Period 1 Waste-24-25 Assignments

Today, you will work on your Title Page for your Personal Narrative.

It will be due at the beginning of the next class.

Your cover must include an interesting title (not just "The Time I Won the Big Game" or "The Time I Rode the Tornado"), your full name, and date of publication (April 23, 2025).

Your cover may be designed on Canva or include photographs, but I will not be printing any covers for students.
If you do not have access to a printer, you will need to make a handwritten cover sheet using the provided template.

For the next class, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 6 and Ch. 7

If you choose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 6. Will Butterflies Land on Me?    13 minutes
Ch. 7.  The Terrifying Birthday  17 minutes

Copy and paste the final version of your poems under the appropriate headings below.

Please feel free to be as creative as you desire. Change the background, layout, or font, or even add an appropriate picture,

If you are feeling ambitious, you may use Canva (if you are familiar with the app)

We will be sharing poems next week during class so be prepared!

If you have conferenced with me and revised your Narrative, attach it here.

You must bring the rubric for your narrative when we conference outside of class time (before/after school or at scheduled time during break or lunch).

You will need to read/listen to Ch. 19 as homework.

Ch. 19. Pig Fat  12 minutes

Instructions:

You will write a poem that shows the contrast between Ling at the beginning of the novel (as a “little flower”) and at the end of the novel (as an “angry tiger”). You will choose words/phrases from specific chapters that clearly show the change in her character and then arrange them into two side-by-side poems.
Step 1. Choose chapters from the novel that represent Ling as a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 2. Choose a chapter from the novel and search for sensory details and figurative language that give the feeling of Ling as both a “little flower” and an “angry tiger.” 

Step 3. Rearrange the sections of text that you chose to create a two compare/contrast poems.

For the next class, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 16 

If you choose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter. 

Ch. 16. Too Proud to Bend    10 minutes

Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind  Socratic Discussion Graphic Organizer


Directions: 
Use this graphic organizer to prepare notes for a Socratic discussion on Part 2: Bamboo in the Wind. 
Write FOUR of your own open-ended questions and prepare discussion notes and evidence. 

YOU MUST INCLUDE CHAPTER AND PAGE NUMBERS WITH YOUR QUESTION BECAUSE WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR TEXT EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT OUR THINKING.

You are more than welcome to prep for more than 4 questions; add more rows to this document as needed.  

It is highly recommended that you print this out, once completed, if you have access to a printer, as having a hard copy will be easier to navigate during the Seminar than reading from your computer.

Before class on Wednesday, May 21, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 14

If you choose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  

Ch. 14.  Shopping With Mother 15 minutes

On each slide, find a simple definition that YOU understand and then write a sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.”

Directions: 
During the next class, you will write a CCERS describing how Ling is like a little flower at the beginning of Revolution Is Not a Dinner Party. 

You will need two pieces of evidence to show how she was in the first section of the novel (“Young Flower” pgs 5 - 100).

Use this graphic organizer to prepare your evidence with page numbers for the CCERS.

Due before the beginning of class on Friday, May 9

Directions:
You will have one class period to write and proofread a CCERS about the character Ling. 

Your essay should be about how Ling is like a little flower in Part 1 of the novel (pages 5 - 100)

You need two pieces of evidence quoted from the text to support your thinking. 

Follow the format we reviewed: 

Thesis Statement: Must have the book title and the author’s first and last name. Make your overall claim. 

Claim 1: How will you prove the umbrella claim/thesis statement.
Context 1: Background information for evidence 1
Evidence 1: Frame quote properly 
Reasoning 1: How and why your evidence supports your thesis statement
Summary 1: Restate your claim 1

Claim 2: Introduce the next claim using a transitional phrase 
Context 2: Background information for evidence 2
Evidence 2: Frame quote properly 
Reasoning 2: How and why your evidence supports your thesis statement
Summary: Restate your umbrella claim/thesis statement and both mini-claims

Directions:
For five of the words listed in the chart, you will be creating a tweet showing that you understand the word.
Choose a character from Revolution that will be sending the tweet. Add their name, picture, and username to the slide.
Compose the tweet (including the vocabulary word!) and add hashtags.
See the example on Slide #2.
20 pts Total
--2 pts for correct use of the word in a tweet
--2 pt for format  (identifying the character, picture, username)

On each slide, write the definition and an original sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.”

