ELA 3: 2020-21-Period 2 Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Brian Wolf
- Term
- Semester 1 2020-21
- Department
- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Historical Literacy - McCarthyism: Nearpod (student-paced)
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Introduction to McCarthyism: Nearpod Video Questions (student-paced)
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NEARPOD - Fears and Mass Hysteria: Introduction and Thesis Pre-Writing
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"McCarthyism" - Informational Text & G-Form
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The Crucible - Act 4 Video Preview
Watch the attached video lesson from the start and stop at 24:50. Answer the questions in the included G-Form.
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Aristotle "On Tragedy" - Audio, Annotations and Answers
Use the audio file to listen to the article. To annotate and answer the questions:
1. Open your copy of the PDF
2. Click the "More Actions" 3 dots in top right corner by the printer icon and "Open in New Window"
3. Use the "Add a Comment" tool, to the left of the printer, to highlight your answers and where you found them. In the comment text just type the question # or letter answer.
4. Download your PDF with the highlights on it and then upload it to this assignment to turn in.
1. Open your copy of the PDF
2. Click the "More Actions" 3 dots in top right corner by the printer icon and "Open in New Window"
3. Use the "Add a Comment" tool, to the left of the printer, to highlight your answers and where you found them. In the comment text just type the question # or letter answer.
4. Download your PDF with the highlights on it and then upload it to this assignment to turn in.
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Introduction to Aristotle - Nearpod Video
Watch both videos on Aristotle and answer the embedded questions.
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Aristotle "On Tragedy" - Short Answer Analysis
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Writing: Aristotle & The Crucible
“According to Aristotle’s descriptions, what makes The Crucible a tragedy and/or John Proctor its tragic hero?”. Type your paragraph on a G-Doc. Be sure it is in MLA format at adheres to all formal writing rules. Be sure to follow the paragraph structure we have worked on this semester (Declarative TS, Supporting Details w/out Quote Bombs, Appropriate Amount of Commentary, and a Closing Comment). Be sure to include at least 2 supporting details and use direct quotes from "On Tragedy." Use the paragraph # for your in-text citation. You can summarize/paraphrase w/out citation for The Crucible. Upload your writing to Turnitin to submit. Access Turnitin via CLEVER (link below)
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The Crucible - Act 4 Analysis Questions
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"The Late Troubles at Salem"
Please note that you only have one opportunity to submit this G-Form....so TAKE YOUR TIME AND DO IT WELL.
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The Crucible - Act 3 Preview Video & G-Form
Watch the attached video from 1:55 -17:10 & answer the questions on the G-Form. Ignore the dates and assignments not given to you. Remember this video is from last Spring, but the minutes I want you to watch will help you this week. Use the video from 17:10 forward if you need help with accessing the play text, audio, or in completing this week's assignments.
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The Crucible - Acts 1 & 2 Sequencing Review
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The Crucible - Act 3 Analysis Questions
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Nearpod: Act 3 Help & Foil Characters
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The Crucible - Characterization Matching (Student-Paced Nearpod)
"Mark as Done" when complete.
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The Crucible - Act 2 Preview Video & G-Form
Watch the attached video from 2:20 -18:45 & answer the questions on the G-Form. Ignore the dates and assignments not given to you. Remember this video is from last Spring, but the minutes I want you to watch will help you this week. Use the video from 18:45 forward if you need help with accessing the play text, audio, or in completing this week's assignments.
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The Crucible - Act 2 Scene 1 Analysis Questions
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The Crucible Act 2 Scene 2 Questions
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"How Puritan Are You?" - G-Form
Complete the 10 question survey, then add up the points per the instructions and write a brief reflection. We will look at the class results on Tuesday.
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The Crucible - Act 1 Preview Video G-Form
Watch the attached video from 1:30-10:30 & answer the questions on the G-Form. Ignore the dates. Use the video from 10:30 forward if you need help with accessing the play text, audio, or in completing this week's assignments.
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The Crucible - Act 1 Scene 1 Questions
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The Crucible - Act 1 Scene 2 Analysis Questions
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The Crucible - Act 1 Characterization
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The Crucible: Introductory Cloze (Fill in the Blanks) Notes & Video
Watch the video "History Brief: The Salem Witch Trials" on youtube first (click the attachment) as an introduction to the context of this play. Then listen to the attached audio file as many times as needed to correctly fill in the blanks on the Cloze Notes assignment attached. Finally, highlight the correct answers in YELLOW before submitting.
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"Ugly History: Witch Hunts" - Cornell Notes
Watch the attached Ted Talk and complete the Cornell Note sheet. Use the Ted Talk transcript to help with this.
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"The Complexity of Fear" - Informational Text
Read the attached article and answer the 5 multiple choice questions. WARNING: You will only get 1 attempt at this quiz, and it will be closed outside of school hours.
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"The Salem (and other) Witch Hunts" - Informational Annotations & Analysis
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"The Lost Generation and Millennials"
Complete your annotations on the text page and answer the questions on the "Questions" document.
