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5100505 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Finish reading Chapter 10 and continue on to Chapter 11. Answer Ch. 10 & 11 questions in your notebook.
 
1) Was Mr. Murray's decision to tesser a good decision? Explain.
2) What does the coldness frequently mentioned in the story symbolize?
3) Why has Meg not been able to control her anger?
 

]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2018 12:19:01 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/06/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5098073 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Read Chapter 9 and answer the following questions in your notebook:
 
1) What did Meg mean when she said, "like and equal are not the same thing at all"?
2) How was the experience tessering with Meg's father different from tessering with Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which?
3) How has Meg held off IT from taking over her mind?
 
Be sure to cite evidence from the text and explain how it supports your answer. Use RACE.

]]> Tue, 04 Dec 2018 11:29:29 PST <![CDATA[Due: 12/04/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5096117 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Chapter 8 Questions (I apologize for not posting them last week. So I changed the due date until Tuesday 12/4)
 
1) Why has "IT" taken over Camazotz?
2) What abilities does the "Dark Thing" disguised as Charles Wallace have?
3) Why does Charles Wallace believe "IT" is their friend and not the "witches"? Explain.

]]> Mon, 03 Dec 2018 08:00:00 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/29/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5091215 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ A Wrinkle in Time
Chapter 7 Questions:
 
1) What is life like for the residents of Camazotz?
2) Why do the kids believe that the way things are on Camazotz is not the right way to live?
3) Why did Charles Wallace give his mind over to the Dark Thing?
4) What does the CENTRAL Central Intelligence building symbolize?
 
Be sure to provide evidence and explain how your quote supports your answer. Think RACE.
 
Restate the question
Answer all parts of the question
Cite evidence from the text
Explain or elaborate
 
*Be sure to bring your novel to class on Thursday.
 
 

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:10:50 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/13/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5080101 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Finish reading chapter 6
Chapter 6 questions that we already did in class, but posted for students who were absent:
1) How can the Dark Thing be overcome?
2) Mrs. Whatsit gave Meg all her "faults." What does that mean?
3) What fault does Meg show when the group arrived on Camazotz?
 
Attached is the handout for the Body Bio group project. Students are to create their own individual drafts choosing one of the three central characters in A Wrinkle in Time: Meg, Charles Wallace, or Calvin. In order to be placed in a group, you must have your own individual draft approved by the teacher. I will not be accepting any drafts that has a mirror symbol since that was an example provided by the handout. Students have to come up with their own symbols.
 

]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:59:46 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/08/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5076689 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Notebook check is on Thursday. Be sure you have completed Chapters 1-5 questions from A Wrinkle in Time.
]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2018 11:38:07 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/06/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5075339 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Students are to finish reading Chapter 5 and complete the following questions in their notebook.
 
Chapter 5 Questions"
 
1) What is a wrinkle? Explain.
2) What is a tesseract? Explain.
3) Why was it difficult for Meg to breathe when the group stopped on the two-dimensional planet?
 
Be sure to cite evidence and explain or elaborate how your quote supports your answer. 

]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2018 13:05:26 PST <![CDATA[Due: 11/05/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5072280 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Finish reading Chapter 4.
 
Update the graphic organizer to include the dark thing.
 
Answer the following questions in your notebook using RACE.
 
1) What does the planet Uriel symbolize?
2) Are Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which human? Explain.
 
*Be sure to complete all the questions from Chapters 1-3 as well. Notebook check next Thursday.

]]> Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:25:16 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 11/01/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5069679 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Students are to read Chapter 2 & 3 and answer the following questions in their notebook using the RACE strategy. Be sure that a quote is provided with your answers.
 
1. Why do the kids believe the Mrs. W's house to be haunted?
2. How and why does Calvin fit in with the Murray family?
3. What is the main conflict in the Murray family?
4. Why is Meg unhappy at school?
5. Write 3 quotes from the book that describes the three Mrs. W's. What does each quote suggest about the corresponding characters?

