3rd Period ELA Spears Assignments

Please use the below link to connect your Google Classroom account to your Realize Account.

Using the blank document attached create a narrative story.  Make sure that you use the five elements of literature in your story  (plot, theme, characters, setting, conflict).  Make sure that you resolve your conflict.  You have the whole period to create and write your narrative.  It is due at the beginning of class tomorrow (Wednesday).

The story can be about any topic.  Use your imagination.

BEGIN OR FINISH YOUR NARRATIVE FROM YESTERDAY.  WE WILL WATCH "CINDERELLA" THURSDAY AND FRIDAY

Start finishing up "Cinderella" project
Project due at end of class Monday- Late projects will not be accepted
Take the "Cinderella" quick quiz

We will watch "Helen Keller" today.  While watching, finish your "Pet" essay.  It is due by the end of class.  This is the essay you began on Wednesday.

This assignment is due 04/24/2025. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

YOU MAY PLAY THIS QUIZZIZ THREE TIMES!! Test tomorrow

Make sure that your essay is turned in,

Go to Classlink and log onto CommonLit.  You have two assignments to complete.  The topic of the assignments is Concussions.  These are due by the end of class tomorrow.  YES IT IS A GRADE!!!!

1. 15 mins silent reading
2. Complete the Plot Elements review.
3. Test tomorrow over TN Ready Review

1. Read for 15 mins
2. complete pages 33-38
3. Complete Plot elementsd review

1. Read for 15 mins
2. Complete TN Ready Review p. 24-32
3. Finish Student Leader Essay

We will complete Tn ready review in our packets.  We will complete pages 9-15.
We will then go to the library.

This assignment is due 03/27/2025. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 03/27/2025. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

If you are finished with Mastery Connect you may work in groups of 2 or 3 to complete the 2 CommonLits on the google stream.

If you are not finished with Mastery Connect please complete that today.

This assignment is due 03/25/2025. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Mastery Connect Benchmark.  Codes are on the bard.  You may read when you finish.  Needs to be completed tomorrow by the end of class.

Today, we will administer the final Mastery Connect Benchmark.

Finish Mastery Connect and begin Unit 5.  Watch the launch video and read the launch text. (ON STREAM)

Read Tornado 20 when finished.

1. Practice Set
2. Editing and Revising activity

Complete Famous African American essay.  Then begin the escape room.  You will have to copy the link and paste in the search tab.

Copy the link in the Google Doc and complete the assignment.

Today, you will research a Famous African American and create a 5 paragraph essay about their life.  You will want to include information about their early life, explain to the reader why they are famous, and include an interesting fact about your person.  Don't forget your conclusion.

Paper will be due at the end of class Wednesday

I am not in class today.  I am grading your essays today.  Please be respectful of the sub.

1. complete bellringer (practice set)
2. work on reading packet.  It is not homework.  I will give you time Friday to complete.
3. If you finish you may read or do successmaker.

Today you have a reading assessment in CommonLit.  Go to the CommonLit app on Classlink, go to assignments, and choose reading assessment.

Complete Bellringer first.

COMPLETE THE BELLRINGER

Complete the Bellringer
Read for 15 mins.
Complete Vocabulary Practice (due at the end of class)

1. Quick review
2. Test
3. Vocabulary practice

1. Complete bell ringer
2. Read page 324-327 in book and complete Comp Questions,
May work with a partner
3. Test Wednesday

Complete the practice set
Finish up the Savaas Benchmark

Today, you will begin reading "Thasnk You, M'am" in yoiur small groups.  I have attached a schedule for you to follow.  The schedule contains assignments and due dates.

Today, you will complete bell ringer and then you will work in groups to complete the "Thank You, M'am" assignments.  Try to finish as much as you can.  They are due tomorrow.  Test on Wednesday.

Complete all the assignements for "Thank You, M'am"

Test Tomorrow

Complete the Bellringer

Make sure you have at least 2 paragraphs. Elaborate on what you would buy. Add descriptive words to paint a picture for the reader. Examples include color, size, shape, design, weight, temperature, and location. 

