Language & Literacy- 2nd Period-Rymut 001 Assignments

Review the attached google doc, then answer the four questions to plan what you will work on today:

1. Check ASPEN. What is your grade in Language and Literacy?

2. What assignments from the list do you still need to complete?

3. What assignment are you going to work on during class today?
(You will need to show me evidence of what you completed today at the end of the period)

4. Is there anything else you would like me to know?

You MUST submit evidence of what you worked on during class today to earn your 5 TCB points!

To prove what you worked on you may...
-Make a copy of the assignment and attach it to this
-Submit a screenshot or picture of the work you completed
-If you watched The Moth video, leave a comment explaining why you did or did not like the story

PART 1: (5 Points)
While you read the article, highlight important quotes in the text

Part 2: (5 Points)
Answer the three reflection questions using complete sentences and proper grammar and spelling. Responses to each question should be 3-5 sentences long.

Open the google slide show to read the breakout room share directions. ON THE SECOND SLIDE, your group must nominate a person from your group to share their writing with the class. AT LEAST one person from each group must share.

1. Watch the Prompt Introduction Video
2. Answer the prompt using paragraph format. YOU MUST WRITE UNTIL THE TIMER GOES OFF
3. Get ready to share what you wrote in breakout rooms!

You MUST submit evidence of what you worked on during class today to earn your 5 TCB points!

To prove what you worked on you may...
-Make a copy of the assignment and attach it to this
-Submit a screenshot or picture of the work you completed
-If you watched The Moth video, leave a comment explaining why you did or did not like the story

Review the attached google doc, then answer the four questions to plan what you will work on today:

1. Check ASPEN. What is your grade in Language and Literacy?

2. What assignments from the list do you still need to complete?

3. What assignment are you going to work on during class today?
(You will need to show me evidence of what you completed today at the end of the period)

4. Is there anything else you would like me to know?

Reflect on how you feel in this present moment. Answer the following questions on the google doc:

1. How are you feeling today?
2. Why are you feeling this way?
3. What do you want to accomplish today?
4. What do you need to do in order to accomplish this?
5. What is 1 thing you can do to make today more positive?

Open the google slide show to read the breakout room share directions. ON THE SECOND SLIDE, your group must nominate a person from your group to share their writing with the class. AT LEAST one person from each group must share.

1. Watch the Prompt Introduction Video
2. Answer the prompt using paragraph format. YOU MUST WRITE UNTIL THE TIMER GOES OFF
3. Get ready to share what you wrote in breakout rooms!

1. While you read the article, highlight important quotes in the text (5 Points)
2. Answer the five reflection questions using complete sentences and proper grammar and spelling. Responses to each question should be 3-5 sentences long. (10 Points)

You MUST submit evidence of what you worked on during class today to earn your 5 TCB points!

To prove what you worked on you may...
-Make a copy of the assignment and attach it to this
-Submit a screenshot or picture of the work you completed
-If you watched The Moth video, leave a comment explaining why you did or did not like the story

Review the attached google doc, then answer the four questions to plan what you will work on today:

1. Check ASPEN. What is your grade in Language and Literacy?

2. What assignments from the list do you still need to complete?

3. What assignment are you going to work on during class today?
(You will need to show me evidence of what you completed today at the end of the period)

4. Is there anything else you would like me to know?

Open the google slide show to read the breakout room share directions. ON THE SECOND SLIDE, your group must nominate a person from your group to share their writing with the class. AT LEAST one person from each group must share.

1. Watch the Prompt Introduction Video
2. Answer the prompt using paragraph format. YOU MUST WRITE UNTIL THE TIMER GOES OFF
3. Get ready to share what you wrote in breakout rooms!

You MUST submit evidence of what you worked on during class today to earn your 5 TCB points!

To prove what you worked on you may...
-Make a copy of the assignment and attach it to this
-Submit a screenshot or picture of the work you completed
-If you watched The Moth video, leave a comment explaining why you did or did not like the story

Review the attached google doc, then answer the four questions to plan what you will work on today:

1. Check ASPEN. What is your grade in Language and Literacy?

2. What assignments from the list do you still need to complete?

3. What assignment are you going to work on during class today?
(You will need to show me evidence of what you completed today at the end of the period)

4. Is there anything else you would like me to know?

Use your group's assigned google slide to complete the breakout room activity.

Before you leave today, fill out the exit google form. This will help decide what we focus on in class tomorrow.

If you finish your One-Word Project early, complete this edpuzzle assignment.

