English

ELA Daily Zoom meeting @ 11:00 a.m.

ELA Reading for CDS Summer School 2020: "Swing" by Kwame Alexander

"Swing" Week One, Part One: Click on the image below to access the fullscreen Flip Book!

Swing Week 1 Part 1Our introduction to the story, characters, and music of the novel "Swing" by Kwame Alexander

You can listen to an audio version of Swing, Week One, Part One! Access it below:

Swing Journal #1

Journal # 1 - Analyzing the book cover

If you have trouble uploading this Google Doc - click on this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kGJ_Q7JoTb1U4aZDPB6GU5Ed_a6gQbsudkg50lJQLf4/edit?usp=sharing

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Copy of Swing Week 1 Part 1

Week 1 Part 1 Questions

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Listen to Walt's Jazz favorite musicians: Benny Goodman

"Swing" Week One, Part Two: Click on the image below to access the fullscreen Flip Book!

Swing Week 1 Part 2

You can listen to an audio version of Swing, Week One, Part Two! Access it below:

Swing Week 1 Part 2

Week 1 Part 2 Questions

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

"I fell in love with my best friend" lyrics

English Week 1 Quiz

Week 1 Quiz

If you have trouble opening the document, click on this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUm2f6oEYBzoFuUfvQ7PiPP3b0Uj-RSnCn_5_mUDruA/edit?usp=sharing

Week 2 - Work for June 29 - July 2

Day 1

"Swing," Week Two: Below this week's Flip Books, you will see the word "Fullscreen." Click on the word "Fullscreen" to access the fullscreen Flip Book! If you have trouble opening to the Week One, Part One full screen, click on this link:

https://www.flipsnack.com/8D67A877C6F/swing-week-2-part-1/full-view.html

You can listen to an audio version of Swing, Week Two, Part One! Access it below:

Swing Week 2 Part 1 Questions

Day 1 -Activity # 1

SWING: Week 2 Part 1 Questions

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

The Power of Words Figurative Language

Day 1 - Activity # 2

Complete the exercises on the last slide and submit to your teacher.

POINT OF VIEW PRACTICE worksheet (1).pdf

Day 1 - Activity # 3

Point of view practice - use a separate sheet of paper or Google docs to write your answers.

Part-time Genius Podcast

Podcast for teens who love to ask absurd questions - how rats keep outsmarting humans

DAY 2

"Swing," Week Two: Below this week's Flip Books, you will see the word "Fullscreen." Click on the word "Fullscreen" to access the fullscreen Flip Book! If you have trouble opening to the Week One, Part One full screen, click on this link:

https://www.flipsnack.com/8D67A877C6F/swing-week-2-part-2/full-view.html

You can listen to an audio version of Swing, Week Two, Part Two! Access it below:

Untitled document

Day 2 Activity # 1

SWING: Week 2 Part 2 Questions

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

ConnotativeversusDenotativeMeanings.pdf

Day 2 Activity # 2

Use a separate sheet of paper or Google docs to complete this exercise on Connotation and Denotation

Day 2 Activity # 3

Writing an informal letter to someone special in your life. Use this format as shown on (0:56) of video

Swing's Jazz favorites: Fats Waller

Listen to one of Swing's favorite Jazz musicians.

DAY 3

"Swing," Week Two: Below today's Flip Book, you will see the word "Fullscreen." Click on the word "Fullscreen" to access the fullscreen Flip Book! If you have trouble opening to the Week One, Part One full screen, click on this link:

https://www.flipsnack.com/8D67A877C6F/swing-week-2-part-3/full-view.html

You can listen to an audio version of Swing, Week Two, Part Three! Access it below:

Swing Week 2 Part 3

Day 3 -Activity # 1

SWING: Week 2 Part 3 Questions

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Figurative Language - Metaphors and Similes

Day 3 - Activity # 2

Introducing simile and metaphors - Listening activity on Slide # 4

circle-the-simile.pdf

Day 3 - Activity # 3

metaphor-meanings.pdf

Day 4 - Activity # 4

DAY 4

There will be no school on Friday, July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July. Be safe, social distance, wash your hands frequently, and use a face mask when out and about. Happy 4th of July!

Swing- Analyzing the power of words.docx

Day 4 - Activity # 1

Close Reading Activity - Use a separate sheet to answer Part 1 column # 3 and to draw your responses for Part # 2

Simile and Metaphor Worksheet.pdf

Day 4 - Activity # 2

Similes and Metaphors Exercises

Simile and Metaphor Quiz

Practice for activity # 2

Swing Quiz Week 2

Week 2 Quiz

Week 3 - Work for July 6 - July 10

This week you will read three sections of Swing. You will also continue exploring figurative language - idioms and complete biography project using Google Slides, power-point presentation, or booklet. All work is due Friday.

Day One

Swing Week 3 Part 1

Swing - Week 3 Part 1

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Introduction to Idioms

An idiom is a common expression that means something different to the literal meaning of the words.

BIOGRAPHY PROJECT

In Swing, Walt has a talent of knowing how famous people died. He is a walking encyclopedia of information. Choose 2 individuals you would like to find more about and do a biography project. Here is a graphic organizer you can use as you research the two individuals for this project.

Satchel Paige Benny Goodman Hank Aaron

Roberto Clemente Bryce Harper Barry Bonds

Bob Marley Bruno Mars Miles Davis

Dizzy Gillespie Nelson Mandela Herbie Hancock

Ella Fitzgerald John Coltrane Dexter Gordon

Langston Hughes Billie Holiday Jackie Robinson

Copy of Biography Reports Walt’s Favorite People Template

This is an example of how you can use Google Slides for your Biography Project

Click on this page and it will open on Google Slides, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form.

