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Final Exam (Semester 2) in Google Classroom

Final Exam (Semester 2)

Please read all the questions and answers carefully before you submit your work. Good luck!

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Complex Sentences Practice in Google Classroom

Complex Sentences Practice

Good morning students, please complete the attached document to demonstrate understanding of complex sentences. 

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Simple & Compound Sentences 
Review
 in Google Classroom

Simple & Compound Sentences Review

Good morning students, please complete the attached document to practice for the quiz on Wednesday. 

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Simple & Compound Sentences Quiz in Google Classroom

Simple & Compound Sentences Quiz

Good morning students, please read the questions and the answers carefully before you submit. Good luck!

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Sentence Structure (Simple & Compound Sentences) in Google Classroom

Sentence Structure (Simple & Compound Sentences)

Good morning students, I hope your break went well! Please open the attached presentation and go over simple and compound sentences carefully ( Slides 26- 45). 
When you finish going over slides 26 - 45, complete the writing activity on the attached Google Document.  

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 Article Reading & Main Ideas  in Google Classroom

Article Reading & Main Ideas

Read the attached article by logging into your Google account. For better comprehension, click on the "Read aloud" icon. When you finish reading it, Identify the main ideas by using the attached document.


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Fragments & Sentences Quiz in Google Classroom

Fragments & Sentences Quiz

Please read the questions and the answers carefully. Before you submit your quiz, review it closely. Good luck!

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"Self-Care" Article & Questions  in Google Classroom

"Self-Care" Article & Questions

Good morning students, please read the article "Self-Care" closely and answer the questions that follow. 

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Sentence Structure (Fragments & Complete Sentences) in Google Classroom

Sentence Structure (Fragments & Complete Sentences)

Good morning students, please review slides 1 - 16 and complete the attached document to demonstrate understanding of fragments and complete sentences. 

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April 12 Claim Writing/Two Details Assignment in Google Classroom

April 12 Claim Writing/Two Details Assignment

Good morning students, for this week's assignment please read the following:

Part A: Identify the claim in the article "How friendships thrived in video games during the pandemic." Your claim must be written in your own words to demonstrate understanding of the text. Refer to the stem below to compose your claim.
In the article, “ title,” name(s) of author(s) make(s) the claim that who_____________what______________________________________________________  why________________________________________________________________________.
Part B: Write two paraphrased details in your own words to support your claim. Your details must connect and support your claim.
According to the author, ____________________________________________________________.In addition/furthermore, ____________________________________________________________.

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Article Reflection Chart in Google Classroom

Article Reflection Chart

Please read the attached article, and complete the reflection chart when you're ready.


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Wednesday's Discussion in Google Classroom

Wednesday's Discussion

Today's article "How friendships thrived in video games during the pandemic" discusses various ways in how video games have positively impacted people during the pandemic. 


In the article, the author states "After seeing people in person, phone calls were the best at decreasing anxiety. Yet Zoom calls actually increased stress, perhaps because of the energy it requires to see and be seen on video." 


Read the quote and answer the following questions by using the sentence stems please:

What does this quote signify? "The quote signifies..."
Do you agree or disagree with what the quote states? Explain why/why not. "I agree/ disagree with what the quote states because__________________."
Make ONE connection to the quote. "This quote reminds me of..." OR "I connected to this quote when..."

To earn full-credit on this discussion, please check the following:
1. Answer the questions by using complete sentences (provided sentence stems). (30 pts)
2. Use proper capitalization & punctuation. (5 pts)
3. For this discussion, responding to other students is optional, but if you do, you will earn extra credit! I will add the credit to any assignment you didn't earn full credit on or it will be added to any missing assignments. Please respond by adding more information to other students' posts! 
*Avoid saying (I agree, I like what you said, or this is true...).



Please post as a class comment as well as a private comment. 

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Video Games Article & Comprehension Questions  in Google Classroom

Video Games Article & Comprehension Questions

Click the link below, and read the article "“How Friendships Thrived in Video Games During the Pandemic.” Click on "Read Aloud" above the illustration and listen to the article while you read it for better comprehension. Answer the comprehension questions to demonstrate your understanding of the article by Saturday night please.