]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2018 09:54:06 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/30/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5068420 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ A Wrinkle in Time Chapter 1 Questions
 
Answer the following questions in your notebook:
 
1) How is Charles Wallace different from most five year old boys?
2) How does Meg feel about herself?
3) The Murray house is a reflection of the characters within it. In what way or ways does the author show this and what does it reveal about the character(s)? Explain
 
Be sure to use RACE strategy with your response.
 
Restate the question
 
Answer all parts of the question
 
Cite evidence from the text
 
Explain or elaborate

]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2018 12:43:09 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/29/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5065029 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Students are to read the first chapter of A Wrinkle in Time.
 
The class has gone to the library previously to check out the novel. If you were not present that day, please go to the school library and check out the novel.

]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:21:30 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/22/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5056962 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Here is a link to our argumentative writing prompt:
 
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1waVJAkHEEoI2vEhoNgZ8d34zqVDBjBnK_ir77De_W9A/edit?usp=sharing
 
Students are expected to have their evidence and draft completed by Monday.

]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2018 08:17:29 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/18/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5055036 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
Students created storyboards through the storyboard app on amplify found in:
 
Poetry & Poe - Sub Unit 2 - Lesson 2 - Card 4
 
There homework assignment is to do the Solo activities on card 6.

]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:28:35 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/16/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5053447 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ learning.amplify.com
 
Poetry & Poe - Sub Unit 2 - Lesson 1 
 
Cards 6 & 7 (Solo activities)

]]> Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:01:16 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/11/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5047209 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Learning.amplify.com
 
Poetry & Poe - Sub Unit 1 - Lesson 3 - Card 7 (Solo)
 
Students are to read the first 10 paragraphs from "The Tell Tale Heart" and draw one specific detail from the text in their notebook. Then students are to answer the 5 multiple choice questions in the Solo Activity. 

]]> Tue, 09 Oct 2018 10:48:33 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/04/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5040582 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/
Cask of Amontillado on Amplify
 
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The Unit is Poetry and Poe
 
The Sub Unit is 3 and you are doing lesson 2.
 
Students work on the Solo Activities on Card 7.
 
Start on page 4
 
After finishing the solo activities on lesson 2, go on to lesson 3 and work on Card 2. You are going to be comparing and contrasting the video to the text since we skipped several cards on lesson 2. 

]]> Tue, 02 Oct 2018 13:55:17 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/27/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5032231 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Cask of Amontillado on Amplify
 
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The Unit is Poetry and Poe
 
The Sub Unit is 3 and you are doing lesson 1.
 
You will start on Card 2 and continue to Card 4.
 
Read the Cask of Amontillado and do the activities from Card 2-4 

]]> Tue, 25 Sep 2018 11:52:09 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/11/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5013463 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ - Students are to answer questions 1-6 questions in their notebook from "Seeing the World" Handout
 
- On the back of the poem, "Guardian" by Anonymous please answer the following questions:
 
1) What is/are your greatest fear(s) and explain what about it scares you? Be specific and detailed with you answer?
 
2) What are four things you would take from your heart to protect you from your fear? Explain how these things would help you fight or guard you from you fears. 

]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2018 12:58:24 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/10/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5007542 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Annotate the poem "Guardian by Anonymous" using the CATCH strategy.
 

 C= circle unknown words

 A= Ask questions (?)

 T= Talk to the text / comment (!)

 C= Connect to yourself, society, the world (↵)

 H= highlight important ideas

 


]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:03:36 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/06/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5007547 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Our formative writing assessment will be on Thursday and it is recommended but not required to bring one of the text that you plan to write about from the summer reading assignment. 
]]> Wed, 05 Sep 2018 09:05:32 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/04/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5003944 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Attached is the course syllabus for this school. Each student was given a copy to be signed by their parent/guardian and returned by 9/4.
]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2018 07:54:44 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/04/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5035057 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Cask of Amontillado on Amplify
 
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The Unit is Poetry and Poe
 
The Sub Unit is 3 and you are doing lesson 1.
 
You will start on Card 5 and continue to Card 10.
 
Read the Cask of Amontillado and do the activities from Card 5-10. 

]]> Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:35:32 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 09/03/2018]]> //ccms.ccusd.org/homeworkItem5014801 //ccms.ccusd.org/apps/classes/897136/assignments/ Summer Reading Assignment
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