This is an open-book reading check, so please give specific text examples to support your answers.
Ch. 4. Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate
Ch. 5. "Bloodsucking Landlord"
Please write complete sentences to show your best thinking--good luck.

Read the article before completing the Quiz.
This is a scored assignment so do not rush.

For the next class, you will need to read/listen to Ch. 4.--Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate 

If you choose to listen to the provided audio, here is a breakdown of the time per chapter.  
The E-book of Revolution can be found as material in Google Classroom.
Ch. 4.     20 minutes

****There will be a Check for Understanding at the beginning of the next class, so make sure you take your time to complete the reading****

For the next class, you must read/listen to Ch. 1-3.
The E-book can be found as Material in Google Classroom.
If you are in class today, we will read Ch. 1 and 2 during class.  You will need to complete Ch. 3 as homework.

If you are absent, please listen and read Ch. 1-3

If you listen to the provided audio, here is a time breakdown per chapter.  I have provided all three chapters together, so you will need to pace yourself
Ch. 1.     0-16:44   17 minutes
Ch. 2.    16:45-25:04 9 minutes
Ch. 3.    25:05-37:30  15 minutes

****There will be a Check for Understanding at the beginning of the next class, so make sure you take your time to complete the reading****

This is an open-book reading check, so please give specific text examples to support your answers.
Please write complete sentences to show your best thinking--good luck.

On each slide, find the definition for each word. Afterward, write an original sentence using the vocabulary word provided in the box that says, “your sentence.”
 
Make sure that you are capitalizing, using correct punctuation, and avoiding run-on sentences.

Please follow the instructions during class today to complete the first step of the publication process (choosing a draft). 

There will be a limited time to work on this during the next class, but your revisions must be completed as homework. 
If you have additional questions, you can get a Flex pass

Your final product must include:
1) Heading including your first and last name, date, and class period
2) Be double-spaced and indented to show paragraphs
3) Be 12 Times New Roman or Arial font

This will be a major part of your Quarter 4 grade (44 Product points) and will be shared for publication in the classroom.

Directions: 
Now that Mr. Waste has read the story aloud to the class, it is your turn!
Highlight different elements of Malala’s story. 
You don’t need to highlight EVERY SINGLE THING. Make sure you have at least one of each element highlighted in the story. 
If you want to highlight more than one, go for it :)! 
When done, make sure you answer the questions at the bottom of the page.
Answer the following questions in full and complete sentences.

Complete the IXLs 
6.F.1 Identify sensory details
6.F.3  Interpret figures of speech

Please watch the videos in the links if you are not in class.


SS of 90 or 15 minutes of practice for each IXL

Today, you will be rewriting an old draft (or, if you want to push yourself, write a new story). This assignment will be called a Flash Draft. What that means is you are going to have the rest of the class to do your absolute best writing! Yes, you are rewriting an old draft but not copying it word for word. Rewrite means to rewrite it – from memory or your notebook – but also improve it as you write.

You can only use 12-point font and  Arial or Times New Roman on this assignment.

Remember to use paragraphs, sensory details, capitalization, and punctuation–all the things you know how to do to make a powerful story.
Good luck–I can’t wait to read your story!

Open up your FlashDraft #2. Copy and paste the entire narrative onto this new document.
Select one scene/sentence in your flash draft to slow down to create detailed moments. Do this, by adding details, tension, and varying sentence lengths.  This revision should be an entire paragraph in length (minimum of five sentences).
Highlight these moments in light blue. Annotate as Slowing It Down
Make sure that you have all sections annotated (Lead, two Snapshots, three Inner Thoughts/Feelings) and color-coded yellow for Snapshots and light blue for Slowing it Down paragraph

During the next class, you will be completing your FINAL FlashDraft.  But, before you write, I want you to answer the five questions to define your topic and set some goals for yourself.  You may go back and use your final topic from when you previously wrote your topics. I highly encourage you to think of a brand-new idea that you will be able to utilize the new techniques we have learned over the past two weeks (type of leads, snapshots, and slowing it down). It should also include conflict (internal or external), dialogue, and inner thinking.

