Hello 2026 Cohort!

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

Q&A

Several of the questions asked about the syllabus have been answered and may be viewed at the link. If your question was not answered, let me know via email or in class! https://www.brendenleeteacher.com/supplemental

Textbooks

STATIONERY

Feb. 2–3 //

Work Time: 100+ min.

COMMUNITY (5+ min.)

• Choose 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: Apr. 2

JOURNAL (15+ min.)

• Respond to Journal #249. www.brendenleeteacher.com

  • Responses must be 100% original and 100 words or more. AI-generated text will be automatically deleted.

  • Remember to comment on 1+ peer’s response!

    • ❌ Bad: I agree with your comment.

    • ❌ Bad: You wrote a lot. Good job.

    • ✅ Good: Hi Wonchae, this is your friend (it is, right?) Daniel who is also in 6A-BTl. At the past, I thought that you were interested and skilled at eraser fights, but now I learned that you are also interested in the movie STARWARS. As you say, may the force be with you.

    • ✅ Good: Hey Zoe! It's X. I did not know that you can play that many sports! And I really didn't know that you can play many instruments! Also I totally get your fear, because speaking in front of people is really hard, and I didn't overcome it yet. But I think you can!!

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 4A–4D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

• Study for the quiz.

WRITING (30+ min.)

• Complete Activities 12–17 (pp. 20–23) in Great Writing 5.

• Read through what you’ve written of your personal narrative so far. Mark or highlight:

• One phrase or sentence you’re proud of. (Put a ⭐️)

• One spot where you “told” instead of “showed.” (Put a 👋)

• One spot where you could add more sensory detail. (Put a 👁️)

*Do not write more at home; we'll finish in class!

NOVEL (30+ min.)

• Read pp. 1–31 in The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

• Find ONE scene or moment from pp. 1–31 that reminds you of something from your own life…a person you know, a place you've been, an experience you've had, or even another book/movie/show. Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:

1. What page number?

2. Describe or interpret the text in your own words (2+ sentences)

3. What does this remind you of and WHY? (4+ sentences)

Tests

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

• Lesson 4 (WW 3000 Book 6)

• Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)

• The Five People You Meet in Heaven (pp. 1–31)

Feb. 5–6 //

Work Time: 60+ min.

VOCABULARY (20+ min.)

• Complete 4E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.

• Study for the quiz.

• This 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 (10+ min.)

• Complete Practice 8–14 (pp. 4–7) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (30+ min.)

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

• Read A Simple Act (pp. 33–35) in myPerspectives.

• Address the Close Read task on p. 34 in the textbook or on sticky notes.

• Answers should be handwritten.

• Annotate the text using a highlighter (2+ minimum):

• Highlighter Color 1: Simple Acts. That Laura performed for Maurice.

• Annotation (pencil/pen): How does it affect their bond?

• Highlighter Color 2: Personal Connection. Moments that remind you of your own life, family, or experiences.

• Annotation (pencil/pen): What does it remind you of? What memories or emotions are stirred up? Similarities or differences?

DEBATE (0 min.)

• None

Tests

• Vocabulary Quiz (Kahoot!)

• Lesson 4 (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 2026 Cohort!

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

Textbooks

STATIONERY

Feb. 9–10 //

Work Time: 95+ min.

JOURNAL (15+ min.)

• Respond to Journal #119. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index

• Responses must be 100% original and 100 words or more. AI-generated text will be automatically deleted.

VOCABULARY (30+ min.)

• Complete the Crossword Puzzle (p. 47) in Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6.

• Study for the summative test.

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

• A Quizlet set for the words is at the link. https://quizlet.com/kr/264547734/wordly-wise-3000-book-6-lessons-1-4-flash-cards

WRITING (20+ min.)

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

• Final drafts of essays will be written in class. Please bring in a device to type with if possible (e.g., laptop, tablet).

NOVEL (30+ min.)

• Read pp. 32–55 in The Five People You Meet in Heaven.

• The Blue Man tells Eddie several important things about life, death, and connections between people. Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:

1. Copy one specific quote (word-for-word) from the Blue Man that surprised you, confused you, or made you think differently. Include the page number.

2. What do you think the Blue Man means? (2+ sentences)

3. Do you agree or disagree with what the Blue Man is saying? (4+ sentences)

Tests

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

• Lessons 1–4 (WW 3000 Book 6)

• Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)

• The Five People You Meet in Heaven (pp. 32–55)

Feb. 12–13 //

Work Time: 40+ min.

VOCABULARY (0 min.)

• None

GRAMMAR (10+ min.)

• Complete Practice 8–14 (pp. 4–7) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.

READING (0 min.)

• None

DEBATE (30+ min.)

• Read the "The Asch Conformity Experiments" (pp. 24–29) in Lift 3.

• Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–6 (p. 30).

• Q1–4: in the margins of the textbook (sticky notes okay)

• Q5–6: in your debate notebook

• Address one in your debate notebook:

1. Describe one specific time when you went along with a group even though you weren't sure it was the right thing to do. What was the situation? Why did you conform? How did you feel afterward? Be specific—include details like where you were, who was there, and what exactly happened. (5+ sentences)

2. Describe a situation in your life or school where you've seen the "Asch effect" happen—where someone went along with the group even though they might have disagreed. Be specific: Who was involved? What happened? How did you know they were conforming? (5+ sentences)

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