Weekly Assignments

Week of 5/25:

For all classes please check your Microsoft Teams account for assignments!

Priority Assignment: Catch up on Creative Assignment and work to complete your book.

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English Assignment, Week of 5/18/20:

B Day, Tuesday:

1. Read 40 Minutes
2. Complete Active Reading Log #4 in Class Notebook or in a word doc (should only take about 5 minutes to complete)

Active Reading Log #4:

1. The date, Reading Log #
2. What page you are on in your book currently or minutes into your book. When do you predict you will finish your book? Or are you already done?

B Day, Thursday:

1. Read (if you are still working on your book)
2. Choose 1 creative assignment to complete from the list below or pitch something else! Due: 5/28 - Will have next Tuesday to catch up on all missing work.
   1. Create a movie poster based on your book. Who would star in the film? Who would direct? Include names of stars (characters), director (author), release date (publication date)
   2. Choose an interesting character from your book. Think of his/her likes and dislikes. Then think of a gift you would like to give him/her. Describe or illustrate the gift. Design a greeting card to go along with the gift in which you explain why you gave the gift.
   3. Make a playlist for your book. Include a minimum of 12 songs along with an explanation for each song choice (1 sentence).

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Week of 5/4 - 5/8:

English 10 Agenda (IRP):

Tuesday: Read 45 Minutes total today. Break up your reading after the first 15-20 minutes. Comment on the post in Microsoft Teams if you need help or have questions.

Friday: Task 1: Read 15 Minutes. Task 2: Create an A-Z List based on your book.

A-Z list is located in Teams under Active Reading Log

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Week of 4/27-5/1:

• English 10 Agenda (IRP):
• Read 30-35 Minutes (Monday & Thursday)
• Complete the Active Reading Log located in Class Notebook (Microsoft Teams). Create an active log for Today's reading by answering the below questions

1. The date, Reading Log #/ Corresponding Journal Entry #

2. What page you are on in your book currently OR Minutes (audio books)

3. What did you already know about the subject of your book before reading today?

4. What did you learn about the subject of your book while reading today?

5. What new questions do you have after reading today?

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Week of 4/6-4/10:

***Update***

Our continued learning in all English classes will be conducted on Office 365 Teams!

Please login to your Microsoft accounts and access the English class for new assignments. I will continue to post updated here as well.

I will be holding office hours weekly - still working out that piece but email me at bellk@issaquah.wednet.edu for a response to any questions or concerns!

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Week of 3/30/20-4/3/20

10th Grade Students (periods 6 & 8):

• FREE ONLINE RESOURCES For Language Arts...

Libby App: This app offers digital books, audiobooks, and magazines from your public library. Website: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/

Audible: While school is on pause, Audible is offering students free access to their books. Check it out! Website: https://stories.audible.com/start-listen

• You may work to complete any missing assignments, or the assignment that was posted last week from the Literacy Shed

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Week of 3/23/20 - 3/27/20:

• UPDATE! **You may work to complete any missing assignments, or the assignment that was posted last week from the Literacy Shed
• You can also work on your Independent Reading Project - I've posted some BLOT charts on the resources page. This is just an option!
• NO RED INK! THIS WEEK:
  • I've created multiple assignments with "due" dates for Friday 3/27
  • As always these are not graded but can be fun and enriching
  • EMAIL ME if you forgot your login/password
  • noredink.com class code/login: lost deer 10

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Week of March 18-20:

• As a whole class we will hold off on the IRP (independent reading project) until we meet again or are given further instruction to assign new material.
• Continue reading your book if you have access to it! I will also post some books that can be found for free online under my resources/handout page
• 10th graders: check out my resources/handout page for an optional learning activity on the Literacy Shed website

Week of March 16-20:

*Check back here frequently for updates on instruction/assignments!

*You can work on any missing assignments that have not been turned in to the teacher

Week of March 9:

• The Literacy Shed Activity, Reverso
• Writing Prompt/Story Starter Due: 3/11
• Introduction to IRP (Independent Reading Project), Choose a novel of interest! Library Trip 3/11

Week of Feb. 24- March 6:

• Turn in all writing prompts (if it is marked missing)
• LOTF Trial Project. Work in assigned groups on your topic!
• Presentations/Trials will be held the Week of March 2. Check in with Bell regarding day.

Week of Feb. 17:

• Mid Winter Break

Week of Feb. 3-14:

• In class reading of Lord of the Flies, finish book by 2/14
• Writing Prompt

Week of January 27:

• Continue reading LOTF in class
• Work to complete all comprehension questions/graphic organizers

Week of January 21:

• Turn in all LOTF Survivor Activity projects
  • Must include Map + Typed Multiparagraph essay!!!
• Finals!!!