Cutler- ERWC-Period 1 Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Jennifer Cutler
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- English
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Final Exam- Print out legal terms handout and any other work you did from the packet on the computer to use for your final- MUST bring in charged chrome book from school and your charger- it will be a locked assessment. Please bring in study materials for other tests if you finish early
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Complete all assignments in the Juvenile Justice packet for when I was absent- December 6th & 8 and finish reading and annotation for both structure and thoughts and reactions the article entitled, "Beautiful Brains" - 2nd article in the packet - this will be the last and only day to get credit for doing these assignments
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Assignment #4 or HW- explore this website- Juvenile Life Without Parole- find an article you are interested in reading and read it and take notes or print it out and do notes on the hard copy- or look up current sentencing laws on the site https://jlc.org/issues/juvenile-life-without-parole Be prepared to share notes and ideas learned
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Persuasive Letter to Ms. Bipkins- Final Draft is Due on turnitin.com by 11:59 PM Sunday, 12-10
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1. Do this assignment first- take out the Juvenile Justice packet- turn to page 4- complete activity 6 in the packet- survey the first article - at the very front of the packet- entitled "Should 11-year olds be charged with adult crimes? Preview the article- skim it by reading the headings and a paragraph from each page. Then answer questions 1-3 in the packet - These will be checked in class when I return
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#2 Assignment- pg. 5 of the Juvenile Justice packet- after the articles- Activity 8- set learning goals- write answers in the packet- all will be checked when I return
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#3 Assignment- Read through the article, "Should 11 year-olds be charged with adult crimes?" and think about this question while reading- How old is old enough to be charged as an adult criminal? Do assignments 1 and 2 with activity 10- pg. 5- follow these annotation instructions while reading the article- points will be given when I return Pg. 6- complete 1 and 2 assignments for activity 6
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1. Do this assignment first- take out the Juvenile Justice packet- turn to page 4- complete activity 6 in the packet- survey the first article - at the very front of the packet- entitled "Should 11-year olds be charged with adult crimes? Preview the article- skim it by reading the headings and a paragraph from each page. Then answer questions 1-3 in the packet - These will be checked in class when I return
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Assignment #3- 1. Watch this video- pause after 8:21 and answer the question in the questions assignment 2. After you do the questions assignment, watch the rest of the video and go to the middle of the Juvenile Justice packet after the articles section- pg. 2 in the packet after the articles with the Not Guilty Verdict Vs. Guilty Verdict graphic organizer. When you watch the rest of the video, take notes on the arguments presented in the trial on pg. two using the graphic organizer - I will check this graphic organizer next time I see you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VZRmKdAa8I
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Assignment #2- Define these legal terms using this handout- submit here during class
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1. Do this assignment first Watch this video- click on the link and watch it and take notes Complex Sentences- expect for me to check your notes and be called on https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/syntax-sentences-and-clauses/types-of-sentences/v/complex-sentences-syntax-khan-academy
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Answer these four questions- reflections- write out what you think with your rationale and provide examples if possible- we started these in class
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Question 2- do after you watch the entire Lionel Tate Video Based on what you saw in the video, do you think Lionel Tate should have been sentenced to prison for life as an adult? Explain why or why not- use evidence from your notes to support your answer
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Question 1- do this after watching 8:21 in the video on Lionel Tate- What is your reaction to Lionel Tate and the video so far?
