701-Ms. Langleiben Assignments

Write a letter to my future students, explaining what you enjoyed the most about taking ELA with me, as well as what I can improve on. (This includes anything we did in the classroom as well as distance learning.)

Once you submit your letter, I will send you a private message with your GRADE for the 4th Marking Period!

Complete A or B...

Watch the video and answer the questions in full sentences.

Find your companion in the hills of Mount Firesong...

Choose your companion wisely...

1. Choose a first and last name from the lists provided.
2. Write a description of your character's external looks and internal thoughts.

1. Read the article, highlighting important sentences.
2.Answer two or more of the following questions in full sentences:
A. How does Breonna’s story make you feel?
B. Do you think #SayHerName is as effective as protesting?
C. Why is it important to use our voices on Social Media to fight for positive change, not just ‘likes’?

1. What is the origin of your name (first, middle, last, or nickname)? From where does it come?
2. How do you feel about your name? Has your relationship with your name changed over time?
3. What is something about your name that you want others to know?

The United Nations* has asked you to invent something which will change the world forever. They give you unlimited funds, only asking that your design be humanitarian** in nature.

1.Name your invention:

2, What will it do?

3. How will it help the world?

4. Add an image from the internet/draw or describe what it looks like in detail.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

1. Using a dark highlighter (typically black), create a blackout poem out of this week’s article!
2. Create a structure for your poem.
3. Think of a title!

1. Examine the image closely. What do you see?
2. Read the article, highlighting what you think is important.
3. Use the ‘Poem Starters’ or write your own original piece in response.

Please click the link to go to this assignment.

Have fun playing this educational Kahoot on our new abolitionist vocabulary and more!

Journal Entry Topic: Strange Things have been happening...
1. Write about something that is going on in the world and/or your own life that surprises you.
2. Six Sentence minimum.
3. Double spaced.

1. Complete the Do Now on the attached document.
2. Begin the iReady Diagnostic today.
3. You should work around 30 minutes today and 30 minutes tomorrow.
4. Tomorrow (Wednesday 5/27) complete the test, the Reflection and 'Turn in'.

Good luck!

1. Take today's attendance and answer the Do Now.
2. Log in to iReady and complete any assigned lesson.
3. I will check if you completed a lesson by tomorrow.

1. Read the slides.
2. Study the vocabulary.
3. Practice using your 7 new vocabulary words.
4. Turn in your answers.

Stay safe & be well! -Ms. L

1. Read today's slides.
2. Complete the worksheet.
3. Turn in your answers.

That's all folks!

Play "The People Could Fly" Kahoot after reading the story and completing the assignment.

***If you are joining us today (May 15th) at 12pm, Wait to play until we are Together in GoogleMeet!***

YOU MUST USE YOUR OWN NAME TO RECEIVE CREDIT.

1. OPEN our Google Slides. Read through the lesson and take notes.
2. READ "The People Could Fly" in the attached pdf.
(Ignore all questions but the ones in our OWN worksheet, which is NOT attached to the story.)
3. WATCH the video of the story.
4. ANSWER the questions on the worksheet.
5. TURN IN & you are Done! Congratulations!

Today, pretend it's your first day working at The Quarantine Chronicles Press!
You've been hired to do an important job. Delivering important information about the subject you've chosen (News,Sports, Beauty, Art, Poetry, Fashion, etc). Options:
A. Use the attached template to brainstorm a first draft of your article for Volume 2!
B. If you prefer to write a poem or short story, you may do so.
C. If you do not wish to become a contributor to the magazine, complete an iReady lesson.

If you submit a VIDEO where you PRESENT your article like a news anchor or PERFORM your poem, you will get an automatic 100%
(Attach your written work for the Anthology as well.) All other work without a video will be graded as usual.

Write a letter of appreciation to any teacher you have worked with, past or present! Say thank you and explain how they have helped you, and how you have grown under their tutelage. Then, I dare you to email that teacher your letter to brighten their day!

1. Complete your author's bio by filling in the blanks of the attached document.
***Feel free to be even more creative with your bio if you wish!***
2. Read an Article-of-the-Day in Readworks.org
3. Jot down 3 things you found interesting about the article.
4. Enjoy the rest of your day!

BREAKING NEWS:
1. WATCH the attached link.
2. COMMENT BELOW with your opinion. Do you think that UFO was actually aliens or something else?
3. REPLY to at least TWO other comments and DEBATE: Is that an alien space ship?!

1. Read through today's slide show to decide which job you would like for the magazine.
2. Fill out your Application.
3. Submit a poem, short story or drawing to be considered for inclusion in Volume 1!

1. Take attendance and answer Do Now.
2. Read through the Author's Bio and my Quick Notes.
3. Reread the poem.
4. Write a poem about the statue of liberty OR draw a picture of her.
5. Homework: Choose a poem that you have recently written and submit it for our anthology!

1. Please click the link to go to this assignment.
(If you need it, our class code is: 6EHH6L)
2. Read through the vocabulary.
3. Read the passage.
4. Answer the comprehension questions.

