Hello 2025 Cohort!
The homework for classes from November 17 to 21 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
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7
Understanding and Using English Grammar
Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift
Nov. 17–18 //
Work Time: 85+ min.
JOURNAL (15+ min.)
Respond to Journal #221. 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 16A–16D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
YEARBOOK (10+ min.)
Finish the class page on Canva! After 11:59 PM on Sunday the page will be exported as a PDF and finalized.
PRESENTATION (20+ min.)
Complete the Memory Board worksheet. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE.
Choose a personal photo from 2025 (with you in it) to share with the class. (a) Share the photo via Google Drive, (b) send it via email, (c) bring it to class on an Apple device with AirDrop or a USB drive.
Write a 1–2 min. speech about the photo and its significance in your writing notebook.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 139–179 in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 16 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (ch. 139–179)
Nov. 20–21 //
Work Time: 90+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 16E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (20+ min.)
Complete Practice 1–8 (pp. 118–121) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (30+ min.)
Unit 5:
Facing Adversity
Complete the Think and Respond tasks on p. 168 in Lift 3.
Read Do Plants Feel Stress? (pp. 172–177).
Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–6 (p. 178) in full sentences in your reading notebook.
DEBATE (20+ min.)
Read the article “Why you should permit, and encourage, your teen to date.” A PDF of the article may be downloaded HERE.
Read the article “Teens who don't date are less depressed and have better social skills.” https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2019/09/190906134007.htm
Create a two column chart in your debate notebook. In the left column, write 3 assertions in favor of dating and in the right column 3 assertions in opposition of dating.
Include at least one piece of evidence in each column from the articles or another source.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)
Lesson 16 (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