HW Week 31
Jul
28
to Aug 1
homework

HW Week 31

Hello 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from July 28 to August 1 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

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Bring texts the following days:

Day ONE
Mon/Tue

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research

  4. Divergent

Day TWO
Thu/Fri

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. myPerspectives

  4. Lift

Jul. 28–29 //

Work Time: 70+ min.

JOURNAL (0 min.)

  • None

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

We will play Kahoot in class to review the vocabulary for the lesson. If you’d like to play, please bring a device to class (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone). This is optional.

  • Complete 4A–4D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

WRITING (20+ min.)

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

NOVEL (30+ min.)

  • Read chapters 11–15 in Divergent.

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

  1. What ranking did Four achieve during training?

  2. What job is given to the lowest ranked initiates?

  3. How does Eric punish Al for his poor performance during training?

  4. How does Tris help her team win the game of capture the flag?

  5. What does Tris learn about her mother on Visiting Day?

Tests

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

    • Lesson 4 (WW 3000 Book 7)

  • Novel Quiz

    • Divergent (ch. 11–15)

Jul. 31–Aug. 1 //

Work Time: 60+ min.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

  • Complete 4E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

  • Complete Practice 6–12 (pp. 71–74) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (30+ min.)

Unit 3:

Turning PointS

*Complete this assignment if you did not do so last week and remember to bring myPerspectives to class.

  • Read An American Childhood (pp. 325–327) in myPerspectives.

  • Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–3 (p. 327) in full sentences in your reading notebook.

  • Address Analyze the Text questions 1, 3 (p. 328). The responses should be 50+ words.

DEBATE (20+ min.)

  • Read Vocal Presentation (pp. 188–191) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.

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

  1. What is vocal presentation?

  2. What is the biggest issue with vocal presentation?

  3. How can you slow your speed?

  4. What is the most important element of volume?

  5. How can you vary your style of presentation?

  6. What is a style change?

  • Watch the first speaker from WARSAW EUDC 2016 - OPEN FINAL. https://youtu.be/9Y6WKhKcFkg?t=7m42s

  • Take notes on what you liked and disliked about the speaker’s style. Consider the different aspects of style:

    1. Visual Presentation (how you look): eye contact, gesture, stance, mannerisms

    2. Vocal Presentation (how you sound): speed, volume, variation

Tests

  • Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)

    • Lesson 4 (WW 3000 Book 7)

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

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HW Week 30
Jul
21
to Jul 25
homework

HW Week 30

Hello 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from July 21 to 25 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

New extra credit task is available

Click HERE.

Bring texts the following days:

Day ONE
Mon/Tue

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research

  4. Divergent

Day TWO
Thu/Fri

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. myPerspectives

  4. Lift

Jul. 21–22 //

Work Time: 95+ min.

JOURNAL (15+ min.)

  • Respond to Journal #206. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index

    • The journal post will be viewable Friday morning.

    • If you are unable to post your response, send it to me via e-mail.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

  • Complete 3A–3D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

WRITING (30+ min.)

  • Write the first draft of your argument essay on the essay sheet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the essay sheet may be downloaded HERE. Reminders:

Essay Criteria

Viewpoint: Essay states a clear opinion and issues a call to action through argument based on evidence
Evidence: Editorial uses compelling evidence to supportthe opinion, and cites reliable sources
Analysis and Persuasion: Editorial convincingly argues point of view by providing relevant background information, using valid examples, and developing claims—all in a clear and organized fashion
Language: Essay has a strong voice and engages the reader. It uses language, style and tone appropriate to its purpose and features correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
Guidelines: Essay follows all guidelines and falls within the 400–600 word limit

NOVEL (30+ min.)

  • Complete your PIVergent badge with the three required elements. Badges will be laminated at PEAI. If you did not come to PEAI last Thursday/Friday, bring in a personal photo and any stickers, decorative tape, etc. to decorate your badge in class.

  • Read chapters 6–10 in Divergent.

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

  1. Who are Lauren and Four?

  2. How do the initiates get the privilege to join Dauntless?

  3. Why does Eric force Christina to hang off a railing in the Pit?

  4. What are the three stages of Dauntless initiation?

  5. Write a brief description of the following characters: Al, Christina, Eric, Molly, Peter

Tests

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

    • Lesson 3 (WW 3000 Book 7)

  • Novel Quiz

    • Divergent (ch. 6–10)

Jul. 24–25 //

Work Time: 85+ min.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

  • Complete 3E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

GRAMMAR (15+ min.)

