ENGLISH 1 DISTANCE LEARNING FOR APRIL 6, 2020 THROUGH MAY 1, 2020

General Instructions: Hold down the Ctrl key and click on hyperlinks to go to the sites. 1. Each week, choose ONE activity to do from the menu below. A. You must choose one activity from each COLUMN by the end of the three weeks. In other words, complete one Reading activity, one Writing activity, and one Social Connection activity by 5/4/20. B. Each activity should take between 45 and 90 minutes. 2. For each activity, create a new document, put it in MLA format, and use the title of the activity you are completing. You may use your school One Drive, Microsoft Word, or Google Docs to create the document, but the English 1 teachers highly recommend using your school One Drive. 3. Submit ALL THREE documents with the three separate activities to your teacher via turnitin.com. Each assignment in turnitin.com will say Choice Activity 1, Choice Activity 2, and Choice Activity 3. 4. Last, by 5/3/20, send thank you notes via email to THREE teachers or staff members from any school you have attended. Instructions are at the bottom of this document. Reading Writing Social Connection Independent Reading: Khan Academy Grammar Practice: Media Review: 1) Click here to watch a video introduction to grammar. Create a Flip Grid review of film, TV show (or episode), Directions: 2) Create a Khan Academy account and join the music (album, artist, new song), video game, or book you 1) Read your Independent Reading book for 15 9th grade class: completed over the course of the school closure. minutes three days a week minimum. A. Go to khanacademy.org/join 2) Write three journal entries with your thoughts B. Enter the code for your teacher and click “Add" How to Guide for Using Flip Grid: and reactions to the content. Write a total of 5 Teacher Class Code https://vimeo.com/398016659 complete sentences for each journal entry Kumler *Already provided (contact Ms. Kumler if (meaning you should have 15 sentences written you have any questions). Directions: total). Be sure to complete Journal entries that Negin YVQSP99A 1) First, write out a response to each of the bullet match the GENRE of book you’re reading, Paivinen PEAHDHFN points below. Use it as an outline to nonfiction or fiction. Tyndall follow when recording your video. Ward A389CMFQ • Provide an overview of the content (what is it, Prompts for journals if you’re reading NONFICTION: Yu 25KHAN6T who created it, summarize it). A. What is your favorite part of the book so far? i. If you already have an account, sign in. • Argue the value of the media you reviewed: Explain. ii. If you need to create an account, should someone else view/listen to/watch it? B. What is something you have learned so far that click “Create an account" and use your What audience is the media appropriate for? is really surprising, interesting, exciting, etc.? Why school email to sign up. • On a scale of 1-5 (1=low and 5=high), what would did it stand out to you? 3) Choose TWO sets of grammar lessons and you rate this media? Why? C. Is the book convincing? In other words, does the assessments to complete from the following list: 2) Then, create a FlipGrid account: use your SCHOOL author do a good job of presenting his or her ideas Punctuation Syntax: sentences and EMAIL ([email protected]) and the in a way that is trustworthy or believable? 1. Introduction to colons clauses assignment code (contentreview). D. What are you struggling with while reading? Why? 2. Introduction to 1. Introduction to A. DO NOT try to create an educator account (it will E. How has your perspective about something changed semicolons sentences not work!). as a result of reading this book? 3. Quiz 2. Types of sentences 3) Record the video. It must be a minimum of 1 minute, 3. Subjects and predicates but can be up to 5! Prompts for journals if you’re reading FICTION: 4. Phrases and clauses 5. Unit test A. What is your favorite part of the book so far? Syntax: conventions of Usage and style 4) Finally, leave ONE comment on one Explain. standard English 1. Frequently confused other FlipGrid that has been posted (if you are the B. Which character is annoying you the most? Explain. 1. Subject-verb agreement words first, visit later!). C. Is the book realistic? Do you think that this and pronoun- 2. Common expressions A. Make it thoughtful: Are you interested in what

could actually happen in real life? Why or why not? antecedent agreement 3. Style! was shared? Was the speaker persuasive? Have 2. Fragments and run-ons 4. Unit Test

