5/29- 6/4
Reading
Theme
Objective: I can identify common themes in literature, by reading a news article and answering a short prompt.
Directions:
- Read the Newsela article "10 Common Themes in Literature."
- Afterwords answer the questions on the google form.
Note: Add yourself to our Google Classroom by clicking on the following link and entering the password g2v63ct
Journaling
I will learn that writing, requires stamina and by writing a little every day I can build my writing stamina.
Stamina- is the amount of time you can do a specific task without taking a break or losing focus.
Directions:
Pick 1-2 journal prompts to write about this week.
Please email it to: skiefer1@g.rentonschools.us or submit it through our google classroom.
Prompts
How did your lifestyle change from before the outbreak and after?
What changes do you think Covid-19 will have on our world? Do you think we will go back to the way things were, or do you think some things will permanently change?
Were you able to keep participating in any physical activities?
What is one thing you did, to keep your spirits up?
How did you adjust to being quarantined?
How did you stay in contact with friends?
What was your schedule? (Routines)
What regrets do you have? If you could go back and change one thing, what would you change?
Do you think students around the world have the same concerns as you? Why or Why not?
Do you think grades are a necessary part of education? Why or Why not?
Do you think it is important for school to have counselors? Why or Why not?
Describe the accomplishments you are most proud of.
How did you adjust to being quarantined?
What are three things you could today to help out someone in your home?
If you could invent anything what would you want to invent? Explain why.
Do you think out-of-school suspension is an appropriate form on punishment for students who misbehave? What do you think we should do differently?
In which of the following ways do you express yourself best: poetry, singing, playing an instrument, dancing, painting or writing in a journal? Why? How else do you express your feelings?
Writing
Themes in Real Life
What will I learn : Themes exist in our everyday lives.
Option 1:
Listen to a favorite song, paying close attention to the lyrics. What is one theme from the song? Explain why, you think that. Bonus points for using direct evidence.
Option 2:
If you were to pick a theme for your experience with COVID-19, what it be. Explain why, you think that. Bonus points for using evidence in your writing.
Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHYB_r26_nTfgBfaJ9V5P1D_OyB7mPUDxiTKbTXyxJeCR-ng/viewform?usp=sf_link