Hello 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from June 9 to 13 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

Bring texts the following days:

June 9–10 //

Work Time: 90+ min.

JOURNAL (0 min.)

• None

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 17A–17D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

• Study for the quiz.

WRITING (40+ min.)

• Browse the article “310 Prompts for Argumentative Writing”. Choose 2 prompts that you are interested in writing about. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/14/learning/310-prompts-for-argumentative-writing.html

• Complete the argument response proposal. https://forms.gle/Fmb5eeRaRB9i9p9G9

• Complete Activity 3 (pp. 148–151) in Great Writing 5. 🚨 UPDATED WITH CORRECT PAGE NUMBERS 🚨

• Read the essay "We are the Generation of Self-Deprecation" written by 17-year-old Faith Christiansen. https://nyti.ms/31b2eBD

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

1. What is the writer's main idea?

2. What points does the writer raise to support her points?

3. Copy a phrase or sentence that you found persuasive. What is persuasive 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 3–4 in Animal Farm.

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

1. What committees and programs does Snowball create?

2. What happens at the Meetings on Sundays?

3. Why does the song “Beasts of England” upset humans?

4. Briefly describe each of the following characters: Mr. Frederick, Mr. Jones, Mr. Pilkington

5. List the series of events in the Battle of Cowshed.

Tests

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

• Lesson 17 (WW 3000 Book 6)

• Novel Quiz

• Animal Farm (ch. 3–4)

June 12–13 //

Work Time: 105+ min.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 17E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

• Study for the quiz.

GRAMMAR (15+ min.)

• Complete Practice 1–6 (pp. 50–52) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (40+ min.)

• Read “The Last Dog” (pp. 183–194) in myPerspectives.

• Address the Context Clue tasks on p. 184, 186, 189 in the textbook or in your reading notebook.

• Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–4 (p. 194) in full sentences in your reading notebook.

• Address the Research to Clarify and Research to Explore questions (p. 195). Each response should be 50+ words.

DEBATE (30+ min.)
Complete this assignment if you did not do so last week.

• Read All Summer in a Day (pp. 38–45) in Lift 3.

• Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–6 (p. 46) 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 17 (WW 3000 Book 6)

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 2025 Cohort!

The homework for classes from June 2 to 6 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.

Classes will not be held on June 6 in observance of Memorial Day 🇰🇷🎉

FAQ

Q: I don’t have my textbooks yet/I left them somewhere. What should I do?
A: At least 24 hours before class, contact me via email or in class and an extension will be granted.

Q: Can I type my homework?
A: No. All homework must be handwritten unless explicitly stated otherwise. You may, however, write your homework on a tablet.

Q: I don’t know how to do [X] homework assignment. What should I do?
A: Contact me via email OR do your best to complete the task yourself. As long as you have work to show (i.e., no blanks), you will receive credit for completing your homework.

Q: I missed class. What should I do about the homework?
A: If you missed class, homework is not mandatory except for major assignments (e.g., essays, presentation). If you complete all the homework tasks for the day you were absent, it is worth one sticker.

Q: I lost my sticker card!
A: No problem! Provide a donation of 100 won to the class UNICEF fund and you will receive a new card.

Bring texts the following days:

June 2–3 //

Work Time: 90+ min.

JOURNAL (0 min.)

• None

VOCABULARY (30+ min.)

• Complete the Crossword Puzzle (p. 195) in Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6.

• Study for the summative test.

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

WRITING (30+ min.)

• Watch “What Aristotle and Joshua Bell can teach us about persuasion - Conor Neill”. https://youtu.be/O2dEuMFR8kw

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

1. Create an outline of the important points of the video.

2. What do you think could have made Joshua Bell’s impromptu concert at the subway a little more successful?

3. Explain a time when you anticipated a positive response to an action but didn’t get it. What will you do differently next time?

4. What can you add to Aristotle’s three means of persuasion to make your ideas even more successful realities?

• Read What is An Argument Essay? and How is an Argument Essay Organized? (pp. 142–146) in Great Writing 5.

• Complete Activities 1-2 (pp. 146–148).

NOVEL (30+ min.)

• Read chapters 1–2 in Animal Farm.

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

1. Why is Old Major upset with Man (humans)?

2. What causes the animal rebellion against Mr. Jones?

3. What is Animalism?

4. Write a brief description of the following characters: Boxer, Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball

5. Describe the morning after the revolution.

Tests

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

• Lessons 13–16 (WW 3000 Book 6)

• Novel Quiz

• Animal Farm (ch. 1–2)

June 5–6 //

Work Time: 60+ min.

VOCABULARY (0 min.)

• None

GRAMMAR (0 min.)

• None

READING (30+ min.)

• Read “Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!” (pp. 153–156) in myPerspectives.

• Address the Close Read tasks on pp. 154–155 in the textbook or in your reading notebook.

• Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–4 (p. 157) in full sentences in your reading notebook.

DEBATE (30+ min.)

• Read All Summer in a Day (pp. 38–45) in Lift 3.

• Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–6 (p. 46) 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

• 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