Today, you will be rewriting an old draft (or, if you want to push yourself, write a new story). This assignment will be called a Flash Draft. What that means is you are going to have the rest of the class to do your absolute best writing! Yes, you are rewriting an old draft but not copying it word for word. Rewrite means to rewrite it – from memory or your notebook – but also improve it as you write.

You can only use 12-point font and  Arial or Times New Roman on this assignment.

Remember to use paragraphs, sensory details, capitalization, and punctuation–all the things you know how to do to make a powerful story.
Good luck–I can’t wait to read your story!

On the following slides, write three different types of lead (thoughts, flashback, climax).


For every lead you try, try to include the following:
Start right in the middle of the story
Precise details of the moment, including actions
Dialogue
The narrator’s inner thinking


 (Hint---If stuck, look back to the Leads slide deck from class for examples! 


This assignment is worth 10 product points. 
Six points for completion and four based on the quality of the lead as graded by the rubric for Narrative Writing.

LEADS
Copy and paste FlashDraft #1 onto this new document. Make sure you include the heading with your name.

Look over your three Leads and decide which is the best lead for this narrative.

Copy and paste it onto the beginning of this draft so that it replaces how you previously began the draft.

YOU WILL NEED TO ADJUST THE FONT AND SIZE SO THAT THEY MATCH THE REST OF THE DRAFT.

Once you have completed that, highlight the lead and label it correctly as a thought, flashback, or climax lead in the comments.

Snapshots
Pick at least TWO places to insert a snapshot in your narrative. 

Make sure you are using at least THREE SENSORY DETAILS in each snapshot and that they are highlighted in yellow. 

Label them in the comments as Snapshot #1 and Snapshot #2

Now that we have completed the brainstorming for Personal Narratives, you will choose three topics from your Quick Writes, Neighborhood Map, and other drafts for the class that you may want to do additional work on. During the next class, you will be rewriting an old draft (or if you want to push yourself, write a new story). This will be called a Flash Draft. What that means is you are going to have 40 minutes to do your absolute best writing! Yes, you are rewriting an old draft, but not copying it word for word. Rewrite means to rewrite it – from memory. But, before you write, I want you to answer the five questions to define your topic and set some goals for yourself.

You have a choice--
1. Start a personal narrative about a PERSON that matters to you  
OR
2. Work on your neighborhood map  and start a personal narrative about a PLACE  that matters to you

Set a timer for  20 minutes, write a narrative, or draw your map. Work for the entire time and cross the finish line!

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of next class

There’s a time for work and a time for play, but it’s a lot more fun to play. 
Write about a time when you put off doing something important to have fun. 
How did it work out for you in the end and what did you learn?
You must create a new doc and ensure it is attached to this assignment.

Directions: Rewrite the following sentences correctly in the space directly under each sentence.
 Use your “Punctuating Dialogue” resource sheet in your Writer’s Notebook to help you.

It’s a good thing that nobody’s perfect. Some of life’s greatest lessons are learned by accident. 
Write about a time when you learned an important lesson by making a mistake.

You must create a new doc and ensure it is attached to this assignment.

Complete the Pronoun and Antecedent Review on this Google Form.

When done, you will free-read until the time is completed.

Declare 2-3 writing goals in Writers Notebook
Be prepared to share at least one goal during the next class

Complete the IXLs 
6.GG.1 Identify pronouns and their antecedents
6.GG.2  Use the pronoun that agrees with the antecedent
6.GG.3 Identify vague pronoun references
6.GG.4 Identify all of the possible antecedents

SS of 90 or 15 minutes of practice for each IXL

If your Writer's Notebook is at home, please bring it to the next class.
We begin our Narrative Writing Unit next week

Today you will write a single-paragraph CCERS based on your analysis of the research on the history of chocolate.

In your writing, make sure you:
Write a hook for your paragraph.
Establish an umbrella claim (thesis) that you will prove with your two mini-claims
Use transition words as you move from mini-claim to mini-claim
Use CCERERS structure to organize your mini claims, evidence from the text, and strong reasoning to support your claim
The correct method to frame your evidence with both a lead-in and citation
Write a conclusion for your paragraph restating your claim and giving the reader a final thought


12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
Double spaced.

Bold your claim

Make sure to reread as a final check and look for errors.

This week during class, we will be working on the final assignment of this unit using what you have learned to write a single-paragraph CCERERS (Claim-Context-Evidence-Reasoning-Evidence-Reasoning-Summary) essay.

