English 7 Per. 5 (Culver City Middle School)

Due: 04/10/2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:46:51 PDT

I created a discord channel for all my classes as a means to communicate students directly and as a whole. It was initially created as a temporary tool, but because of the prolonged closure I will continue using discord. If you haven't joined, the link is provided on Google Classroom due to privacy issue and this is a public domain.

Once you have joined, please type your name and period in the general text channel so I can identify you and give you access to your period text and voice channel. If you are already on discord and cannot access your period text and voice channel, please message me so that I can give you access.

All accounts that have not been identified will be removed this weekend.

Due: 04/10/2020

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 08:44:14 PDT

Log on to newsela.com and I have assigned an article titled "Establishing a New Routine for Distance Learning." Students will read the article and draft a daily routine for yourself. You are not going to be turning in your daily routine drafts, but add a class comment in Google Classroom under this assignment, I want you to write down something that you scheduled for yourself during the day and why you feel that it is important.

*This assignment was posted on Tuesday on Google Classroom. Students should be checking google classroom for all assignments since transitioning to online learning.

Due: 03/19/2020

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 09:45:15 PDT

The Final Essay is posted on Google Classroom. This is a timed essay and you will have to share/submit it to me by midnight. My 2nd period will be doing the essay tomorrow and that is the reason why I am not posting it on a public page. Please go to google classroom to see the prompt and instructions for the essay. Failure to submit the final essay by tonight could result in a late penalty.

Due: 03/19/2020

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:13:15 PDT

Students are to copy and annotate Robert Frost's poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" on a separate sheet of paper.
Attached is a Google Slide Presentation with instructions on how to annotate the poem. Students must follow the directions presented on Google Slides which includes student's initial annotations and then comparing and contrasting it to the presentation. There is a discussion question that students will collaboratively respond in the comment section of this assignment and writing assessment that needs to be submitted to Google Classroom.

"Nothing Gold Can Stay"

Nature’s first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf’s a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.

Due: 03/19/2020

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 09:51:37 PDT

There will be a final Essay posted on Thursday morning (3/19) and students are to complete it on the same day. Students must submit/share their documents by midnight since this is a timed essay.

Due: 03/16/2020

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 10:57:36 PDT

Greetings! Here is the link to our Google Classroom page for Period 5. Classwork, links, and announcements will continue to be posted there while we are out. Parents/guardians, feel free to access the page either through your child's account, or by emailing me to add you to the class.

https://classroom.google.com/u/0/c/NDI3NzUxNTE2NDla

You can join the Google Classroom as a student using a unique class code. (Admittedly, I do not know whether you can join without a Google account.) Class code: gwibinl

While you're here, you could hit the "+Subscribe" button to the right as well. Doing so will add you to my Edlio list, which in turn will notify you by email when I post something to this page.

If you would like to contact me, I will be available during school hours to communicate via email. Students, you can reach me on Google Classroom or by email.

Due: 03/16/2020

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 10:47:51 PDT

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”?

Be sure to cite evidence and explain how it supports your answer.

Due: 03/12/2020

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 10:00:00 PDT

Read Chapter 10 and answer the following questions in your notebook:

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

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

Be sure to cite textual evidence and explain how they support your answers.

Due: 03/09/2020

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 11:37:01 PST

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.

Due: 03/05/2020

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 08:24:16 PST

Finish reading Chapter 7 and answer the following questions in your notebook.

1) Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?

2) What was Bob’s real problem according to Randy?

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?

*Be sure to cite evidence from the text and explain how it supports your answer.

Due: 03/03/2020

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 14:27:16 PST

Here is the handout for the Wanted Poster project. This does not have to be done on a poster board, but an 8.5 x 11 blank paper will do. (Lined paper will be marked down.)

Due: 02/27/2020

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:37:17 PST

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.

Due: 02/25/2020

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 10:49:18 PST

The Outsiders Chapter 1-4 Quiz Study Guide

If you need a printed copy see Mr. Luu or Mr. Glenn.

Due: 02/24/2020

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 07:58:12 PST

Read Chapter 5 and answer the following questions in your notebook:

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.

*LATIN ROOTS TEST ON MONDAY

Due: 02/18/2020

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 09:33:43 PST

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?

Due: 02/13/2020

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 10:01:05 PST

Read Chapter 2 of The Outsiders and 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?

Due: 02/11/2020

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 09:03:26 PST

Read the article on Newsela.com "Study Turns Up Unexpected Findings"

In your notebook answer the following question:

1) What did the study done by social scientist Corina Graif show?
2) Why is it surprising in regards to teenage boys?
3) What possible reasons did the article give for these results?
4) In your own opinion, why do you think young girls had a different results versus the boys?
5) What solution(s) can you come up with to help the situation?

You must provide evidence (use RACE) for questions 1-3. All answers must be explained or elaborated. (Minimum 5 sentences)

Due: 02/10/2020

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 07:38:18 PST

Read 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?

