Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from January 19 to 23 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
Q&A
Several of the questions asked about the syllabus have been answered and may be viewed at the link. If your question was not answered, let me know via email or in class! https://www.brendenleeteacher.com/supplemental
Textbooks
Day ONE
Mon/Tue
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
Great Writing 5
The Five People You Meet in Heaven (starting Feb.)
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift 3
STATIONERY
Notebooks for grammar, writing, reading, debate
Pencil and pen
Highlighter
Jan. 19–20 //
Work Time: 50+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
Journal assignments will begin in February.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 2A–2D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
WRITING (30+ min.)
Choose and read another essay from the NYT Personal Narrative Contest. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/20/learning/the-winners-of-our-personal-narrative-contest.html
Address the following in full sentences in your writing notebook for the essay:
What is the primary conflict in the essay?
Is it an internal or external conflict? Why?
How does the writer build tension or excitement?
Complete the Backwards Design worksheet that was handed out in class. Around the central conflict, address the following:
What type of conflict is this?
Who is involved in the conflict?
When and where does the conflict become clear?
What makes the conflict worse/more complicated?
*Since this essay is about a time you were in danger, that danger should be felt by the reader.
NOVEL (0 min.)
Novel assignments will begin in February. The first novel is The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 2 (WW 3000 Book 6)
Jan. 22–23 //
Work Time: 65+ min.
VOCABULARY (15+ min.)
Complete 2E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
GRAMMAR (20+ min.)
Complete pp. 212–214 in the grammar packet that was handed out in class. If you do not have the packet, please contact me via email for the PDF.
Review your class notes and grammar homework for the test. You should be familiar with the following: common nouns, proper nouns, first words, titles, CamelCase
READING (0 min.)
None
DEBATE (30+ min.)
Debate Day 🗣️
The first debate of the year will be held in class. It will be impromptu and based on the homework. The motion, teams, and roles will not be revealed until class time.
Complete the Unit Concept Map (p. 4) in Lift 3.
Read “What’s Your Group ID?” in Lift 3. You may take notes about article in your debate notebook.
Interview a parent, sibling, friend, or peer who is involved in an extracurricular activity (e.g., volleyball, orchestra, art, yoga, coding). Ask them:
Describe the activity you are involved in.
How did they balance their time betwen school, activities, and their personal life?
What advice would they give about time management?
Write a summary of the interview (100+ words) in your debate notebook.
Tests
Grammar Test
Capitalization
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com