Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from October 12 to 16 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 5 to 9 as PEAI will be closed.
Textbooks
Day ONE
Mon/Tue
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 7
Great Writing 5
The Outsiders
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 7
Understanding and Using English Grammar
myPerspectives
Lift 3
Oct. 12–13 //
Work Time: 80+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 12A–12D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/316977367
WRITING (30+ min.)
Bring a laptop or tablet to class to type the first draft of your essay.
Complete Activities 13–14 (pp. 135–136) in Great Writing 5.
Prepare your draft for class. In your writing notebook:
Label each paragraph of your draft What?, So what?, or Now what?
Write 4–5 revision notes in the margin or on sticky notes: What will you change when you type?
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 7–8 in The Outsiders.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
What injury does Johnny suffer from the church incident?
What does the newspaper report about Johnny and Ponyboy?
What crime will Johnny be charged with?
Why does Randy decide not to fight in the rumble?
Why does Johnny refuse to see his mother?
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 12 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)
The Outsiders, ch. 7–8
Oct. 15–16 //
Work Time: 85+ min.
VOCABULARY (15+ min.)
Complete 12E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
GRAMMAR (20+ min.)
Complete Practice 21–22 (pp. 106–107) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
Review your class notes and grammar textbook for the test. You should be familiar with the following: active voice, passive voice, past participles
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 1–2 (p. 366).
DEBATE (20+ min.)
Read Vocal Presentation (pp. 188–191) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Address the following in full sentences in your debate notebook:
What is vocal presentation?
What is the biggest issue with vocal presentation?
How can you slow your speed?
What is the most important element of volume?
How can you vary your style of presentation?
What is a style change?
Watch the Reply speaker from the National HS Debate Championship. https://youtu.be/GPeiZiJEcyI?si=vm_KWKB0ckZvx19b&t=290
Write notes on what you liked and disliked about the speaker’s style in your debate notebook.
Visual Presentation (how you look): eye contact, gesture, stance, mannerisms
Vocal Presentation (how you sound): speed, volume, variation
Tests
Grammar Test
Active and passive voice
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
email: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com