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Are You Ready? in Google Classroom

Are You Ready?

Answer yes or No

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Daily Learning Target: I can use evidence to infer the topic of this module from the resources. (RL.7.1, RI.7.1) in Google Classroom

Daily Learning Target: I can use evidence to infer the topic of this module from the resources. (RL.7.1, RI.7.1)

Entrance Ticket, Unit 1, Lesson 1

1. What is the purpose of the learning target?
2. Based on the learning target, what do you have to accomplish at the end of the lesson?
3. What are the key elements(words) of the learning target?

You must respond to the questions in full and complete sentences to earn full credit.
Total: 3-4 sentences, not less.
Proofread your work for errors.

Read the instructions

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GOOGLE CLASSROOM CHECK-IN in Google Classroom

GOOGLE CLASSROOM CHECK-IN

Yes or No

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST: 42 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER in Google Classroom

SUMMER BUCKET LIST: 42 THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER

What are 12 things you can do this summer?

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Juneteenth in Google Classroom

Juneteenth

Read instructions

You must watch all videos

YouTube: This is Why Juneteenth is Important for America
YouTube: Black History Month: The meaning behind Juneteenth
YouTube: Juneteenth For Mazie

Part Two: Open the document and complete all 5 parts
KWL
VOCABULARY
READ & ANNOTATE
MULTIPLE CHOICE (I already gave you the answer, identify the evidence to support the correct answer)
RACECE

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JUNETEENTH QUIZ in Google Classroom

JUNETEENTH QUIZ

OPEN THE QUIZ

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BEST CEREAL: Which should Miss White purchase? in Google Classroom

BEST CEREAL: Which should Miss White purchase?

Only select one

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Theme: Journey & Survival, Part Two in Google Classroom

Theme: Journey & Survival, Part Two


Read all instructions:

The first book you will read in 7th grade will be, Linda Sue Park, "A Long Walk to Water"
Genre: Historical Fiction, Thinking Jobs: Character, Problem, Solution, Lesson Learned

Part Three: Listen and Read:
Chapter 1: "A Long Walk to Water"
YouTube: Chapter 1

Part Four: Create A Slide:
Slide 1: Title page
Slide 2: How does the theme, journey and survival appear in chapter 1
Slide 3: Before his village was attacked, Salva was daydreaming about his life at home. What are
three things we learned about him in this passage?
Slide 4: Why are North Sudan and South Sudan fighting?
Slide 5: Why did only the boys go to school?

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BEST RAPPER ALIVE: Which Rapper Should I listen to? in Google Classroom

BEST RAPPER ALIVE: Which Rapper Should I listen to?

Only select one

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Theme: Journey & Survival in Google Classroom

Theme: Journey & Survival

Open the quiz and make one selection

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Theme: Journey & Survival, Part One in Google Classroom

Theme: Journey & Survival, Part One

Read all instructions:

The first book you will read in 7th grade will be, Linda Sue Park, "A Long Walk to Water"

I have provided 4 videos about the main character. Watch all 4 videos.

Genre: Historical Fiction, Thinking Jobs: Character, Problem, Solution, Lesson Learned

Part One: Watch:
YouTube: Drilling in South Sudan
YouTube: Salva's Story
YouTube: I kept Walking
YouTube: Lost Boys of Sudan

Part Two: Open the document and complete all 4 parts
KWL
VOCABULARY
READ & ANNOTATE
RACECE

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 Government & Economics When protesters say "defund the police," what does it mean? in Google Classroom

Government & Economics When protesters say "defund the police," what does it mean?

Read all instructions

Watch the video before the reading:

YouTube: Defunding VS Abolishing The Police Explained in 6 Minutes

When all else fails, read the instructions!!!

Genre: Nonfiction
Thinking Jobs: Author's Point of View and Teaching Topic

Open the document and compele the assigned task
(A photo of Protesters rally June 3, 2020, in Phoenix, Arizona, demanding the Phoenix City Council defund the Phoenix Police Department.)

Four Parts:
KWL
VOCABULARY
HIGHLIGHT/ANNOTATE
RACECE

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Defund, Abolish, or Reform The Police in Google Classroom

Defund, Abolish, or Reform The Police

Open the quiz and make a selection, be prepared to defend what you selected in your small groups at 10:40 AM

VOCABULARY:
DEFUND: Prevent from continuing to receive funds.
ABOLISH: Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
REFORM: Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

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Yearly Wrap Up: Are you missing work? in Google Classroom

Yearly Wrap Up: Are you missing work?

Make a selection in the quiz

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MAKE A PREDICTION: Final Grade in Google Classroom

MAKE A PREDICTION: Final Grade

Your final grade will be reflected as a letter grade or code:

MT: Meets grade level standards
N: Needs improvement
NX: Course in progress

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Poem: Freedom Summer in Google Classroom

Poem: Freedom Summer

Read all instructions

Watch both videos before starting the classwork:

YouTube: video on Missing Civil Rights workers "Freedom Summer"
YouTube: video on Freedom Summer

When all else fails, read the instructions!!!

Genre: Poem
Thinking Jobs: Literal Meaning & Deeper Meaning

Open the document and compele the assigned task
(A photo of the missing Civil Rights workers included)

Four Parts:
KWL
HIGHLIGHT/ANNOTATE
MULTIPLE CHOICE
RACECE

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BEST ICE CREAM in Google Classroom

BEST ICE CREAM

Only select one

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Poem: What love isn't
 in Google Classroom

Poem: What love isn't

Read all instructions

Open the document and compele the assigned task

(A photo of the author is included in the document)

YouTube: Audio is provided if you need it. It's a read aloud of "What love isn't"

When all else fails, read the instructions!!!

