ELA V61 2021 - 2022 Assignments
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- 2021-2022 Term 1
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- ELA
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Past Assignments
Due:
The End and The Beginning
Choices: Create Media Blog or Social Page
The poem’s speaker says that war is not photogenic, meaning it’s not attractive. However, photographs of war and conflict flood today’s media. In a blog or social media page:
Include at least three images showing people trying to recover from war or conflict.
Write captions for each image. Describe each image in both literal and figurative terms.
If the conflict is ongoing, suggest actions others can take to provide aid.
Use Google Slides or Docs for this assignment. Check your work and submit for credit.
The poem’s speaker says that war is not photogenic, meaning it’s not attractive. However, photographs of war and conflict flood today’s media. In a blog or social media page:
Include at least three images showing people trying to recover from war or conflict.
Write captions for each image. Describe each image in both literal and figurative terms.
If the conflict is ongoing, suggest actions others can take to provide aid.
Use Google Slides or Docs for this assignment. Check your work and submit for credit.
Due:
Is Survival Selfish?
Reread the last paragraph of the text (access the story using the app in teachHub or the link below). How do the author’s comments relate to how you make choices about your own behavior? Draft points to agree or disagree with the idea that there can be “a fine line between smart and selfish.”
Think about how you would balance your own well-being against that of others in a crisis situation.
Consider your beliefs about ethical responsibility: In your mind, what constitutes right and wrong in an extreme situation?
Decide on your claim—the position you will take.
Express your claim in one sentence.
Draft 3–4 reasons to support your claim.
Create a document. Write your draft points first. Then, write your claim and 3-4 reasons supporting your claim. Submit for credit.
Think about how you would balance your own well-being against that of others in a crisis situation.
Consider your beliefs about ethical responsibility: In your mind, what constitutes right and wrong in an extreme situation?
Decide on your claim—the position you will take.
Express your claim in one sentence.
Draft 3–4 reasons to support your claim.
Create a document. Write your draft points first. Then, write your claim and 3-4 reasons supporting your claim. Submit for credit.
Due:
A Chance in the World
Demonstrate your understanding of the ideas presented in the story we have read and analyzed. Sign into teachHub to access your ELA digital curriculum within the HMH Literature app. Go to the section that says RESPOND:CHOICES (page 17). Choose one of the following:
Writing ~ Personal Refelection
Author Steve Pemberton describes several significant personal experiences in this excerpt from his memoir. These experiences, and his reactions to them, shaped the person he later became. Think about one experience you would be comfortable sharing that has shaped your life. Then freewrite about it. Include relevant information such as:
a description of the experience
who was involved besides you
how it affected or changed you
Social & Emotional Learning ~ Tribute
Create a video, Google Slides presentation, or an illustrated booklet describing a person, group, or organization that has had a positive effect on your life. Include the following information:
background or description of the person(s) or organization
how and why the connection occurred
how your life has changed as a result
Use Google Docs to submit your written work and/or Google Slides for the Tribute. If you are making an illustrated booklet, please submit it in person on Monday, October 25, 2021. Check all work before submitting for a grade.
Writing ~ Personal Refelection
Author Steve Pemberton describes several significant personal experiences in this excerpt from his memoir. These experiences, and his reactions to them, shaped the person he later became. Think about one experience you would be comfortable sharing that has shaped your life. Then freewrite about it. Include relevant information such as:
a description of the experience
who was involved besides you
how it affected or changed you
Social & Emotional Learning ~ Tribute
Create a video, Google Slides presentation, or an illustrated booklet describing a person, group, or organization that has had a positive effect on your life. Include the following information:
background or description of the person(s) or organization
how and why the connection occurred
how your life has changed as a result
Use Google Docs to submit your written work and/or Google Slides for the Tribute. If you are making an illustrated booklet, please submit it in person on Monday, October 25, 2021. Check all work before submitting for a grade.