//www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/ Class Name: Honors English I-Period 6 Instructor(s): Valerie Poulos en-us SchoolSitePro //www.amundsenhs.org/homeworkItem5811671 //www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/
2. Watch the attached video of an activist responding to George Floyd's death/murder

3. Respond freely and respectfully to the video - use the questions I post below to help. You are not required to answer all of these questions, but merely use them to start thinking about your response.

*READ INTRO: The killing of George Floyd by police in Minnesota reminds us of the similar circumstances – “I can’t breathe” – of the killing of Eric Garner by police in New York not long ago. And then it reminds us of the killing of Philando Castile by police also not long ago. George Floyd’s death comes hard on the heels of the execution of Ahmaud Arbery by vigilantes who apparently thought that this is what one does when acting as police and confronted by a Black male jogger.

These more recent incidents are frustrating evidence that this pattern of police disregard for Black lives shows no signs of diminishing in spite of national outrage and demands for reform. And toxic white attitudes about fearsome Black men are embedded throughout society and not just in the police. What is systemic racism and why does it still exist? How can we trust a police system that kills those they vow to protect and serve?

Some of us are privileged to be able to bemoan this as another drumbeat in a sad world, something to deplore and promise to work on. But then we move on to the next news cycle. Others of us, however, do not have that kind of privilege in our society. People of color cannot just "move on." They must face this reality every time they go outside, drive their cars, send their loved ones to school or the store or the park or work or church. And as the Breonna Taylor slaying a few weeks ago teaches, this reality even invades the “safety” of one’s own home.

**Questions to help you respond to the video:
1. React to the video in general - reference things that the activist says
2. What is systemic racism (hint: look up systemic)? How was it formed and how does it affect us now?
3. How do racism and COVID connect?
4. Thoughts on peaceful protests vs. riots
5. What is the solution? Immediate solutions vs. long term solutions
6. Have you ever been afraid around a cop? Have you ever felt victimized by the police? Why or why not?
7. What can "good cops" do to help alleviate racist attacks by society and the police fraternity?
]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2020 08:43:20 PDT //www.amundsenhs.org/homeworkItem5805920 //www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/ 2. Complete the "6/1 - Narrative Revision Reflection Assignment Checklist"
2. Re-read your final draft 3 times to check for grammar errors
3. Read your final draft aloud at least once
4. Submit!
]]> Sun, 31 May 2020 19:22:22 PDT //www.amundsenhs.org/homeworkItem5784833 //www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/ 2. Write your rough draft (use your story arc assignment from last week to help you)
3. Annotate your rough draft by highlighting for the 5 aspects of a personal narrative (instructions in video)
]]> Mon, 25 May 2020 18:38:08 PDT //www.amundsenhs.org/homeworkItem5760520 //www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/ 2. Choose one of your brainstorming ideas as your focus for your personal narrative.
3. Watch the video attached to this assignment for an assignment overview.
4. Complete this story arc assignment. This is your only assignment for the week and I suggest your follow this writing schedule:

Monday: Write the Exposition/Conflict
Tuesday: Write the Rising Actin
Wednesday: Write the Climax
Thursday: Write the Falling Action
Friday: Write the Resolution

]]> Mon, 18 May 2020 09:13:49 PDT //www.amundsenhs.org/homeworkItem5746651 //www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/ 2. Read my personal example of my own Brainstorming Tree
3. Complete your own Brainstorming Tree - Have fun!
]]> Wed, 13 May 2020 09:19:08 PDT //www.amundsenhs.org/homeworkItem5734236 //www.amundsenhs.org/apps/classes/944890/assignments/ 2. Then watch the 5 minute video called 5/11 Assignment Directions
3. Then follow the instructions and fill out the graphic organizer completely and submit.
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For our live activity this week I have created a video for you to watch. Please watch the entire video and make sure to take part in the dance party! In order for you to receive credit for the live activity, YOU MUST COMMENT HERE IN THIS FORUM. Feel free to respond to your classmates as well!

Please watch the video, follow the instructions I give you in the video, and make your comments here on the Google Classroom forum. I expect a 3 sentence response (at the very least) to the three videos we discuss. Don't forget to join the dance party at the end :) I hope you enjoy, and I miss you all!!

**We WILL NOT have our Live Meeting from 1pm-2pm this week. We will pick it up again next week.
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