3rd Period English-Ms. Mathews 2022-23 Assignments
- Instructor
- Kelly Mathews
- Term
- 2022-2023 School Year
- Department
- English Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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34. Speech Semifinals Survey
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33. Be ready to present your speech on your assigned speech day!
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Speech Assignment Sheet & Rubric
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32. Complete Speech Notecards
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30. Pick a topic for your Spring Speech
On May 4-5, Ms. Mathews introduced the speech assignment and you selected a date for your speech. The speech schedule is attached below. You're responsible for being prepared to present on your assigned date.
By May 9-10, you should know your speech topic. You don't need to write it down anywhere; you just need to be prepared to tell Ms. Mathews your topic in class that day. You'll find a list of 1000+ Speech Topic Ideas below, but you DO NOT need to select a topic from that list ... it's just there for inspiration.
By May 9-10, you should know your speech topic. You don't need to write it down anywhere; you just need to be prepared to tell Ms. Mathews your topic in class that day. You'll find a list of 1000+ Speech Topic Ideas below, but you DO NOT need to select a topic from that list ... it's just there for inspiration.
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31. Speech Topic Approval Form
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29. Student Checklist: The Giver Project
Please complete this checklist before submitting your final project.
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28. Study for the Final Giver Vocabulary Test TUESDAY, MAY 2
All of the attached practice is OPTIONAL. Choose the study tool that works best for you.
This test is worth 40 product points.
You will be asked questions about ALL 50 vocabulary words.
This test will be on paper, not Chromebooks.
You will be asked to:
1. Circle a word that matches the definitions
2. Match words with their definitions
3. Fill in the blank with a missing vocabulary word
4. Describe vocabulary words
5. Provide synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary words
This test is worth 40 product points.
You will be asked questions about ALL 50 vocabulary words.
This test will be on paper, not Chromebooks.
You will be asked to:
1. Circle a word that matches the definitions
2. Match words with their definitions
3. Fill in the blank with a missing vocabulary word
4. Describe vocabulary words
5. Provide synonyms and antonyms for vocabulary words
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27. Complete ONE PARAGRAPH of The Giver Project
Please get your theme statement approved before beginning your paragraph. Take note: This paragraph is not due until next week!
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26. Complete The Giver Project Planning Sheet
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25. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 1-23 Practice
This is your last week of vocab for The Giver! You will have a test on all 50 words on Tuesday, May 2, so please practice.
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
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24. HOMEWORK: Bring earbuds or headphones to class for SBAC
We will begin SBAC testing on Thursday/Friday during your English period. You will need earbuds or headphones for the test. Unfortunately, Airpods won't work with the testing software. I have a limited number of loaners, so please bring your own!
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25. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 1-23 Practice
This is your last week of vocab for The Giver! You will have a test on all 50 words on Tuesday, May 2, so please practice.
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
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23. The Giver: Ch. 20-21 Reader Response Questions
Read directions carefully.
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22. Vocabulary Quiz: Ch. 1-17
Don't worry too much about this quiz. It's a process grade, and it's just intended to be a reminder about the words you need to study before the final vocabulary test. Take a breath and do your best!
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18. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 1-17 Practice
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
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19. Read Chapter 17 in The Giver
There will be a comprehension check next class!
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20. Chapters 15-17 Comprehension Check
This is a closed-book assessment; please put your Giver book away.
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16. Read Chapter 14 in The Giver
There will be a comprehension check next class
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17. Chapter 13-14 Comprehension Check
This is a closed-book assessment; please put your Giver books away.
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14. OPTIONAL Vocabulary Practice for Vocab. Quiz Ch. 1-12 Monday
You will be quizzed on 30 words Monday. Optional practice is attached below.
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15. Vocabulary Quiz: Ch. 1-12
This will be worth 15 process points on Power School
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13. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 1-12 Practice
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu. If you missed questions on last week's quiz, consider adding those words to this week's practice.
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11. Read Chapter 10 in The Giver
Yes, there will be a reading quiz next class!
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10. The Giver: Ch. 9 Reader Response Questions
Please read directions carefully.
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12. Chapters 9-10 Comprehension Check
This is a closed-book assessment; please put your books away.
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6. REVISE Cost-Benefit Analysis #1
See Ms. Mathews's comments, revise, and resubmit.
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8. OPTIONAL Vocabulary Practice for Vocab. Quiz Monday
You will be quizzed on all 20 vocabulary words Monday. If you'd like some additional practice, please see below.
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9. Vocabulary Quiz Ch. 1-8
This quiz will be worth 10 process points.
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4. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 1-8 Practice
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu.
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
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Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu.
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5. Read Chapter 6 in The Giver for homework
Please read chapter 6 before class on Thursday. There will be a reading quiz.
I passed out books in class this week, but, if you don't have a book with you, I've attached the pdf of Ch. 6 below.
I passed out books in class this week, but, if you don't have a book with you, I've attached the pdf of Ch. 6 below.
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7. Chapter 6 Comprehension Check
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2. The Giver: Chapter 1-4 Reader Response Questions
Read directions carefully.
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3. Vocabulary Quiz Ch. 1-4
This quiz is worth 10 process points. At the end of this unit, you will take a test on all 50 vocabulary words which will be worth a product grade. Please study the words you missed on this quiz so that you're prepared for the test.
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1. The Giver Vocabulary Ch. 1-4 Practice
You can choose how to practice the vocabulary words for this week:
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
OR
Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu.
Complete the Blooket below (Use your First name and Last initial as your user name. Example: Kelly M. You may try as many times as you wish, but add a number to your user name each time you play. Example: Kelly M. 1, Kelly M. 2, Kelly M. 3. Extra credit for the top three scorers in each class).
OR
Choose an activity off the Vocabulary Menu. Attach your work product to this assignment. If the task requires an adult signature, just take a picture of the signature and attach it here. If you'd like extra credit, complete two activities from the vocabulary menu.