Hello 2025 Cohort!
The homework for classes from May 12 to 16 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 May 12 and 13. 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.
If you would like some extra practice for the reading section of the Evaluation Test, you may complete the extra credit task HERE.
Bring texts the following days:
Day ONE
Mon/Tue
None
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
Great Writing 5: From Great Essays to Research
The Hunger Games
May 12–13 // Evaluation Test
Work Time: 40+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
VOCABULARY (0 min.)
None
EVALUATION TEST PREP (40+ min.)
Prompt: “Original” fairy tales, like those recorded by the Brothers Grimm, often contain violence. Some literary critics and child psychologists believe these tales are good for children because they address children’s real fears, feelings, and desires. Others argue that contemporary “sanitized” fairy tales still convey the main themes of the tales and are far more appropriate for children. Should children’s stories include violence and mature themes? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
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
NOVEL (0 min.)
None
Tests
Evaluation Test
May 15–16 //
Work Time: 90+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 14A–14D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
PROJECT FAIR (40+ min.)
Create a correlation matrix heatmap for your data from the District Survey.
Analyze the data. Choose 1+ positive correlation and 1+ negative correlation from the correlation matrix. Write analysis of each correlation with your theory about the relationship between the variables. Each analysis should be 50+ words.
Correlation Matrix Heatmap Guide
Open your survey on Google Forms. Click "Responses".
Click "View in Sheets" at the top of the page.
Click "File" and then "Download" as Microsoft Excel (.xlsx).
Upload the spreadsheet (.xlsx file) to ChatGPT or another AI app.
Enter this prompt: Please create a correlation matrix heatmap for questions 1–10 from the attached spreadsheet.
If this prompt does not work, try this prompt instead: Please create a text-based correlation matrix heatmap for questions 1–10 from the attached spreadsheet.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 22–24 in The Hunger Games.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
How have Katniss's feelings for Peeta changed since the start of the novel?
How are Katniss and Peeta’s families connected?
How does Foxface die?
How do the Gamemakers modify the arena in chapter 24?
Why doesn't Cato retaliate after Katniss shoots an arrow at him?
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 14 (WW 3000 Book 6)
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
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