Four Parts:
KWL
HIGHLIGHT/ANNOTATE
MULTIPLE CHOICE
RACECE

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Two Types of Figurative Language: Metaphor &  Simile in Google Classroom

Two Types of Figurative Language: Metaphor & Simile

Open the Quiz
Make a selection

Are the examples a metaphor or a simile?

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Do Now: Define racism in Google Classroom

Do Now: Define racism

Open the quiz and make the correct selection

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READ & SLIDE: Something Happened In Our Town in Google Classroom

READ & SLIDE: Something Happened In Our Town

Read the instructions:

Keep the genre and thinking jobs in mind as you read and complete the task:
GENRE:
FICTION

THINKING JOBS:
LESSON LEARNED
CHARACTER
PROBLEM
SOLUTION

Part one:
Opent the youtube video and listen to the read aloud:
SLIDE 1: Title page
SLIDE 2: Make note of the event (Problem)
SLIDE 3: the character's reactions
SLIDE 4; Level/Type of character's questions
SLIDE 5: Impact the event had on the character's. (Solution)

Part Two:
SLIDE 6: Why is this story relevant?
SLIDE 7: What can readers learn from the story? (Lesson Learned)

As always, be creative...add images, color, have fun!

When all else fails, read the instructions!

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What are some positive affirmations you will say everyday? in Google Classroom

What are some positive affirmations you will say everyday?

Go to flipgrid and respond to the question

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CHECK-IN: HOW DO YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW? in Google Classroom

CHECK-IN: HOW DO YOU FEEL RIGHT NOW?

OPEN THE QUIZ AND MAKE ONE SELECTION

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"We’re sick of it": Anger over police killings shatters U.S. in Google Classroom

"We’re sick of it": Anger over police killings shatters U.S.


SENSITIVE CONTENT
To Students & Parents:
The following article contains sensitive content that might be upsetting for some of our readers. You know best which content works for you. Given the sensitive nature of this story, this assignment is extra credit and will not impact your grade if you opt not to complete it.

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Affirmation & Meditation in Google Classroom

Affirmation & Meditation

Read the instructions:

Open the quiz and select the best response

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Why did Governor Andrew Cuomo state that he stands with the protesters? in Google Classroom

Why did Governor Andrew Cuomo state that he stands with the protesters?

Governor Cuomo on George Floyd''s Death and Police Brutality: "I Stand With the Protestors"

Read the Instruction

Part One:
Watch the 4 minute YouTube video

Part Two:
Respond to the question in 4 complete sentences.

Check for errors
4 COMPLETE sentences
RESTATE THE QUESTION

WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!

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Government & Economics
Analysis: Definition of systemic racism in sociology in Google Classroom

Government & Economics Analysis: Definition of systemic racism in sociology

Read the Instructions

Open the document and complete all 4 parts of the assignment

When all else fails, read the instructions!

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PRESENTATION: FRIENDSHIP OR SELF-LOVE in Google Classroom

PRESENTATION: FRIENDSHIP OR SELF-LOVE

Open the quiz and make 1 selection

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How to practice self-love? in Google Classroom

How to practice self-love?

Open the quiz, make a selection

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SLIDE: SELF-LOVE in Google Classroom

SLIDE: SELF-LOVE

Read the instructions!

Create a slide where you discuss self-love. follow the outline below for full credit

PART ONE: Watch the 10 minute Youtube video about self-love and self-discipline.

PART TWO: Create slides:

SLIDE ONE: TITLE PAGE
SLIDE TWO: WHAT IS SELF-LOVE?
SLIDE THREE: HOW DO YOU PRACTICE THE 7 HABITS OF SELF-LOVE?

1. Be mindful
2. Act on what you need rather than what you want
3. Practice good self-care
4. Set boundaries
5. Protect yourself
6. Forgive yourself
7. Live with purpose

SLIDE FOUR: HOW SIGNIFICANT IS SELF-DISCIPLINE WHEN WORKING TO BRING YOUR DREAMS TO FRUITION?
SLIDE FIVE: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 'FAULT' AND 'RESPONSIBILITY?'
SLIDE SIX: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE THAT IS STRUGGLING WITH SELF-LOVE?

Add images, videos, color, BE CREATIVE!!!

IF ALL ELSE FAILS, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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Identify the synonym for fruition (Verb). in Google Classroom

Identify the synonym for fruition (Verb).

Open the quiz and select the correct response

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In 5 sentences identify the steps Richard Williams took to assist his daughters in bringing their dreams to fruition. in Google Classroom

In 5 sentences identify the steps Richard Williams took to assist his daughters in bringing their dreams to fruition.

Read the instructions!

VOCABULARY: Fruition:
Part of Speech: Noun/Verb
Connotation: Positive
Definition: The point at which a plan or project is realized.
Sentence: All my dreams and longings have come to fruition in a single instant

YOU DO:
1. Watch the video
2. Analyze the words by the speaker as well the actions taken by Richard Williams, father of Serena and Venus Williams
3. In 5 sentences identify the steps Richard Williams took to assist his daughters in bringing their dreams to fruition
4. Write in full and complete sentences, check for errors (MUST BE 5 COMPLETE SENTENCES)
5. Reply to peer

Follow all 5 steps to earn full credit

Again, read the instructions.