Today we will begin our first Cause and Efect Explanatory Essay.

We will begin by going over Cause and Effect, then move on to transition words, and finally start to organize your essay.  You will write your essay about Scrooge and how he changes over the course of the play.  I will upload a link to the assignment on your online textbook.  It will be a separate post from this one.

Today we wil review for your test tomorrow.  We will discuss questions, play Kahoot!, and play quizziz.

Complete

This assignment is due 01/27/2025. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 01/27/2025. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Complete the BellRinger

1. Watch Scene from "Christmas Carol" (on classroom)
Complete p.300 Comprehension Check, p.301 Analyze the Media

2. Relisten to Act 2 (on classroom)

We will review tomorrow for test on Thursday

1. Practice Set
2. Finish "Christmas Carol Act 2"

1. Complete the Practice Set
2. Complete TNReady Practice Test.  Not homework. Turn into Sub before you leave class.  (Sub will pass out to you.)
3. Work on homework, read, or SuccessMaker if you complete assignment.

1. Complete the Practice Set
2. Begin reading Act 2 of "A Christmas Carol" I will upload from digital textbook
3. Quick write at the end of class.... one paragraph "If you were a color what color would you be and why?"

Click on the link below to start the game

Click on the link below to start the game

Complete the practice set.

1. Complete Practice Set
2.Act 1: A Christmas Carol
Complete Comprehension questions
Analyze the Text
Craft and Structure

Today, we will begin Act 1 of "A Christmas Carol". Students will be able to choose their parts!  Digital copy of story is on the stream through SAVAAS.

Today we will continue reading "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

COMPLETE THE PRACTICE SET!!

Answer the questions in the practice set. There is a video available to help you with the topic on the question if you don't understand.

Today, you will create a winter short story.  Your story must include the 5 elements of literature. (Plot, character, conflict, theme, setting)
Your story needs to be at least 3 paragraphs.  We will read the stories out loud in class!  You will have 30 mins to write your story.

DON'T FORGET THE TITLE!!

Finish "A Christmas Carol"

WATCHING "A CHRISTMAS CAROL"

Once you have completed your essay, begin working on the Charles Dickens reading packet.  The packet will be due at the end of class on Monday.

Finish up the Charles Dickens and the Christmas Carol packet

When you have finished your summary and making your test, you will move onto today's assignment.

You will have Wednesday and Thursday to work on your paper.  The paper is due at the end of class on Thursday.


You are going to answer the essential question for this unit.  "Should we make a home in space?"  You need to construct a solid Thesis statement.  The Thesis is what your paper will prove. We have read several stories and articles in this unit to help you answer the question.  Choose your position and write an argumentative essay that proves your position.  However, remember that you will need a counter claim in your essay.  Evidence is very important so you need to reference at least 2 articles in your essay to use as evidence to support your supporting details.  I have included an outline to help you!.

Once your are finished you will switch chromebooks and have a peer read your essay.  Your peer will read the essay and then look for and highlight the following; Topic Sentence: Pink, Evidence-Orange, and Thesis-Blue.  Once your Peer has reviewed your paper make any necessary adjustments and then turn it in.

Topic Sentence- One of the first sentences of a paragraph..It tells you what the paragraph is about.
Evidence- Proves your thesis or main points.  Usually cited from text.
Thesis-  It tells the reader what the essay will prove.

When you  are finished you need to begin to work on the TN Ready Practice questions.

1. Choose one of the articles on the stream. (Packing for Mars, Ufo Sightings and News, Trip to Mars Could Damage Astronauts' Brains, Science Fiction Cradlesong)
2. Read. the Article
3. Write a Summary of the article (2 paragraphs)
4. Using notebook paper create a 10 question test over your article.  ( you may only have 3 True or False on your test)
You can use: multiple choice, matching, fill in the blank, short answer, essay

You will have today and 1/2 of class tomorrow to work on this assignment.  You may read or work on SuccessMaker when completed.

Today, we will go to the bookfair!