You MUST submit evidence of what you worked on during class today to earn your 5 TCB points!

To prove what you worked on you may...
-Make a copy of the assignment and attach it to this
-Submit a screenshot or picture of the work you completed

Review the attached google doc, then answer the four questions to plan what you will work on today:

1. Check ASPEN. What is your grade in Language and Literacy?

2. What assignments from the list do you still need to complete?

3. What assignment are you going to work on during class today?
(You will need to show me evidence of what you completed today at the end of the period)

4. Is there anything else you would like me to know?

Think back to a time when you showed perseverance:
What challenge did you face? How did you get through it?

(Your response should be at least 4-5 sentences long)

Read the directions and look at the examples on slides 1-3. Then use the template on slide 4 to create your own one-word project for 2021. You will share this in breakout rooms on Friday. This counts as 15 formative points, the presentation will count for 5 ATL points.

Use this form to request who will be in your breakout room group this month. If you do not complete this form before the end of the class, I cannot guarantee to match you with who you want. I cannot make any promises, but I will try to put you in a group with 1 person from your list. Pick people you genuinely think you will be productive with and feel comfortable having your camera on and unmuting in front of. If you have no preference, put no preference.

Complete the reflection google form.

Watch the video and answer the questions that pop up. This video shows an interview with the two authors of "All American Boys". Jason Reynolds sits on the left, and Brendan Kiely sits on the right.

Review the attached google doc, then answer the four questions to plan what you will work on today:

1. Check ASPEN. What is your grade in Language and Literacy?

2. What assignments from the list do you still need to complete?

3. What assignment are you going to work on during class today?
(You will need to show me evidence of what you completed today at the end of the period)

4. Is there anything else you would like me to know?

You MUST submit evidence of what you worked on today during class to earn your 5 TCB points!

To prove what you worked on you may...
-Make a copy of the assignment and attach it to this
-Submit a screenshot or picture of the work you completed

Directions:

1. Record the names of your group members
2. Each person in your group must share their responses to at least 3 of the questions from the “All American Boys” Final Reflection
3. Write a comment about each person’s reflection as they share
4. Read your comment to the group after the person is done sharing
5. Record 1 comment you received that sticks out to you
6. Grade your group's participation

Answer the 10 questions using 3-5 sentences.

What assignments did you complete during the TCB day today?

Complete the google form to plan what you will work on today.

Explain your answer in 3-5 complete sentences:

If you went to Rashad and Quinn’s school, would you go to the protest? Why or why not?

Complete the google form. This quiz is worth 12 points in ASPEN. It covers Tuesday and Wednesday of All American Boys (Pages 100-147).

What is...

1 thing you’re talented at?
2 people you are glad to have in your life?
3 things you are grateful for?

In 2-3 complete sentences:
Summarize what happened in Chapter 3 (Saturday: Rashad) (PDF Pages 28-38)

Be specific! Use characters’ names, what they did, and where they did it.

Watch the scary short film on Edpuzzle. Answer the questions as they pop up.

When you're done, you can use the rest of the period as a study hall. Happy (almost) halloween!

1. Complete "Quote 1" together with me (2 points)
2. Complete "Quote 2" on your own (18 points)

If you do not complete this during class, it is homework and due tomorrow before you come to class.

You NEED to do this. It counts as a summative in the gradebook. Quarter 1 ends next week. If you do not complete this, your grade will go down significantly.

Reflection: Reflect on what we just read in a complete paragraph. Answer the following questions in your reflection. (10 formative points)

1. What happened between Rashad and the lady in the store? How did the store clerk and cop react?
2. Why did the cop react the way he did? Are the cop’s actions justified in any way? Could Rashad have prevented or stopped what was happening?
3. How did this scene make you feel?
4. What do you think will happen next?
5. Does this remind you of anything you’ve read in another book/article or seen in real life?

We just read an intense scene…
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, take a brain break on Calm Classroom

How would you describe the main character Rashad so far?
-Cite 3 quotes to prove you answer.
-Explain what the quote tells you about Rashad

Hint-Pick quotes that describe or convey:
-What he looks like
-His personality (consider things he says, thinks, and does)
-What others think of him

Remember, you will be sharing these in breakout rooms!

Use the attached google doc to answer these 3 reflection questions:

1. How did it feel to see how your classmates were responding to the different prompts?
2. Did any of the questions or responses surprise you? Why or why not?
3. Pick 3 of the prompts from the activity and write if you did or did not put your finger down for it and explain why.