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"What is the American Dream Today?": Text & Annotations
Complete your annotations on the text and answer the questions on the "Questions" document.
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"The Lost Generation & Millennials": EQ Cornell Notes
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"What is the American Dream Today?": EQ Cornell Notes
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The Declaration of Independence: Annotations and Questions
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The Declaration of Independence: Cornell Notes
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Writing: The Declaration of Independence
After reading the Declaration if Independence and exploring the "American Dream", respond to the following question: Do all people today have an equal shot at Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness or are there some who do not have the same opportunity? Explain your answer. Argue Yes, all people are capable of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. or No, not all people are capable of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Include your own supporting details, type this paragraph in MLA format, follow proper body paragraph structure (Topic Sentence, Concrete Details, Commentary/Explanation, Closing Comment), and adhere to all formal writing rules.
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Annotations & Questions - The Preamble to the Constitution and Bill of Rights
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The Preamble to the Constitution & Bill of Rights: EQ Cornell Notes
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The Great Gatsby: EQ Cornell Notes
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The Great Gatsby: EQ Graphic Organizer
Add to this G-Slide as you read the novel. Take note of what each character’s “American Dreams” are as you learn them. Note that some characters will have more than one “dream.” Also, take notes on what obstacles seem to keep them from achieving their dreams, and whether or not they achieve the dreams you list. Identify the chapter number that you learn about a dream, obstacles, achievement, or failure in parenthesis after the note. Example: (Chp 1). Be sure to add to this activity as you complete each chapter, because you don't know when I'll be asking you to turn it in. I could ask you to turn this in at anytime during the unit.
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"The Fallacy of Success" - Informational Comprehension
Read the comprehension questions first so you know what to look and listen for. Then listen to the audio file as you follow along with the essay. Then answer the comprehension questions with thorough responses.
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Discussion Board #3: Do you feel that the novel, The Great Gatsby, illustrates the idea that the "American Dream" is attainable by all regardless of the circumstances you are born under (as evidenced by Gatsby's rise to wealth and power) or does the novel better illustrate how the "American Dream" is corrupted by wealth & is therefore only truly attainable by those who are born under circumstances which include money status (like East Eggers)? Respond in a well-written, yet brief (7-10 sentences), paragraph. Then respond to 2 of your classmate's posts in 3-4 sentences each. You must post your answer before you are able to respond to classmates. Be sure to follow the "Netiquette" rules included in last week's discussion question & adhere to them when you respond to your classmates.
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Gatsby Chapters 8 & 9 - Gatsby's Death
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Gatsby> Chapter 5 Symbolism Analysis
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Read the directions below & respond to the following writing prompt: Project yourself into the spotlight of your personal American Dream. Perhaps you score the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl, discover the cure for COVID-19, win the Pulitzer or Nobel Peace Prize, or put the keys into the ignition of your dream car & the lock of your dream house. Write about this moment. What does it look like? How old are you? Where do you live? Who is with you? What did it take to get there? How does this moment change your life? Respond in a well-written, yet brief (7-10 sentences), paragraph. Then respond to 2 of your classmate's posts in 3-4 sentences each. You must post your answer before you are able to respond to classmates. Be sure to follow the "Netiquette" rules included in last week's discussion question & adhere to them when you respond to your classmates.
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Gatsby: Chapter 6 Questions & Venn Diagram
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Many characters in The Great Gatsby seem to have a strong sense of what their ideal life is like. For Gatsby, his ideal life does not exist without Daisy in it. She is a part of his "American Dream." Respond to the following question: What is the American Dream? What does it take to achieve this dream? Who determines your success in the dream – you or others? Watch the short video and then respond in a well-written, yet brief (7-10 sentences), paragraph. Be sure to address all 3 questions in your answer. Then respond to 2 of your classmates posts in 3-4 sentences each. You must post your answer before you are able to respond to classmates. Be sure read and understand the "Netiquette" rules included in this assignment as you will be expected to adhere to them when you respond to your classmates.
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The Great Gatsby: Chapter 4 Analysis Questions
Respond in YOUR OWN complete sentences. Be sure to paraphrase thoroughly or cite correctly by using quotation marks and parenthetical references. Remember the MLA "3 word rule."
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The Great Gatsby: Chapter 5 Analysis Questions
Respond in YOUR OWN complete sentences. Be sure to paraphrase thoroughly or cite correctly by using quotation marks and parenthetical references. Remember the MLA "3 word rule."
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Gatsby Chapter 2: Symbolism & Characterization
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The Great Gatsby: Chapter 1 Questions & Annotations
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The Great Gatsby: 1920's Historical Research Project
Be sure to title your slide with your Full Name and Topic Choice
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Course Outline Search
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Daily Schedule
Complete & submit the template. Simply put the Class Name, Teacher & G-Classroom Link in one column and the Zoom link / ID # in the other column. This schedule is for our typical 5-day week which will start on Monday. Creating a document like this and pulling it up each morning will help you stay organized and on time.
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