English 12 P.3 (Period 3) Assignments
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Reading Log 19
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Reading Log 18
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Article Summary
Write a one paragraph summary about the article. Make sure to include the title and author of the text you are summarizing.
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/4-asian-american-women-who-changed-history
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/4-asian-american-women-who-changed-history
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Reading Log 17
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Public speaking virtually
Students will record themselves delivering a speech, guidelines are as follows;
• speech must be 3 to 7 minutes in length
• speech should be well rehearsed (no fillers such as um, uh, like, , etc.)
• speeches can be in the form of informative/informational, demonstration, or persuasion
• use eye contact, please do not read your speech to your audience
• speak with confidence, know your topic, you are the expert
• Materials are permitted if you choose as long as they are appropriate
• speech must be 3 to 7 minutes in length
• speech should be well rehearsed (no fillers such as um, uh, like, , etc.)
• speeches can be in the form of informative/informational, demonstration, or persuasion
• use eye contact, please do not read your speech to your audience
• speak with confidence, know your topic, you are the expert
• Materials are permitted if you choose as long as they are appropriate
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What’s your new hobby
Find a new hobby/activity you’re interested in.
Hobbies/activities may include;
Playing instruments, writing forms of poetry/stories/songs, building, some form of art work, cooking/baking, exercise/martial arts, etc.
Once you have found your new hobby/activity, you may choose one of the two options to complete this assignment;
1. Write two paragraphs about your new hobby/activity. Include when, where, why you have chosen a hobby/activity. Share any emotional connections you have with your new hobby/activity and what it has done for you during this time.
2. Make a short video about your new hobby/activity. Video should include you participating in your new hobby/activity. Sharing what, when, and why you have chosen your new hobby/activity. Share the emotional connection you have with your new hobby/activity, how has it helped you through this time. Video should be at least 1 to 3 minutes long.
Hobbies/activities may include;
Playing instruments, writing forms of poetry/stories/songs, building, some form of art work, cooking/baking, exercise/martial arts, etc.
Once you have found your new hobby/activity, you may choose one of the two options to complete this assignment;
1. Write two paragraphs about your new hobby/activity. Include when, where, why you have chosen a hobby/activity. Share any emotional connections you have with your new hobby/activity and what it has done for you during this time.
2. Make a short video about your new hobby/activity. Video should include you participating in your new hobby/activity. Sharing what, when, and why you have chosen your new hobby/activity. Share the emotional connection you have with your new hobby/activity, how has it helped you through this time. Video should be at least 1 to 3 minutes long.
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Reading Log 16
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“Girl” Jamaica Kincaid
Read the short story “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid
Write a short three paragraph editorial on “Girl” and how it connects to today’s society or how it does not connect today society using the following guidelines;
• Voice your opinion without saying I think or other pronouns/phrases
• State the theme/themes you recognize within the short story and how those themes connect to today (have the views changed, why or why not, do men/women still expect certain skill sets and responsibilities be placed on women?)
• use textual evidence to help support your claim/reasoning/logic
• give an analysis of each piece of evidence you use to help support your claim
• remember what to avoid when writing; pronouns, contractions, slang, non-standard diction
• remember, this is your voice, your thoughts and your opinions
Write a short three paragraph editorial on “Girl” and how it connects to today’s society or how it does not connect today society using the following guidelines;
• Voice your opinion without saying I think or other pronouns/phrases
• State the theme/themes you recognize within the short story and how those themes connect to today (have the views changed, why or why not, do men/women still expect certain skill sets and responsibilities be placed on women?)
• use textual evidence to help support your claim/reasoning/logic
• give an analysis of each piece of evidence you use to help support your claim
• remember what to avoid when writing; pronouns, contractions, slang, non-standard diction
• remember, this is your voice, your thoughts and your opinions
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Reading Log 15
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Reading Log 14
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5G technology annotations
• find at least one scholarly article based on the benefits of using 5G technology
• find at least one scholarly article based on the cons/disadvantages of using 5G technology
• annotate each article (include title, author, publishing date, and at least 10 annotations for each article)
• find at least one scholarly article based on the cons/disadvantages of using 5G technology
• annotate each article (include title, author, publishing date, and at least 10 annotations for each article)
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Narrative poetry
You will create your own narrative poem about whatever you choose as long as it is appropriate.
Guidelines;
Must include at least 15 lines
Each line must include at least five words
No profanity or derogatory remarks
Be creative
Extra points;
Include vocabulary and use correctly (vocabulary words may be from Michelle Obamas book “Becoming” or Trevor Noah‘s book “Born a Crime”
Record either audio or visual that I may hear you recite your poem
Guidelines;
Must include at least 15 lines
Each line must include at least five words
No profanity or derogatory remarks
Be creative
Extra points;
Include vocabulary and use correctly (vocabulary words may be from Michelle Obamas book “Becoming” or Trevor Noah‘s book “Born a Crime”
Record either audio or visual that I may hear you recite your poem
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Revise refine and edit
The following assignment is mandatory for students who received 40 points or less on their poetry essay assignment. Those who received at 41 or above have the option to resubmit the assignment.
You will need to look at your compare and contrast poetry essay based on Maya Angelou‘s “Phenomenal Woman” and Lucille Clifton‘s “Homage to My Hips”.
Using your thesis statement, introduction, body, and conclusion handouts as a Guide to strengthen each of your paragraphs, you edit, revise, and refine your essays and resubmit them.