If all else fails, READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!

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ReadWorks: Children During the Holocaust in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Children During the Holocaust

Please click the link to go to this assignment.
READ BOTH DOCUMENTS & ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Eyewitness to History: Children of War & Children in the Shadows

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SLIDE: WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP? in Google Classroom

SLIDE: WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP?

Read the instructions!

Create a slide where you discuss friendship and its value. follow the outline below for full credit

SLIDE ONE: TITLE PAGE
SLIDE TWO: WHAT IS FRIENDSHIP?
SLIDE THREE: WHAT DO YOU VALUE IN A FRIENDSHIP?
SLIDE FOUR: HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN A FRIENDSHIP?
SLIDE FIVE: HAVE YOU READ A BOOK, WATCHED A SHOW, YOUTUBE CHANNEL, INSTAGRAM POST, TIKTOK, OR MOVIE ABOUT FRIENDSHIP? BE CREATIVE, SUMMARIZE THE FRIENDSHIP!
SLIDE SIX: WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE SOMEONE THAT IS LOOKING FOR A FRIENDSHIP?
SLIDE SEVEN: WRITE ONE QUESTION FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND.

Add images, videos, color, BE CREATIVE!!!

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

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DISANTANCE LEARNING in Google Classroom

DISANTANCE LEARNING

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!

OPEN THE QUIZ, MAKE A SELECTION

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NEVER TOO FAR DOWN: What is the theme (underlying meaning) of the Nike commercial? in Google Classroom

NEVER TOO FAR DOWN: What is the theme (underlying meaning) of the Nike commercial?

Read the instructions

1. Restate the question
2. Respond in 2 sentences
3. Check for errors
4. Reply to one peer

Read the instructions

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ReadWorks: Taking Down the Green-Eyed Monster in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Taking Down the Green-Eyed Monster

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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I KNOW I CAN... in Google Classroom

I KNOW I CAN...

Read the instructions...

Play the YouTube video & Listen to the whole song
Open the quiz
Finish the statement
Write 3 or more complete sentences
Proofread for errors

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My Best Friend... in Google Classroom

My Best Friend...

Listen to the song, does it remind you of your best friend?

Now, open the quiz, select One essential character trait your best friend has.

See you at 10:30 in ELAMIDDLESCHOOL

10:40 AM:
GROUP1
GROUP2
GROUP3
GROUP4

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Make A Prediction: What is your grade for Marking Period 3? in Google Classroom

Make A Prediction: What is your grade for Marking Period 3?

Open the Quiz and make one selection

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IREADY: READING DIAGNOSTIC in Google Classroom

IREADY: READING DIAGNOSTIC

Good morning-

I miss all of you so much!

xoxo

I cannot wait to hear your voices and see your faces on Thursday!

In the meantime:

Open the quiz and respond to the quick question, if your answer is 'NO,' please go and complete the reading diagnostic on i-Ready.

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PIZZA TOPPINGS in Google Classroom

PIZZA TOPPINGS

Open the quiz and make one selection

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What is the difference between you wanting something and you needing something? in Google Classroom

What is the difference between you wanting something and you needing something?

Read all instructions!!!

Respond to the question:
Restate
3-4 complete sentences
Proofread for errors
Respond to a classmate

Read all instructions!!!

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ReadWorks: Group Behavior in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Group Behavior

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: Tiger Watch in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Tiger Watch

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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ReadWorks: Slavery in the North in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Slavery in the North

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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Which superpower are you going to use to save the world? You can only select one superpower in Google Classroom

Which superpower are you going to use to save the world? You can only select one superpower

Open the quiz and make 1 selection, ONLY 1!

SUGAR, SPICE, & EVERYTHING NICE

Ms. White's superpower selection would be-BLOSSOM'S: Exceptional Leadership skills

ENJOY ONE OF MY FAVORITE EPISODES OF POWERPUFF GIRLS!

COMPLETE ALL OF WEEK 8 ASSIGNMENTS!

HAVE AN AMAZING WEEKEND!

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G.O.A.T (GREATEST OF ALL TIME) in Google Classroom

G.O.A.T (GREATEST OF ALL TIME)

OPEN THE QUIZ AND CHECK ONE BOX

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DO NOW: PASTELILLOS in Google Classroom

DO NOW: PASTELILLOS

RESPOND TO THE QUICK SURVEY

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LIFEBOAT: WHO DID YOU SAVE, AND WHY? in Google Classroom

LIFEBOAT: WHO DID YOU SAVE, AND WHY?

GO TO FLIPGRID AND RESPOND

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DO NOW: WHICH IS BETTER: FLATS OR DRUMS in Google Classroom

DO NOW: WHICH IS BETTER: FLATS OR DRUMS

OPEN THE SURVEY

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The Lifeboat Activity: “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are” - Roy Disney in Google Classroom

The Lifeboat Activity: “It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are” - Roy Disney

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!
You and the following people are on a sinking cruise ship that was headed to Cancun, Mexico. As your ship is sinking, you spot an island and believe that you are close enough to reach Cancun, Mexico on a lifeboat.

However, there are 13 of you left alive, but only room for 7 in the lifeboat.

Those that go in the lifeboat will probably make it to the island where they will try to survive until they are rescued.

Those that are left on the sinking cruise ship will go down with the ship.

