Hello 2025 Cohort!
The homework for classes from September 22 to 26 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
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 Outsiders
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift
Sep. 22–23 //
Work Time: 85+ min.
JOURNAL (15+ min.)
Respond to Journal #243. 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 10A–10D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
WRITING (20+ min.)
Complete Activities 4–8 (pp. 56–61) in Great Writing 5.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 5–6 in The Outsiders.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
Why is Ponyboy so distraught at having to cut and dye his hair?
Why does Johnny want to return home?
Why do Johnny and Ponyboy feel responsible for rescuing the children inside the church?
Summarize the events that happen with the church ablaze.
How does Ponyboy’s understanding of Darry change when they meet in the hospital?
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 10 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz
The Outsiders (ch. 5–6)
Sep. 25–26 //
Work Time: 85+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 10E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (20+ min.)
Complete Practice 1–5 (pp. 96–99) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (30+ min.)
Unit 4:
People and the Planet
Read from Silent Spring (pp. 363–364) in myPerspectives.
Answer Comprehension Check questions 1–4 (p. 365) in full sentences in your reading notebook.
Address the Analyze the Text questions 1–3 (p. 366).
For question 3, write 50+ words.
DEBATE (15+ min.)
Read Reply Speeches (pp. 210–216) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Address the following questions in full sentences in your debate notebook:
How is the reply speech different from the first three speeches?
What is the aim of a good reply speech?
What are two techniques to ensure a successful reply speech?
What are three approaches to organize a reply speech?
How should you choose which issues to discuss?
What type of style should be used for a reply speech?
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)
Lesson 10 (WW 3000 Book 7)
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