Hello 2025 Cohort!
The homework for classes from December 1 to 5 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
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:
Day ONE
Mon/Tue
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7
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
Lift
Dec. 1–2 //
Work Time: 90+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
VOCABULARY (30+ 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 17A–17D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
PRESENTATION (30+ min.)
Create a handwritten outline of your PK: Memory speech on outlining paper. Use bullet points, indentations, symbols, etc. Requirements:
200+ words and 5:20 read aloud (16 slides x 20 seconds each)
Major Points: (1) Opening, (2) Context & Background, (3) Story with a beginning, middle, end, (3) Reflection
*Your outline IS your speech. You will rehearse it in front of your peers in class and it should be 5:20 read aloud.
*Outlining paper may be downloaded HERE.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 223–233 in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 17 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (ch. 223–233)
Dec. 4–5 //
Work Time: 95+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 17E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (15+ min.)
Complete Punctuating Direct and Broken Quotations, Quotation Marks and Paragraph Breaks, Quotation Marks in Dialogue, and Quotation Marks with Titles (pp. 241–244) in the grammar packet that was handed out in class. If you do not have the packet, please contact me via email.
READING (30+ min.)
Complete the Think and Respond tasks (p. 116) in Lift 3.
Read "What's Technology Got to Do with Economy" (pp. 120–125).
Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–5 (p. 126) in full sentences in your reading notebook.
DEBATE (30+ min.)
THW strengthen government surveillance in Korea
e.g., facial recognition, text messages, email
Watch How China’s Surveillance Is Growing More Invasive | Visual Investigations https://youtu.be/Oo_FM3mjBCY
Create a two column chart in your debate notebook. In the left column, write 3 assertions for Side Gov. and in the right column 3 assertions for Side Opp.
Include at least 2 pieces of evidence from the NYT video.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)
Lesson 17 (WW 3000 Book 7)
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com