You are given the responsibility of deciding who remains on the ship and who goes aboard the lifeboat

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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Before Rosa Parks, There Was Claudette Colvin in Google Classroom

Before Rosa Parks, There Was Claudette Colvin

READ ALL DIRECTIONS!!!!

PART ONE +20 POINTS : Directions: Complete the KWL chart identifying background knowledge about the Bus Boycott during the Civil Rights Era & Rosa Parks
PART TWO +20 POINTS: Directions: Complete the vocabulary chart
PART THREE +20 POINTS : Read, Highlight, and Annotate
PART FOUR +20 POINTS : Directions: For the following questions, highlight the best answer
PART FIVE +20 POINTS : Exit Ticket: Unit [2]

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ReadWorks: Civil Rights on a City Bus in Google Classroom

ReadWorks: Civil Rights on a City Bus

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

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HOW DID ROSA PARKS’ AND CLAUDETTE COLVIN'S ACTIONS  IMPACT HISTORY?
 in Google Classroom

HOW DID ROSA PARKS’ AND CLAUDETTE COLVIN'S ACTIONS IMPACT HISTORY?

GO TO FLIPGRIP AND RESPOND TO THE QUESITON ABOVE.

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Civil Rights on a City Bus in Google Classroom

Civil Rights on a City Bus

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

OPEN THE DOCUMENT AND COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION WITH YOUR GROUP
PLAY THE VIDEO AND COMPLETE THE DISCUSSION WITH YOUR GROUP

PART 1 +20: READ, HIGHLIGHT, AND ANNOTATE
PART 2 +20: DISCUSS IN YOUR GROUP
PART 3 +20: DISCUSS IN YOUR GROUP, WATCH THE VIDEO AND COMPARE ROSA PARKS' AND CLAUDETTE COLVIN'S ACTIONS & IT'S HISTORICAL IMPACT

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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What impact do you think Claudette Colvin had on the Bus Boycott? in Google Classroom

What impact do you think Claudette Colvin had on the Bus Boycott?

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ESSAY PROJECT: BODY PARAGRAPH ONE IS DONE...NOW YOU TRY.... in Google Classroom

ESSAY PROJECT: BODY PARAGRAPH ONE IS DONE...NOW YOU TRY....

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

1. WATCH "IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES" & TAKE NOTES

2. OPEN THE DOCUMENT TO COMPOSE YOUR ESSAY

BODY PARAGRAPH ONE IS COMPLETE, NOW YOU TRY...

READ BODY PARAGRAPH 1 AND FOLLOW THE FORMAT FOR THE REST OF THE ESSAY.

COPY AND PASTE WHAT YOU WROTE FROM WEEK 2 INTO THIS DOCUMENT IF YOU'RE DONE.

THIS IS THE UPDATED VERSION.

WRITE IN THIS ONE

DUE 4/30/2020 AT 11:59 PM

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!!



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How did you practice social distancing this past weekend? in Google Classroom

How did you practice social distancing this past weekend?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

RESTATE THE QUESTION
RESPOND IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES
THEN...REPLY TO 1 STUDENT

PROOFREAD FOR ERRORS

REPLY TO 1 STUDENT

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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CRY IF I WANT TO... in Google Classroom

CRY IF I WANT TO...

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

CHAPTERS 13, 14 & 19-BUD, NOT BUDDY

1. OPEN THE DOCUMENT
2. READ AND HIGHLIGHT THE SIGNIFICANT PARTS OF THE TEXT
3. ANNOTATE THE SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION THAT YOU HIGHLIGHTED
4. RESPOND TO THE RACECE QUESTION
5. USE THE SHORT RESPONSE RUBRIC TO CHECK YOUR WORK

*NOTICE I STARTED THE SHORT RESPONSE FOR YOU*

PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE TEXTS, YOU CAN USE THE DETAILS FOR YOUR ESSAY PROJECT.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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Agree or disagree, technology improves the way that students learn. in Google Classroom

Agree or disagree, technology improves the way that students learn.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

CHECK FOR ERRORS

RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES

THEN GO BACK AND REPLY TO ONE OF YOUR CLASSMATES RESPONSE IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES BY ADDING A COMMENT OR A SUGGESTION, OR AGREE/DISAGREE

1. RESPOND TO THE STATEMENT IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES
2. RESPOND TO A CLASSMATES STATEMENT IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENSE

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS TO EARN FULL CREDIT!

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This weekend I... in Google Classroom

This weekend I...

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!

FINISH THE STATEMENT ABOVE, IN 3 COMPLETE SENTENCES.

CHECK FOR ERRORS, WRITE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

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RIGOR: IN 7 SENTENCES...HAVE YOU BEEN PROVIDED WITH RIGOR DURING DISTANCE LEARNING, IF SO HOW, AND IN WHAT CLASSES AND SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT(S)? IS ACADEMIC RIGOR ILLUSTRATED IN THE IMAGES BELOW, WHY OR WHY NOT? HOW SIGNIFICANT IS RIGOR FOR YOUR ACADEMIC GROWTH, EXPLAIN? in Google Classroom

RIGOR: IN 7 SENTENCES...HAVE YOU BEEN PROVIDED WITH RIGOR DURING DISTANCE LEARNING, IF SO HOW, AND IN WHAT CLASSES AND SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT(S)? IS ACADEMIC RIGOR ILLUSTRATED IN THE IMAGES BELOW, WHY OR WHY NOT? HOW SIGNIFICANT IS RIGOR FOR YOUR ACADEMIC GROWTH, EXPLAIN?