You will have a choice of either of the following claims.

1) The production of chocolate has caused harm to humans.

or

2)  The production of chocolate has benefited human civilization


Today, you can review the texts (scavenger hunt, solos, debate articles) after deciding on the large umbrella claim.

Complete the 3 IXLs 

6.HH.1 Choose between subject and object pronouns
6.HH.2 Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me"
6.HH.3  Compound subjects and objects with pronouns


SS of 90 or 15 minutes of practice for each IXL

Complete the IXLs 

6.U.6    Words with -ful
6.U.7     Words with -less
6.U.8.    Words with -able and -ible

SS of 90 or 15 minutes of practice for each IXL

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of class on Thursday, 2/6

Before you leave class today, you must declare what roles each group member will have in the debate that will be held during the next class.

ONLY ONE MEMBER OF YOUR TEAM NEEDS TO FILL IN THE NAMES

Log in to Amplify through Clever.

Students read "Prehistoric Americans Traded Chocolate for Turquoise" and answer multiple choice questions to check their understanding of the text.

You will find this on Card 6. You will need to read or listen and then answer the multiple-choice questions.

Make sure to turn in the assignment so that you can get credit.

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Students read "Pilot Dropped Candy Into Hearts of Berlin" and answer multiple choice questions to check their understanding of the text.

You will find this on Card 7. You will need to read or listen and then answer the multiple-choice questions.

Make sure to turn in the assignment so that you can get credit.

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Students read "Early History of Chocolate" and answer multiple choice questions to check their understanding of the text.

You will find this on Card 10. You will need to read or listen and then answer all of the multiple-choice questions.

Make sure to turn in the assignment so that you can get credit.

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of class on Thursday, 2/6

Directions: 
This is going to be the outline for your speech. You need to type in word for word what you want to say. What you write down here, is what you will say the day of your presentation. 
Everyone must work on their own individual document. 
You will write the same speech as your partner for your Introduction and Conclusion. 
Then, once you decide which partner number you are, and for which reason you are going to argue, you will write your own individual speech for your portion of the presentation. 
When you have completed writing your speech, you will get access to your presentation slides, and then you are required to create notecards. 


Your group needs to use at least 5 sources for the entire speech.

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of class on Wednesday, 1/22.

Today you will be learning your Argument Topics and Stances (Pro or Con).

In class, you will have time to work with your partner on Steps 1 and 2 of the Argument Presentation Organizer.
--try to find as many sources of evidence to support your claim as possible
--You will need at least 3 good sources but try to have more.
--you may use the original article as a source
--wikipedia may NOT be used as a source (but it is an OK first step)


Included is an example Research Organizer.

During the next class, you will have time to work on Step 3 of the Organizer.

Please watch both introductory videos before reading the passages.

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of class on Thursday.

1) Read both articles. 
2) Choose one of the two topics that you feel strongly about.
3)  Create a document for this assignment in Google Classroom.
4)  Write a one-paragraph (6 sentences at a minimum) CCERS argument that includes: 
clear claim that states your side of the argument (1 sentence/1 point)
context about the subject (1 sentence/2 point)
a single piece of text evidence including a direct quote with lead-in and citation  (1 sentence/3 point)
your reasoning about how the evidence supports your claim  (2-3 sentence/3 point)
a summary sentence that restates your claim (1 sentence/1 point)
Your paragraph should be 6 sentences at a minimum using correct capitalization and punctuation.
10 points PROCESS

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of next class.

Complete this survey before the end of class today.

While I am interested in your opinion of the topic you are most interested in, I can't guarantee you will get your first choice.


If not completed, I will be assigning your topic.

You could revise your essay by scoring under 80% on your Theme Essay
You can only get up to a B as a total score.

If your score is above 80%, you can ignore this assignment

The conditions for revisions are as follows: Copy and paste the entire essay below the line on this document.

Focus on the areas that Mr. Waste has commented on in your original essay.

You must highlight any changes you make in yellow so that Mr. Waste can easily see them and compare them to the previous version. 

Your essay must be double-spaced, 12 pt font (Arial or Times New Roman).

Some of your revisions may only need you to review how to write citations correctly. In contrast, others may require you to rewrite significant sections (rewrite your reasoning, add context if missing, add final thought to your conclusion, etc.).

