English+ 2019/20-Period 3 Assignments

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Use the Google Worksheet below to write a play based on the STORY MAP from the FILM you watched.
See the EXAMPLE to get you started

Work on “Dialogue Practice.”

1. You will create a presentation in Google Slides giving instructions on how 'TO DO' something that you love to do.
2. The instructions are on EACH Google Slide (we will discuss on Zoom)
3. Ideas for your presentation: Making your favorite food dish, preparing for your favorite holiday, Creating your favorite craft, How to do an 'Ollie' on a skateboard, Secret video game special move or short cut, or come up with your OWN!!!!

You will be given a project for this book next week (5/12), so PLEASE make sure you have finished reading the book by then. :-)

1. First, use the link to get to our class Padlet.
To Log IN: LGUSD email & Padlet1 (password) See screenshot below

2. Then, follow the example POST to create a post of your own about the film you watched to complete your Story Map
3. Finally, review other peoples posts (with star rating) if you think the film sounds interesting to watch. (1 star = not interested to 5 stars = I'm definitely watching this!)

Use the link below to find your assignment on Flipgrid.
We will go over this assignment in our Zoom Class.

English+ Zoom Meeting: Thursday 10:00 am

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1. Choose a film of your choice:
Film must be in English
Film must be age appropriate (could watch in school together & your parents are okay with it)
2. Complete the Story Map & Character Analysis worksheet that we completed during our Zoom meeting. (below is my example in case something happens to yours). :-)

Please use the link below to go to your assignment in Listenwise. Make sure to use the tools available to help you on the assignment..

1. Read at least 20 minutes everyday. (You do not need to finish the book this week.)
2. At the end of the week, complete the attached worksheet.

1.Choose one of the links below to get free online books. (or you can use a book of your own.) The book must be fiction. (examples: science fiction, adventure, realistic fiction...)

2.Read at least 20 mins a night. I do not expect you to finish the book this week... just to read every day!

3. Complete Independent Reading Assignment #1 (see below)

Directions:
1.You will create a commercial in Flipgrip (see link below) to convince people that they should take your dream vacation.
2.You will use the information you researched for your Google Slides presentation last week “My Dream Vacation” to make your commercial.
3.Before you create your commercial, you will need to complete the Google Doc Script Graphic Organizer. (see link below)]
4. Make sure to include the link to your Google Slideshow into your video slide. (great idea Eunji!)

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Work on “No Red Ink Quiz #12.”

The first person to ever cross the Antarctic alone decided to attempt another dangerous, icy expedition. Colin O’Brady wanted to row from South America to Antarctica with a team of daring travelers. Although he had never rowed before he decided to take this journey, he made sure to prepare himself both mentally and physically for the challenging trip. Listen to learn what motivated O’Brady to go on this thrilling expedition and find out what he needed to do to prepare for it.


Update: Since this story first aired, O’Brady’s team successfully completed the journey across the Drake Passage.

Work on “No Red Ink Practice #12.”

Follow the instructions given in the attachment below.

To Be Posted On Friday 4/17/20

Click the link below to see your assignment.
Make sure to use the BLUE toolbar to help you.

1. Take a picture of your art project TURN IN your picture onto this assignment post.
2. To make it easier, complete the "Brainstorm for Book Project" document attached and TURN IN that document on this assignment post.

1. Read the article
2. Highlight THREE vocabulary words you do not know in RED
3. Look up the meaning of the word and write the definition in the COMMENT SECTION.
4. Go back into the text and Highlight CONTEXT CLUES (words in the text) in BLUE that could have helped you understand what the vocabulary word means.
5. Complete the Activities (Writing/Quiz) for this article.

6. CHOOSE AT LEAST TWO MORE ARTICLES TO COMPLETE (follow the instructions above with these articles

The example below is to show what you should do in NEWSELA while reading. (Do not create a Google Docs)

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Topic: Zoom Meeting #2
Time: Apr 2, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Cara Appleton is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Zoom Meeting Period 3
Time: Mar 26, 2020 10:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

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Hi Everyone. Please complete the following:
1. Use the link below to access the How you doing? Flipgrid assignment
2. Watch my very first recorded video
3. Record a video to send to me. Include the following:
How are you and your family doing?
What are some new routines in your house?
What questions do you have for Mrs. Appleton?

Good Luck! This will be my first attempt at this program so we may have to make some adjustments to make it work.

Hello Beautiful Students.

Your first assignment is to make sure that your parent/guardian fills out the Flipgrid Consent Form on Google Forms. The link was sent out to their emails on Friday night (3/21) at 8:30. Thank you SO much! BE WELL Mrs. A

Complete "Close Reading Questions" for TWO different readings from today's Scavenger Hunt assignment.

It can be found at Chocolate Collections, Sub Unit 2, Lesson 1, Tab 3 Introduce Scavenger Hunt

Be prepared to present to class and turn in the following:
Google Slides
Notecards for Presentation

Use the Google Slides link below to begin creating your Book Talk Presentation.

1. Read for 30 minutes in your independence reading book.
2. Complete the attached worksheet below.

1. Find a Newsela article that you want to read. It must be a current event
2. Change the 'Text Level' for the article if it is too hard or easy to read.
3. Complete the "Pre Reading Worksheet" - Highlight the main points as you read.
4. After you complete the summary on the worksheet. Take the quiz for the article.

Complete the assignment below using your independent reading book.
Make sure to write your answers using complete sentences.

