10th Grade ELA-Contreras/Prock (A)-EES83Q1: 2nd Pd. Assignments

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Day 3: Writing Assessment in Google Classroom

Day 3: Writing Assessment

TASK:
This assignment should take multiple days. DO NOT SUBMIT until you are instructed to do so!

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Day 2: "My Name" in Google Classroom

Day 2: "My Name"

1. Read "My Name" and annotate in Kami
2. Fill out the worksheet by identifying evidence from text that reveal Esperanza's identity
3. Explain in the second column - what does the evidence reveal?

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Identity Carousel in Google Classroom

Identity Carousel

On each slide, write down whatever comes to your mind when you see the word that is displayed as it relates to identity.

You may define the word OR provide examples of the word (images/giphy/videos).

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End of Unit Assessment: Padlet Poem Presentation  in Google Classroom

End of Unit Assessment: Padlet Poem Presentation

For our End of Unit Assessment, you will create a Padlet Presentation of your poem.
Below is the rubric for the presentation of your poem.

See Teacher Model "The Cat (Bella) !

Must Haves:
* Include your poem
* Include a reading of your poem
* Add images, videos, and gifs to make your poem interactive.
* Illustrate your narrative techniques (BE CREATIVE)

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Attendance 12/23  in Google Classroom

Attendance 12/23

Holiday Season Mental Health Check-In
💜 I'm doing great, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
💙 I'm okay, positive vibes only
💚 I'm meh
💛 Things are tough, I'm struggling
🧡 I'm having a hard time and wouldn't mind if someone reached out to me

Warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season to you and your families. See you all in 2021!

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Day 9: "Eleven" in Google Classroom

Day 9: "Eleven"


1. Read the text and annotate for main ideas on the “Eleven" worksheet
2. Once you have the main ideas - think of possible THEMES that are in the text - fill them in on your reading (you can use the blank the central idea triangle optional)
3. Use the worksheet to determine what the author is saying about the theme - What could be the central idea of the text?

Be sure to answer the questions on the reading!

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Day 8: "On Turning Ten"  TEXAXAS in Google Classroom

Day 8: "On Turning Ten" TEXAXAS

Read annotate the poem by Billy Collins - "On Turning Ten"

Write a paragraph that answers the following:
How do the tone words OR narrative techniques that Billy Collins uses reveal his feelings about “turning ten”?

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Day 7: "On Turning Ten"  in Google Classroom

Day 7: "On Turning Ten"

Read annotate the poem by Billy Collins - "On Turning Ten"

1. Complete a central idea graphic organizer.

2. Write a paragraph that answers the following:
How do the tone words OR narrative techniques that Billy Collins uses reveal his feelings about “turning ten”?

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Day 6: Poetry Writing in Google Classroom

Day 6: Poetry Writing

1. Take a picture of something important to you (it could even be an old picture)/ something you found interesting.
2. Write a 5-7 stanza poem that could be free verse or have a rhyming scheme.
3. You poem MUST include the use of 2-3 narrative techniques!
4. HAVE FUN.

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Marking Period 1 Reflection  in Google Classroom

Marking Period 1 Reflection

TASK:
Complete the google form attached!

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Day 6: Warm Up-Writers Poems  in Google Classroom

Day 6: Warm Up-Writers Poems

✏️ 1. Take a picture of something important to you (it could even be an old picture)/ something you found interesting.

✏️ 2. Analyze your picture in the document. Then, brainstorm 2-3 narrative techniques that can be used with your picture!

Narrative Techniques we reviewed:
TONE, METAPHOR, SIMILE, PERSONIFICATION, IMAGERY

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Day 5: The Starry Night Multiple Choice  in Google Classroom

Day 5: The Starry Night Multiple Choice

Re-read and annotate the poem "The Starry Night" by Anne Sexton. Check your understanding of the text by completing the Kahoot.

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Day 3: TEXAS "The Fall of Icarus" Painting in Google Classroom

Day 3: TEXAS "The Fall of Icarus" Painting

The painting is saying something about life and the importance of events to the individual.

What is the message Breugel is trying to convey in the painting? How do you know this?

Write a TEXAXAS Paragraph to demonstrate your understanding of the class.

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Attendance 11/10 in Google Classroom

Attendance 11/10

Good Morning "A" Students! Just a reminder of your assignments:
Complete Tasks:
📝 Day 4: Poems Read and annotate " How to protect yourself from disinformation" (Your annotations will be graded!)
📝 Day 3: TEXAS: The Fall of Icarus Painting

I look forward to reading your responses. See you on Friday!

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Day 4: Poems  in Google Classroom

Day 4: Poems

1. Read & annotate ONE of the poems about the Fall of Icarus.
2. Complete a SOAPSTONE Chart!

Be prepared to discuss the poems for Thursday's class.

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Attendance & Paintings Analysis in Google Classroom

Attendance & Paintings Analysis

Complete the Paintings Worksheet for "The Potato Eaters - Van Gogh." Attached is the Considerations for Analyzing Art Slide.

I look forward to reading your responses. See you tomorrow!

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🗳️ Attendance 11/3  in Google Classroom

🗳️ Attendance 11/3

If you could vote, who would you vote for this Election Day?

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Day 2: Paintings in Google Classroom

Day 2: Paintings

We will look at the paintings together to analyze them for DEEPER meaning. Fill out the worksheet (one page per painting) to determine a meaning.