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"Unusual Normality" Academic Summary Essay in Google Classroom

"Unusual Normality" Academic Summary Essay

Construct an Academic Summary Essay on "Unusual Normality" by using the attached template.

Go over the FCA’s (focus concentration areas) below:

Introduction: Title, Author, Claim (30 pts)
Body: Two paraphrased details + 1 quote to support one of the details. (60 pts)
Conclusion: Restate the claim (10 pts)

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Monday's Discussion in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion

Answer the following question by using complete sentences only:

Do you agree or disagree with Ishmael Beah’s decision to hide some of his history and background from his new American friends? Why?

Please use the following sentence stems to construct complete sentences:
"I agree/disagree with Ishmael Beah's decision to......."
"One of the reasons why I agree with..."
"In addition,..."

FCA's
- Write three complete sentences by using provided sentence-stems. (15 pts)
- Respond to at least ONE student. Saying "I agree with you, or I like what you said" will not count as a response. (10 pts)
- Use proper punctuation and capitalization. (5pts)

- Try to use the following stems instead for more interaction:
1. Another reason/example is...
2. You made a good point when you said...
3. I also think...
4. I agree because...
5. I disagree because...
6. Your example/reason reminds me of...
7. The author also states...
8. I think...is important because...

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Reading Comprehension Questions (Unusual Normality) By Ishmael Beah in Google Classroom

Reading Comprehension Questions (Unusual Normality) By Ishmael Beah

Students, attached are the comprehension questions for the memoir. Your answers must be detailed and they should reflect understanding of the text. Each question is 5 points. You will have until next Saturday, March 20 to complete the questions.

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Monday's Discussion: Unusual Normality Quote Analysis in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion: Unusual Normality Quote Analysis

Read the following carefully:

Good morning students, you should have already started reading the memoir, "Unusual Normality" by Ishmael Beah. Please continue reading and answer the comprehension questions as you read throughout this week.

--> For today, read the following quote "paragraph 21" and answer the questions that follow.

In his memoir, Ishmael states "Thus began my two years of high school and making other teenagers confused about who I was. You see, I didn’t fit into any box. I didn’t have the same worries about what shoes or clothes I wore. And so my teenage counterparts always wanted to find out why I was like that. Why I didn't worry about my essays or exams or things. And of course I couldn't tell them, because I felt that they were not ready to hear the truth."

--> Analyze the quote by answering the following questions:

- What is Ishmael trying to convey through this quote to the reader? Paraphrase it in your own words by emphasizing its importance.
- What "truth" does Ishmael refer to in this quote? Be specific.
- What do you think influenced Ishmael to speak from this perspective?
- Do you agree or disagree with what he says? Explain.

For full credit, answer by using complete sentences only.
Rewrite each question with its answer by posting as a class comment as well as a private comment.
*Write your answers on a separate google document and when you finish, copy them to this discussion.
You will not be able to edit your answers. Read your answers more than one time and make sure they answer the questions above.
Each question is 10 points. For maximum credit, be as detailed as possible. This discussion is a total of 40 points.
*You DO NOT have to respond to other students.

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Academic Summary Essay on Social Media Article in Google Classroom

Academic Summary Essay on Social Media Article

Please use the attached document to complete your essays on "Being 13: Perils of Lurking on Social Media"
To earn credit, please go over the FCA’s (focus concentration areas) below:

Introduction: Title, Author, Claim (10 pts)
Body: Two paraphrased details + 1 quote to support one of the details. (15 pts)
Conclusion: Restate the claim (5 pts)

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Collaborative Task (Claim Writing) in Google Classroom

Collaborative Task (Claim Writing)

Hello students, please use the attached presentation to find your group. You will be assessed based on the work you show on your assigned slide.

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Social Media Annotations Assignment in Google Classroom

Social Media Annotations Assignment

Good morning students, the article "Being 13: Perils of lurking on social media" was introduced last week. For this week, I would like you to read the article closely by annotating it. The purpose of this activity is to increase our comprehension and improve our reading skills.