We will also finish your individual reading assignment from yesterday.
You may read or work on Successmaker when you finish.

Today, you will take a practice TnReady Review.  The Review is on Mastery Connect.  You will have today and tomorrow to take the review.

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Today, you will create a poem about yourself.  Create your poem in google docs. Once you have shared your poem with me, you will then design a photo frame.  You will place your poem in the frame.  You will also have a giftbag.  That way you can gift your poem to whomever you wish.

You have today and tomorrow to work on this projet.

Today, you will complete your autobiographical poem.  You will frame your poem and be able to put it in a giftbag for the person of your choice.

Once your poem is finished you will need need to complete the reading comprehension packet.  Packet will be due tomorrow

Follow the instructions and escape to Thanksgiving break.

You may work with a partner to complete the Thanksgiving Escape Room!! Link is attached.

When you finish work on the EdPuzzle over the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and how the balloons are made.  This should be completed on your own.

*Today, we will continue with our biography genre study.
*You will partner with a friend and complete a Bio-Poem of each other.  I have attached the assignment below and you will also be given a paper copy in class.  Please notice that when you type your poem you MUST use Center Justification.
*Next, you will create a Bio-Poem of a famous person from history.,  Please be responsible with whom you choose to write about.  You will need to research your person in order to create your poem.
*. I have attached a google doc for you to type bothof your poems.
* Please use the adjective sheet.  It will help you when describing your friend.

If you finish please read, work on homework, or complete SuccessMaker. 
Due Tomorrow

Bio-Poems are due by the end of class today!!

1. You will have 30 minutes to finish up the Ellen Ochoa work assigned from yesterday.
2. We will grade verb worksheet

3. Next, you will complete Subject and Complete Predicate practice.  We will work together to review and complete the practice attached to this assignment.   You will then complete an EdPuzzle and a worksheet on your own.  Due Tomorrow.

Today you will begin Ellen Ochoa on page 201 in your textbook. This is a short video. (Link is on the stream in your Savaas textbook)
Next complete the comprehension questions on page 202 and analyze the text on page 202
Last, you will write a short biography on Ellen Ochoa.  The assignment is on p. 203.  Your biography needs to be at least 4 paragraphs.

1. Read Tornado 20 for 15 mins
2. p. 195 Comp. Check 1-4
3. p. 196 Analyze the Text
4. p.196 Concept vocabulary; define each word and create a sentence with each word.
 Answer the following question: What does the suffix "tion" mean when it's added to the end of a word?
5. p.197 Analyze Craft and Structure
6.p. 199: Writing to Source.  Read the directions and rewrite the last paragraphs of the story.  Would you change the ending?  I only need one rewritten ending PER group.  Turn in with this assignment.

All of these assignments are due by the middle of class on Thursday, 11/14

Test over "Last Dog" on Friday

1. Read Tornado 20 for 15 mins
2. p. 195 Comp. Check 1-4
3. p. 196 Analyze the Text
4. p.196 Concept vocabulary; define each word and create a sentence with each word.
 Answer the following question: What does the suffix "tion" mean when it's added to the end of a word?
5. p.197 Analyze Craft and Structure
6.p. 199: Writing to Source.  Read the directions and rewrite the last paragraphs of the story.  Would you change the ending?  I only need one rewritten ending PER group.  Turn in with this assignment.

All of these assignments are due by the middle of class on Thursday, 11/14

Test over "Last Dog" on Friday

USe the Kahoot! below to review for "The Last Dog" test on Friday

1. Listen to or read "The Last Dog".  Link is on google classroom stream.
2. Complete the comprehension check at the end of the story.
3. Complete EdPuzzle over verbs

Read Tornado 20, work on successmaker, or other homework when finished.