If you would like to conference with Mr. Waste at Flex during a break or before/after school, please contact him through email.

Use the color-coded Squeaky Essay as a model for your revisions.

The due date for revisions is 5:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Quiz on Thursday, December 19

Now's the opportunity for you to analyze two different sources--an article and a video--in order to determine the quality of claims (positions on both sides of an argument) and evidence.

Follow the steps on the documents.

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of class on Monday

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice per skill

You will be writing your essay during class so get as much done as you can. You will only be able to have these four materials open as you write next week.

This assignment does not qualify for late work.  It must be completed on time as it will be needed for the in-class essay.

Use the examples and materials (theme poster project, videos, Writers Notebook) to help you plan. 

Except for the introduction and planning doc, do NOT prewrite any additional parts of your essay

The Essay Outline & Structure and Rubric are only for your reference.

10 Points Product

You could revise your essay by scoring under 80% on your Theme Essay Writing Task. 
You can only get up to a B as a total score.

If your score is above 80%, you can ignore this assignment

The conditions for revisions are as follows: Copy and paste the entire character essay below the line on this document.

Focus on the areas that Mr. Waste has commented on in your original essay.

You must highlight any changes you make in yellow so that Mr. Waste can easily see them and compare them to the previous version. 

Your essay must be double-spaced, 12 pt font (Arial or Times New Roman).

Some of your revisions may only need you to review how to write citations correctly. In contrast, others may require you to rewrite significant sections (rewrite your reasoning, add context if missing, add final thought to your conclusion, etc.).

If you would like to conference with Mr. Waste at Flex during a break or before/after school, please contact him through email.

Use the color-coded Squeaky Essay as a model for your revisions.

The due date for revisions is 5:00 pm on Friday, December 6, 2024.

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice per skill

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
Due beginning of class on Thursday/Friday

This is an example of a character essay from one of my students last year. It has great structure, transitions, and thoughtful reasoning, making it a great example for you to model. 

Read the essay to yourself. 
As you read, highlight different essay elements based on the outline. 
The color coding key is on the assignment.

6.B.1 Match the quotations with their themes

6.B.2 Determine the themes of short stories

You have two IXLs for theme practice--remember you must reach a smart score of 90 to complete the assignment.

2 pts for the completed IXL


I have included the video we watched in class in case you are absent or need extra support.

With your group, start by identifying a UNIVERSAL idea
-Create a poster (digitally or on paper) that conveys the theme of your short story. 
Your poster must have: 

Your names and Period number on the bottom. 
The title and author of your story.
A summary about your story. 
A theme statement about your book. 
A properly framed quote that proves your theme. 
A symbol/photo to represent your theme.
This will be completed during the next block class at the end of the week.

Write a response to this film focussing on character development and change (how does the character change during the movie)
Speak also on a possible theme statement and reference the film to show evidence of this idea
What might we learn from this film? How so?
Write about any other significant observations

-Do not give a plot summary

Requirement- 3/4 of a page double-spaced

Directions: Today, you are going to plan your essay. 

For the assignment, you will fill in the BOLDED portions of the outline. 
I want you to have your big claim (Thesis), 2 mini claims (topic sentences), and 2 pieces of evidence on this document.

Today you will write an essay examining the main character of your short story.

You should use your Plan Your Character Essay and materials from your Writer’s Notebook as you write your essay. 

I cannot answer any questions about the content of your essay during the writing time–you will have 50 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay.

In your writing, make sure you:

Write a lead and introduction for your essay.
Establish an umbrella claim (thesis) that you will prove
Paragraph structure for your mini claims, evidence from the text, and strong reasoning to support your claim
The correct method to frame and cite your text evidence
Write a conclusion for your story restating your claim and giving the reader a final thought about the theme


12 pt Arial or Times New Roman Font
Double spaced.

Make sure to reread as a final check and look for errors.

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
It is due at the beginning of next Wednesday's (11/13) class.

Directions: Go through the worksheet to help you prep for your character essay that you will begin next week in class.

With your group, after you have discussed your thinking, fill in the assignment with the following information:

1) Write a thesis/umbrella claim that will be the focus of your essay
2) Complete list of possible character traits--two is NOT enough.  Try to compile a list of at least 10.
3) Chose two strong traits from the entire story (not just the first few paragraphs) that will be the two mini claims for your two body paragraphs

Below is an example of a basic character essay from a previous student. 

