Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from October 19 to 23 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
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. 19–20 //
Work Time: 75+ min.
JOURNAL (5+ min.)
Write a comment to a peer for Journal #(revealed in class). www.brendenleeteacher.com
If you did not write the Journal response in class, write it at home. Spend 15+ minutes to write the response. It should be 100 words or more. Any AI-generated text for this task violates PEAI policy.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 13A–13D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/323655683
WRITING (20+ min.)
Bring a laptop or tablet to class to type the final draft of your essay.
Complete the Student-Teacher worksheet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 9–10 in The Outsiders.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
How do the greasers prepare for the rumble?
How was the winner of the rumble determined?
Johnny’s last words to Ponyboy are, “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…” What do you believe he meant?
Why does Ponyboy become hospitalized?
Describe the events leading up to Dally’s death.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 13 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)
The Outsiders, ch. 9–10
Oct. 22–23 //
Work Time: 65+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 13E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 7.
Study for the quiz.
GRAMMAR (15+ min.)
Complete Practice 1–8 (pp. 129–132) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (0 min.)
None
DEBATE (30+ min.)
Read Verbal Presentation (pp. 191–195) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Address the following questions in full sentences in your debate notebook:
What is verbal presentation?
What is clarity?
What are the important principles of clarity?
When should you use clever verbal techniques in a speech?
Why is humor a "double-edged sword"?
Watch the Prime Minister from the video "Final WSDC 2017." https://youtu.be/4HUFM3JZaLQ?si=j8IS6Cd38Jres2H-&t=333
Motion: TH supports restrictions on free speech to combat the rise of right-wing populism
Write notes on what you liked and disliked about the speaker’s style in your debate notebook. Consider the different aspects of style:
Visual Presentation (how you look): eye contact, gesture, stance, mannerisms
Vocal Presentation (how you sound): speed, volume, variation
Verbal Presentation (how you use words): clarity, clever verbal techniques, humor
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (Kahoot!)
Lesson 13 (WW 3000 Book 7)
Please do not use the PEAI message system; I do not check it. Instead, send me an email if you have any questions or concerns and I will get back to you on weekdays within 24 hours.
-Brenden Lee Teacher
email: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com