Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from February 9 to 13 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 6
Great Writing 5
The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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
Feb. 9–10 //
Work Time: 95+ min.
JOURNAL (15+ min.)
Respond to Journal #119. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index
Responses must be 100% original and 100 words or more. AI-generated text will be automatically deleted.
VOCABULARY (30+ min.)
We will play Kahoot in class to review the vocabulary for the summative test. If you’d like to play, please bring a device to class (e.g., laptop, tablet). This is optional.
Complete the Crossword Puzzle (p. 47) in Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6.
Study for the summative test.
A PDF of the word list may be downloaded HERE.
A Quizlet set for the words is at the link. https://quizlet.com/kr/264547734/wordly-wise-3000-book-6-lessons-1-4-flash-cards
WRITING (20+ min.)
Complete the Student-Teacher worksheet that was handed out in class. A PDF of the worksheet may be downloaded HERE.
Final drafts of essays will be written in class. Please bring in a device to type with if possible (e.g., laptop, tablet).
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read pp. 32–55 in The Five People You Meet in Heaven.
The Blue Man tells Eddie several important things about life, death, and connections between people. Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
Copy one specific quote (word-for-word) from the Blue Man that surprised you, confused you, or made you think differently. Include the page number.
What do you think the Blue Man means? (2+ sentences)
Do you agree or disagree with what the Blue Man is saying? (4+ sentences)
Tests
Vocabulary Test SUMMATIVE (fill-in-the-blank, picture matching, multiple choice, definition)
Lessons 1–4 (WW 3000 Book 6)
Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)
The Five People You Meet in Heaven (pp. 32–55)
Feb. 12–13 //
Work Time: 40+ min.
VOCABULARY (0 min.)
None
GRAMMAR (10+ min.)
Complete Practice 8–14 (pp. 4–7) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (0 min.)
None
DEBATE (30+ min.)
Read the "The Asch Conformity Experiments" (pp. 24–29) in Lift 3.
Address Understand and Analyze questions 1–6 (p. 30).
Q1–4: in the margins of the textbook (sticky notes okay)
Q5–6: in your debate notebook
Address one in your debate notebook:
Describe one specific time when you went along with a group even though you weren't sure it was the right thing to do. What was the situation? Why did you conform? How did you feel afterward? Be specific—include details like where you were, who was there, and what exactly happened. (5+ sentences)
Describe a situation in your life or school where you've seen the "Asch effect" happen—where someone went along with the group even though they might have disagreed. Be specific: Who was involved? What happened? How did you know they were conforming? (5+ sentences)
Tests
None
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