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

WORD TO KNOW:

RIGOR: Challenging students to think, perform, and grow to a level that they were not at previously by providing supports based on the students level. Like an athlete, students must practice to build their skills, understanding, and thinking power so that they can achieve at a higher level.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS:

IN 7 COMPLETE SENTENCES...

1. HAVE YOU BEEN PROVIDED WITH RIGOR DURING DISTANCE LEARNING?
2. IF SO HOW?
3. IN WHAT CLASSES?
4. IN WHAT SPECIFIC ASSIGNMENT(S)?
5. IS ACADEMIC RIGOR ILLUSTRATED IN THE IMAGES BELOW, WHY OR WHY NOT?
6. HOW SIGNIFICANT IS RIGOR FOR YOUR ACADEMIC GROWTH, EXPLAIN?

REREAD YOUR WORK FOR ERRORS...YOU MUST HAVE 7 SENTENCES FOR CREDIT


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A Story to Tell: "Looks like I've got a story to tell" in Google Classroom

A Story to Tell: "Looks like I've got a story to tell"

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!

WATCH THE VIDEO
NOW, THINK ABOUT AMBAR LUCID'S THEME (MESSAGE)

NEXT, THINK ABOUT YOUR STORY...12 YEARS HAVE PASSED. (MAYBE YOU'RE 24/25 YEARS OLD)

IT'S YOUR LIFE STORY. HOW DO YOU WANT TO TELL IT?

YOU CAN TELL YOUR STORY USING A SLIDE OR A GOOGLE DOC

OUTLINE:
PARAGRAPH 1/SLIDE 1: INTRODUCE YOURSELF, NOT AS A 6TH GRADER, BUT AS YOUR ADULT SELF.
PARAGRAPH 2/SLIDE 2: WHAT ARE YOU DOING 12 YEARS FROM NOW? BE AS DETAILED AS POSSIBLE
PARAGRAPH 3/SLIDE 3: WRITE ABOUT THE IMPACT YOU WILL HAVE ON THE WORLD 12 YEARS FROM NOW, WHAT DID YOU DO, HOW DID YOU ACCOMPLISH YOUR GOALS?
PARAGRAPH 4/SLIDE 4: DID YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD OR SOMEONE'S LIFE, HOW? WHAT IS SUCCESS IN YOUR OWN WORDS, DID YOU ACHIEVE SUCCESS?

HAVE FUN, BE CREATIVE,

THE WORLD IS YOURS, SO TAKE IT!

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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TEACH ME: "The Spark That Brought Down Trujillo" in Google Classroom

TEACH ME: "The Spark That Brought Down Trujillo"

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!

1. RE-Read the text, highlight, and annotate

QUESTION: HOW DO I ANNOTATE?

ANSWER: HIGHLIGHT THE PART OF THE TEXT THAT YOU BELIEVE IS SIGNIFICANT AND SELECT THE + SIGN LOCATED IN A BOX, CLICK COMMENT AND WRITE YOUR ANNOTATION.

*IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A LONG ANNOTATION (COMMENT)*

2. create a slide (DO NOT COPY WORD FOR WORD FROM THE TEXT, SUMMARIZE THE INFORMATION INTO YOUR OWN WORDS)

SLIDE ONE: TITLE
SLIDE TWO: INTRODUCTION ABOUT THE TEXT
SLIDE THREE: TEACH ME ABOUT TRUJILLO
SLIDE FOUR: TEACH ME ABOUT THE MIRABEL SISTERS
SLIDE FIVE: CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING: ASK 1 QUESTION BASED ON THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDED TO CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING. IT CAN BE A MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION OR RACECE QUESTION

ADD PICTURES, VIDEO, JUST BE CREATIVE!!!

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO EARN FULL CREDIT

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THE SPARK THAT BROUGHT DOWN TRUJILLO in Google Classroom

THE SPARK THAT BROUGHT DOWN TRUJILLO

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!

1. Watch the video
2. Read the text and annotate
QUESTION: HOW DO I ANNOTATE?

ANSWER: HIGHLIGHT THE PART OF THE TEXT THAT YOU BELIEVE IS SIGNIFICANT AND SELECT THE + SIGN LOCATED IN A BOX, CLICK COMMENT AND WRITE YOUR ANNOTATION.

IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A LONG ANNOTATION (COMMENT).

3. Respond all questions in the document titled, "THE SPARK THAT BROUGHT DOWN TRUJILLO"

YOU MUST: Use the RACECE strategy for your last response

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!!!

FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS TO EARN FULL CREDIT

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SPRING BREAK REVIEW in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK REVIEW

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS

RESPOND TO THE QUESTIONS IN THE QUIZ

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According to Coach Marcus why are balancing exercises significant? in Google Classroom

According to Coach Marcus why are balancing exercises significant?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

WATCH THE VIDEO
FOLLOW COACH MARCUS

RESPOND IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES
WATCH FOR ERRORS
RESTATE THE QUESTION

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

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DISTANCE LEARNING CHECK-IN in Google Classroom

DISTANCE LEARNING CHECK-IN

OPEN THE QUIZ AND COMPLETE THE QUICK QUESTIONS

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SPRING BREAK DAY 6: STEREOTYPES, THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK DAY 6: STEREOTYPES, THE DANGER OF A SINGLE STORY

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!


