Hello 2026 Cohort!

The homework for classes from May 4 to 8 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

Classes will not be held on May 5 in observance of Children's Day 🎉🇰🇷

🚨 BT1/BT2: Complete the Project Fair task from Tuesday + the assigned Thursday homework. 🚨

Textbooks

May 4–5 //

Work Time: 80+ min.

JOURNAL (0 min.)

• None

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 14A–14D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

• Study for the quiz.

• Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/289713747

PROJECT FAIR (40+ min.)

• Procure materials for your trifold.

• Watch "Introduction to Correlation (Statistics)" https://youtu.be/dsyTQNUvqH0?si=N_OcsdCHQwBns-pz

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

1. What is a correlation?

2. What is the correlation coefficient?

3. What are two questions from your survey that you believe will have a positive correlation? Why? Write 50+ words.

4. e.g., I'm think there might be a correlation between personality type (introverted — extroverted) and preference for style of clothing (plain — expressive). Introverted individuals tend to be more reserved when they are in public and around those who they aren't familiar with. Therefore, I would think that they have a preference for clothing that is more plain so as to not draw attention to themselves. Extroverted individuals, on the other hand, tend to be more social and that might be expressed in more vibrant and expressive clothing. I will be interested to see if that is indeed true for my sample.

• Respond to ALL 12 District Surveys (including your own). 🚨 DO NOT EDIT YOUR SURVEY. IF YOU CHANGE ANY QUESTIONS, THE DATA COLLECTED MAY BE LOST. 🚨

1. Fishy MOJA: https://tinyurl.com/2f6vu9cx

2. KEOSK: https://tinyurl.com/4cmatbnn

3. Ember: https://tinyurl.com/ywmpxezx

4. Seaweed Hairs: https://tinyurl.com/43kerv3e

5. INCISION: https://tinyurl.com/4znt7hp9

6. 12's Last Ember: https://tinyurl.com/4j3h665c

7. Eternal Glory: https://tinyurl.com/m63wja8e

8. Tides 4 Life: https://tinyurl.com/3fs6aub3

9. The Panem Steakhouse: https://tinyurl.com/yf7yzxab

10. United Nations of the Tide: https://tinyurl.com/4cmc7tr7

11. The Embassy of Butter Empowerment: https://tinyurl.com/mvymaurc

12. Ashen Arrows: https://tinyurl.com/33sbyyw8

NOVEL (20+ min.)

• Read chapters 16–18 in The Hunger Games.

Tests

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

• Lesson 14 (WW 3000 Book 6)

• Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)

• The Hunger Games (ch. 16–18)

May 7–8 //

Work Time: 55+ min.

VOCABULARY (15+ min.)

• Complete 14E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

• Complete the grammar worksheet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE.

• Review your class notes and grammar textbook for the test. You should be familiar with the following: clauses, independent clauses, dependent clauses, noun clauses, adjective clauses, subject-verb pairs

READING (0 min.)

• None

DEBATE (20+ min.)

• Complete the debate worksheet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE.

Tests

• Grammar Test

• Clauses

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

-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com

Hello 2026 Cohort!

The homework for classes from May 11 to 15 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

The bi-annual Evaluation Test will be held in class on May 14 and 15. The test contains a reading section and a writing section for which 90 minutes of class time will be allotted. The essay will be assessed based upon (a) content, (b) organization, (c) word choice, and (d) grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Be prepared to write a persuasive essay.

If you would like some extra practice for the reading section of the Evaluation Test, please complete the extra credit task.

Textbooks

May 11–12 //

Work Time: 85+ min.

JOURNAL (5+ min.)

• Write a comment to a peer for Journal #234. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index

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

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 15A–15D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

• Study for the quiz.

• Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/294006774

EVALUATION TEST PREP (20+ min.)

• Complete the “History of the Chickenpox Vaccine” TOEFL reading that was handed out in class. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.

PROJECT FAIR (20+ min.)

• Create a correlation matrix heatmap for your data from the District Survey.

• Analyze the data. Choose 1+ positive correlation and 1+ negative correlation from the correlation matrix. Write analysis of each correlation with your theory about the relationship between the variables. Each analysis should be 50+ words.

• Both correlations should include a district question.

⠀How to Create a Correlation Matrix Heatmap

1. Open your survey on Google Forms. Click "Responses."

2. Click "View in Sheets" at the top of the page.

3. Click "File" and then "Download" as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx).

4. Upload the spreadsheet (.xlsx file) to an AI app.

5. Enter this prompt: Create an image of a correlation matrix heatmap for questions 1–10 for the attached spreadsheet.

NOVEL (20+ min.)

• Read chapters 19–21 in The Hunger Games.

Tests

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

• Lesson 15 (WW 3000 Book 6)

May 14–15 // Evaluation Test

Work Time: 40+ min.

VOCABULARY (0 min.)

• None

GRAMMAR (0 min.)

• None

READING (0 min.)

• None

EVALUATION TEST PREP (40+ min.)

Prompt: “Original” fairy tales, like those recorded by the Brothers Grimm, often contain violence. Some literary critics and child psychologists believe these tales are good for children because they address children’s real fears, feelings, and desires. Others argue that contemporary “sanitized” fairy tales still convey the main themes of the tales and are far more appropriate for children. Should children’s stories include violence and mature themes? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

• Write a four paragraph persuasive essay on the essay sheet from class or in your writing notebook. Give yourself 40 minutes maximum to write the essay. A few reminders:

• Write a thesis statement at the end of the introductory paragraph. It should clearly address the prompt.

• Start the introductory paragraph with a hook and write a closing sentence that links to it.

• Start each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.

• Use persuasive devices such as rhetorical questions, repetition, strong modals (e.g., must, need to), etc.

• Sample persuasive essays may be viewed at the link. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/learning/the-winners-of-our-7th-annual-student-editorial-contest.html

DEBATE (0 min.)

• None

Tests

• Evaluation Test

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

-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com