Your Task: With your group do the following on Google Classroom: 
Read the essay aloud. 
As you read, highlight different elements of the essay based on the outline. 
The color coding key is on the outline. 
We will work on this for 15 minutes and it is due at the end of class so you need to move quickly.

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
It is due at the beginning of next Wednesday's (11/6) class.

After completing the reading and note-taking, you must determine who the ghastly ghost is. 
Write a long single-body paragraph that includes the following:

C = your claim. Who is the ghastly ghost? (1 complete sentence)

E = Evidence. You must discuss all the evidence against the suspect you think is the ghost and evidence explaining why it can’t be the other  four suspects (five to 10 sentences)

R =Reasoning. This ties it all together. What is the evidence telling you? (five to 10 sentences)

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL U.3 Words with sub--
2) Complete the 6th Grade IXL U.4  Words with mis--



***You must get an SS of 90 or spend 15 minutes to receive credit on each IXL***

Re-read your short story. 
As you read, you may stop and write in your Writers Notebook
You MUST have two full pages at the beginning of class on Thursday, 10/31, to get full credit (5 points) as you will be sharing with your group.
If you are absent and do not have your Writers Notebook, you can still do the assignment on loose lead and use the digital copies of Short Stories found under the topic Short Stories--Literary Essay in Google Classroom.

Either independently or with members of your Short Story Group, fill in the paper copy of the Short Story Plot map about your short story (Your Move, The Party, Seventh Grade, Everything Will Be Okay, Inside Out) that was handed out today in class. 


Due as Homework Check at beginning of class.

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***I have included Youtube video in case you prefer to listen to the story***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Instructions
Use the model (Evidence #1 CER)  to write your CER using one of the other pieces of evidence. You do not need to use both.
Make sure that your reasoning clearly explains why the evidence supports your claim.
Remember to indent the beginning of paragraphs and double-space.

Today in class, we began Essay Boot Camp.
After discussing Box and Bullet Essay structure, the class read "The Three Little Pigs".

After, students brainstormed using the claim: "The third pig is admirable because...." to come up with two reasons to support the claim. In the Shared Essay, we wrote the basic introduction and body Paragraph 1.

Instructions
1) Copy and paste the introduction and first paragraph from Shared Essay Boot Camp onto this document.
2) Based on the ideas we generated as a class during Boxes and Bullets, complete Body Paragraph 2 and Conclusion on your own.

Instead of taking a boring quiz on run-on sentences, you will prove your understanding of a run-on sentence and how to fix it by creating an informational storyboard. You can be as creative as you want with your storyboard; you could depict a rap, a play, a comic strip, a presentation, or anything else your mind dreams up! You will be graded on the following criteria (click here for rubric):

Storyboard explains the difference between a run-on sentence and a complete sentence.
Run-on sentence: Two complete thoughts smushed together without proper punctuation
Complete sentence: A complete thought separated from another complete thought by a comma + conjunction, semicolon, or period
Storyboard explains how to fix a run-on sentence: comma + conjunction, semicolon, and period. The storyboard contains clear and neat drawings and text. Storyboard is made with care, thoughtfulness, and creativity

Due Dates:
At the beginning of class Monday/Tuesday, 10/21-10/22: Plan for the project on Google Form is due!
At the beginning of class Friday/Thursday, 10/24-10/25: Final storyboard due!

1) Complete the 6th Grade IXL EE.5     Is it a complete sentence or a fragment?
2) Complete the 6th Grade IXL EE.6 Is it a complete sentence or a run-on?
3) Complete the 6th Grade IXL EE.7 Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?

Remember to watch the videos before beginning the homework

***You must get an SS of 90 or spend 15 minutes to receive credit on each IXL***

1) Complete the 6th Grade  IXL U.1 Words with pre--
2) Complete the 6th Grade IXL U.2  Words with re--

If unsure of prefixes, review the attached video

***You must get an SS of 90 or spend 15 minutes to receive credit on each IXL***

Now that we have read the short stories, it is time for you to let me know which story you are interested in writing about as part of our Literary Essay unit. You will be ranking the five stories 1-5 with 1 being the story you are most interested in and 5 being the story you are least interested in.