WORDS TO KNOW:

1. A stereotype is an idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true.

2. Perpetuates to depict a situation, system, or belief, especially a bad one, they cause it to continue.

WATCH THE VIDEO, ALL OF IT!! YOU MUST WATCH THE VIDEO!!!

Take notes of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's message.

I HAVE INCLUDED 2 VERSIONS TO COMPOSE YOUR RESPONSES. VERSION 1 & VERSION 2 ARE BOTH INCLUDED, SAME QUESTIONS, DIFFERENT FORMAT. DECIDE WHICH ONE WILL ASSIST YOU WITH MASTERING THE TASK.

Open the document, and complete the task by responding in 4-5 sentences per paragraph.

ALL PARAGRAPHS MUST BE COMPLETED IN 4-5 SENTENCES. NO LESS!!!

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

PROOFREAD YOUR WORK!!!

WATCH FOR ERRORS!!!

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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SPRING BREAK DAY 6: STEREOTYPES: Explain how the media further perpetuates stereotypes? in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK DAY 6: STEREOTYPES: Explain how the media further perpetuates stereotypes?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

WORDS TO KNOW:

1. A stereotype is an idea or belief many people have about a thing or group that is based upon how they look on the outside, which may be untrue or only partly true.

2. Perpetuates to depict a situation, system, or belief, especially a bad one, they cause it to continue.

WATCH THE VIDEO

RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN 3-4 COMPLETE SENTENCES

WATCH FOR ERRORS!

RESTATE THE QUESTION

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: What story is the image illustrating? in Google Classroom

PICTURES ARE WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS: What story is the image illustrating?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!
INTERPRET THE IMAGE
WHAT STORY IS THE IMAGE ILLUSTRATING?

RESPOND IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES
WATCH FOR ERRORS

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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SPRING BREAK DAY 5: EQUITY VERSUS EQUALITY in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK DAY 5: EQUITY VERSUS EQUALITY

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

WORDS TO KNOW:
1. Equity in education requires putting systems in place to ensure that every child has a chance for success.
2. Equality in education means ensuring that everyone's learning needs are met.

SLIDE ONE: TITLE
SLIDE TWO: What is the difference between equity and equality?
SLIDE THREE: Should we have systems in place to support equity or equality?
SLIDE FOUR: Does equity or equality work in education, why or why not?
SLIDE FIVE: Will you benefit from equity or equality?


NO LESS THAN 4 SLIDES

CREATE A SLIDE
BE CREATIVE
ADD IMAGES
ADD VIDEOS

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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In two complete sentences, explain how an inference is similar to a hypothesis? in Google Classroom

In two complete sentences, explain how an inference is similar to a hypothesis?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

IN 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES REPOND TO THE QUESTION, ALWAYS RESTATE!!!

WATCH FOR ERRORS!!!!

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SPRING BREAK DAY 4: TECHNOLOGY: YOU WENT VIRAL!!!!! in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK DAY 4: TECHNOLOGY: YOU WENT VIRAL!!!!!

!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

The biggest dance trend on the internet right now is called “The Renegade,” and a 14-year-old named Jalaiah choreographed the viral dance.

Now, you have to create a slide with a PLAN OF ACTION------

SLIDE ONE: TITLE PAGE

SLIDE TWO : WHAT WILL YOU DO TO GO VIRAL?

SLIDE THREE: HOW WILL YOU GO VIRAL?

SLIDE FOUR: HOW WILL YOU INSPIRE OTHER'S TO DO WHAT YOU DID TO GO VIRAL?

SLIDE FIVE: WHAT SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS WILL YOU USE TO GO VIRAL?

BE CREATIVE, ADD PICTURES, ADD VIDEOS!!!!

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SPRING BREAK DAY 3: SCIENCE, LAVA LAMP in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK DAY 3: SCIENCE, LAVA LAMP

!!!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!!

1. WATCH THE VIDEO
2. CREATE A SLIDE UP TO 4 SLIDES
IN YOUR SLIDE BE SURE TO INCLUDE

SLIDE ONE: TITLE PAGE

SLIDE TWO: AN HYPOTHESIS (hy·poth·e·sis) (NOUN): A guess made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation:

SLIDE TWO: QUESTION: WHY DID THE LIQUIDS SEPARATE?

SLIDE THREE: A PICTURE OF THE LAVA LAMP THAT YOU CREATED (INSERT----- IMAGE)

SLIDE FOUR: AFTER YOUR EXPERIEMENT, IS YOUR RESPONSE THE SAME TO THE QUESTION, WHY OR WHY NOT?




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BRAIN POWER: WHY IS LAUGHING SIGNIFICANT? in Google Classroom

BRAIN POWER: WHY IS LAUGHING SIGNIFICANT?

!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!

WATCH THE VIDEO

LAUGH FOR 30 SECONDS

RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN 2 SENTENCES

CHECK FOR ERRORS. 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES!!!

!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!

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SPRING BREAK: APPLYING TO HIGH SCHOOL in Google Classroom

SPRING BREAK: APPLYING TO HIGH SCHOOL

!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

STUDENTS MUST READ THE 'APPLYING TO HIGH SCHOOL' DOCUMENT & HIGHLIGHT SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION.

STUDENTS MUST ALSO WATCH 'HIGH SCHOOL: HOW TO APPLY' AND MAKE NOTE OF SIGNIFICANT INFORMATION.