Please read the following carefully to complete this assignment successfully:

1. This article is 3 pages long. For each page in this article, you will need at least 5 annotations.
2. This means you will have a total of 15 annotations or more for the entire article.
3. Highlighting information without adding any comments is not an annotation.
4. Your annotations must show connections to the text, question the author, demonstrate understanding of the main ideas, etc...

What should my annotations cover?
1. Paraphrase important ideas while reading. Rewrite them in your own words by adding comments.
2. Identify the meaning of new words by adding a comment with its definition or by providing examples.
3. Identify the main ideas in each page in the article. (You will need a total of at least 3 main ideas)
4. Ask the author questions by adding a comment.
*You may add annotations beyond the list I provided above as long as it demonstrates interacting with the text.

This step will prepare us for next week's assignment. We will compose academic summary essays by using our annotations to help us write effectively.

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Wednesday's Discussion in Google Classroom

Wednesday's Discussion

Read the paragraph below carefully from the article "Perils of lurking on social media" and discuss its meaning in your own words by providing examples of what they author is trying to state and by making connections.

"Second, adolescents who spend a great deal of time lurking online may be comparing their inner emotional experiences to everyone else’s filtered, carefully selected pictures chosen to be the most positive depiction of themselves having a marvelous time. Vulnerable youth could suffer from social comparison, from feeling sad about the fact that they have fewer social opportunities or friends than others, and from feeling that others have better or happier lives. This could lead to serious depression."

Use the following sentence stems to start your discussion:
- In the paragraph, the author discusses..."
- According to the author, this demonstrates/shows...
- This reminds me of...
- For example, …

FCA's:
- You should have at least four complete sentences. (10pts)
- Your sentences must be in your own words. (5pts)
- Respond to ONE student. (5pts)
- You should use correct capitalization and proper punctuation (5pts)

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Article & Discussion questions in Google Classroom

Article & Discussion questions

Hello students, please read the attached article and answer the discussion questions.

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Wednesday's Writing Prompt in Google Classroom

Wednesday's Writing Prompt

Please answer the following questions by using complete sentences and respond to one student at least for full credit.

1. How old were you when you first got on Facebook, Instagram or any other social network?
“When I first got on social media, I was…”

2. What mistakes did you make? What did you learn from them?
“One of the mistakes I made…”
“I learned....”

3. List five problems with social media.

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Refugee Crisis Problem & Solution Slideshow  in Google Classroom

Refugee Crisis Problem & Solution Slideshow

Open the attached google document "Slideshow Instructions" to read the expectations for this assignment.

For this assignment, create a slideshow by identifying ONE problem the author presents in the article “Confronting the cold and COVID-19 in a refugee camp” and propose a solution by conducting a research (optional) and by using the attached article “Refugees and COVID-19: achieving a comprehensive public health response” for additional information.

Choose one of the problems discussed in the article:
- Difficulty of life in the refugee camp
- Facing COVID-19 in a refugee camp
- The impact of COVID-19 on refugee education

Note: please read the instructions carefully for each slide and make sure you meet the requirements for this assignment for full credit.

Slide1: Title of the article(s) you will use and your full name (10 pts)
Your title(s) and your name should be aligned in the center
Change the color of your background or use visual illustrations.

Slide 2: Identify the problem by selecting one of the three problems listed above. Explain why this problem matters. (Minimum of 3 sentences 20 pts).
Use one quote from the article to state what the problem is.
Use the stems:
“One of the problems the author addresses in the article “Confronting the cold and COVID-19 in a refugee camp” is__________________________________.”
“According to the author, this problem is leading to____________________.” *Use information from the article.
“This matters because__________________________________________.”