*Be sure to provide evidence from the novel to support your answer. (RACE)

Due: 01/30/2020

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:21:52 PST

The podcast and handout can be found on google classroom. Unfortunately I am unable to load both on the homework page. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Due: 01/14/2020

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:28:07 PST

Identity - The unique and specific personality of an individual.

In your notebook, describe your personal identity. Then think about your group of friends. What are their identities like? How similar is your identity to theirs? This written response needs to be one page in length.

Due: 01/14/2020

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:21:40 PST

Log into Newsela.com using school google account. You will need a class code if this is your first time logging in. Please see teacher for class code. There are 2 articles assigned last week.

1) "Sneakers Hot in China"
In your notebook, write a paragraph describing the phenomenon that is happening in the article. Explain the cause for why is it happening and also what people are doing because of this event. Make sure that you use at least one detail from the to support your response.

2) Second-Grader's Kindness Goes Viral"
In your notebook, write a paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least one detail to support your response.

Due: 12/20/2019

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:14:17 PST

These questions should have already been completed in your notebook. I am listing these questions again with a number indicating which theme the question relates to from the essay handout. I would advise students to incorporate your answers to your essay (body paragraph).

1- The importance of discovering oneself

2- Responsible use of science and technology

3- Importance of love in a healthy society -family and self

4- Humans' naivety about space exploration

5- Importance of freedom and individualization in a society

Chapter 1

1) How is Charles Wallace different from most five year old boys? (5)

2) How does Meg feel about herself? (1)

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 (3)

Chapter 2 & 3

1) Why do the kids believe the Mrs. W's house to be haunted? (question is about setting)

How and why does Calvin fit in with the Murray family? (3)
What is the main conflict in the Murray family? (3)
Why is Meg unhappy at school? (1)
Write 3 quotes from the book that describes the three Mrs. W's. What does each quote suggest about the corresponding characters? (5)

Chapter 4

1) What does the planet Uriel symbolize? (5)

2) Are Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which human? Explain. (5)

Chapter 5

1) Why was it difficult for Meg to breathe when the group stopped on the two-dimensional planet? (4)

2) What is a time wrinkle? Explain. (4)

Chapter 6

1) How can the Dark Thing be overcome? (3)

2) Mrs. Whatsit gave Meg all her "faults." What does that mean? (1)

3) What fault does Meg show when the group arrived on Camazotz? (1)

Chapter 7

1) What is life like for the residents of Camazotz? (5)

2) Why do the kids believe that the way things are on Camazotz is not the right way to live? (5)

3) Why did Charles Wallace give his mind over to the Dark Thing? (4)

4) What does the CENTRAL Central Intelligence building symbolize? (5)

Chapter 8

1) Why has "IT" taken over Camazotz? (5)

2) What abilities does the "Dark Thing" disguised as Charles Wallace have? (2-his power represents science & technology… is he going to use it for good or evil?)

3) Why does Charles Wallace believe "IT" is their friend and not the "witches"? Explain. (3)

Chapter 9

1) What did Meg mean when she said, "like and equal are not the same thing at all"? (5)

2) How was the experience tessering with Meg's father different from tessering with Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who, and Mrs. Which? (2)

3) How has Meg held off IT from taking over her mind? (5)

Chapter 10 & 11

1) Was Mr. Murray's decision to tesser a good decision? Explain. (2)

2) What does the coldness frequently mentioned in the story symbolize? (3)

3) Why has Meg not been able to control her anger? (1 & 3)

Due: 12/20/2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:30:17 PST

Attached is the Handout for the final essay. Students are to complete the outline and turn it in on the last day of school before Winter Break.

Due: 12/19/2019

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:03:54 PST

Students are to get with a partner and read each other's paper using the peer editing checklist to give feedback on the paper they are reading. Students are not to make changes on the other person's essay, but leave feedback on the editing checklist. It is up to the writer to make those changes themselves if they choose to. The checklist must be handed in with your outline/draft handout to receive the full 10 points.

If you did not complete the essay in time for peer editing in class, you can have a guardian read your essay and complete the checklist for you.

Due: 12/16/2019

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 11:59:31 PST

Three body paragraphs must be completed by Monday.

Due: 12/10/2019

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 15:31:38 PST

Students are to complete the Hook, Context, and Thesis boxes in their Handout. This will be their introductory paragraph for their final essay.

Due: 12/05/2019

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 09:54:30 PST

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?

Due: 12/03/2019

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 09:15:52 PST

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.

Due: 12/02/2019

Fri, 22 Nov 2019 09:33:02 PST

For students who want to raise their quiz grades. (Highest grade possible is a B)

- If you only need to make up 1 quiz, choose one of the following prompts and write a 2-3 paragraph response on a separate sheet of paper.