D. Which character do you wish you were more like as 3. Dangling modifiers and you read/seen/heard what they reviewed and do a person? Why? parallel structure you agree? Social connection! E. What is a life lesson you have learned from this 4. Unit test book? This is THE ONLY assignment that you do NOT need to create document for. Your teacher will assess your work through Khan Academy. Current Events: Daily Journal: Story Corps: Interview Read and respond to TWO articles about COVID-19. 1) Watch the following videos in order to learn about Directions: Describe what your life is like during this the Story Corps organization. Directions: unique time. Write between 7-15 entries, each a A. Short animated video (two 1) Find and read an article. Each article should come from paragraph long (4-8 well-developed sentences). minutes): https://storycorps.org/animation/an- a credible, reputable news source about the current introduction-to-storycorps-from-our-founder/ situation with the pandemic. See the list of sources Use the following questions as writing prompts or write B. Ted Talk with Dave Islay, founder of Story Corps below. freely: (20 min): 2) Create a new Word or Google document. Copy and https://storycorps.org/participate/storycorps- paste the link to the article. 1) What is the daily routine you and your family have app/ 3) Write a one paragraph response to each article. Choose established? How much has this routine *Complete the TED Talk worksheet as you listen to Islay’s ONE of the options below for writing your response: changed since the pandemic? TED Talk. ➢ Option 1: For informative writing. 2) What have you done to take advantage of the open 2) Next, select a relative, friend, or classmate as the o Identify the author’s main idea. Use correctly time? Accomplish a goal? Start a new hobby? subject for your interview. If you plan on interviewing cited evidence from the article to support your 3) How do you think your life will change once this is all someone who lives in your home, you may use your inference. over? Will your habits change? Daily routine? cellphone or laptop as a recording device. Story Corps o Explain what you learned and/or how this article 4) Generally reflect on the ongoing events in the world. also has a free app that will record your interview and affected your thinking. Use correctly cited How do you think this experience will change the upload it to the Library of Congress. evidence from the article to support your world around you? A. You can learn more about the app here: explanation. 5) What TV show, movie, book or video game has been https://storycorps.org/participate/storycorps- ➢ Option 2: For argumentative writing. of interest to you? Describe the general plot / topic app/ o Identify the author’s main claim. Use correctly and explain why it interests you. 3) Prepare your interview questions. cited evidence from the article to support your A. First, click on the following link to visit the Story inference. Corps’ list of great questions (they are organized o Explain whether you agree or disagree with the by relationship): Great Questions Ideas. main claim and why. Use correctly cited B. Select at least five questions from the evidence to support your explanation. website, then write a minimum of five of your own original questions. Here are credible sources where you can find articles: 4) Conduct your interview. Your interview should be no • Vanden library Research Databases: ProQuest OR longer than 10 minutes. It is not necessary to ask SIRS Issues Researcher (access through Launchpad). each of your questions; the length of your subject’s • Major Publications: National Review, Chicago answers will determine how many questions you are Tribune, Washington Post, Sacramento Bee, able to ask. New York Times, LA Times, Bloomberg News, A. Record your interview on Flip Grid. Create San Francisco Chronicle, The Hill, Science Magazine, a FlipGrid account: use your SCHOOL Weekly Standard, Kelly Ghallagher’s AOW archives, EMAIL ([email protected]) and MSNBC News, NBC News, Wallstreet Journal, the assignment code (storycorps). Time Magazine, The Economist, Newsweek, NPR, i. DO NOT try to create an educator BBC News, PBS, and The Guardian. account (it will not work!). If you’re uncertain about whether the source or article is B. Film the video. Your video MUST be a minimum credible and reputable, email your teacher! of 3 minutes, but can be up to 5 minutes. 5) Next, reflect upon your interview. Story Corps identifies their mission as follows: “Our mission is to preserve and share humanity’s stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world.” Write at least a paragraph explaining your thoughts, reactions to, and questions about the subject’s interview and this entire process.

Mentor Texts (Samples of engaging stories from Story Corps): • The Bookmobile • New Tracks • Lessons Learned Audio Analysis: Music Hath Charms: Share Your Passion: Listen to 2 podcast episodes. The episodes can be from Create a playlist of 5 songs (minimum) that represent the Create a Flip Grid video of you sharing your talent (or different podcasts or the same podcast. For each podcast worries and thoughts of a teen during this time. interest, or hobby, or skill) with the world (music, episode, write a short, 2 paragraph essay. Essay directions cooking, art, games, leading a workout, etc.). Your goal are below. Directions: is to teach others how to do something that could occupy 1) Write the song title and artist. their time in this unique period of our history. Directions: 2) Copy and paste two to five lines that best 1) Find and listen to a podcast episode. Each podcast encompass the feelings. Directions: should come from the list below. 3) Write 5-7 sentences explaining your selection of the A. First, list step by step directions and make a list 2) Create a new word or google document. Copy and song. of any materials you need for your lesson. Think paste the link to the podcast episode. 4) This is not required: Provide a link to the song on about what someone who has NEVER done your 3) Write a 2-paragraph essay. Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, etc. if you would like activity would need to know and have available your classmates and teacher to listen to the song to do it. Essay Directions ➔ Any song lyrics/links to audio should be CLEAN, B. Then, create a FlipGrid account: use your SCHOOL o Paragraph 1: Identify the podcast host’s main meaning there should not be explicit language or EMAIL ([email protected]) and the idea. Use correctly cited evidence from the images. assignment code (mytalent9th). episode to support your claim. Explain what the A. DO NOT try to create an educator account (it will author’s main idea is and why the author is Repeat this process for all 5 songs. not work!). discussing it. What does the podcast host want you, the listener, to get out of the podcast C. Film the video. Your video MUST be a minimum of episode? 1 minute, but can be up to 5 minutes. o Paragraph 2: Explain what you learned and/or D. Finally, leave ONE comment on one how this article affected your thinking. Use other FlipGrid that has been posted (if you are the correctly cited evidence from the article to first, visit later!). support your explanation. Explain why and how A. Make it thoughtful: Are you interested in what what you learned matters to you. was shared? Was the speaker specific enough? Do you have any questions? Do you Podcast Options (Hold down the Ctrl key and click on the want to try what they suggested? Social title to go to each podcast) connections! o Planet Money o Freakonomics o Hidden Brain o Short Wave o Only A Game o TED Radio Hour o Stuff You Missed in History Class o Stuff You Should Know o Grammar Girl: Quick and Dirty Tips o Invisibilia o Lore Thank a Teacher or Staff Member (*Required)

Directions: 1) Choose THREE teachers or staff members from any school you have attended who have had a positive impact on your experience or education. 2) Write three separate complimentary emails, one to each person. A. Your email should address and expand on at least 3 specific qualities that you admire in this human: Click here to see a list of 50 positive human qualities. B. BCC your English teacher. To open the BCC bar, click the “BCC” button in the To bar. C. In the subject line, write, “A quick thank you note." D. In the body of the email, use this format for your thank you note: Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms._____,

This email is to say thank you for.... I admire …. because... I appreciate … because … My favorite thing about you/your class is... because...

Sincerely, Your Name

Contact information for the English 1 Team: Julie Kumler: [email protected] Kylie Negin (co-department chair): [email protected] Anna Paivinen: [email protected] Hannah Tyndall (co-department chair): Brendan Ward: [email protected] Mindy Yu: [email protected] [email protected]