Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from June 1 to 5 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
Animal Farm
Day TWO
Thu/Fri
Wordly Wise 3000, Book 6
Understanding and Using English Grammar
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Lift 3
Jun. 1–2 //
Work Time: 70+ min.
JOURNAL (0 min.)
None
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 17A–17D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/300016482
WRITING (30+ min.)
Watch “What Aristotle and Joshua Bell can teach us about persuasion - Conor Neill”. https://youtu.be/O2dEuMFR8kw
Address the following in full sentences in your writing notebook:
Create an outline of the important points of the video.
What do you think could have made Joshua Bell’s impromptu concert at the subway a little more successful?
Explain a time when you anticipated a positive response to an action but didn’t get it. What will you do differently next time?
What can you add to Aristotle’s three means of persuasion to make your ideas even more successful realities?
Read What is An Argument Essay? and How is an Argument Essay Organized? (pp. 142–146) in Great Writing 5.
Complete Activities 1-2 (pp. 146–148).
NOVEL (20+ min.)
Read chapters 1–2 in Animal Farm.
Address the following in full sentences in your reading notebook:
Why is Old Major upset with Man (humans)?
What causes the animal rebellion against Mr. Jones?
What is Animalism?
Write a brief description of the following characters: Boxer, Napoleon, Squealer, Snowball
Describe the morning after the revolution.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 17 (WW 3000 Book 6)
Novel Quiz (multiple choice, short answer)
Animal Farm (ch. 1–2)
Jun. 4–5 //
Work Time: Y+ min.
VOCABULARY (20+ min.)
Complete 17E in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
The vocabulary quiz will be done via Kahoot. All students will play individually. There will be 20 questions. Students without a device will take the quiz with paper and pencil.
GRAMMAR (15+ min.)
Complete Practice 8–12 (pp. 53–55) in Understanding and Using English Grammar Fifth Edition.
READING (Y+ min.)
Unit 2:
A Starry Home
(posted by Friday)
DEBATE (Y+ min.)
(posted by Friday)
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (Kahoot!)
Lesson 17 (WW 3000 Book 6)
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