STUDENTS WILL THEN CREATE A PLAN OF ACTION TO APPROACHING 7TH GRADE AND APPLYING TO HIGH SCHOOL

WHAT IS A PLAN OF ACTION? A PLAN OF ACTION IS...a detail map created by you to achieve an objective or goal. A PLAN OF ACTION can include an outline of goals, objectives, measurements, action steps and responsibilities for each step.

YOU CAN CREATE A SLIDE OR WRITE IN A DOC
BE CREATIVE!!!! ADD PICTURES!!! VIDEO!!!

!!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!!

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WIND DOWN: What do you need to be successful during distance learning, what's working for you and what suggestions do you have to make distance learning better? in Google Classroom

WIND DOWN: What do you need to be successful during distance learning, what's working for you and what suggestions do you have to make distance learning better?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

WATCH THE VIDEO

I HAVE POSTED 3 QUESTIONS = YOU NEED TO RESPOND IN 3 SENTENCES IN TOTAL!!!

YOU NEED TO RESPOND IN 3 COMPLETE SENTENCES. CHECK FOR ERRORS.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

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Explain Why students and teachers should have conversations about data? in Google Classroom

Explain Why students and teachers should have conversations about data?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS!!!!

ANSWER IN 4 SENTENCES.

YOU MUST ANSWER IN 4 SENTENCES TO EARN FULL CREDIT. REVIEW YOUR WORK FOR ERRORS.

Due:

Why is it significant to show growth on your I-Ready Diagnostic? Also, please include a goal score for the Spring Diagnostic. in Google Classroom

Why is it significant to show growth on your I-Ready Diagnostic? Also, please include a goal score for the Spring Diagnostic.

!!!READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, READ IT AGAIN!!!!

Respond in 4 sentences.

YOU MUST RESPOND IN 4 SENTENCES TO EARN FULL CREDIT. CHECK FOR ERRORS. YOU MUST RESPOND IN FULL AND COMPLETE SENTENCES.

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DO NOW: Flocabulary: Writing a Thesis in Google Classroom

DO NOW: Flocabulary: Writing a Thesis

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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CommonLit: Marley Dias: The 13-Year-Old Activist & Author in Google Classroom

CommonLit: Marley Dias: The 13-Year-Old Activist & Author

This assignment is DUE: 04/02/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.

READ THE TEXT AND RESPOND TO ALL QUESTIONS. USE AUDIO IF NEEDED!

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Flocabulary: The Five Paragraph Essay in Google Classroom

Flocabulary: The Five Paragraph Essay

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary

YOU NEED YOUR : SCHOOL EMAIL & SCHOOL PASSWORD

Due:

In 3 sentences, what are the steps to write an essay?  in Google Classroom

In 3 sentences, what are the steps to write an essay?

!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, READ IT AGAIN!!!!!

WATCH THE VIDEO ON HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY

WRITE 3 SENTENCES ABOUT HOW TO WRITE AN ESSAY.

!!!!!READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, READ IT AGAIN!!!!!

RESTATE THE QUESTION
PROVIDE EXAMPLES FROM THE VIDEO
PROOFREAD FOR ERRORS.

Due:

CommonLit: The Role Reverser: Growing Up Too Soon in Google Classroom

CommonLit: The Role Reverser: Growing Up Too Soon

This assignment is due 03/30/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.

Due:

What does it mean to teach like a champion? Why is it important for every student to be taught by champion teachers?  in Google Classroom

What does it mean to teach like a champion? Why is it important for every student to be taught by champion teachers?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS:

Watch the video and respond to the questions in A TOTAL OF 5-7 sentences. You MUST WATCH THE VIDEO & THEN respond to the questions in A TOTAL OF 5-7 sentences to earn full credit. Proofread your work for errors.

BEFORE YOU EMAILED ME, DID YOU READ THE INSTRUCTIONS?

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, AGAIN!

*Students please respond by restating the question and by using complete sentences. Please check for grammar, spelling and punctuation prior to submitting. Thank you - Mr. Reyes

Due:

Explain how Marley Dias is an example of, "be the change you want to see in the world?" in Google Classroom

Explain how Marley Dias is an example of, "be the change you want to see in the world?"

WATCH THE VIDEO AND RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN 5 SENTENCES. WATCH THE VIDEO FIRST AND THEN RESPOND TO THE QUESTION IN 5 SENTENCES.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, READ IT AGAIN!

*Students please respond by restating the question and by using complete sentences. Your writing should have reasons and or examples to support your answer. Please check for grammar, spelling and punctuation prior to submitting. Thank you - Mr. Reyes

Due:

Rules and Things in Google Classroom

Rules and Things

Complete the worksheet: For each text cite the rule, paraphrase the rule, and explain if the rule is to Survive/Thrive

ENL STUDENTS
If you need a little help with paraphrasing read the "How to Paraphrase" pdf. If you have any questions please email me directly to [email protected]

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PRACTICE: BUD, NOT BUDDY-VOCABULARY in Google Classroom

PRACTICE: BUD, NOT BUDDY-VOCABULARY

HIGHLIGHT THE CONNOTATION

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What is the purpose of taking 5 minutes to meditate and focus on your breathing? What are your intentions during distance learning? in Google Classroom

What is the purpose of taking 5 minutes to meditate and focus on your breathing? What are your intentions during distance learning?