K12ELA7-2.1.2-BiographyGraphicOrganizer-BYSA.pdf

Biography Graphic Organizer

Day Two

Swing Week 3 Part 2

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Idioms-Meanings-P-1-Advanced.pdf

Activity # 2

What do these idioms mean?

Need help using with Google Slides

Day Three

Swing Week 3 Part 3

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Circling-Idioms-3.pdf

Activity # 1

Find the idiom and what it means.

DAY Four

Floyd is giving advice to both Noah and Walt. This is your opportunity to give your future self some advice.

Floyd's message to Noah

Letter to Older Self

Activity # 1

Write your older self a letter. This letter should not be open until July 2030.

What advice should you give your older self?

Click on this page and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

Never give up, Believe in yourself!

Activity # 2

Complete on a Google Doc or separate sheet of paper and send to your teacher.

Simile, metaphor, or idiom.pdf

Activity # 3

Is it a simile, metaphor, or an idiom?

DAY Five

In Swing, you are getting to know some of the favorite things that Noah and Walt like. How about you, what are some of your favorite things? Be as creative as you want. You can make a Google Slides, collage, or drawing to show your favorite things.

My Favorite things

Activity # 1

My Favorite things

My Favorite Playlist

Activity # 2

My Favorite Playlist

Week 4 - Work for July 13 - July 17

Day One

Swing Week 4 Part 1 Questions

Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions.

This is ART! By Noah

Noah's Art Lesson

Take a look at the art pieces Noah is describing to Swing and Sam. After you view these paintings complete Activity # 2

Week 4 Journal # 1

Journal Activity # 2

Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions

Day Two

Swing Week 4 Part 2 Questions

Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions

What is Onomatopoeia?

onomatopoeia_sound_words (1).pdf

Activity # 2 Onomatopoeia

Using the sound words appropriately to complete sentence.

Day Three

Swing Week 4 Part 3

Swing Week 4 Part 3 Questions

Click on this link and it will open on Google Docs, be sure to click on FILE then MAKE A COPY so that you can write directly on to the form. Be sure to share with your teacher when you have answered all questions

Identifying-Writing-Onomatopoeia-Worksheet (1).pdf

Activity # 2

Identifying and Writing Onomatopoeia

Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper and send to your teacher.

Sights and Sounds from Dodger Spring Training

As you watch the video, what sounds do you hear? How would you describe those sounds?

Example: Wack! - the bat hitting the ball

Sounds outside your Window

Activity # 3

Sounds around your house

Open a window or step outside your house - what sounds do you hear? Make a list of the sounds you hear - explain what is making that sound.

Day Four

Swing's brother Moses come into Noah's house after the party is over. Swing is the only one who doesn't seem to notice that there is something going on with his brother. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. You will research the symptoms and treatments available for military veterans.

Research task – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Research Project:

What is PTSD?

A Veteran Copes with PTSD

Brandon's Story

These are some stretches and breathing exercises you and your loved ones can use to deal with and stress and anxiety right at home. Try them out!

DAY FIVE

Sentences-with-Onomatopoeia-Worksheet (1).pdf

Activity # 1

A View from my Window

Activity # 2

Share the photo with your teacher by email or text. Use a Google Doc to write your description.

Can you guess the sound?

Week 5 - Work for July 20 - July 24

This is the last full week of Summer School. Next week will be very short only Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to submit all of your completed work by Monday, July 27 by 5:00 p.m. Final Summer Grades will be posted on Tuesday, July 28th.

Day One

Swing Week 5 Part 1

Swing Week 5 Part 1 Questions

Who was Moses Fleetwood Walker?

A look at baseball history

What is Personification?

This segment will show you examples of personification from Beauty and the Beast.

Drawing-Personification-Worksheet (1).pdf

Activity # 1

What comes to mind as you read this sentence? Draw it and explain what you think it means.

Student Summer School Survey

Student link: https://forms.gle/ZroE7cGJbQcPoHH48

We want to hear from you - please take this survey and let us know what worked for you in Summer School and how we can improve for the fall semester.

Day 2

Swing Week 5 Part 2

Swing Week 5 Part 2 Questions

personification_is_it_or_isnt_it.pdf

Activity # 1

Is it Personification or Not?

Day 3

Swing Week 5 Part 3

Swing Week 5 Part 3 Questions

Is-it-Personification-or-Not-Worksheet.pdf

Activity # 1

Is it personification or not? Part 2

What is the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship?

How to deal with a break up?

Day 4

Swing - Last Reading Questions

Swing Week 5 Part 4 Questions

simile-metaphor-personification.pdf

Is it a simile, metaphor, or personification?

Class discussion on Black Lives Matter, Social Justice, and Police Reform

Day 5

Saying good-bye to our novel for the summer.

What is #HUGLIFE?

Listen to Kwame Alexander explain the meaning of Walt's tattoo.

Noah's Art Tribute to Walt

Activity # 1

Noah's Art Tribute to Walt - What messages is Noah giving this art piece? Write your responses at the bottom of the Google Doc.

bio_poem_an_ocean.pdf

Using personification in poetry

Follow the instructions given for each line to write your own Bio Poem. You can base it on one of the characters from Swing if you like. Have fun with it.

Week 6 - The last 2 days of Summer School

Be sure to submit all completed work to your teacher by Monday, July 27 by 5:00 p.m. Final Summer School grades will be posted on Tuesday, July 28.

Be safe and we will see you on August 18!

Swing Book Review