Hello 2025 Cohort!
The homework for classes from October 6 to 10 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
Classes will not be held from October 2 to 9 in observance of Chuseok 🎉🇰🇷
Bring texts the following days:
Day ONE
Mon/Tue
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift
Oct. 6–7 //
Work Time: 0 min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
VOCABULARY (0 min.)
None
WRITING (0 min.)
None
NOVEL (0 min.)
None
Tests
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Oct. 2–3 //
Work Time: 70+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 11E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (0 min.)
None
READING (30+ min.)
Read Say It with Flowers. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Address Comprehend, Analyze, and Connect questions in full sentences in your reading notebook.
Comprehend
What details in the explosition of the story indicate why Mr. Sasaki hires Teruo?
Which of the two salesclerks experiences conflict, and why? Explain how personal connections help you identify with Tommy's or Teruo's attitude.
When the author writes that Teruo wilted, what else does the word remind you of? What kind of personal connection could help you understand why Teruo reacts this way?
How does Tommy explain Teruo's motivation to Mr. Sasaki? What does this suggest about Tommy's role?
How do Teruo's actions complicate the situation for him and the other workers in the shop?
Based on what you know, what do you think Teruo is really trying to do? Why do you think that is?
When do you think the climax of the story occurs? How is it a moment of truth?
How would Teruo and Mr. Sasaki each describe the way things worked out at the end? Is the resolution a happy ending for either of them? Explain.
Analyze
Recall and Interpret What decision does Teruo make? What do you think was the motivation for his action? Be sure to cite evidence from the text.
Vocabulary How does Teruo maintain his sense of integrity on the job?
Analyze Structure: Plot What do you think is the climax, or turning point, of the story? Support your answer with evidence from the text.
Connect (Choose one)
How is Teruo like or unlike people you have met in real life? How does that connection clarify your understanding of Teruo?
When have you felt as interested in an activity as Teuro is? Use your personal experiences to suggest reasons Teruo is willing to work so hard.
When have you been reluctant to do something? How does that memory help you understand this description of Teruo?
DEBATE (20+ min.)
Read the article “New immigration policies needed as Korea turns truly multicultural.” https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2024-04-28/national/socialAffairs/New-immigration-policies-needed-as-Korea-turns-truly-multicultural-AGENDA-2024/2035280
Create a two column chart in your debate notebook. In the left column, write 3 assertions for Side Gov. and in the right column write 3 assertions for Side Opp.
Write at least one piece of evidence from the article in your chart.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definition)
Lesson 11 (WW 3000 Book 7)
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