Grade Grammar

Begin Speaking and Listening Activity.  I have uploaded the details of the assignment.  You will present on Thursday, November 7th

Make sure you have complete informational worksheet from Friday.
Begin work on your Speaking and Listening project.  (page 163) Due on Nov. 7

Continue to work on your Speaking and Listening project.  (page 163) Due on Nov. 7

Make sure that you include research and data in your presentation.  I can't just take your word that this activity will help boredom.  Find statistics and information to back up your activity.  These are called supporting details.  These details help to support your central idea (your activity).
Be prepared to show us a demonstration of your activity.  You may perform your activity live or make a video and include in your presentation.
Your presentation could include a posterboard or google slides.

Click on the link below to start the game

Click on the link below to start the game

1. Complete EdPuzzle over Central Idea
2. Complete Mastery Connect assessment over Central Idea
3. Complete Informational Reading worksheet

Turn in your word search and the commonlit assignment from yesterday.
Reread "Danger! This Mission to Mars May Bore You To Death"
Go over Comprehension Check
Introduce 4 Types of Sentences
Complete the EdPuzzle
Complete 4 Types of Sentences assignment

1. Complete the commonlit article.  It's posted on the stream.
2. Read "Danger! This Trip to Mars May Bore You!" (p. 153-156)
3. Complete comprehension check. (p. 157 (1-4)
4. Read Tornado 20

This assignment is due 10/28/2024. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

1. Complete the commonlit article.  It's posted on the stream.
2. Read "Danger! This Trip to Mars May Bore You!" (p. 153-156)
3. Complete comprehension check. (p. 157 (1-4)
4. Read Tornado 20

Go over questions from Friday
Begin Media companion to "Dark They Were, And Golden-Eyed"

Today, we will finish the story "Dark they were, and Golden-Eyed"

Complete the following: you may record your answers in your composition notebook (Due at the beginning of class on Friday)
Close read on pages 127, 129. 130, 132, 134, 137, and 139
p.141 Comprehension Check (1-5)
p. 142  Analyze the text(1-4)
p.143 Analyze Craft and Structure practice (1-3)
p.144 Concept Vocabulary (1-2) and practice (1-2)
            Word Study (1-2) google NUANCES if you need more explanation or examples

This assignment is due 10/15/2024. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

This assignment is due 10/14/2024. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Students are to work on the writing practice packets.  These are due Friday

Students are to work on the writing practice packets.  These are due Thursday

Review for Invisible Thread Test

1. Complete the written review 
2. Go to Quizizz and use your answers from written review to take the Quizizz.
3. Complete the Kahoot!
4. "An Invisible Thread" test will be tomorrow.

1. Take the paper Quizizz review.
2. Using your answers from the worksheet take the quizizz.
3. Play the Kahoot! as many times as you would like.
4. Test over "Invisible Thread" will be on Tuesday.   (Tomorrow)

We read "An Invisible Thread" yesterday.  Today you will work on the activities that go along with the story.
Comprehension Check
Analyze the Text
Analyze Craft and Structure
Vocabulary

Read "The Invisible Thread" page 43 in your textbook
Complete the following
Comp. Questions p. 45 (1-6)
Analyze the Text p. 46 (1-5)
Analyze Craft and Structure p. 47 (1-4)
Concept Vocabulary p. 48 practice (1-2)

Finish going over "A Simple Act" questions.
Kahoot! review
Test over "A Simple Act" tomorrow (Tuesday)

Today you will complete 3 EdPuzzles and 1 KAHOOT!

The EdPuzzles cover "A Simple Act" and a review of Plot Diagraming.
The Kahoot! is also a review of Plot Diagraming.  All of these are due by the end of class.

Today, you will finish the activities for "A Simple Act"

We will go over them together.

Today is a busy day in class!

We will go to the gym today to have portraits made for the yearbook.
We will finish the change of point of view stories you started Friday.

We will begin a new assignment for point of view.  Using page 30 of your book.  Follow the directions for Writing to Sources.  You are to choose a scene from the "Two Kinds" and retell the scene from the mother's point of view.  A scene is just one small part of the whole story. This assignment will be due at the end of class tomorrow, Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Examples: the quiz scenes, piano recital, big fight scene after recital

Type you're retelling on the google doc attached.