This will be worth 10 formative points in ASPEN.

If you have no incomplete assignments in Language and Literacy, complete this extension activity:

Use the link to go to the Virtual Calm Room. Try at least 3 features and see if there are any you like. Then answer the following questions:

1. What three features did you try in the Virtual Calm room? Did you like them? Why or why not?
2. Could you see yourself using this in the future to relax or de-stress? Why or why not?

PART 1: While you read “Priceless Mangoes" annotate (highlight) important quotes in the story (5 points)

PART 2: Use the CEA chart to analyze the theme of “Priceless Mangoes.” Don’t forget to use transitions, quotation marks, and write using complete sentences. (30 points)

This assignment will count as 35 summative points in ASPEN.

Click on the links below to listen to the podcast recording of the story or watch the YouTube version.

Watch the Youtube Video: "Giving up is the Birth of Regret." Then answer the three questions.

1. What is the theme (message) of the video?
2. Do you agree with the theme (message) of the video? Why or why not?
3. What is your greatest goal for your future?

If the youtube link does not work, you can watch the video on Edpuzzle using the other link.

We will read and listen to the story "Don't Violate my People" in class together on Tuesday. Then we will begin working on Parts 1-3 in the google document.

Part 1: We will work on this in class Tuesday and Wednesday
Part 2: We will work on this in class Thursday
Part 3: We will work on this in class Friday.

You will turn this formative assessment in by the end of class on Friday 10/9. Use class-time wisely!

Answer the following questions:

Reflect on an insecurity you may have. How does this insecurity affect you? What caused this insecurity to begin? What can you do to overcome this insecurity?

Make sure you are writing for the FULL 10 minutes. Write using complete sentences and paragraph format.

Prompt: If you could time travel...Would you rather go back to the past OR travel to the future? Explain why!

Get specific: Where would you go? What would you do? Who would you meet? What would you change?

You have the class period to complete the assessment on the attached google doc. You need to submit this by the end of the period. Remember to try your best and take this seriously: it is 20 points in the gradebook.

If you have no incomplete assignments, then watch or listen to the story "Bad Haircuit" by Alfonso Lacayo. You can watch the youtube video version or click “listen now” to hear the podcast version on themoth.org website. After you watch or listen, write a 1-2 sentence summary about the video.

Think about the activity we just did. Write about 1, 2, or all of the following questions:

1. Have you ever had to deal with being stereotyped? What happened? How did it affect you? How did it make you feel?
2. Have you ever felt misunderstood? What happened? How did it affect you? How did it make you feel?
3. Do you feel confident in your identity? Why or why not?

Make sure you are writing for the FULL 10 minutes. Write using complete sentences and paragraph format.

1. Go to the class flipgrid page
2. Watch 3 peer’s identity videos (any of your choosing)
3. Answer the warm up questions

Enter your name in the center circle. Then fill the 8 outside bubbles with the most important aspects of your identity.

If you get stuck, look at my example.

You DO NOT need to choose the same aspects that I focused on. Make your identity web personal to YOU! Choose the 8 characteristics of YOUR identity that are most IMPORTANT to YOU.

Think about your: race, culture, religion, ability, gender identity, sexuality, interests, talents, accomplishments, defining moments in your life, family/relationships, socioeconomic background, occupation, etc.

1. Go to commonlit.org/user/login and click the Log in with Google button. Enter your CPS Google email and password.
2. The first time you log in, you may see a “Your Account Needs Updating” page and be prompted to select a grade level.
3. If you are not asked to select a grade level or have already selected one, you will see the “Your Teacher Wants You to Connect to Google Classroom” page. Click the "Connect To My Google Classroom Account" button. You will not be able to access an assignment linked to Google Classroom until you connect.
4. That’s it! You are now set up and ready to start on your My Assignments page.

5. Complete the pre-assessment on Common Lit that is linked to this assignment.

Write a paragraph response to this question (5-8 sentences)

Make sure you remind your parents/guardians to complete this survey by Monday 9/14

Make sure you remind your parents/guardians to complete this survey by Monday 9/14

What is your relationship with school?
-Do you like/dislike it?
-Are you proud of your past school performance?
-Have teachers supported you in the past?

Respond to the exit ticket before leaving class today. I will use this to take attendance and help share our course for the year!

Respond to the exit ticket before leaving class today. I will use this to take attendance and help share our course for the year!

Click on the link to access the survey. Answer all 5 questions before class on Wednesday.

Click on the link to access the survey. Answer all 5 questions before class on Wednesday.