Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from April 20 to 24 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 Hunger Games
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
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Lift 3
Apr. 20–21 //
Work Time: 95+ min.
JOURNAL (5+ min.)
Write a comment to a peer for Journal #192. www.brendenleeteacher.com/index
If you did not write the Journal response in class, write it at home. Spend 15+ minutes to write the response. Any AI-generated text for this task violates PEAI policy.
VOCABULARY (20+ 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 Hidden Message (pp. 143–145) in Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6.
Study for the summative test.
A PDF of the word list may be downloaded HERE.
Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/284488154
PROJECT FAIR (40+ min.)
Complete the Demo Planning Worksheet that was handed out in class (each team member must complete the worksheet). If you do not have the worksheet, please contact me via email for the PDF.
Prepare a live demo of your survival skill in class.
The demo should be 1–2 min. in length
A classmate will act as a visitor to your booth
Begin gathering materials for the demo. You may use “dummy” materials for anything you cannot gather by class day.
NOVEL (30+ min.)
Read chapters 10–12 in The Hunger Games.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
In chapter 10, during his interview with Caesar Flickerman, Peeta reveals his secret crush for Katniss. She feels betrayed, but why? Does she have the right to feel this way? (4+ sentences)
Tests
Vocabulary Test SUMMATIVE (fill-in-the-blank, picture matching, multiple choice, definition)
Lessons 9–12 (WW 3000 Book 6)
Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)
The Hunger Games (ch. 10–12)
Apr. 23–24 //
Work Time: 55+ min.
VOCABULARY (0 min.)
None
GRAMMAR (15+ min.)
Complete Practice 1–8 (pp. 118–121) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (0 min.)
None
DEBATE (20+ min.)
Read the last four Key Grounds for Rebuttal (pp. 177–179) in Debating in the World Schools Style: A Guide. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
Create an outline for each of the key grounds for rebuttal in your debate notebook. Each outline should be 50 words or more.
Unsubstantiated Assertions (skip)
Underlying Assumptions
Causation
Contradictions
Misrepresentation
PROJECT FAIR (20+ min.)
Read the article, “Survey Research | Definition, Examples & Methods” https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/survey-research
Address the following in full sentences in your writing notebook:
What is a survey?
What is the purpose a survey?
What is a target population? What is a sample?
How should survey questions be phrased? How should they be ordered?
Write 3–5 close-ended survey questions for students in grade six related to your district. e.g., District 8 (textiles): Does the cost of clothes influence your purchasing decisions?
Tests
None
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com