Hello 2025 Cohort!
The homework for classes from November 10 to 14 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
The bi-annual Evaluation Test will be held in class on November 13 and 14. The test contains a reading section and a writing section for which 90 minutes of class time will be allotted. The essay will be assessed based upon (a) content, (b) organization, (c) word choice, and (d) grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Be prepared to write a persuasive essay.
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
None
Nov. 10–11 // Yearbook Portrait Day 📸
Work Time: 85+ min.
Yearbook portraits will be taken in the first class of the week in B1. Please attire yourself appropriately for your portrait.
JOURNAL (15+ min.)
Respond to Journal #235. 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 15A–15D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
EVALUATION TEST PREP (20+ min.)
Complete the “Extinction of the Dinosaurs” TOEFL reading that was handed out in class. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
To better mimic test conditions, set a timer for exactly 20 min. and complete the test wthin the limit.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 71–137 in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 15 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (ch. 71–137)
Nov. 13–14 // Evaluation Test 📝
Work Time: 40+ min.
VOCABULARY (0 min.)
None
GRAMMAR (0 min.)
None
EVALUATION TEST PREP (40+ min.)
Prompt: Many junior high and high schools around the country now require students to spend a certain number of hours each term doing volunteer work or community service. Some people believe this is an excellent idea that promotes good citizenship and cultivates compassion. Others feel that forced volunteerism is not volunteerism at all. How do you feel about this issue? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Write a four paragraph persuasive essay on the essay sheet from class or in your writing notebook. Give yourself 40 minutes maximum to write the essay. A few reminders:
Write a thesis statement at the end of the introductory paragraph. It should clearly address the prompt.
Start the introductory paragraph with a hook and write a closing sentence that links to it.
Start each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.
Use persuasive devices such as rhetorical questions, repetition, strong modals (e.g., must, need to), etc.
Sample persuasive essays may be viewed at the link. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/learning/the-winners-of-our-7th-annual-student-editorial-contest.html
DEBATE (0 min.)
None
Tests
Evaluation Test
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
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