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The homework for classes from July 28 to August 1 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
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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
Divergent
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift
Jul. 28–29 //
Work Time: 70+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
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 4A–4D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
WRITING (20+ min.)
Complete the Student-Teacher worksheet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 11–15 in Divergent.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
What ranking did Four achieve during training?
What job is given to the lowest ranked initiates?
How does Eric punish Al for his poor performance during training?
How does Tris help her team win the game of capture the flag?
What does Tris learn about her mother on Visiting Day?
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 4 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz
Divergent (ch. 11–15)
Jul. 31–Aug. 1 //
Work Time: 60+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 4E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (20+ min.)
Complete Practice 6–12 (pp. 71–74) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (30+ min.)
Unit 3:
Turning PointS
*Complete this assignment if you did not do so last week and remember to bring myPerspectives to class.
Read An American Childhood (pp. 325–327) in myPerspectives.
Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–3 (p. 327) in full sentences in your reading notebook.
Address Analyze the Text questions 1, 3 (p. 328). The responses should be 50+ words.
DEBATE (20+ min.)
Read Vocal Presentation (pp. 188–191) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Address the following in full sentences in your debate notebook:
What is vocal presentation?
What is the biggest issue with vocal presentation?
How can you slow your speed?
What is the most important element of volume?
How can you vary your style of presentation?
What is a style change?
Watch the first speaker from WARSAW EUDC 2016 - OPEN FINAL. https://youtu.be/9Y6WKhKcFkg?t=7m42s
Take notes on what you liked and disliked about the speaker’s style. Consider the different aspects of style:
Visual Presentation (how you look): eye contact, gesture, stance, mannerisms
Vocal Presentation (how you sound): speed, volume, variation
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)
Lesson 4 (WW 3000 Book 7)
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