Slide 3: Discuss the cause of the problem and provide background information. You may refer to the original article “Confronting the cold…” by the International Rescue Committee, and the article “Refugees and COVID-19: achieving a comprehensive public health response” by the World Health Organization. (Minimum 2 sentences 30 pts)
“One of the leading causes of this problem is…”
“In the article, “title” the author states…”

Slide 4: Propose an effective solution to the problem you identified in slide 2 and discuss how it will be an effective one. What are the benefits of your solution? (Minimum 3 sentences 20 points)
"To effectively solve this problem, I would..."
"One benefit of this solution…"
"Another benefit of this solution..."

Use visuals throughout your presentation. You will need ONE visual per slide. (10 pts)
Use the same font for your entire presentation. Stick to darker font colors.
Your font size should be at least 20 and your font should be Times New Roman. (10 pts)

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Monday's Discussion in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion

Last week, we read the article "Confronting the cold and COVID-19 in a refugee camp," and we learned about the experiences of refugees through the perspective of Manhal. Manhal discussed how COVID-19 made life more difficult in the camps especially the lack of education. Based on the information presented in the article and based on what you think, answer the following questions by using the provided stems:


1. Do you think more countries should accept refugees? Why or why not? "I think/I don't think countries accept refugees because..."
2. Think about one thing you can do to support the learning of children in refugee camps. What would you do if you had the opportunity to help? What will you need to do it successfully. Be creative.
"To support the learning of children in refugee camps, I would..."
"To do this, I will need..."
"This will help..."

FCA's
1. You should have at least four complete sentences in total for the two questions. (20 pts)
2. Respond to ONE student or more. (5pts)
3. Use proper capitalization & punctuation. (5pts)

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TED-Ed Video & Comprehension Questions (What does it mean to be a refugee?) in Google Classroom

TED-Ed Video & Comprehension Questions (What does it mean to be a refugee?)

For this week, please watch the TED-Ed video "What does it mean to be a refugee?" and complete the comprehension questions on the attached document.

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Annotations and Quote Significance  in Google Classroom

Annotations and Quote Significance

For this week's assignment, complete the following please:
Part 1: (20 points)
Read the article, and make at least FIVE annotations while reading.
(Annotations):
- Highlight/underline important details and unknown words.
- Write at least 3 questions in the comment section while reading per article.
- Paraphrase important ideas while reading.
- Identify main ideas for paragraphs.

Part 2: (30 points)
Find a quote from the article that stands out to you, copy it to the attached Google document, and explain its significance to you.
Use the following sentence stems to complete part 2
1. The quote that stands out the most to me is "__________________________________________________________"
2. "This quote is significant because it illustrates_________________________________________________________."
3. "This quote reminds me of____________________________________________________________________________."

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Academic Essay on "Why Stereotypes Should be Avoided"  in Google Classroom

Academic Essay on "Why Stereotypes Should be Avoided"

Hello students,

For this week, you will complete your essay on the article "Why Stereotypes Should be Avoided" from last week to help you prepare for our final next week. Now that you have your claim ready, I'd like you to use the attached document to help you construct your essay effectively.

Please do the following to complete this week's assignment:
1. Visit the claim you submitted on Saturday and check if it meets the requirements and whether it demonstrates your understanding of the article or not. Revise it if needed and copy it to this document.
2. Use the guided template in the attached google document to finish your essay. Remember to check the Google Slides presentation on Academic Summary Writing to make sure you're writing it correctly.
3. Read your essay out loud to yourself more than once and edit anything that needs to be edited.
4. Check your grammar (commas, periods, capitalization, sentence structure, etc..) before you submit.

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Reflection Questions  in Google Classroom

Reflection Questions

Hello students! Please complete the questions on the attached google document.

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Stereotypes Article & Claim Writing in Google Classroom

Stereotypes Article & Claim Writing

For this week, please open article, "Why Stereotypes should be avoided" and read it at least two times for better comprehension.

When you finish reading it, write your claim by using the attached Google document to demonstrate understanding of what they author is trying to convey in the article. Don't forget to read the instructions well before you begin working.

Note: I attached the Google presentation on Summary Writing if you'd like to go back to review what a claim is.

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Monday's Writing Prompt in Google Classroom

Monday's Writing Prompt

*Post as a class comment please and respond to at least one student for full credit.