Remember to check for grammar and spelling errors
Thesis statement must be strong, clear and concise and tell your readers with the entire essay will be about
Topic sentences should refer back to the thesis statement and tell your readers what each paragraph will be about
Your conclusion should include a topic sentence that lets your readers know that this paragraph is your conclusion paragraph, you should be able to let your readers know without stating phrases such as to conclude or in conclusion
Text Roe evidence followed by APA citations, use lines from both works to prove your claim
APA citation should look something like (Shelton, Latanya, 2020)
Think about word choice and using academic language
Think about the organization of your paragraphs and sentences
Have someone else read your essay before submitting
Avoid using the following;
Pronouns such as I, you, me, my, we, us etc.
Slang and colloquialisms
Contraction words
Non-standard diction
You will need to look at your compare and contrast poetry essay based on Maya Angelou‘s “Phenomenal Woman” and Lucille Clifton‘s “Homage to My Hips”.
Using your thesis statement, introduction, body, and conclusion handouts as a Guide to strengthen each of your paragraphs, you edit, revise, and refine your essays and resubmit them.
Remember to check for grammar and spelling errors
Thesis statement must be strong, clear and concise and tell your readers with the entire essay will be about
Topic sentences should refer back to the thesis statement and tell your readers what each paragraph will be about
Your conclusion should include a topic sentence that lets your readers know that this paragraph is your conclusion paragraph, you should be able to let your readers know without stating phrases such as to conclude or in conclusion
Text Roe evidence followed by APA citations, use lines from both works to prove your claim
APA citation should look something like (Shelton, Latanya, 2020)
Think about word choice and using academic language
Think about the organization of your paragraphs and sentences
Have someone else read your essay before submitting
Avoid using the following;
Pronouns such as I, you, me, my, we, us etc.
Slang and colloquialisms
Contraction words
Non-standard diction
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Reading Log 13
Title:
Author:
Reading Date: 8/23/19 Day: 1
Beginning page: Ending page:
summary: (5 sentences)
Quote: (include page number)Reason for this quote: (3 sentences)
Author:
Reading Date: 8/23/19 Day: 1
Beginning page: Ending page:
summary: (5 sentences)
Quote: (include page number)Reason for this quote: (3 sentences)
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Reading Log 12
Title:
Author:
Reading Date: 8/23/19 Day: 1
Beginning page: Ending page:
summary: (5 sentences)
Quote: (include page number)Reason for this quote: (3 sentences)
Author:
Reading Date: 8/23/19 Day: 1
Beginning page: Ending page:
summary: (5 sentences)
Quote: (include page number)Reason for this quote: (3 sentences)
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Poetry Paragraphs
Students will read and then write a comparison/contrast five paragraph essay on two poetry works;
“Phenomenal Woman” by Mya Angelou
“Homage to My Hips” Lucille Clifton
Essay must include:
• Strong thesis statement
• Strong topic sentences
• Textual evidence followed by APA citations
• Academic language
• Use the essay grading rubric, Intro, body, and conclusion handouts to assist in your writing
“Phenomenal Woman” by Mya Angelou
“Homage to My Hips” Lucille Clifton
Essay must include:
• Strong thesis statement
• Strong topic sentences
• Textual evidence followed by APA citations
• Academic language
• Use the essay grading rubric, Intro, body, and conclusion handouts to assist in your writing
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Essay
Becoming Essay:
• Students will write a five paragraph essay in response to one high-stake question written previously by another student (Revising of the high-stake question is allowed)
• The high-stake question also must not only connect to “Becoming”, but also to today’s society
Essay must include:
* A strong thesis statement that answers the high-stake question
* topic sentences (tells readers what the paragraph is about and is related to thesis statement)
* academic language, at least two vocabulary words from "Becoming", and proper grammar/spelling
* Supporting evidence to help support your reasoning/response (evidence from “Becoming”)
* Remember, this is an expository essay, incorporate your opinion/voice, and relate it to today
* Try to avoid using to many pronouns such as (I, me, my etc)
* Conclusion paragraph should not begin with phrases such as (To conclude, In conclusion, etc)
• Students will write a five paragraph essay in response to one high-stake question written previously by another student (Revising of the high-stake question is allowed)
• The high-stake question also must not only connect to “Becoming”, but also to today’s society
Essay must include:
* A strong thesis statement that answers the high-stake question
* topic sentences (tells readers what the paragraph is about and is related to thesis statement)
* academic language, at least two vocabulary words from "Becoming", and proper grammar/spelling
* Supporting evidence to help support your reasoning/response (evidence from “Becoming”)
* Remember, this is an expository essay, incorporate your opinion/voice, and relate it to today
* Try to avoid using to many pronouns such as (I, me, my etc)
* Conclusion paragraph should not begin with phrases such as (To conclude, In conclusion, etc)
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Reading Log 11
Title:
Author:
Reading Date: 8/23/19 Day: 1
Beginning page: Ending page:
summary: (5 sentences)
Quote: (include page number)Reason for this quote: (3 sentences)
Author:
Reading Date: 8/23/19 Day: 1
Beginning page: Ending page:
summary: (5 sentences)
Quote: (include page number)Reason for this quote: (3 sentences)
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Essay 1
Write a five paragraph essay using textual evidence and APA citations. Be sure to use the handouts (How to write an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion) to help write your essay. Remember to avoid pronouns, slang, contractions, and nonstandard diction. You may also use the "Essay Grading Rubric" as a guide on how you will be graded.
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Essay 1
Write a five paragraph essay using textual evidence and APA citations. Be sure to use the handouts (How to write an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion) to help write your essay. Remember to avoid pronouns, slang, contractions, and nonstandard diction. You may also use the "Essay Grading Rubric" as a guide on how you will be graded.