Hello 2026 Cohort!
The homework for classes from May 11 to 15 is below. Next to each assignment is the recommended amount of time to complete it with proper quality.
The bi-annual Evaluation Test will be held in class on May 14 and 15. The test contains a reading section and a writing section for which 90 minutes of class time will be allotted. The essay will be assessed based upon (a) content, (b) organization, (c) word choice, and (d) grammar, mechanics, and spelling. Be prepared to write a persuasive essay.
If you would like some extra practice for the reading section of the Evaluation Test, please complete the extra credit task.
Attention Musicians!
PEAI is holding their 20 year anniversary this summer and is seeking musicians to take part in the celebration. If you’d like to participate contact me via email or let me know in class. Details:
Date: July 1, 7:30–9:00 PM
Requirements: 5–10 min. performance, comfortable performing in front of an audience, able to bring your own instrument
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
myPerspectives
Lift 3
May 11–12 //
Work Time: 85+ min.
JOURNAL (5+ min.)
Write a comment to a peer for Journal #234. 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.)
Complete 15A–15D in Wordly Wise 3000 Book 6.
Study for the quiz.
Quizlet Set: https://quizlet.com/294006774
EVALUATION TEST PREP (20+ min.)
Complete the “History of the Chickenpox Vaccine” TOEFL reading that was handed out in class. A PDF of the reading may be downloaded HERE.
PROJECT FAIR (20+ min.)
Create a correlation matrix heatmap for your data from the District Survey.
Analyze the data. Choose 1+ positive correlation and 1+ negative correlation from the correlation matrix. Write analysis of each correlation with your theory about the relationship between the variables. Each analysis should be 50+ words.
Both correlations should include a district question.
⠀How to Create a Correlation Matrix Heatmap
Open your survey on Google Forms. Click "Responses."
Click "View in Sheets" at the top of the page.
Click "File" and then "Download" as Microsoft Excel spreadsheet (.xlsx).
Upload the spreadsheet (.xlsx file) to an AI app.
Enter this prompt: Create an image of a correlation matrix heatmap for questions 1–10 for the attached spreadsheet.
NOVEL (20+ min.)
Read chapters 19–21 in The Hunger Games.
Tests
Vocabulary Quiz (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, antonym)
Lesson 15 (WW 3000 Book 6)
May 14–15 // Evaluation Test
Work Time: 40+ min.
VOCABULARY (0 min.)
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GRAMMAR (0 min.)
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READING (0 min.)
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EVALUATION TEST PREP (40+ min.)
Prompt: “Original” fairy tales, like those recorded by the Brothers Grimm, often contain violence. Some literary critics and child psychologists believe these tales are good for children because they address children’s real fears, feelings, and desires. Others argue that contemporary “sanitized” fairy tales still convey the main themes of the tales and are far more appropriate for children. Should children’s stories include violence and mature themes? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
Write a four paragraph persuasive essay on the essay sheet from class or in your writing notebook. Give yourself 40 minutes maximum to write the essay. A few reminders:
Write a thesis statement at the end of the introductory paragraph. It should clearly address the prompt.
Start the introductory paragraph with a hook and write a closing sentence that links to it.
Start each body paragraph with a clear topic sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.
Use persuasive devices such as rhetorical questions, repetition, strong modals (e.g., must, need to), etc.
Sample persuasive essays may be viewed at the link. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/17/learning/the-winners-of-our-7th-annual-student-editorial-contest.html
DEBATE (0 min.)
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Tests
Evaluation Test
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-Brenden Lee Teacher
e-mail: brendenleeteacher@gmail.com