Twilight English Period 3 & 4 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Kirk Jeppson
- Term
- Semester 6
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Past Assignments
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Agenda: 6-08-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Duty: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Duty)
Assignment: Word Wall (Duty)
Standard: Connoation R: 1.2
Directions: Find and attach or draw a picture that represents duty and write a short explanation that begins with "This picture represents duty because . . ."
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Agenda: 6-01-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Extending Ideas R: 2.5]
Latin Roots [Word Origin R: 1.3]
-Practice #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Vocabulary Development [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Honor: Bubble Map
Homework: Word Wall (Honor)
Assignment: Word Wall (Honor)
Standard: Connoation R: 1.2
Directions: Find and attach or draw a picture that represents honor and write a short explanation that begins with "This picture represents honor because . . ."
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-29-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Historical Background [Studying History R: 3.0]
-Spartan Women: Bubble Map continued
Writing Workshop [Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3]
-Expository Paragraph Outline
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Women)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Women)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Using the Spartan Women text and your Bubble Map write a paragraph explaining the life of Spartan women.
Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:
Supporting Detail #1: The first aspect of a Spartan woman's life was ____________(take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: The second aspect of a Spartan woman's life was ____________(take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2
Supporting Detail #3: The last aspect of a Spartan woman's life was ____________(take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3
Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-28-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Test #3
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Expository Paragraph (Sparta Or Athens)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph (Sparta Or Athens)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Revise and write a paragraph based on the outline returned to you. Make sure you make the changes I asked you to make.
NOTE: If you didn't do the expository paragraph outline, make sure you write the paragraph anyway. Otherwise you will receive two zeroes. See ealier homework for help.
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Agenda: 5-26-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #15 Test Thursday
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Literal Paragraph
Assignment: Literal Paragraph
Standard: Literal Meaning R: 1.1
Directions: Write a paragraph about anything you want (minimum 20 sentences) that is absolutely literal. Make sure you do not use figurative language of any type, especially watch out for hyperbole, onomatopoeia and personifcation.
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Agenda: 5-22-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #14
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #10
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Spartan Women: Bubble Map
Homework: None
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #14
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #10
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Spartan Women: Bubble Map
Homework: None
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-21-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #13
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #9
Homework: None
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #13
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #9
Homework: None
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-20-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #12
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Training Spartan Youth: Flow Map
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Youth)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Spartan Youth)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Using the Training Spartan Youth text and your Flow Map write a paragraph explaining the challenges of being a Spartan male.
Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:
Supporting Detail #1: The first challenge a Spartan male confronts is birth.
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: The second challenge a Spartan male confronts is their military education.
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2
Supporting Detail #3: The final challenge a Spartan male confronts is army service.
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3
Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-19-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #11
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #7
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Place)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Place)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Revise and write a paragraph based on the outline returned to you. Make sure you make the changes I asked you to make.
NOTE: If you didn't do the expository paragraph outline, make sure you write the paragraph anyway. Otherwise you will receive two zeroes. See ealier homework for help.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-18-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Test #2
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #6
Homework: 10 Examples of Figurative Language
Assignment: 10 Examples of Figurative Language
Standard: Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1
Directions: Create or find 10 examples of figurative language. Label and underline what is being compared. You must do 5 similes and 5 metaphors.
Example: The class was an ocean of activity: metaphor
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-15-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #10
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Sparta and Athens: Double Bubble
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #5
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Sparta or Athens)
NOTE: Select All Homework button above and view 5-14-09's homework directions.
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Agenda: 5-14-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #9
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #4
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Sparta and Athens: Double Bubble
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Sparta or Athens)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Sparta or Athens)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Using the Sparta and Athens text and your Double Bubble write a paragraph explaining which Greek culture you would rather be.
Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:
Supporting Detail #1: The first reason ___________(Athens or Sparta) is better is because ___________________ (take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: The second reason ___________(Athens or Sparta) is better is because ___________________ (take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2
Supporting Detail #3: The last reason ___________(Athens or Sparta) is better is because ___________________ (take one of the main ideas from the bubble map and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3
Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-13-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #8
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #3
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Historical Background [Historical Approach R: 3.12]
-Ancient Warfare: Cornell Notes
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Ancient Warfare)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Ancient Warfare)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Using the Ancient Warfare text and your Cornell Notes write a paragraph explaining how warfare was waged during ancient times.
Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:
Supporting Detail #1: One form of ancient warfare was ___________________ (take one of the main ideas from the left side of your cornell notes and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: Another form of ancient warfare was ___________________ (take another of the main ideas from the left side of your cornell notes and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2
Supporting Detail #3: A final form of ancient warfare was ___________________ (take another of the main ideas from the left side of your cornell notes and fill in the blank)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3
Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-12-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #6
Test Prep [Various Standards]
-Day #2
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Perfect Place)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Perfect Place)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Brainstrom ideas in bubble maps the following prompt:
What would be the perfect place for you to live and why?
NOTE: Pick only one place and provide as many reasons as you can think of why it is perfect.
Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:
Supporting Detail #1: The first reason _________ is my favorite place to live is because ___________________ (take a good reason from the bubble map to complete the sentence)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: The second reason _________ is my favorite place to live is because ___________________ (take a good reason from the bubble map to complete the sentence)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2
Supporting Detail #3: The last reason _______ is my favorite place to live is because ___________________ (take a good reason from the bubble map to complete the sentence)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3
Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-11-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #6
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #11
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Concept Developement [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Hero Bubble Map
Homework: Visual/Explanation Hero
Assignment: Visual/Explanation Hero
Standard: Connotation Reading 1.2/Extending Ideas Reading 2.5
Directions: Find or draw a picture that represents the concept of the hero. Then explain how your visual represents the concept. Begin your paragraph with the following "This picture represents the concept of hero because . . ."
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Agenda: 5-8-09 ESLR: Critical Thinkers
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Test #1
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #10/Test #1
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log Due
Concept Developement [Connotation R: 1.2]
-Hero Bubble Map
Homework: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Music)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Music)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Revise and write a paragraph based on the outline returned to you. Make sure you make the changes I asked you to make.
NOTE: If you didn't do the expository paragraph outline, make sure you write the paragraph anyway. Otherwise you will receive two zeroes. See ealier homework for help.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-7-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #5 Test Tomorrow
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #9 Test Tomorrow
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Short Story [Characterization R: 2.4]
-The Sniper: Bubble Map
Homework: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Hobby)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph (Favorite Hobby)
Standard: Expository Writing 2.3
Directions: Revise and write a paragraph based on the outline returned to you. Make sure you make the changes I asked you to make.
NOTE: If you didn't do the expository paragraph outline, make sure you write the paragraph anyway. Otherwise you will receive two zeroes. See ealier homework for help.
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Assignment
Agenda: 5-6-09 ESLR: Effective Communicators
QuickWrite [Autobiography W: 2.1]
Figurative Language [Figurative/Literal Meaning R: 1.1]
-Practice #4
Grammar Study [Sentence Construction LC: 1.2]
-Practice #8
SSR [Independent Reading 2.0]
-Reading Log
Short Story [Characterization R: 2.4]
-The Sniper
Homework: Expository Paragraph Outline (Favorite Music)
Assignment: Expository Paragraph Outline (Favorite Music)
Standard: Paragraph Structure LC: 1.3
Directions: Brainstrom ideas in bubble maps the following prompt:
What is your favorite type of music and why?
NOTE: Pick only one type of music and provide as many reasons as you can think of why it is your favorite.
Fill in the expository paragraph outline using the following sentence starters:
Supporting Detail #1: The first reason _________ is my favorite type of music is because ___________________ (take a good reason from the bubble map to complete the sentence)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#1
Supporting Detail #2: The second reason _________ is my favorite type of music is because ___________________ (take a good reason from the bubble map to complete the sentence)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#2
Supporting Detail #3: The last reason _______ is my favorite type of music is because ___________________ (take a good reason from the bubble map to complete the sentence)
The explanation should only relate to the reason in the SD#3
Provide a valid topic sentence and concluding sentence.