Read the quote:
“You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.”
― John C. Maxwell

Write about one thing you would like to start doing daily to improve yourself. It can be anything. What will you need to start this habit/change? How will this improve you as an individual. Explain.

To earn full-credit, you should:
1. Write at least three complete sentences. (15pts)
2. Respond to one student. (5pts)
3. Use proper capitalization and punctuation. (5pts)

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 Video and Article Slideshow in Google Classroom

Video and Article Slideshow


Please read the following to complete this week's assignment:
1. Watch the Ted-Ed video, "The Science of Skin Color," and read the attached article "What is melanin...?"
2. Create a slideshow to demonstrate your understanding of what the authors discuss in the video and the article by using the attached Google Slides template.

Please note: to complete this assignment successfully, you have to watch the video and read the article carefully. Read and watch more than once for better comprehension.

The following should be included in your slideshow. Your answers have to be in complete sentences.
Slide 1. Write the name of the article and the name of the video. (5pts)
Slide 2. What topic do the authors discuss in the video and the article? (5pts)
Slide 3. Define "melanin"? Use information from video and the article. You may use the author's words for this question but use quotation marks to indicate they're not your own words. (5pts)
Slide 4. What are the two forms of melanin? Define them. (5pts)
Slide 5. Discuss the history behind our varying skin tones? Refer to the video for this question. (5pts)
Slide 6. Write one effective question you have for the author. (5pts)
Slide 7. What is something new you learned from the video or the article? (5pts)

In addition, please include the following:
a. Use the same font size and the same style for this slideshow. (5pts)
b. Use correct capitalization and punctuation. (5pts)
c. Use visuals (images) on 3 slides at least. (5pts)

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Monday's Writing Prompt in Google Classroom

Monday's Writing Prompt

Write three things this year taught you by using the sentence stems below. Don't forget to use complete sentences. Post as a class coment.

One thing this year taught me is...
Another thing this year taught me is…
In addition, this year taught me...

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Article of the Week in Google Classroom

Article of the Week

Click on the link below and read the article for this week. Newsela gives you the option to listen to the article. Please listen to it at least twice after you've read it. This will give you a better comprehension of what the author is trying to convey to the reader.

When you read the article and understand it, please answer the following on the attached google document:
What makes this article worth reading? What will a reader gain or what might a reader do after reading this? Support your response with specific details from the text.
"What makes this article worth reading is..."
"After reading this article, a reader might..."
"For example, in the article, the author states "...."
"In addition, the author states "..."

To earn full credit, please do the following:
1. Answer the questions by using complete sentences. (10 pts)
2. You will need at least five complete sentences. (10 pts)
3. Use proper punctuation and capitalization. (5 pts)
4. Use the provided sentence stems. (5pts)

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Monday's Discussion in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion

How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your life?
(Think about communication, education, work, social life, spending, shopping, etc..)

"One thing that has changed for me since March is..."
"For example,..."
"Another thing that has changed for me..."
"For example..."

To earn full credit, please do the following:
1. You will need a minimum of four complete sentences. (20 pts)
2. Use proper capitalization and punctuation. (5 pts)
3. Use the sentence stems. (5pts)
4. Respond to at least one student. (5pts)

Please note: Your initial post is due today (Nov 30) in class and your response to another student is due on Wednesday at night.

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Monday's Writing Prompt. in Google Classroom

Monday's Writing Prompt.

Please complete this form and submit your work in class.

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Making Connections Assignment (Connecting the article "How to deal with Stress-eating...") in Google Classroom

Making Connections Assignment (Connecting the article "How to deal with Stress-eating...")

For this week's work, please read the following:

Based on the article we read "How to deal with stress-eating for comfort in a time of anxiety," write about an experience that is similar to or related to the one described in the text? Write a narrative that describes your experience and includes relevant details.

Use the following sentence stem:
"One connection I made to the article "How to deal with stress-eating for comfort in a time of anxiety," was when..."