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Day 1: How We See Things - Anticipation Guide  in Google Classroom

Day 1: How We See Things - Anticipation Guide

Complete the Anticipationg Guide.

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Attendance 10/27 in Google Classroom

Attendance 10/27

Good Morning "A" Students! Just a reminder that you must complete and turn in TEXAXAS Paragraph Analyzing "The Fun They Had." Complete the Anticipation Guide for Unit 1: How We See Things.

I look forward to reading your responses. See you tomorrow!

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Day 8: TEXAXAS "The Fun They Had"  in Google Classroom

Day 8: TEXAXAS "The Fun They Had"

TASK:
Write a TEXAXAS Paragraph to demonstrate your understanding of the class text, “The Fun They Had” by Issac Isamov and TEXAS Paragraph format.

Choose ONE WRITING PROMPT and write. Use TWO PIECES OF EVIDENCE from the readings to support your arguments.

WRITING PROMPTS:

1. What is Asimov’s vision of education in the future? What do you think education will look like in the future?
2.What makes the story IRONIC? IRONY is the event in which what is expected differs radically from what is actually the case.
3. What is the message that Asimov seems to be conveying about the future of education (or about the future in general?)

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Attendance 10/22 in Google Classroom

Attendance 10/22

Complete a TEXAXAS Paragraph for "The Fun They Had" by Isaac Assimov. If needed, attached are TEXAS Paragraph Sentence Starters.

I look forward to reading your responses. See you on MONDAY!

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Day 8: The Fun They Had M.C.  in Google Classroom

Day 8: The Fun They Had M.C.

Task:
Respond the multiple-choice 1- 10 question on the Formative to demonstrate your understanding of the class text, “The Fun They Had" by Isaac Asimov.

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Attendance 10/15  in Google Classroom

Attendance 10/15

If you need help please write in the notes below what you need help with.

When you ask for help, we are going to help you! Please come see me during my office hours, Monday - Friday between 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm.

Thank you!

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Day 7: The Fun They Had in Google Classroom

Day 7: The Fun They Had

TASK:
Read the background information on Isaac Assimov "The Fun They Had”; then ANNOTATE the text using the BCA Anotation Guide.

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Attendance 10/13 in Google Classroom

Attendance 10/13

If you need help please write in the notes below what you need help with.

When you ask for help, we are going to help you! Please come see me during my office hours, Monday - Friday between 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm.

Thank you!

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Day 6: Without Title -SOAPSTONE  in Google Classroom

Day 6: Without Title -SOAPSTONE

Review your SOAPSTONE Analysis of "Without Title." Respond the Kahoot to demonstrate your understanding of the class text.

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Attendance 10/8 - Without Title  in Google Classroom

Attendance 10/8 - Without Title

What are the speaker's attitudes and feelings toward his or her father? Cite specific textual evidence to support your conclusions.

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Attendance 10/6 - Without Title  in Google Classroom

Attendance 10/6 - Without Title

Analyze.
Identify the details in the poem that are representative of a traditional Native American way of life. What elements of modern urban life are present in the poem?

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Day 6: Without Title M.C.  in Google Classroom

Day 6: Without Title M.C.

Task:
Reread the poem, Without Title by Dian Glancy. Respond the multiple-choice question on the Quizizz to demonstrate your understanding of the class text.

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Day 5: Without Title STONE Analysis  in Google Classroom

Day 5: Without Title STONE Analysis

TASK:
Read the background information on Diane Glancy and the poem “Without Title”; then fill out the STONE portion of your worksheet.
*** Please reference the Unit 0: Slides for a Teacher Model of STONE. ***

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Day 4: Without Title SOAP Analysis  in Google Classroom

Day 4: Without Title SOAP Analysis

TASK:
Read the background information on Diane Glancy and the poem “Without Title”; then fill out the SOAP portion of your worksheet.

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Day 4: Without Title M.C.  in Google Classroom

Day 4: Without Title M.C.

Task:
Respond the multiple-choice question on the Google Form to demonstrate your understanding of the class text, “Without Title" by Diane Glancy.

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Day 3: Pre-Assessment (Part Two)  in Google Classroom

Day 3: Pre-Assessment (Part Two)

TASK:
For your pre-assessment, you will respond to multiple choice question and a writing prompt below in the form of a TEXAS paragraph. This will test your understanding of the class text, “Why your mindset matters” by Megan Thatcher, central idea, and TEXAS paragraph format.

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Day 1: Setting Goals  in Google Classroom

Day 1: Setting Goals

Your Independent Task for Tuesday, September 22:

1. Complete the slide attached. You are to come up with one word that describes your goals, hopes, and dreams for the school year. Read the slides for more specific directions!

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Day 2: Pre-Assessment (Part One)  in Google Classroom

Day 2: Pre-Assessment (Part One)

TASK:
Read and annotate "Why your mindset matters" in Kami using the annotation strategies. **** We will be grading your annotations ****

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Student Information Form  in Google Classroom

Student Information Form

Complete the form and return ASAP!

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Remind  in Google Classroom

Remind

Sign up for Remind to receive important updates from my class.

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Day 1: First Day of School   in Google Classroom

Day 1: First Day of School

Respond to the Do Now, Do More, and Independent Work.
*** Be sure to add your name to the post to receive credit. ****