Below are assignments for the current school year:
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Week of June 15th
We are near the end, and the journey this year has been memorable to say the least. I miss you all and wish you all a happy, healthy summer. Thank you for all of your handwork this year. Juniors, hopefully we can catch up next school year! Seniors, it was a pleasure to have you this year. Even though our time was brief, there will always be a special place for you in my heart.
Love,
Ms. Weber
Week of June 8th:
This week is a "make up" week. Use this time to complete any missing assignment.
Here are the answers to last week's quiz (scroll to the last page):
"She Ran a Personal Best"
Week of June 1st:
Week of May 25th:
Week of May 18th:
Week of May 11th:
Week of May 4th:
Science Fiction Short Story: Sci-Fi is a genre of fiction that often includes magical or futuristic technology.
Week of April 27th:
This week's articles are about volunteerism and innovation in a time of crisis.
Week of April 20th:
Quiz Answers: Student Opinion: Tech-Related Jobs Are the Future
Week of April 13th:
Week of April 6th:
Week of March 30th:
We are near the end, and the journey this year has been memorable to say the least. I miss you all and wish you all a happy, healthy summer. Thank you for all of your handwork this year. Juniors, hopefully we can catch up next school year! Seniors, it was a pleasure to have you this year. Even though our time was brief, there will always be a special place for you in my heart.
Love,
Ms. Weber
Week of June 8th:
This week is a "make up" week. Use this time to complete any missing assignment.
Here are the answers to last week's quiz (scroll to the last page):
"She Ran a Personal Best"
Week of June 1st:
- Read the following article about personal beliefs. Answer the quiz questions.
- Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the following: Have you ever broken a rule? Do you believe it was justified? Describe a situation where it’s acceptable to break the rules or the laws. If you don’t believe it’s ever acceptable to do so, explain why.
- Email me the answers to the quizzes and the letter by Sunday, June 7th. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quiz (scroll to the last page):
Week of May 25th:
- Read the following article about the pandemic and the environment. Answer the quiz questions.
- Write at least 1 reason why someone should read this article and explain your reason in 1-2 paragraphs. What makes this text worth reading? What will a reader gain or what might a reader do after reading this?
- Email me the answers to the quizzes and the letter by Sunday, May 31st. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quizzes (scroll to the last page):
- "International Lifestyle Concepts are Catching on in the US"
- "Which Countries have the Smallest Personal Space?"
Week of May 18th:
- Read the following two articles. Answer the quiz questions.
- "International Lifestyle Concepts are Catching on in the US"
- "Which Countries have the Smallest Personal Space?"
- Write a letter to someone from one of the places mentioned in the articles. Introduce yourself, summarize 2 differences and commonalities in cultural customs (reference the text), and ask at least 3 questions you have about their cultural customs.
- Email the answers to the quizzes and the letter to me by Sunday, May 24th Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quiz (scroll to the last page):
Week of May 11th:
- Read this fascinating article about words from other languages: “Found in Translation”
- Visit the The Positive Lexicography Project. website. Record at least 3 new words that interest you.
- Write a short paragraph about why you are interested in the 3 new words OR write a short story using the 3 new words you found.
- Email me the answers to the quiz and paragraph response by Sunday, May 17th. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quiz (scroll to the last page):
Week of May 4th:
Science Fiction Short Story: Sci-Fi is a genre of fiction that often includes magical or futuristic technology.
- Read "The Orb", a science fiction story by Rebecca Birch. Answer the quiz questions.
- Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the following questions:
- Describe the technology in the story. What is its purpose?
- What effect does the technology have on the characters and the conflict?
- If this technology exists in the real-world, how would it affect society?
- Email me the answers to the quiz and 1-2 paragraph response by Sunday, May 10th. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quizzes (scroll to the last page):
Week of April 27th:
This week's articles are about volunteerism and innovation in a time of crisis.
- Read and answer the quiz questions for each article.
- Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the following:
- Email me the answers to the quizzes and 1-2 paragraph response by Sunday, May 3rd. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quizzes (scroll to the last page):
Week of April 20th:
- Read and answer the quiz questions for each article.
- Write a 1-2 paragraph response to the following questions:
- What makes you feel anxious or stress?
- What strategy do you want to try using? Why?
- Email me the answers to the quizzes and 1-2 paragraph response by Sunday, April 26th. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quizzes (scroll to the last page):
Quiz Answers: Student Opinion: Tech-Related Jobs Are the Future
Week of April 13th:
- Read and answer the quiz questions for two articles:
- Write a 1-2 paragraph response to this question: Is technology generally more helpful or harmful to our productiveness? You can use ideas from the articles to help you write.
- Email me the answers to the quizzes and 1-2 paragraph response by Friday, April 17th. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
- Here are the answers to last week's quiz (scroll to the last page): LINK
Week of April 6th:
- Read the article “Building Self-confidence” and answer the multiple choice questions.
- Answer in 1-2 paragraphs: What empowers you to be your best self -- mentally, academically, and socially? (i.e. a supportive friend, goals for the future.) Describe 5 things and explain how each empowers you. Use the article for ideas.
- Create an Empowering Playlist. List 3-5 songs that inspire and empower you in some way. For each song, analyze how specific lyrics (or musical elements) give you power. Come up with a creative title!
- Email me your answers to the MC, 1-2 paragraph response, and playlist by Sunday, April 12th. Use the same "Guidelines for Submitting Completed Work."
Week of March 30th:
- Please click on the link to "ENL Journal" and complete the assigned journal entries.
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