HW Week 38
Sep
15
to Sep 19
homework

HW Week 38

Hello 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from September 15 to 19 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

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. The Outsiders

Day TWO
Thu/Fri

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. myPerspectives

  4. Lift

Sep. 15–16 //

Work Time: 85+ min.

JOURNAL (15+ min.)

  • Respond to Journal #246. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index

    • The journal post will be viewable Friday morning.

    • Journal responses should be 100+ words and 100% original.

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 9A–9D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

  • Study for the quiz.

WRITING (20+ min.)

  • Read Using Information from Original Sources and Using Direct Quotation and Paraphrasing (pp. 50–52) in Great Writing 5.

  • Complete Activities 1–3 (pp. 50–54)

NOVEL (30+ min.)

  • Read chapters 3–4 in The Outsiders.

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

  1. What do Ponyboy and Cherry have in common?

  2. Why does Ponyboy run away from home?

  3. Why does Johnny stab Bob?

  4. How does Dally help Ponyboy and Johnny?

  5. What is the meaning of the book title, The Outsiders?

Tests

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

    • Lesson 9 (WW 3000 Book 7)

  • Novel Quiz

    • The Outsiders (ch. 3–4)

Sep. 18–19 // Inter-grade Debate Day 🗣️

There will be an impromptu inter-grade debate held with a fifth grade class. There will be four teams total: two Government and two Opposition consisting of a random mix of fifth and sixth grade students. The motion will be announced in class.

Work Time: 65+ min.

VOCABULARY (15+ min.)

  • Complete 9E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

  • Review your class notes and grammar textbook for the test. You should be familiar with the following: helping verbs, main verbs, modals (ability, advice, likelihood, necessity/obligation, permission, possibility, request)

READING (0 min.)

Unit 4:

People and the Planet

  • None

DEBATE (30+ min.)

  • Complete the debate packet that was handed out in class.

Tests

  • Grammar Test

    • Modals

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 37
Sep
8
to Sep 12
homework

HW Week 37

Hello 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from September 8 to 12 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

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. The Outsiders

Day TWO
Thu/Fri

  1. Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7

  2. Understanding and Using English Grammar

  3. myPerspectives

  4. Lift

COMMUNITY (0+ min.)

  • You may update your avatar for your space on the class Welcome Screen. Upload the picture to your class’s Google Classroom stream or send it to me via email. http://classroom.google.com

    • 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. 3

Sep. 8–9 //

Work Time: 95+ min.

JOURNAL (15+ min.)

  • Respond to Journal #64. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index

    • The journal post will be viewable Friday morning.

    • Journal responses should be 100+ words and 100% original.

VOCABULARY (30+ min.)

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

  • 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.

WRITING (20+ min.)

You will receive the draft of your argument essay and write the final draft in class. If you have a laptop or tablet, you may type the final draft. If not, the final draft may be handwritten.

*New/returning students will write a first draft. You may choose from these prompts: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/learning/310-prompts-for-argumentative-writing.html

  1. What is the writer's main idea?

  2. What points does the writer raise to support their thesis statement?

  3. Copy a phrase or sentence that you liked. What do you like about it?

  4. Copy an effective piece of evidence. What does it prove?

  5. How does the writer use pathos, logos, or ethos to persuade the reader?

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

    • Lessons 5–8 (WW 3000 Book 7)

  • Novel Quiz

    • The Outsiders (ch. 1–2)

Sep. 11–12 //

Work Time: 65+ min.

VOCABULARY (0 min.)

  • None

GRAMMAR (20+ min.)

  • Complete Practice 7–12 (pp. 86–89) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (30+ min.)

Unit 4:

People and the Planet

  • Read Eagle Tracking at Follensby Pond (pp. 413–416) in myPerspectives.

  • Answer the Comprehension Check question (p. 417) in full sentences in your reading notebook or textbook.

  • Address Analyze the Text questions 1, 3 (p. 418). Each response should be 50+ words.

DEBATE (15+ min.)

  • Read The Team Stance (pp. 49–55) 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. Why must you present more detail than the motion itself gives you?