For this assignment, you will need:
1. A minimum of five complete sentences. (25 pts)
2. It should connect to the article we read. (5pts)
3. Use proper punctuation and capitalization. (5pts)

Attach a google document to submit your work please.
As always, let me know if you have any questions!

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Wednesday's Discussion in Google Classroom

Wednesday's Discussion

For today's discussion, choose one of the questions below to answer. This discussion post should be completed during class today. You may choose more than one if you'd like.

For the question you choose you should have:
a. At least four complete sentences.
b. Use correct capitalization and punctuation.
c. Restate your question.

Questions:
1. What is your favorite part of Thanksgiving? Why is it your favorite?
2. Explain Thanksgiving to a person from another country who has never heard of it.
3. Families in America celebrate Thanksgiving in many different ways. What’s something you do in your family celebration that you think probably no other family in America does.

Be prepared to share in class!

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Article Reading & Information Presentation  in Google Classroom

Article Reading & Information Presentation

For this week's work, please read the following carefully:

1. Open the attached article, and read it at least two times.
2. Use the attached Google Slides template to create a presentation that demonstrates your understanding of the article by doing the following:

Slide 1: On the first slide, copy the title of the article, write the name of the author under the title, and your full name. (5 pts)
Slide 2: On the second slide, identify the claim. What is the author's message? Remember to use the stem "In the article, "...," the author makes the claim that..." (10 pts)
Slide 3: On the third slide, identify three details that support the claim. They have to be paraphrased in your own words. (15 pts)
Slide 4: On the fourth slide make ONE connection to the article. (5pts) "One connection I made to the article..."
Slide 5: Write one question you have for the author. (5pts)

Please remember to:
a. Use the same font size and style. Stick to "Times New Roman" and use font size 20 for this assignment. (5pts)
b. Use visuals that represent the information on your presentation. (5pts)
c. Use proper punctuation and capitalization. (5pts)

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Article Reading & Summary Writing in Google Classroom

Article Reading & Summary Writing

Hello students! Please read the following for this week's assignment.

For this week, we will demonstrate our understanding of academic summary writing by using the template I've shared and discussed with you. Using this template is significate to write an effective summary. It provides you with the necessary sentence stems to compose your essay, and it shows you how you should transition from one sentence to another.

For this assignment, you will:
1. Open the article by clicking on the link below (Newsela-How do I politely ask someone to wear a mask...?). 📖
2. Read the article and listen to it twice to understand it well. 👂
3. To listen to the article, click on "Read Aloud" under the title. 🔊
3. After you read/listen, summarize the article by using the attached document "Summary Document."📄
5. To compose your essay effectively, don't forget to look at the template! I attached it to the document.

To earn full-credit, you should include the following in your essay:

-Introduction: Title, Author, Claim (10 pts)
-Body: Two paraphrased details + 1 quote to support one of the details. (15 pts)
-Conclusion: Restate the claim. (5 pts)
-Use proper capitalization and punctuation. (5 pts)

Let me know if you have any questions!

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New Holiday Presentation in Google Classroom

New Holiday Presentation

Create a slideshow by using the information from your discussion post on the new holiday.

To complete this project, please include:
1. Information about your holiday.
- You will need two sentences per slide.
2. Visual illustrations on each slide (at least two).
3. Use the same font for each slide.

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Summary Quiz in Google Classroom

Summary Quiz

Open the form to take the quiz. This quiz is timed. You have 35 minutes to complete it. Each question is 10 points. You will have about 11 minutes for each question. Remember to click "submit" when you finish.

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Academic Summary Lesson/Notes in Google Classroom

Academic Summary Lesson/Notes

Hello students,

I've attached a Google Slides presentation that discusses the three components of an Academic Summary. I recorded each slide to explain the purpose of each component (Introduction, Body, Conclusion).

For this assignment, you will:
1. Open the presentation.
2. Click "present" on the upper right-hand corner.
3. Click on the "speaker" icon to listen to each recording.
4. Take notes while listening to each slide. Your notes should reflect your understanding of the lesson.
5. Listen to the recordings more than one time for better understanding.
6. Submit your notes by using the attached Google Document.
7. You will have a quiz on this next week on Monday!