- If you need to make up both quizzes, choose two of the following prompts and write a 2-3 paragraph response for each prompt on a separate sheet of paper.

Be sure to cite evidence from the the text and explain/elaborate how your evidence supports your answer. Each prompt requires 2 quotes minimum.

1) Describe what makes Charles Wallace so extraordinary. How do these traits both hurt and help him on Camazotz?

2) What is the Dark Thing, and what is the relevance of the historical figures that have opposed it? Besides those named in the novel, what other historical figures would you expect to be similarly opposed and why?

3) In what ways does Camazotz resemble Meg’s neighborhood on Earth? What might make Camazotz appealing and a place people would choose? What is it about these similarities that are problematic?

Due: 11/21/2019

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 09:53:19 PST

Read Chapter 8 - Chapter 5-8 Quiz on Thursday/Friday

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.

Be sure to cite evidence and explain how your evidence supports your answer

Due: 11/19/2019

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 09:23:18 PST

A Wrinkle in Time

Read Chapter 7 and answer the following questions in your notebook:

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

Due: 11/12/2019

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 12:42:31 PST

Body Bio Draft attached. You will need for this to be completed before being assigned to a group.

Due: 11/07/2019

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:19:39 PST

Finish reading Chapter 6 and answer the following questions in your notebook:

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?

Be sure to cite evidence and explain/elaborate how your evidence support your answers

Link to audiobook:

http://esl-bits.net/ESL.English.Learning.Audiobooks/Wrinkle/contenu.html

Due: 11/05/2019

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 07:49:02 PST

Chapter 5 Questions

1) Why was it difficult for Meg to breathe when the group stopped on the two-dimensional planet?

2) What is a time wrinkle? Explain.

Be sure to cite evidence and explain or elaborate how your quote supports your answer.

Due: 10/31/2019

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:41:09 PDT

Attached is a study guide for Chapter 1-4 quiz

Due: 10/28/2019

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:54:59 PDT

Chapter 4 questions

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.

*Notebook check on Monday. Be sure that all Chapter questions are complete

Due: 10/22/2019

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 09:51:23 PDT

Read chapter 2 and 3 and answer the following question in your notebook. Be sure to use the RACE strategy when writing your response.

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?

Due: 10/21/2019

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:43:03 PDT

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

Due: 10/07/2019

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:08:57 PDT

This is the makeup assignment for the Annabelle Lee Quiz

On a separate sheet of paper answer the following questions.

1) According to the speaker, why did Annabel die? Put the lines that support this answer.

2) The speaker states that his and Annabel’s love is stronger than what two groups of people? Write the two lines that support this statement.

3) The speaker seems to have difficulty forgetting is love; what lines support his inference? Write the lines.

Due: 09/26/2019

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 10:04:59 PDT

- Go to google classroom to read the lyrics to "What's Up Danger" and answer the question posted on the website.

- Read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" found on Amplify

Unit 7D: Poetry & Poe > Sub Unit 4 > Lesson 2 - Card 8 (solo)

- Read Anabel Lee which is also posted on google classroom. Be prepared to discuss and answer questions next class.

Due: 09/24/2019

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:00:12 PDT

Learning.amplify.com

7D: Poetry & Poe > Sub Unit 3 > Lesson 4
Card 2 (pages 1-5 we did in class) & Card 4 Solo (includes movie review and multiple choice questions)

Due: 09/23/2019

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:06:31 PDT

learning.amplify.com

7D Poetry & Poe > Sub Unit 3 > Lesson 2

Card 5 (Make sure you complete all 4 pages and hand in), 6, and 7 (solo)

Due: 09/19/2019

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:03:26 PDT

learning.amplify.com

7D Poetry & Poe > Sub Unit 3 > Lesson 1

Cards 2,3,4,5,6,8 done in class and 10 (solo) is for homework

Due: 09/12/2019

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 10:10:40 PDT

These assignments are done using the Online Textbook: Amplify

learning.amplify.com

Get Started:

7A: Red Scarf Girl & Narrative > Sub Unit 2 > Lesson 1

Complete all activities from Cards 1-7

The Cask of Amontillado:

7D: Poetry & Poe > Sub Unit 2 > Lesson 6

Card 7 - Solo Activity: Read the first 35 paragraphs of "The Cask of Amontillado" and answer the 6 questions.

Due: 09/09/2019

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:27:29 PDT

Students are to illustrate the shield handout with 4 elements of what their heart is comprised of. Please see me if you need another handout.

Due: 09/03/2019

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 09:24:00 PDT

Annotate the poem "Guardian" using CATCH

Circle unknown words

Ask questions

Talk to the text/comment

Connect the text to yourself, society, world

Highlight or underline important ideas

In your notebook:

1) Which Stanza in the poem reveals what the shield is made from?

Write down the line from that stanza that supports your answer.

2) Why do you think the author believes this source is strong enough to protect you? Explain.