  2. What is a model?

  3. How specific does the model need to be?

  4. When should Side Opposition counter with a model of its own?

  5. In many debates, why does Side Opposition not need an alternative?

  6. Create a model (i.e., define) for this motion: THW ban smoking

Tests

  • None

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 36
Sep
1
to Sep 5
homework

HW Week 36

Hello 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from September 1 to 5 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

PEAI Debate Tournament 2025

Hello debaters! The annual sixth grade PEAI Debate Tournament is just over a month away. The tournament will be held on September 27 (Sat.) from 12:30–7:00 PM at PEAI. Details are below:

Motions
R1 (prepared): Released Sep. 13
R2 (impromptu): Topic Area TBA
R3 (impromptu): Topic Area TBA

Teams
8 teams will be participating in the tournament and each team should consist of 3–4 team members. Space is limited to 2 teams for my classes.

Prizes
🥇: Gold Medal + certifcate + 10,000 won gift card/person
🥈: Silver Medal + certifcate + 5,000 won gift card/person
🥉: Bronze Medal + certificate + 5,000 won gift card/person
MUD (Most Unfortunate Debater, "An awesome debater on a winless team"): certificate + 5,000 won gift card
MFD (Most Funny Debater): certificate + 5,000 gift card

Sign-ups may be done in class or via Google Forms (click the button below). If you’d like to join, start forming a team and please be in touch!

-Brenden Teacher

Sign Up!

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

Sep. 1–2 // PK Day!

Work Time: 90+ min.

JOURNAL (0 min.)

  • None

VOCABULARY (0 min.)

  • None

PRESENTATION (60+ min.)

  • Prepare for PK Day! (practice, practice, practice)

  • Complete all 14 slides of your presentation. Bring your presentation file to class: (a) Share it with brendenleeteacher@gmail.com, (b) AirDrop, (c) Bring it on a USB drive. Slide requirements:

    • 1 slide: PNGs only

    • 1 slide: graph or chart

    • 1 slide: quote

    • 1 slide: personal photo with face visible

    • 2 slides (max): GIF or cinemagraph

To set slides to transition automatically:

Keynote: Select all of the slides. Click on the Animate tab. Set “Start Transition” to “Automatically” and “Delay” to 20 seconds.
PowerPoint: Select all of the slides. Click the “전환” tab. Set the timer on the right side labeled “다음 시간후” to 20 seconds.
Google Slides: It is not possible to automatically set the timer for 20 seconds, so presentations will need to be exported as a PowerPoint file.
Canva: Click on a slide. At the top, click the clock icon “Edit timing”. Set the timer to 20 seconds.

Visual Resources

https://www.remove.bg
https://giphy.com (After searching, click “Stickers” for PNG GIFs)
http://unsplash.com
http://pexels.com
http://wallhaven.cc
http://cleanpng.com
*Pictures can be taken from any source, not just these

Slide Notes ☝️

Grab their attention from the very first slide.

Create an informative or humorous chart.

Be creative with personal photos.

Diversity in visuals keeps the audience engaged.

Use PNGs to craft slides uniquely yours.

Choose an impactful quote.

Cinemagraphs create a mood.

Use PNG GIFs as stickers.

Do not use visuals with watermarks.

NOVEL (30+ min.)

  • Read chapters 36–39 in Divergent.

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

  1. Write an example of Tris acting out her Abnegation values and Dauntless values in chapters 36 to 39.

  2. Where does Tris go after her mother dies?

  3. Why does Tris return to Dauntless headquarters?

  4. How does Tris’s father die?

  5. During their fight, why does Tris give Tobias the gun?

Tests

  • Novel Quiz

    • Divergent (ch. 36–39)

Sep. 4–5 //

Work Time: 65+ min.


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 8A–8D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.

    Study for the quiz.

GRAMMAR (15+ min.)

  • Complete Practice 11–15 (pp. 79–82) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (40+ min.)

Unit 4:

People and the Planet

  • Read Nobel Speech (pp. 373–380) in myPerspectives.

  • Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–5 (p. 381) in full sentences in your reading notebook.

  • Address the Close Read the Text questions 1–3 (p. 382).

    • Question 2 includes the Close Read tasks on p. 374, 375, 378.

DEBATE (0 min.)

  • None

Tests

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

    • Lesson 8 (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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