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Monday's Discussion (New Holiday...) in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion (New Holiday...)

This discussion is worth 40 points! Read the instructions carefully!

Question: If you could create a new holiday, what would it celebrate and why?

Create a brand new holiday with its own traditions, foods, and activities.

To earn full credit, include the following:
1. Write a minimum of five sentences about the holiday.
2. Give a name to the holiday ( just like Halloween, Easter, Eid, etc...)
3. What day/month will this holiday be on?
4. Who will celebrate it?
5. What is the purpose of this holiday?
6. What kinds of activities, foods, traditions will you include?
7. Respond to at least one student's post!

Start with the sentence stem (If I could create a new holiday, I would____________________________________)

You will answer as a class comment. Don't forget to submit the same answer when you turn in this discussion.

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Article Reading/writing (trick-or-treating) in Google Classroom

Article Reading/writing (trick-or-treating)

Instructions:

1. Read the article.
2. Paraphrase the article by writing five complete sentences. (25pts)
3. Use proper capitalization and punctuation. (5pts)
4. Go over the Academic Summary Template. You don't have to complete it for this assignment. However, you will complete it for future assignments.
5. Your work should be completed on the attached Google Document.

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Monday's Discussion! "Trick-or-Treating" in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion! "Trick-or-Treating"

Do you think trick-or treating should be allowed this year? Explain why or why not.
Post your answer as a "class comment" and also submit the same answer when you turn it in.

For this discussion, to earn full credit please do the following:
1. You will need at least four complete sentences. (5pts)
2. You should explain your answer to the question. (5pts)
3. Use proper capitalization and punctuation. (10 pts) Yes, it's 10 points. Check your work please.
4. Respond to at least one student's post by adding additional information. (5pts)

Use the stems below for better composition:

I think trick-or-treating should ______________________ this year.
One of the reasons why I think it should/shouldn't be allowed this year is because______________________.
Another reason why I think this tradition should/shouldn't be allowed this year is because________________.
Finally, ______________________________________________________________________.

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Nostalgia Article Claim  in Google Classroom

Nostalgia Article Claim

Click on the link and read the article. When you finish reading the article, identify the claim by answering the questions:

1. Who does the article talk about?
2. What does the author want to inform the readers?
3. Why does the author talk about it?

Don't forget to include the title, name of author, and your claim.

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TED-Ed video Discussion "Why do we feel nostalgia?" by Clay Routledge in Google Classroom

TED-Ed video Discussion "Why do we feel nostalgia?" by Clay Routledge

For this discussion, watch the TED-Ed video "Why do we feel nostalgia?" by Clay Routledge please complete the following discussion.

1. Identify the claim by using the sentence stem:

"In the TED-Ed video,"(Title of video)______________________________," name of author_________________________makes the claim that (who? what? why?)_________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________.

2. Identify two details to support your claim from the video.
- Your two details should come from the TED-Ed video.
- Use complete sentences to write your details.

To earn full credit, please include the following:
1. Write the claim by including the name of video, name of author, and the claim. (10pts)
2. Write two details from the video that support the claim. (They should be two complete sentences) (10pts) You can use the author's words.
3. Use correct capitalization and punctuation and use your own words. (10pts)
Be prepared to share!

Please note:
*You don't have to respond to another student for this discussion.
*Do not submit your work before you check the work expectations above. If you think you've met them, then you can post. If you're not sure, do not post because you can not go back to edit your answer.

Due:

Article reading and Claim writing in Google Classroom

Article reading and Claim writing

This assignment is due on October 5 at 11:59 pm!

Please read the following to complete the assignment successfully:

Part I:
1. I have attached an article that connects to the TED-Ed video we've watched this week. Please read it and annotate it.
2. For this article I would like you to have only five annotations. In other words, I would like to see a total of five added comments on the side of the article. This may include (paraphrasing in your own words, main ideas, definitions of words, connections, or questions you have).