VOCABULARY: INTENTION (PART OF SPEECH: NOUN): DEFINITION: AIM, GOAL, or PLAN (CONOTATION:=)

STEPS
1. Play the video:
2. Close your eyes
3. Take deep breaths
4. Focus on breathing
5. DON'T DO ANYTHING FOR 6 MINUTES, JUST LISTEN AND BREATHE
6. After the video, respond to the question
7. ANSWER IN 4-5 SENTENCES

Due:

Bud, Not Buddy-Theme Essay in Google Classroom

Bud, Not Buddy-Theme Essay

Students will complete a 5 paragraph constructive response using their Theme T-Chart provided to them the week of 3/9. Students were asked to complete two T-charts identifying themes, authors writing techniques, as well as evidence from the assigned texts.

CHECK IF YOU MASTERED THE 6TH GRADE NEW YORK STATE STANDARD?
Key Ideas and Details:
I can introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
I can support a claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.

The texts convey a few common themes. Identify and explain a common theme found in “Bud, Not Buddy” and one other text listed. How is the theme similarly presented in each text? How is the theme presented differently in each text?
In your response, be sure to:
Identify and explain a common theme in both texts
Explain how the themes are similar in each text.
Explain how the themes are different in each text.
Use details from the text to support your response

Text:
You must use: "Bud, Not Buddy"
Select from another text of choice:
"If" Rudyard Kipling
Steve Jobs "Standford University Commencement Address"
"Excerpt from: Remarks by the President in a National Address to America's Schoolchildren, September 8, 2009"

Due:

Did you you visit  COMMONLIT: THE ROLE REVERSER: GROWING UP TOO SOON? in Google Classroom

Did you you visit COMMONLIT: THE ROLE REVERSER: GROWING UP TOO SOON?

Answer yes or no.

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Describe how Steve Jobs's and Bud's experiences of love and loss similar? Use 2 details from the text to support your response. in Google Classroom

Describe how Steve Jobs's and Bud's experiences of love and loss similar? Use 2 details from the text to support your response.

Students should use RACECE to respond to the question.

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Explain if Bud used Rule Number 83 (page 42 “Bud, Not Buddy”) immediately in the text or does he use it throughout the text? Provide 2 details from the text to support your response. in Google Classroom

Explain if Bud used Rule Number 83 (page 42 “Bud, Not Buddy”) immediately in the text or does he use it throughout the text? Provide 2 details from the text to support your response.

After listening to the audio, respond to the RACECE question.

Due:

Rules are meant to be broken? Agree or Disagree, explain. in Google Classroom

Rules are meant to be broken? Agree or Disagree, explain.

In 3-4 sentences provide a response to the argumentative question. Elaborate on your response as much as possible for full credit.

Due:

What is one rule you have at home? Does this rule help you survive or thrive? Would you change it, why? in Google Classroom

What is one rule you have at home? Does this rule help you survive or thrive? Would you change it, why?

Respond to the question in 4-5 sentences. You will not receive credit if you do not respond in 4-5 sentences.

Due:

Explain how does Bud use his rule #63 (page 157, "Bud, Not Buddy") to survive and thrive? Provide two details to support your response. in Google Classroom

Explain how does Bud use his rule #63 (page 157, "Bud, Not Buddy") to survive and thrive? Provide two details to support your response.

QUESTION: Explain how does Bud use his rule #63 (page 157, "Bud, Not Buddy") to survive and thrive? Provide two details to support your response.
R
A
C
E
C
E

Rules and Things Number 63:
"Never, ever say something Bad about someone you don't know--Especially when you're around a bunch of strangers. You never can tell who might be kin to that person or who might be a lip-flapping, big-mouth spy."

RUBRIC:
2-point Response
The features of a 2-point response are:
Valid inferences and/or claims from the text
Evidence of analysis of the text
Relevant facts, details and/or other information from the text to develop a response
Complete sentences

Due:

Why is it significant to provide relevant evidence to support a claim? in Google Classroom

Why is it significant to provide relevant evidence to support a claim?

Students must write 3-4 sentences and clearly restate the question when responding. You will not receive credit if you do not respond in 3-4 sentences.

Due:

STEVE JOBS RULES TO LIVE BY-RACECE in Google Classroom

STEVE JOBS RULES TO LIVE BY-RACECE

Students will read and highlight significant details on the attached document, "Steve Jobs's Rules to live By." Students will then use the RACECE strategy to respond to a 2-Point response question.

Students should first complete page 69 of their PURPLE STUDENT JOURNAL as a planning page before submitting their response to the RACECE question.

QUESTION: Explain how Steve Jobs uses his "rules" to help him survive and thrive? Provide two details to support your response.
R
A
C
E
C
E


RUBRIC:
2-point Response
The features of a 2-point response are:
Valid inferences and/or claims from the text
Evidence of analysis of the text
Relevant facts, details and/or other information from the text to develop a response
Complete sentences

ENL STUDENTS
If needed, please use the attached RACE anchor document that has sentence starters and transitional words to help you answer Ms. White's question. Use letters "C' and "E" twice to complete your response. Please check for grammar like spelling and punctuation prior to submitting. - Mr. Reyes

Due:

What do you miss most about attending school? in Google Classroom

What do you miss most about attending school?

In 3 sentences explain what you miss most about attending school.

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Bud, Not Buddy in Google Classroom

Bud, Not Buddy

Respond by selecting True or False