Please read the article below and then make sure to FOLLOW the DIRECTIONS. Thank you. :-)

Why are women’s bodies deliberately altered and even damaged in so many societies around the world?

Work on “No Red Ink Practice #5.”
Make sure to review the LESSON for each section
Do not skip practice questions

Work on “NO Red Ink Practice Quiz #5.”

How much allowance money do kids typically get these days? A group of accountants recently conducted a survey to learn the current going rate for kids’ pocket money. They also asked parents whether kids have to do chores for their allowances and polled kids on their savings habits. One expert called the survey results “a shocker.” Listen to learn more about what the expert thinks kids should be learning about managing money and how families can help.

What do you think it means to live the “American Dream?” Does it describe the things you own, the job you have, the place you live, or all of these and something more?

What do you think it means to live the “American Dream?” Does it describe the things you own, the job you have, the place you live, or all of these and something more?

According to a new report, bird populations are generally decreasing throughout North America. Having fewer birds could negatively impact our ecosystems and our lives. However, there are steps we can take to help our feathered friends bounce back. Listen to learn what factors are causing bird populations to decline and some simple steps people can take to help slow the trend.

Instructions are on the hand out Mrs. Appleton gave to you on Tuesday.

Please make sure to follow the directions at the beginning of the article.

Read the article below. As you read, highlight words you don't know in red. Then- search for the meaning of the word and write it in the comment section. Highlight the main idea of the article in yellow. Then- comment on what you highlighted. Highlight a new fact you learned in green. Then- comment on why the fact was of interest to you. Finally, take the quiz

If possible, please bring food and/or supplies to donate to House of Hope. :-)

Examples: Pasta, Rice, Tuna Fish, Soup, Canned Fruit/Vegetables, Toilet Paper, Toothpaste

Please use the link below.

By end of flex on Friday.
Please finish children's book
Please fill out Children's Book Rubric
If you lost your rubric, another one is attached below.

Use the link below to complete your quiz.

When you are finished, work on your Children's Book or read silently in your new library book.

Work on “No Red Ink Assignment 4.

Note: You will need to use correct grammar for dialogue in your children's book.

1. Add a "New Slide
2. Complete your simile or metaphor about your family in your new slide
3. Include a background and images

PLEASE REVIEW THE INSTRUCTIONS PAGE IN YOUR PURPLE PACKET WHEN CREATING YOUR SLIDES

1.Create your children's book using Google Slides.
2. Each Slide is like one page in your book.
3. Your book should include the following pages:
Title Page/Cover
Dedication Page
Story with Pictures (at least 8 slides)
About the Author (With current Picture)

Go To Appleton/Library in Google Classroom to complete this assignment.

Work on “No Red Ink Practice #3.”

Make sure to talk with your family about idioms, onomatopoeias & alliterations!
Include colorful images to explain your figurative language
Translate meaning in English

1. First review the Google Slides that Mrs. Appleton created for review. (You can find the slides in your stream)
2. Then, practice only those areas that you need to.
3. You will take a quiz on these topics next class period

Please turn in your personal narrative to this assignment.
Make sure to do the following:
1. Edit your writing for grammar and spelling
2. Color figurative language (in red or blue font)
3. Include MLA heading & Double Space

1. Include at least TWO similes in your personal narrative (use red font)
2. Include at least TWO metaphors in your personal narrative (use blue font)
3. TURN IN your revised Draft to this assignment

Use the Google Slide Show below to complete your worksheet.

Work on “No Red Ink Practice #2.” You can find the link below. This assignment is due by FLEX this FRIDAY

Use the Google Document attached below.
Make a Copy of the document and rename it Last Name Second Draft

Please go to Appleton/Library Classroom and find the handout to complete this assignment.

Use the document below to write your first draft.
As you write, review the Narrative Writing Checklist
Your draft should be a minimum of 1 page double spaced.

Work on “No Red Ink Practice #1.”

1. In your composition book list your new assignment in your Table of Contents
Ex: Flash Draft #3 9/16/19 10

2. Review the brainstorm ideas you wrote in "Times of My Life" & "What Matters to Me"

3. Choose one new 'MOMENT' to write about.

4. Title page 10 Flash Draft #3 and write at least one page about the moment you chose.

Use the link below to complete the assessment in class

Work on “Pre Assessment #1.” If you do not finish it in class, please finish for homework.

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Remember:
Choose an event from your brainstorm lists in your notebook
Write about ONE moment.
Choose to write in either 1st person (I, Me) or 3rd person (She, He, They) point of view (POV)
Try to write one to two pages

Please choose ONE idea from the Times in My Life Brainstorm list you made in class today. You have a choice from: My First, My Last, or Time I Realized Something New. Circle the choice you made and then write a story about the idea. You should write at least 1-2 pages about this topic.

Please bring your composition book to school with you tomorrow.

Please include:
1. A book cover (title of book, author of book, a picture, your name)
2. Three pages that briefly explain important events in the story (Event #1, Event #2, Event #3)
3. A conclusion page. Tell me- How does your favorite story end?
4. Include 2-3 colored pictures to show what you are writing about.

Please use the link below to read the class syllabus with your parent/guardian. At the end of the syllabus, is a link to complete a review form confirming parent/student understanding of class expectations. Please complete this Google form by the due date (8:00 am Thursday 8/22/19). Please email Mrs. Appleton with any questions by end of school on Wednesday.