  • Complete Practice 1–5 (pp. 69–71) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (30+ min.)

Unit 3:

Turning Points

  • Read An American Childhood (pp. 325–327) in myPerspectives.

  • Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–3 (p. 327) in full sentences in your reading notebook.

  • Address Analyze the Text questions 1, 3 (p. 328). The responses should be 50+ words.

DEBATE (20+ min.)

  • Read Chapter 3: Style (pp. 183–188) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.

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

  1. What does "style" refer to?

  2. What does the author mean by "being yourself"?

  3. When does your visual presentation begin?

  4. How do you maintain effective eye contact?

  5. What is good gesturing?

  6. What is effective stance?

  7. What are mannerisms?

  8. How would you describe your visual style (i.e., the way you look)? What aspects of your visual presentation would you like to improve? Write 50 words or more.

Tests

  • Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)

    • Lesson 3 (WW 3000 Book 7)

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

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HW Week 29
Jul
14
to Jul 18
homework

HW Week 29

Hello 2025 Cohort!

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

New extra credit task is available

Click HERE.

Bring texts the following days:

Day ONE
Mon/Tue

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research

  4. Divergent

Day TWO
Thu/Fri

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. myPerspectives

  4. Lift

Jul. 14–15 //

Work Time: 85+ min.

JOURNAL (15+ min.)

  • Respond to Journal #228. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index

    • The journal post will be viewable Friday morning.

    • If you are unable to post your response, send it to me via e-mail.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

  • Complete 2A–2D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

WRITING (20+ min.)

*Complete this assignment if you did not do so last week.

  • Complete Activities 13–19 (pp. 162–166) in Great Writing 5.

    • Activity 19 should be completed in your writing notebook.

NOVEL (40+ min.)

  • Complete the Divergent Faction Quiz on Google Forms. The form must be submitted by 11:59 PM Sunday (Jul. 13). https://forms.gle/9DwFeLWiY5x2477cA

  • Read chapters 1–5 in Divergent.

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

  1. What is the setting of the story?

  2. Why were the five factions formed?

  3. Write a brief description of each of the five factions.

  4. Why does Beatrice often feel she does not belong in her family?

  5. What is the Choosing Ceremony?

Tests

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

    • Lesson 2 (WW 3000 Book 7)

  • Novel Quiz

    • Divergent (ch. 1–5)

Jul. 17–18 //

Work Time: 70+ min.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

  • Complete 2E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

  • Complete Practice 6–14 (pp. 65–68) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (0 min.)

Unit 3:

Turning Points

  • None

DEBATE (30+ min.)

  • Read “What’s Technology Got to Do with the Economy” (pp. 120–124) in Lift 3.

  • 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 (short answer, definition)

    • Lesson 2 (WW 3000 Book 7)

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

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Extra Credit Tasks
Jan
1
12:00 AM00:00
extra credit

Extra Credit Tasks

 

For the rest of the year, optional extra credit tasks will be posted periodically on this page. Please complete them at your leisure!

 

✨ Magic Cards ✨

Redeemable for:
+2 points on quiz or test
1 sticker
1 pack of Haribo

SUMMER Season: AMONKHET

03_Summer Reading 📖

Value: 1 Magic card
Expires: July 31

  • Read a book you haven’t read from the Books We <3 page.

  • Write a 100+ word fanfic, review, analysis, recommendation etc. on the worksheet. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE. Then bring the book and worksheet to class to claim your reward.

    • This task must be handwritten.

02_TOEFL Reading Practice 🔖

Value: 1 Magic card
Expires: May 13

  • Complete the TOEFL iBT Quick Prep Vol. 4- Running Water on Mars (available in class or may be downloaded HERE). Annotate the passage and questions. Write notes on the test paper (50+ words) and highlight. Check your test with the answer key after you have completed it. The answer key may be downloaded HERE.

01_Mom & Dad Feedback 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️

Value: 2 stickers
Due By: February 7

  • Have Mom or Dad watch your filmed speech and write feedback about your performance.

    • One of your parents must write the feedback themselves.

    • The feedback can be in English or Korean.

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