While I will not guarantee that you will have your first or second (or even third choice), I will consider your thoughts before assigning the story you will work on over the next month.

I will NOT be assigning groups based on your friends--it will be based on my assessment of your writing so far.

Showing serious interest based on the story's content, connection to the story, or understanding of the material based on the previous Google Forms will influence my decisions.

The final question asks you to make your case for why I should give you your first choice--impress me, and it might just happen.

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***I have included Youtube video in case you prefer to listen to the story***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
It is due at the beginning of next Wednesday's (10/9) class.

1) Use Clever to log in to BrainPOP
2) Look for the Plagiarism Review on your student dashboard
3) Please watch the movie and complete tasks before the next class.

THE FINAL QUIZ WILL BE PART OF YOUR GRADE.

Each member of the group will be responsible for different sections of the poster (one will need to be an artist).

Follow the Directions below:
Your group will be given a story (no you do not get to choose) and read it aloud.
After your group has read the story, answer the questions below:    
-Who are the characters in your story?
-What is the universal problem (a problem we all as people can relate to) your character is dealing with?
-Create a theme statement as a group (what is the author trying to say about life?) and write it down. 


Complete the following Poster Tasks:
Your Poster Tasks: 
The title of your story.
You must draw a cover for your story. 
You must have a summary of your story written down (4-5 sentences) 
It would be best to name a character with 1 or 2 character traits.
Write down your group theme statement.

IXL Practice

Smart Score of 90

If you are up for a Challenge, go to 100.

Use the Learn with an Example if you need clarification or make errors.
If a single IXL takes you to complete longer than fifteen minutes, please email Mr. Waste.



V.1 Use Greek and Latin roots as clues to the meanings of words
V.2 Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***I have included Youtube video in case you prefer to listen to the story***

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Directions:
On the worksheet given to you today in class, read a short description of an event. 
Using the Character Traits List, identify a character trait revealed by each action.
Explain your answer in a complete sentence (correct capitalization and punctuation).

Complete the packet that was handed out in class.
It is due at the beginning of next Wednesday's (10/2) class.

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Complete the Story Plot Organizer you were given today in class for "The Party".
Use the "Your Move" Story Plot Organizer in your Writer's Notebook as your guide.

This will be due at the beginning of the next class.

Read the story and answer the questions on the Google Form.

***You must complete the reading and answer the questions on the form in order to get credit on the assignment***

Complete the Story Plot Organizer you were given today in class for "Everything Will Be Okay".
Use the "Your Move" Story Plot Organizer in your Writer's Notebook as your guide.

This will be due at the beginning of the next class.

1) Use Clever to log in to BrainPOP
2) Look for the Parts of Speech Review on your student dashboard
3) Please watch the movie and complete the quiz before the next class.

As homework, please reread "Everything Will Be Okay" (paper or digital copy) and complete the following questions after reading the assignment.

All answers must be complete sentences (capitalization and punctuation COUNT!).

Your Assignment: 
Create an 8-page booklet using the eight figurative language types we reviewed in class. 
The topic of your booklet is You! Using figurative language, describe yourself. 
Hobbies
Likes/Dislikes
Pets
Family 
Favorite Places
You Choose!
This will help me get to know you better and allow you to use figurative language surrounding your everyday life. 

Your Task:
One piece of figurative language per page. 
Define each type of figurative language (use definitions given in class. Do not copy and paste off Google). 
Create an original example of each type of figurative language. 
Add an image that represents or relates to your example. 
Use Color
***EXAMPLE INCLUDED--DRAWINGS ARE PREFERABLE, BUT IF YOU CHOOSE TO PRINT IMAGES, THEY MUST BE PRINTED AT HOME. I WILL NOT PRINT IT AT SCHOOL FOR YOU***
Proofread your work. Make sure it is neat and easy to read! Click on this link to see how it will be graded. Yes, it is going to be graded :).
10 product pts
5 process pts
15 pts total

This is a product assignment.
Testing conditions--so no talking. If you need help, please raise your hand and wait for Mr. Waste.

Please close your computer and Free Read when done.

Direction: Read my examples, and then create your own creative sentences using each no-excuse word. This is your study sheet for the No Excuse Word Post-Test that will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Part 1.   Fiction Summary Outline

Use your Story Plot Organizer to fill in the blanks below. 