Part II:
1. When you finish reading the article closely, I'd like you to write your claim on the attached google document below. Your claim should answer (who, what, why).
2. Use the stem below to submit your claim.

Template to use:
(Indent) In the article, "_______________________________________," (The author's name) makes the claim that (who?) (what?) (why?)_______________________________________________________________________________.

To earn full credit, you should:
1. Complete part one of the assignment (five annotations in the form of added comments).
2. Complete part two of the assignment by using the stems I provided to complete your claim.
3. Use proper capitalization and proper punctuation.

Due:

 Monday's Discussion "The benefits of a good night's sleep" in Google Classroom

Monday's Discussion "The benefits of a good night's sleep"


For this discussion, you should:

1. Watch the TED-Ed video (Don't forget to turn on closed captions).
2. Watch it again and take notes this time! You will need a pen and a paper or use google docs to write your notes.
3. Answer the following question:

Question: If you could retell what the narrator discusses in the video to your younger brother/sister/friend, what would you say? Answer as a class comment.

- Write at least four complete sentences.
- Use your own words (paraphrase).
- Respond to at least ONE student.
- Use proper capitalization and punctuation.
- Use transition words (for example, moreover, therefore, etc...)

Use some of the stems below:
"In the TED-Ed video "The benefits of a good night's sleep" the author discusses...."
"In addition, the author states..."
"For example,..."
"This means..."
"This demonstrates...."

Due:

TED-ED Video & Article Discussion in Google Classroom

TED-ED Video & Article Discussion

After watching the TED-ED Video and reading the article "Factors that affect your self-confidence," please complete the following discussion.

In the TED-ED video, the narrator states that one of the factors that impact our confidence is "how you're treated...this includes the social pressures of your environment." Moreover, in the article, the author discusses several factors that affect our self-confidence.

Question: In your own words, explain how our environment can impact our confidence? Be specific and give at least two examples from the article by using your own words. Please answer as a "class comment."

In your discussion post, you should:
1. Answer the question by writing at least four complete sentences. (10pts)
2. Your answer has to include at least two examples from the article in your own words. (5pts)
3. Respond to another students' post by adding more information. (5pts)
4. Use correct capitalization and punctuation. (5pts)

You will have until Wednesday night to complete this discussion assignment. Do not submit your work before you check the work expectations above. If you think you've met then, then you can post. If you're not sure, do not post because you can not go back to edit your answer.

Due:

Wednesday's discussion! in Google Classroom

Wednesday's discussion!

The narrator mentions three things in the video that impact our confidence:
1. Genes
2. How you're treated
3. Part you have control over

Question: What is one connection you made to the TED-Ed video while watching it?

Use the following stems to answer:

“A connection I made to the TED-Ed video….”
“An example of this is…”
“This demonstrates…”

Due:

Online Identities Article Annotations in Google Classroom

Online Identities Article Annotations

This is our article of the week. You're expected to read/annotate it while reading. Your annotations are due on Wednesday.

To earn full credit, you should:

1. Number your paragraphs.
2. Highlight/underline unknown words.
3. Write at least 3 questions in the comment section while reading.
4. Paraphrase important ideas while reading. rewrite them in your own words. You will need one per paragraph.
5. Make a connection by writing one main idea per paragraph.

Due:

How do you express yourself online? What do you use to portray who you are as an individual?  in Google Classroom

How do you express yourself online? What do you use to portray who you are as an individual?

Answer the following question by making a connection to yourself.

To earn full credit, focus on the following please:
1. Answer by writing at least three complete sentences or more.
2. Respond to another student's post by writing at least one complete sentence.
3. Use complete sentences.
4. Check capitalization/punctuation.

Be prepared to share!

Due:

 Class Discussion Sep 9, 2020 in Google Classroom

Class Discussion Sep 9, 2020

What do you expect from your friends? Write at least three things.

Based on our discussion earlier, answer the following questions by adding a "Class comment."

Question #1: What do you expect from your friends? Write at least three things.
Question #2: What would you do if your friend does not meet your expectations?

Use complete sentences to complete the discussion.