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1. Do this assignment first Watch this video- click on the link and watch it and take notes Complex Sentences- expect for me to check your notes and be called on https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/syntax-sentences-and-clauses/types-of-sentences/v/complex-sentences-syntax-khan-academy
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Question 2- do after you watch the entire Lionel Tate Video Based on what you saw in the video, do you think Lionel Tate should have been sentenced to prison for life as an adult? Explain why or why not- use evidence from your notes to support your answer
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Write your letter to Ms. Bipkins persuading her to select the painting you think is most appropriate for the waiting room at the children's hospital you work for. Make sure you follow the business letter format included here and that you also include the following: 1. You ethos to establish credibility and gain trust- tell her a little about yourself, experience, passion for helping children etc... 2. Explain how valuable this donation is for the families and explain who that audience is and how they might be feeling in the waiting room. 3. Pick the painting you think is best based on the criteria discussed in class- list of agreed upon criteria is in instructions below- explain why this one is the best based on the criteria. 4. Thank her for the donation and imply working together another time. Consider the rhetorical situation: The purpose, audience, argument of the letter
Agreed upon criteria for the painting choice:
inspiring- powerful
warm feeling- soothing
nothing violent
makes a statement
color should make family feel hopeful
inspiring- powerful
warm feeling- soothing
nothing violent
makes a statement
color should make family feel hopeful
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Rhetorical Situation Painting Assignment- based on the established criteria set in class today, evaluate the four paintings- links in instructions based on the criteria- consider the situation, audience, etc... and choose the one you feel is most appropriate
1. Chorus of the Deep
https://buffaloakg.org/art/exhibitions/debuting-chorus-deep
2. Return of the Prodigal Son
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/return-of-the-prodigal-son/5QFIEhic3owZ-A?hl=en&ms=%7B%22x%22%3A0.6130890052356022%2C%22y%22%3A0.6130890052356022%2C%22z%22%3A9%2C%22size%22%3A%7B%22width%22%3A2.703602697736674%2C%22height%22%3A0.9672774869109948%7D%7D
3. The Calm Sea
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436005
4. Bank of Flowers in a Landscape
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/461292
https://buffaloakg.org/art/exhibitions/debuting-chorus-deep
2. Return of the Prodigal Son
https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/return-of-the-prodigal-son/5QFIEhic3owZ-A?hl=en&ms=%7B%22x%22%3A0.6130890052356022%2C%22y%22%3A0.6130890052356022%2C%22z%22%3A9%2C%22size%22%3A%7B%22width%22%3A2.703602697736674%2C%22height%22%3A0.9672774869109948%7D%7D
3. The Calm Sea
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/436005
4. Bank of Flowers in a Landscape
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/461292
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Grammar quiz 1-three types of verbs and identifying subjects
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Find one credible, relevant source on either how surveillance and the use of algorithms are impeding our American values and moving us toward the world of Big Brother (dictatorship) that we listed out - or how our American systems that represent our values are protecting us from becoming a dictatorship- either print out and take notes in the margins or do it on the computer but annotations and thoughts are required to receive points
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Complete the brainstorming for the following questions- write out a list for each and explain- they are in the instructions below- we started one in class today
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What are the Values and Beliefs In America?
Make a list and describe them?
Freedom- freedom of speech, the press, assembly (protesting), religion
Education- freedom of thought and expression
Economic mobility- capitalism- free enterprise- private companies
2. In what ways is modern technology moving us toward the world of Big Brother?
Make a list and explain each
What are the Values and Beliefs In America?
Make a list and describe them?
Freedom- freedom of speech, the press, assembly (protesting), religion
Education- freedom of thought and expression
Economic mobility- capitalism- free enterprise- private companies
2. In what ways is modern technology moving us toward the world of Big Brother?
Make a list and explain each
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1984- read part 3, chapters 3 (III) and 4 (IV)- pages 260-282- continue with annotations- think about the prompt: Is our technology and our world community as a result of it moving closer to or further away from the world of Big Brother?
