Period 1- ELA 6 Ingerson/D'Amore Assignments
- Instructor
- Erika Ingerson
- Term
- 2020-2021 School Year
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Reasonable Responses
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Wonderful Wording - Vocabulary
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Lively Language
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Interesting Imagery
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What are the similarities and differences between Amira (The Red Pencil) and Emtithal (TED Talk)?
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Amira is grateful to Old Anwar for teaching her to read, but her wish is to “have lessons in a real school with other girls, with Halima.” Knowing that the family has no money to send her to school, she shares her feelings anyway. Should she have told Old Anwar about her wish? Why or why not?
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When Amira shows her red pencil to Old Anwar, he responds, “It suits you...Such a bold color. Strong.” After she shares her drawings, he looks closely and says, “Healing.” What is the message he is conveying to her?
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Family Portrait
Draw a picture of your family.
The family portrait was due today! If you didn't finish it, turn it in on Friday.
Add character traits for each member of your family.
The family portrait was due today! If you didn't finish it, turn it in on Friday.
Add character traits for each member of your family.
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What do you notice and wonder about the illustration (picture) on page 15?
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CommonLit: War in Sudan
This assignment is due 04/16/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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New Knowledge
Look through the titles and images in the book first and then complete the "Know" and "Want to Know" sections of the chart.
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Diary of a Teenage Refugee
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Refugees- Vocab & NewsELA
Complete document 1 for homework 3/24. We will do document 2 together in class.
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Listenwise - Refugee Experience
Listen to the podcast and then answer the questions on the document. You might need to go back and listen to it again to find the answers.
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Syrian Refugee Gallery Walk
Look at each photo and then write:
1. What you notice in each photo.
2. What you wonder about. Ask Questions.
1. What you notice in each photo.
2. What you wonder about. Ask Questions.
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Blackout Poem
Use Amanda Gorman's poem to create your own blackout poem with your own message.
1. You can print out and black out with marker.
2. You can create it on a Google Slide.
3. When you are finished "Turn In" on Google Classroom.
1. You can print out and black out with marker.
2. You can create it on a Google Slide.
3. When you are finished "Turn In" on Google Classroom.
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Amanda Gorman
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What is the theme of this poem?
Read the poem and then answer the question. Your response will mark you as present for today.
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Flocabulary - Poetry
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Edit Checklist and Final Draft
Copy and paste your 3 paragraphs from the slides onto the following document. Then revise and edit your writing using the checklist.
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Great Depression Brainstorming
Use the attached document to collect evidence for your essay.
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CommonLit: An Overview of the Great Depression
This assignment is due 02/17/2021. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Bud, Not Buddy Unit Packet
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1. What is the best compliment you have ever received? 2. If you gave someone at school one deep compliment a day and received one deep compliment a day, how do you think that would change the culture of our school
Answer the 2 questions after viewing the entire slide show. Make sure to watch the videos that are on the slides!! Don't forget to sign up for a fun activity on Edficiency. Fun activities will be held this Thursday.
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Ch. 19 Questions
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Ch. 18 Questions
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Bowling for Books
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Feb. 1 - Ch. 18 - Before Bud reveals his mother's name in Chapter 18, what is your opinion of Herman E. Calloway? How has the author's characterization of Calloway led you to this conclusion?
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Ch. 17 - Bud says, “I could see now why this band got to have six exclamation points behind their name.” What does he mean? Cite evidence from the text to support your response.
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Ch. 15-16 Questions
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Ch. 15 - It is understandable that Herman E. Calloway wants nothing to do with Bud. Why might he feel like he is being scammed? Ch. 16 - What is the mood at the end of chapter 16? Explain your answer.
Answer both questions!
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How does the following quote from Ch. 15 make you feel?
Before we'd start swimming the white lifeguard made us sit on the edge of the pool with just our feet in the water. He'd say, "We've had problems with you children urinating in the pool in the past, we've begged you to stop but you don't seem to get the message."
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Why is it important to express our feelings? Bud says that he has no more tears left to cry but all of a sudden he sobs. Why is this a good thing for Bud?
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Chapter 13-14 Questions
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Quizlet - Flashcards and Learn Activity
Complete the Flashcards and Learn activities. Make sure you are a member are your work will not be saved!
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Ch. 12 Questions
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GM Sit Down Strike
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What is one positive habit you want to continue to make sure you are getting the most out of distance learning? OR What is a change you want to make to improve your distance learning experience from now on?
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How was your winter break? Describe an event that happened over the last two weeks.
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Life in a Hooverville
Read the excerpt below titled, “Life in a Hooverville.” Highlight information that is included in Bud, Not Buddy in yellow and new information in pink.
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Characterization - Pretend Family and Miss HIll
Complete the Character Traits Chart for the Pretend Family and Miss Hill (Slide 11).
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Chapter 5-7 Questions
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What do we learn about Bud’s mother in Chapter 5?
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Chapters 1-4 Vocabulary
Complete the vocabulary chart on slides 4 & 5 on the Bud, Not Buddy Unit Packet.
caseworker
commence
glum
provoked
assurance
on the lam
caseworker
commence
glum
provoked
assurance
on the lam
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Chapters 1 & 2 Questions
Answer the questions on the form and then submit it.
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Nearpod - The Great Depression
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Achieve 3000 - Hard Times United States History: The Roaring 20s and Great Depression
Login to Achieve 3000 and complete the 5 steps.
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What have you learned about the Great Depression?
After viewing the photographs in the gallery walk and reading the article "Hard Times," explain what you know and have learned about the Great Depression.
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Narrative Writing
Use the following resources to complete a narrative.
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Meet Marvel's Muslim Teen Superhero - Achieve 3000
Achieve 3000 is on the portal. Complete all 5 components:
1. Before Reading Poll
2. Article
3. Activity
4. After Reading Poll
5. Thought Question
1. Before Reading Poll
2. Article
3. Activity
4. After Reading Poll
5. Thought Question
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Flocabulary - The Writing Process
Login to Flocabulary (on the portal) and complete all the activities. This activity is due today!!
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Eleven Writing Assignment
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Fligrid Video - Eleven Prereading Activity
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Creative Writing - Imagery
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Brainpop Theme
Watch the video and take the quiz.
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Theme Interactive Notes
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CommonLit: I Ask My Mother to Sing
This assignment is due 10/08/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Flocabulary - Setting
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Plot Elements Written Assessment
Watch the video and then complete the plot diagram. Remember to write in complete sentences and don't forget to write the title!
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Nearpod - Plot Elements
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Plot Diagram - "Lava" Short Film
Watch the narrative short film and then fill out the plot diagram. Make sure to complete each box. The exposition should have a setting, character(s) and conflict (or problem). Don't forget the title!
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Characterization
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CommonLit: “The Worst Birthday” from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
This assignment is due 09/24/2020. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.
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Flocabulary - Plot Elements
Make sure to sign in with Google!!
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Plot Diagram - Danny Macaskill: The Ridge
Watch the video as a class and then complete the plot diagram with your team.
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Identity Slide Show
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Shipwreck Story
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Shipwreck Story
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Summer Reading
If you completed the summer reading assignment please turn it in here. The assignment was optional.
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A Little About You
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