We will continue with Point of View and Perspective slides.  You will take notes and read stories presented in different Points of View.

Point of View activity (glasses)

Begin google slides and taking notes

Turn in Reading Packet.
Library for 20 mins today
Point of View pre-activity (drawing and glasses)
Today, we will discuss Point Of View of a literary text and how the author uses POV to express the perspective of characters in the work.  You will take notes as we work through the lesson.

I have uploaded the powerpoint for those who are absent today.

Additional review especially for those of you who were absent today

MAke sure that you have completed the following:
p. 25 Comprehension check
p.26 Analyze the text
p.27 Craft and structure
p.28 concept vocabulary

Today, we will make sure that you have completed your 1st and 2nd read of "Two Kinds".  Once you have completed the two readings
1.Complete Comprehension check 1-5 at end of the story. p.25
2. Complete Analyze the text in textbook p.26 Use composition book to record answers
3. Analyze Craft and Structure practice p.27 Use composition book to record answers
3. fill out plot diagram (Do the best you can)

This assignment is due 08/21/2024. Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google. When finished read library book, work on other homework, or SuccessMaker.

Today, we will make sure that you have completed your 1st and 2nd read of "Two Kinds".  Once you have completed the two readings
1.Complete Comprehension check 1-5 at end of the story. p.25
2. Complete Analyze the text in textbook p.26 Use composition book to record answers
3. Analyze Craft and Structure practice p.27 Use composition book to record answers
3. fill out plot diagram (Do the best you can)

Continue with assignment from yesterday:

Before reading we will review how to use a plot diagram.  I have attached an example for you to examine while we review in class.  You will fill out one of these for each narrative that we read together in class.

Today, we will perform our first reading of "Two Kinds", a story by Amy Tan. If you are at home you may listen to the audio book or read on your own. Be prepared to annotate the story on Friday.

READ THE PASSAGE PROVIDED AND ANSWER THE GOOGLE FORM QUESTIONS.

Review for "When Stars are Scattered Test"

Test Monday

Round table discussion over "When Stars are Scattered" packet.  Test over book on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Test over summer read.  You may use book. Turn book in when you have finished test.
Work on other homework, read, or successmaker when finished with test.

Read Short Story
Work on 5 Element Slideshow.  Due end of class Wednesday.

1. Review the Five Elements of Literature
2. Five Elements of Literature SlideShow Project.

Read Short Story
Work on 5 Element Slideshow.  Due end of class Wednesday.

5 Element Slideshow is due at end of class today.

*5 Element Slideshow due by the end of the day today.
*renew or check out a new book at the library today.

Today will be a "Catch-up" Day.  I apologize for being out due to sickness.  It was unexpected and unavoidable.We will work on assignments from this week and make sure that everyone is caught up!  I have attached a copy of Unit 1 stories to this assignment. "Grounded" will be the first story.

1. Finish your assignments from yesterday.  They are due today and yes, they are a grade! I have looked at Google Classroom and several of you have not completed the writing assignment from yesterday.
2. Watch the attached slideshow about literary elements.
3. You will need your text books today.  So make sure that you retrieve them from the back lockers.  Put them back at the end of class.
4. Read the launch text, "Grounded" in Unit 1 of the text book.  After reading "Grounded" fill out the attached Google Doc.

I should return on Thursday!  Miss you all!!

Click the attached link to access the assignment; on the CommonLit login page, click Log In With Google.

Today you will complete 2 Commonlit stories.  CommonLit should have a link on the stream or you can go through ClassLink.
You will have one EdPuzzle over the 5 Elements of Literature.
Lastly, I have attached a google document with a writing prompt.  I want to see what kind of writer you are!

All of this is due tomorrow.  If you finish you may work on SuccessMaker or read your library book.

Today you will work in Quizziz checking your answers from the Textbook Scavenger Hunt.  A link will pop up here on Google Classroom.
We will also go over your Grammar Pre-test.
If time is left at the end of class we will begin the Five Elements of Literature.

Check yoiur answers using your worksheet

AGENDA IS ATTACHED