Submit today's attendance before completing your Readworks.org assignment.

1. Submit the google form for attendance.
2. Complete an iReady lesson and take the quiz.
3. If you cannot access iReady today, independently read and submit a journal response instead.

1. Write your name at the top of the document.
2. Write a poem with at least 8 lines in which every line starts with the same three words: “You told me…”
Notice how the repetition can create rhythm and reinforce meaning.
3. Read my model for some guidance!

List 5 things you love about Spring!

***The assignment is also today's ATTENDANCE, so you MUST submit it to be marked present today.***

HAPPY SPRING!

1. Read through our slides.
2. Watch my video and read along with me.
3. Answer the discussion question.
4. 'Turn In' your notes.

1. Take attendance on the Google Form.
2. Watch the student's slam poem about 'Identity'.
3. Choose what you would like to work on next week.
4. Write a journal entry about YOUR identity. (5 sentence minimum)
***Happy Weekend!***

1. Take today's attendance and answer the Do Now.
2. Log in to iReady and complete any assigned lesson.
3. I will check if you completed a lesson by 2:20pm.

1. Open the slideshow and read through the instructions.
2. Open the google document and write your name at the top.
3. Read my list of ten things I love to do.
4. Write YOUR list!
5. "Turn In" the assignment.

1. Take attendance.
2. Watch the video.
3. Answer the Do Now.
4. Open the Slide Show.
5. Read the Author's Bio.
6. Read the poem.
7. Answer the discussion questions in your notes.
8. 'Turn in' your notes to be checked.
-DUE Monday
***Happy Weekend!***

1. Use your FULL NAME to play today's Kahoot.
2. Have fun!

Complete the quiz within the file and submit it.

Please sign in for today's attendance.

Please answer the question to be marked as present today.

1. Complete the multiple choice review of Prometheus and Pandora.
2. Study for Friday's Quiz on both myths.

Log in to iReady, complete any assigned lesson and take the quiz.

Good luck!

Please answer the questions to be marked as present today.

1. Create your NEW google doc. "Pandora's Box" & add the heading.
2. Click on today's lesson. Read today's learning goals. Write "Today I will..." at the top of the page.
3. Complete the Do Now.
4. Study the pre-reading vocabulary.
5. Read "How Diseases and Cares Came Among Men" on commonlit.org OR use the attached pdf.
*You can read along with me if you click on the file 'Pandora's Box'!
6. Try the review on Google Forms.

Please answer the question to be marked as present today.

Sign up or log in at: www.activelylearn.com
and join this class using the code: 8st7u

Complete the form to be marked present for the day.

1. Go to www.getepic.com/students
2. Sign in with your class code: nxc3268
3. Select your name
Or download the app on your phone!

Log in to iReady and complete any assigned lesson.
I will check if you completed a lesson by 2:20pm.

You will work on iReady Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays***

1. Check in to class.
2. Complete an iReady lesson and score an 83+ on the quiz.
3. If you already completed an iReady lesson this week, complete any missing work.
4. Check the ZOOM schedule for our first meeting! (This will be posted at 9am)
5. Happy Weekend!

Please answer the survey ASAP so that we can schedule Zoom meetings in small groups for tomorrow.

1. Answer this question so that I can mark you as present for today!
2. Complete the lesson on Prometheus.

1. Independent Reading - 25 minutes
2. Write a journal response about your book and/or your personal thoughts.
3. Create your google doc. Add the heading.
4. Read today's learning goals. Write "Today I will..." at the top.
5. Complete the Do Now. (4 sentence minimum)
6. Copy author's Bio.
7. Copy the pre-reading vocabulary.
8. Read "How Fire was Given to Men" on commonlit.org or use the attached pdf.
9. Answer the Discussion Question using MEAL.
10. Complete the Exit Ticket

As you sign in, please select how you would BEST like to interact with me using the video chat program 'Zoom'.

Please submit your attendance for the day.

This will be posted at 8am Monday - Friday.

Classes officially begin on Monday, so today, I would like you to create your own personal schedule. I have attached a general model and my own personal one to inspire you! I want you to create one that is unique to YOU. Track your day by the hour and see how productive you can be!

Show me how prepared you are for online learning!
To maximize on your education, you need to have a set workspace where you can be productive and focused.
What does your workspace look like?
Send a picture, a video, or write a description of your workspace.
(Remember, cleanliness is key.)

1. Open up a new google document.
2. Name this document: “Invictus”
3. Open up the attached Power Point/Lesson.
4. Type your heading, "Today I will" and answer the Do Now.
5. Take notes using the google document as you would take them in your notes.
6. Review the pre-reading vocabulary.
7. Go to commonlit.org and open the lesson "Invictus"
8. Read the poem.
9. Answer the questions.
10. Write a poem in response: 10 lines minimum, Use simile/metaphor, hyperbole, and rhyme
11. “Turn In” your google document with your notes and poem by Monday, March 16th. (Or Tuesday March 17th for 710 & 711)