Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from January 12 to 16 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. 12–13 //
Work Time: 50+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
Journal assignments will begin in February.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 1A–1D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
WRITING (30+ min.)
Complete Activities 1–4 (pp. 28–32) in Great Writing 5.
Read the essay "Perfectly Pan-Fried Tofu" by 16-year-old Charis June Lee. 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:
What is the meaning of the essay title?
Copy a phrase or sentence that you thought was well written or clever. What do you like about it?
Create a timeline in your writing notebook that describes a time you were in danger. Include 8 or more ticks in the timeline and write 10+ words per tick.
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 1 (WW 3000 Book 6)
Jan. 15–16 //
Work Time: 90+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 1E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (10+ min.)
Complete pp. 201–202, 211 in the grammar packet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the packet may be downloaded HERE.
READING (30+ min.)
Unit 1:
Generations
Read Two Kinds (pp. 13–24) in myPerspectives.
Address the Close Read tasks on p. 14–15, 17, 20 in the textbook or on sticky notes.
Answers should be handwritten.
Annotate the text using a highlighter and pencil or pen.
Highlighter Color 1: Conflict. Highlight moments of conflict between Jing-mei and her mother.
Highlighter Color 2: Personal Connection. Highlight 2+ moments in the story that remind you of your own life, family, or experiences.
Pencil/Pen: Write your analysis or interpretation of what you highlighted. Don’t just summarize the words from the text.
DEBATE (10+ min.)
Read Introduction (pp. 1–7) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (short answer, definitions)
Lesson 1 (WW 3000 Book 6)
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
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