Please include any additional details from the story that you think are important. 

Make sure to delete any of the blank lines before going on to Part 2.
Part 2.   Fiction Summary Paragraph


Copy and paste your completed sentence starters from Part 1 to form a paragraph below the line. 

Do not include the numbers as you paste.

Did you delete all the blank lines from your sentence starters? 

Make sure to indent (use the tab key) to indent the beginning of your paragraph.

Double-space your paragraph (ask Mr. Waste if not sure how) and you can only use 12 pt Arial or Times New Roman font

IXL Practice

Smart Score of 90

If you are up for a Challenge, go all the way to 100.

Use the Learn with an Example if you are unclear or make errors.
If a single IXL is taking longer than fifteen minutes for you to complete, please email Mr. Waste.



FF.1 Identify common and proper nouns
RR.1 Correct capitalization errors

IXL Practice

Smart Score of 90

If you are up for a Challenge, go all the way to 100.

Use the Learn with an Example if you are unclear or make errors.
If an IXL is taking longer than fifteen minutes for you to complete, please email Mr. Waste.


W.2 Find synonyms in context
W.4 Find antonyms in context

Follow the directions on the slides to complete the activity.

IXL Practice

Smart Score of 90

If you are up for a Challenge, go all the way to 100.

Use the Learn with an Example if you are unclear or make errors.
If an IXL is taking longer than fifteen minutes for you to complete, please email Mr. Waste.


W.1 Choose the synonym
W.3 Choose the antonym

I’m really eager to understand what you can do as writers of narratives, of stories, so today, will you please write the best personal narrative, the best true story, that you can write? Make this be the story of one time in your life. You might focus on just a scene or two. You’ll only have this class period of 40 minutes to write this true story, so you’ll need to plan, draft, revise, and edit in one sitting. Write in a way that allows you to show off all you know about narrative writing.

In your writing, make sure you:

Write a beginning for your story.
Use transition words to tell what happened in order.
Elaborate to help readers picture your story.
Show what your story is really about.
Write an ending for your story.


***Please close all tabs and windows--you should only have the tab with the assignment open. You may use spelling and grammar tools in Google Docs but no other outside assistance***

Do your best and have fun,
Mr. Waste

Your classmates want to know more about you. Use the sentence starters to "fill in the blanks" about what they should know about you.

Make sure to either insert a picture of yourself onto the doc or you can even glue a picture onto your printed copy.

I have included an example of my own of how the inserted picture should look on the page.

***YOU MUST PRINT OUT A COPY AT HOME TO BRING IN OR HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH MR. WASTE AND YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS ABOUT WHY YOU NEED TO MAKE ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS***

The printed copy will be turned in at the beginning of class.

Today in class, we learned the procedures Professor Hulk would like you to use when sending an email to any staff member at Fisher. Use the Google Slide to draft and write an email to Professor Hulk aka Mr. Waste.

You must email Mr. Waste using the correct form by 5:00 PM tomorrow if you are unable to complete it during class.

A syllabus is an outline of what you will be studying together, containing the important rules and procedures you will be following throughout the 2024-2025 school year. This is also the information that your parents will be receiving during Back to School Night on Thursday, August 29.

Complete the book cover handed out in class. There will be time given to work on the assignment during the next block period (Thursday) but you may work on it at home or during Flex.

Remember, page one needs the following information:
--Full name (first and last)
--class period
--an image that represents you (place or object)

Page two needs to have one or more words/character traits that define you.

You must use color and neatness, as always, counts.

Supplies

The following supplies will be needed specifically for English this year.  
THIS WILL BE A HOMEWORK CHECK AT THE BEGINNING OF CLASS
 **Please let me know if you cannot meet this deadline.**

a charged Chromebook
earbuds/headphones
pencils
black or blue pens
a free reading book (Bring every day to school even if you do not have English)

Complete the book cover handed out in class. There will be time given to work on the assignment during the next block period (Thursday) but you may work on it at home or during Flex.

Remember, page one needs the following information:
--Full name (first and last)
--class period
--an image that represents you (place or object)

Page two needs to have one or more words/character traits that define you.

You must use color and neatness, as always, counts.

Complete the Artistic Gymnastics Summary Sheet that was handed out today during class. If you did not complete it during work time, it will be due at the beginning of class on Wednesday, 8/21