English-1st Hour Assignments

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Answer all questions and you will earn 2% bonus! :)

((You must complete the Readworks assignment in order to get bonus points))

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It is best to record in your IR log immediately after reading each time -- 20 minutes, 3x a week! There are several links on the bottom of the document where you can find good audio book options and/or online reading!

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**This project will only earn bonus points if you have also completed and turned in ALL Week 2 tasks**

In a google doc, copy/paste pictures of GRAMMAR/WORD USAGE MISTAKES that you have found online (in memes, photos, etc.). Find 7-10 examples. Next to/under each picture, rewrite the sentence correctly.

Attach the google doc to this assignment and turn it in. Due by Monday, 4/20, by 3:00PM.

High-quality submissions will earn up to 2%.

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We will spend class on Wednesday-Thursday. It is due at the end of class Thursday.

To get credit for revisions, you MUST:
*Attach the revised essay to this assignment
*Turn in the grading rubric that I gave back to you (the one with your initial grade on it)

We will NOT be spending class time on this. If you would like my help with revisions, I will be in my room and available to help you at the following times:
Tuesday (2/11): 7:35-7:55 am, 2:45-3:15 pm
Wednesday (2/12): 2:45-3:15 pm
Thursday (2/13): 2:45-3:15 pm


If you do not plan to revise your essay, you simply need to click "turn in" on this assignment with nothing attached.

Using ONLY the two resources provided, plan and then write an expository essay that compares and contrasts the Jewish experience of being sent to a Ghetto and being sent to Auschwitz.

Use the graphic organizer to collect and organize your evidence BEFORE you begin typing the essay.

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After reading the two stories, write a narrative about a character who displays courage to make an important choice. Use elements of both stories in your response.

BEFORE you begin typing, you must fill out the graphic organizer (plot diagram) and have it checked by Mrs. Piha.

THEN, type your story on a google doc that is created from this assignment. You are encouraged to use all your notes and resources regarding narrative writing.

DUE: End of class on Monday, 11/11.

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At the end of day 1, you will SUBMIT your work. I will return it to you on Day 2 to finish.

Take both quizzes and then MARK AS DONE!

1. Read all directions before you begin.
2. Listen/watch videos as many times as you need to, and take notes if you need to. It is helpful to turn on the closed captioning or the video transcript so that you can read along (this is especially true with the Shakespeare piece).
3. Use the brainstorming activity from Friday to help you with your vision board slides.
4. Plan and draft your essay. Revise as needed.
5. Paper Rater, edit as needed. -- **WE WILL TALK ABOUT THIS ON THURSDAY**

Take ALL THREE quizzes before you mark the assignment as complete.