Hello 2026 Cohort!

The homework for classes from September 14 to 18 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

Textbooks

Sep. 14–15 //

Work Time: 85+ min.

JOURNAL (5+ min.)

• Write a comment to a peer for Journal #243. www.brendenleeteacher.com

• If you did not write the Journal response in class, write it at home. Spend 15+ minutes to write the response. It should be 100 words or more. Any AI-generated text for this task violates PEAI policy.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 9A–9D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

• Study for the quiz.

• Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/309898246

WRITING (30+ min.)

• Create a timeline of your life for the past 20 months in your writing notebook. Label one side “January 2025” and the other “now” and add memorable moments in between.

• Try to make at least 12 entries, and push yourself to record both positive and negative experiences, but also be sure to record a few key “small moments”—like maybe that evening in April when you were on a walk and saw something memorable, or that conversation you had this summer that has stayed in your mind. The more detail you can add, the better.

• Address 1 of the 2 prompts below in your writing notebook. Write 100 words or more.

1. How do you think these last 20 months have shaped—and will continue to shape—you and your generation?

2. What can you show or tell that might help explain what it’s like to be a teenager in 2026?

NOVEL (30+ min.)

• Read chapters 1–2 in The Outsiders.

• Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:

1. What is the setting of the story?

2. Write a brief description of the following characters: Darry, Johnny, Ponyboy, Sherri ("Cherry"), Sodapop

3. What are the differences between the greasers and Socs?

4. Describe Ponyboy's relationship with Darry.

5. Why do the three Curtis brothers live by themselves?

Tests

• Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)

• Lesson 9 (WW 3000 Book 7)

• Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)

• The Outsiders, ch. 1–2

Sep. 17–18 //

Work Time: 70+ min.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 9E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

• Study for the quiz.

• The vocabulary quiz will be done via Kahoot. All students will play individually. There will be 20 questions. Students without a device will take the quiz with paper and pencil.

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

• Complete Practice 6–10 (pp. 99–102) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (0 min.)

• None

DEBATE (30+ min.)

• Complete First Thoughts and Key Vocabulary (p. 118) in Lift 3.

• Read "What’s Technology Got to Do with the Economy" (pp. 120–124).

• Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–5 (p. 126) in full sentences in your debate notebook.

• Address Share Your Perspective questions 1–2 in full sentences in your debate notebook. Each response should be 50+ words.

Tests

• Vocabulary Quiz (Kahoot!)

• Lesson 9 (WW 3000 Book 7)

Please do not use the PEAI message system; I do not check it. Instead, send me an email if you have any questions or concerns and I will get back to you on weekdays within 24 hours.

-Brenden Lee Teacher
email: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com

Hello 2026 Cohort!

The homework for classes from September 7 to 11 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

Textbooks

Sep. 7–8 //

Work Time: 55+ min.

COMMUNITY (0+ min.)

• You may update your avatar for the class Home Screen. Send me the picture via email or share it via Google Drive.

• Avatars should be appropriate for the classroom.

• Avatars will be automatically resized into a square and only the middle of the picture will be visible.

• Next avatar change date: Nov. 2

JOURNAL (5+ min.)

• Write a comment to a peer for Journal #184. www.brendenleeteacher.com

• If you did not write the Journal response in class, write it at home. Spend 15+ minutes to write the response. It should be 100 words or more. Any AI-generated text for this task violates PEAI policy.

VOCABULARY (30+ min.)

• Complete the Crossword Puzzle (p. 95) in Wordly Wise 3000, Book 7.

• Study for the summative test.

  • A PDF of the word list may be downloaded HERE.

  • Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/521871683

WRITING (0 min.)

• None

NOVEL (20+ min.)

• Choose a novel you have read (non-PEAI novel) and BRING THE NOVEL TO CLASS.

• Create a 3–5 min. discussion or activity related to the novel. It must be interactive and engage your peers. Ideas:

• Create a worksheet and an accompanying activity.

• Read an excerpt from the novel and start a debate or discussion.

• Show the cover of the novel or artwork related to it and analyze it.

• Create an interactive quiz or game show.

• Explore one of the themes of the book through a discussion (e.g., sacrifice, loyalty).

• Prepare a short interactive presentation.

• Your choice!

• Purchase S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders. We will begin reading the novel next week.

Tests

• Vocabulary Test SUMMATIVE (fill-in-the-blank, picture matching, multiple choice, definition)

• Lessons 5–8 (WW 3000 Book 7)

Sep. 10–11 //

Work Time: 50+ min.

VOCABULARY (0 min.)

• None

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

• Complete Practice 1–5 (pp. 96–99) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (0 min.)

• None

DEBATE (30+ min.)

• Watch “The Death Penalty Debate.” https://youtu.be/XltuOU1A8Sk

• Create an outline of both speakers’ points in your debate notebook.

• Read the article “Death Penalty: Should the Death Penalty Be Legal?” https://www.britannica.com/procon/death-penalty-debate

• Write evidence on the front of the notecard (sized 192 x 126 mm) that was handed out in class. Include evidence in support of and opposition to the death penalty. The evidence on this notecard will be permitted to be used in the debate.

Tests

• None

Please do not use the PEAI message system; I do not check it. Instead, send me an email if you have any questions or concerns and I will get back to you on weekdays within 24 hours.

-Brenden Lee Teacher
email: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com