SY19-20 T1 (Transitional English 1) Assignments
- Instructor
- Jorie Pesce
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
- Department
- English Language Arts
Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Day 14 Question: You can choose which question to respond to or answer all of them! See below... 1. Would you rather be an average person in the present or a king or queen of a large country 2500 years ago? 2. Would you rather have whatever you are thinking to appear above your head for everyone to see or have absolutely everything you do live streamed for anyone to see? 3. Would you rather live on the beach or in a cabin in the woods? 4. Would you rather have unlimited international first-class tickets or never have to pay for food at restaurants? 5. Would you rather find your true love or a suitcase with five million dollars inside?
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Day 7 Question: What career(s)/job(s) are you interested in for the future? Why?
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Day 5: What does your "new normal" routine look like during quarantine?
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Day 3 Question: Wishful thinking...if you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why? (appropriate & sensitive answers only)
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Day 2 Question: What's the most helpful piece of advice, tip, or suggestion you've received for staying healthy and happy during our COVID-19 break? (appropriate & sensitive responses only!)
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Day 6 Question: What TV shows/movies do you recommend right now as a coronavirus escape?!
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Day 12 Question: Is there a specific college you've always wanted to attend? If so, tell me the name and why. If you don't know, spend a few minutes doing research and write down a few that look interesting to you!
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Day 10 Question: What are some uplifting songs you recommend for this stressful time?! Name the song & artist.
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Day 9 Question: What are your favorite books? Maybe this can give others ideas if they plan to do the independent reading project!
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Day 8 Question: How is the workload right now? Are you keeping up with it? Are you feeling motivated, overwhelmed, stressed, etc? Tell me about your e-learning experiences so far!
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Hi students! Just checking-in on Day 1 away from school. How are you all feeling? (School appropriate & sensitive responses ONLY)
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Day 13 Question: What's been your (and/or your family's) favorite thing to cook, bake, or eat in quarantine? Feel free to include the recipe (or a link) too :)
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Day 4: Name 3 things you're grateful for!
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Day 11 Question: What are you most looking forward to after the COVID-19 outbreak is over?
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"The Pie" Analysis Questions
CHOOSE 3 QUESTIONS TO ANSWER. OR, for a challenge, answer 4 or more. SKIP QUESTION #1 - I forgot the video :(
Today, we are going to continue using Gary Soto’s short story, “The Pie” as a mentor text (an example) of how to incorporate the 5 elements listed above. Re-read or skim the story, then complete the analysis questions that follow. I suggest you work on this today, but it is due Friday.
Today, we are going to continue using Gary Soto’s short story, “The Pie” as a mentor text (an example) of how to incorporate the 5 elements listed above. Re-read or skim the story, then complete the analysis questions that follow. I suggest you work on this today, but it is due Friday.
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Annotating a Mentor Text: Gary Soto’s “The Pie”
Today, we are going to use Gary Soto’s short story, “The Pie” as a mentor text (an example) of how to incorporate the 5 elements listed above. Read the story, then complete the assignment that follows. I suggest you complete this today, but it is due Friday at midnight!
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Story Arc for "The Pie"
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Today, we are going to label the elements of the story arc (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) for Gary Soto’s “The Pie.”
Re-read the story, then complete the assignment that follows.
Today, we are going to label the elements of the story arc (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution) for Gary Soto’s “The Pie.”
Re-read the story, then complete the assignment that follows.
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CommonLit: Everyday Use
This assignment is due 04/29/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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CommonLit: Cell One
This assignment is due 04/22/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.
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EXTRA CREDIT - Independent Reading Project
Purpose: Research shows that the more students read, the greater their test scores improve. As additional preparation for the PSAT, we will grow your vocabulary, improve your grammar, and practice reading comprehension strategies through this project. We also want students to enjoy reading, identify genres they like, and develop a personal relationship with reading.
Objective: Read a book on your own. You can choose to read either one provided in class by Ms. Pesce OR another book that you already own, borrow, or buy. The book MUST be one that you have not read (raise your right hand & repeat after me...I vow to read a book that's completely new to me and actually, truly read it)!
DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
*DEPENDING ON PROJECT QUALITY, THIS PROJECT CAN RAISE YOUR ENTIRE GRADE ANYWHERE FROM 1% - 3%. For example, if you have an 87%, this could bring you to a 88, 89, or even 90% (if you do an EXCEPTIONAL job).*
Objective: Read a book on your own. You can choose to read either one provided in class by Ms. Pesce OR another book that you already own, borrow, or buy. The book MUST be one that you have not read (raise your right hand & repeat after me...I vow to read a book that's completely new to me and actually, truly read it)!
DUE FRIDAY, APRIL 17TH ON GOOGLE CLASSROOM
*DEPENDING ON PROJECT QUALITY, THIS PROJECT CAN RAISE YOUR ENTIRE GRADE ANYWHERE FROM 1% - 3%. For example, if you have an 87%, this could bring you to a 88, 89, or even 90% (if you do an EXCEPTIONAL job).*
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CommonLit: Daughter of Invention
This assignment is due 04/15/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment.
***Important Note: CommonLit grades your multiple choice responses & I grade your short-answer. Then, CommonLit creates a final grade out of 100. I will be converting that into 3 extra credit points. So, if you seem to put forth full effort (complete sentences, lots of details, etc), you'll receive 3 points. 2 points for medium effort, and 1 point for minimal effort. Hope this helps :)***
***Important Note: CommonLit grades your multiple choice responses & I grade your short-answer. Then, CommonLit creates a final grade out of 100. I will be converting that into 3 extra credit points. So, if you seem to put forth full effort (complete sentences, lots of details, etc), you'll receive 3 points. 2 points for medium effort, and 1 point for minimal effort. Hope this helps :)***
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Week 3 Extra Credit - SQUOC #1 for Choice Text #1
Read: Choice Text #1 (choose a text from newsela.com or ted.com to read or watch)
Write: SQUOC #1 (see directions & template)
Extra Credit Grade: Up to 5 formative points (for all 5 points, write at least 1 full page)
Write: SQUOC #1 (see directions & template)
Extra Credit Grade: Up to 5 formative points (for all 5 points, write at least 1 full page)
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Week 3 Extra Credit - Journal Entry #1: Identity & Family"
Write: Journal Entry #1: Choose any prompt for “Identity & Family” on NY Times List. By Wednesday evening, attach a document or picture of your journal entry.
Extra Credit Grade: Up to 5 formative points (for all 5 points, consider writing at least 1 full page)
Extra Credit Grade: Up to 5 formative points (for all 5 points, consider writing at least 1 full page)
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Semester 1 ATL Reflection
Please complete this ATL reflection in the google form or on paper by Thursday. You will have time in class to work :)
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Poem Adaptation of "I, Too" or "To Walt Whitman"
For this assignment, you are choosing to write 1 OR 2 poems inspired by the works of Langston Hughes and Angela De Hoyos. Please create a document, include your name, and title, and submit by tonight. You will be reciting this poem to class tomorrow.
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