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:
Day ONE
Mon/Tue
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research
The Hunger Games
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift
June 2–3 //
Work Time: 90+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
VOCABULARY (30+ min.)
We will play Kahoot in class to review the vocabulary for the summative test. If you’d like to play, please bring a device to class (e.g., laptop, tablet). This is optional.
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:
Create an outline of the important points of the video.
What do you think could have made Joshua Bell’s impromptu concert at the subway a little more successful?
Explain a time when you anticipated a positive response to an action but didn’t get it. What will you do differently next time?
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:
Why is Old Major upset with Man (humans)?
What causes the animal rebellion against Mr. Jones?
What is Animalism?
Write a brief description of the following characters: Boxer, Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball
Describe the morning after the revolution.
Tests
Vocabulary Test (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
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.)
Unit 2:
A Starry Home
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
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com