Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from January 26 to 30 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
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. 26–27 //
Work Time: 50+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
Bring a laptop or tablet to class if possible.
Journal assignments will begin in February.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 3A–3D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
WRITING (30+ min.)
Complete Activities 2–4 (pp. 8–11) in Great Writing 5.
Read the essay "T.S.A. and Cinnamon Buns" by 16-year-old Ruhani Chhabra. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/20/learning/the-winners-of-our-3rd-annual-personal-narrative-essay-contest-for-students.html
Address the following in full sentences in your writing notebook for the essay:
What were the desire, obstacle, and flaw for the conflict?
When and where does the writer start the story? (in media res)
How does the conflict resolve?
*Remember to bring Backwards Design worksheet to class. Personal narratives will be written in class.
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 3 (WW 3000 Book 6)
🚨 Students who missed the grammar test will do the make-up test in class instead of the vocabulary quiz.
Jan. 29–30 //
Work Time: 70+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 3E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (10+ min.)
Complete Practice 1–3 (pp. 1–2) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (30+ min.)
Unit 1:
Generations
Read A Simple Act (pp. 33–35) in myPerspectives.
Address the Close Read task on p. 34 in the textbook or on sticky notes.
Answers should be handwritten.
Annotate the text using a highlighter (2+ minimum):
Highlighter Color 1: Simple Acts. That Laura performed for Maurice.
Annotation (pencil/pen): How does it affect their bond?
Highlighter Color 2: Personal Connection. Moments that remind you of your own life, family, or experiences.
Annotation (pencil/pen): What does it remind you of? What memories or emotions are stirred up? Similarities or differences?
DEBATE (10+ min.)
Read Step 3: The Arguments (pp. 87–90) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
(Optional) Take notes about the reading in your debate notebook.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definitions)
Lesson 3 (WW 3000 Book 6)
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
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