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1984 end of the book Quiz
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1984- Part 3, chapter II (2)- continue making bubble map and thinking deeply about the connections and if you find quotes that apply, write them down and notes on how you might use them in the essay
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1984- read ch. X of part 2 and chapter 1 of part 3
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Bring in Fake News Essay and AI essay- do the following reflection questions- answer them on the front or back of your original Fake News essay - Reflection Questions are in the instructions below - be ready to submit both in class
1. What is your reflection (opinion) on the two essays overall?
2. Which one has the greater strengths? In what areas?
3. Using the persuasive rubric attached, grade the two essays- put a score - 1-6
4. Set some goals to improve on in your own writing
2. Which one has the greater strengths? In what areas?
3. Using the persuasive rubric attached, grade the two essays- put a score - 1-6
4. Set some goals to improve on in your own writing
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1984- read part 2, chapters VII and VIII- answer questions on page 14 of the packet- you can answer them directly in the packet or on a separate sheet- be prepared to share your answers in class- continue with annotations
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1984- read chapters 5 & 6- continue with annotations
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Use Chat GPT to do essay comparison- put in topic of fake news and ask it to write a persuasive argument that matches the thesis you had for yours. Print it out and bring it in.
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1984- Read and annotate part 2- chapters III (3) and IV (4) should have read everything up to page 147
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1984- Read Part 2- chapters 1 & 2- continue with annotations and look at pages 7&8 and make sure you can answer the questions
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1984- Read chapters 6 and 7- continue annotations and using your graphic organizer- write out similarities from the world of Big Brother to our world - expect a reading quiz
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1984- Read ch. 4 & 5- continue with annotations
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Fake News Essay- Open the google form attached and write out your full essay here
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1984- Read Ch. 2 & 3- look at questions for chapters 1-3 and make sure you can answer them- continue with annotations and be prepared for a reading quiz
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1984 - read and annotate ch. 1- be prepared to share annotations in class- be prepared for a quiz on ch. 1
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AI Articles- Read the 2nd one- annotations- show your thoughts in the margins and be prepared to do something with the articles next time
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"Chatbots sometimes make things up..." article- read and annotate- be prepared to have a conversation about the ideas in the article
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Revise Fake News Thesis Statement after reading my feedback and our conversation today- make sure it has a rationale for your opinion
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Fake News Packet- pg. 11- select 5 out of the 14 words- concepts to learn- quiz is today
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What is your working thesis for the opinion editorial paper on fake news and who's responsible?
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Fake News Packet- pg. 11- look up and define any unknown words- synonyms are okay- make sure you write the definition in your own words and that it makes sense to you
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Fake News Packet- pg. 4- read the article, "Fake or Real..." make meaningful annotations- circle unknown words, identify problem and solutions- make notes in the margins connecting to prior reading, the documentary we watched, "After Truth", write your thoughts and opinions in the margins - expect an assessment on the reading
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Persuasive Writing - Letter- Real Life Unit Assessment
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Find the rest of your evidence and final thought or quote for your persuasive letter- we are writing the letter in class Thursday on google form- it will be locked so bring in your chrome book
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Finish reading the last article in the packet- "Sentenced to Life as Boys..." annotate the rest of the packet- write your thoughts in the margins
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"Sentenced to Life as Boys, They Made Their Case for Release" We started reading and annotating in class- continue reading and annotating through page 5/20 write our thoughts, reactions and mark for ethos, pathos, logos
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Make a list of careers you think you would enjoy and be good at. Pick your top two and research for the following: Education requirements,, average entry level salary, average mid level career salary and benefits- be prepared to share that in class
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Budget and Career Reflection: What's your total expenses for your budget? What career have you picked? What's the mid level salary? Does it fit your budget? If not, reflect on what you might change
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Finish reading and annotating the reading we started in class on ethos, pathos, logos- you just need to read the logos and the questions that go with it
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find an ad, political slogan, commercial to show in class- identify the use of ethos, pathos, logos and what the ad or slogan is trying to get you to do- how is the director using language or imagery to persuade you? Write a paragraph
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Using the Handout on metacognition and self assessment as a reader and writer, write out a paragraph reflection on yourself in these areas. Make sure you include all questions in your answers. Pay attention to your spelling and punctuation as best as you can as this will be graded.
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Draw or print out an image that captures the vision you had in the visualization- bring it to class - no need to submit here
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