ELA/AIS (V11)-Mr. Adam Assignments
- Instructor
- Adam Herbst
- Term
- 2021-2022 Term 1
- Department
- ELA
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Write notes at the bottom of each slide. Make sure to type what's important as well as any thoughts or ideas that you may have.
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We will read and analyze the short story "The Jacket" by Gary Soto over the next two days. Make sure to use text evidence to support your answers. The slides need to be answered by Wednesday. any work not completed during class time must be finished for homework.
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Complete all attached slides using your own personal experiences along with the information found in the Google Slide.
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Complete all of the necessary attached slides. Make sure to be honest when you answer. This lesson is designed to help you choose appropriate goals.
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Complete the slides using the information from the text. Make sure to use your own experiences as well.
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Complete the movie review slides that are attached below. Make sure to use evidence from the movie within your response.
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Complete the Google Slides on healthy relationships. Use your own personal knowledge as well as the information provided in the slides.
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Today we are going to review and discuss a mental health story. Mental health is an important issue and should be taken seriously. The issues of mental health effect everyone in some way. Use text evidence to answer the questions on the last slide.
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Today we will learn about hazing and the effects that it can have on people. Make sure to answer all slides completely. Use text evidence when possible.
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Today we are going to learn about the Tasmanian Devil. After reading each slide you will be asked to answer the attached questions and write a summary.
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Over the next few days we will be reading the short story "7th Grade" By Gary Soto. We will take a look at context clues, the main idea, comprehension questions, and inferences. The story will first be read as a read aloud. Reread the story as many times as you need to. Any work that is not completed during class time must be completed for homework in order to receive credit.
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Complete all necessary slides and use evidence from the text when writing an answer or summary.
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Today we will review one of the greatest predators that we have on planet Earth. Make sure to complete all necessary slides. Use text evidence when creating the summary slide. Ask for help from staff when necessary.
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Today and tomorrow we will be putting together a Google Slide Presentation about a country of your choice. Fill out each slide as instructed. You should add pictures, video, etc.
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Complete the attached Google Slides on Russian Culture and Traditions. Make sure to use at least one citation when you are answering the summary slide.
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Today we will be learning about the country of France. We will read about their culture and some of their traditions as well. Make sure to reference the article when you are doing the summary.
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Today we will write a summary after watching a movie. Make sure to use evidence from the movie when you write your summary. Complete the comprehension sides as well.
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Complete all attached slides. Make sure to use evidence when answer the questions. Use the RACE method to write the summary of the article. Restate the questions. Answer the questions. Cite text evidence. Explain what it means.
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Today we are going to learn about Japanese traditions and culture. Complete all slides and use evidence to answer the comprehension questions.
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Complete all necessary attached slides. Make sure to use text evidence when answering questions
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Complete all necessary slides attached below. Make sure to use quotes from the article when you write the summary. Ask for help if you when necessary.
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Complete the Loch Ness Monster Google Slides attached below. Go back and reread the material if necessary.
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Complete the Google Slides about Crop Circles. Ask for help from staff if necessary.
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Complete the attached Google Slides having to do with the movie "Harry and the Hendersons." Make sure to use evidence from the movie when you complete the slides.
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Complete the Bigfoot slides attached below. Any slides that are not completed during the school day must be completed for homework. Ask for help from a staff member if you need to.
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Complete The Bermuda Triangle slides attached below. Any slides that are not completed during the school day must be completed for homework. Ask for help from a staff member if you need to.
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Complete all of the attached Google Slides. Any slides that are not completed during class must be completed for homework.
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Read the attached article on UFO's. Answer the attached Google Slides. Read the article as many times as you need. Complete the alien word search at the end of the lesson.
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After watching the movie "The Karate Kid II" answer the Google Slides about bullying.
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Complete the attached slides that have to do with bullying. This is one of the most important lessons that we will be doing this year. Pay close attention, and make sure to be part of the classroom discussion.
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Complete all necessary Google Slides. Any slides that are not completed during the school day must be completed for homework. Learning how to use context clues will help you throughout your lives. There are texts that are difficult for everyone. Using the methods that we learn in class will help you to understand these difficult texts.
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Today we are going to practice using some of the context clue methods. Complete all necessary slides. Ask staff for help when needed.
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Today you are going to write two paragraph response on the importance of Election Day. You will research and explain why Election Day is so important in your first paragraph. The second paragraph will be about who you would like to be elected the next mayor of NYC? You will research the candidates and give reasons why you would vote for one of the candidates. You can type directly into the Google Slides found below. Make sure to type in Mr. Mike's Stream Page by 10:00 AM!
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Today we are going to go over the different types of context clues. We will briefly review each type of context clue. In later lessons we will focus on each type context clue in greater depth. Complete each slide that requires a response. Copy the notes to start the lesson.
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Complete all of the questions on the Google Form found below. Make sure to use evidence from the movie. Using quotes will help you to answer many of the essay questions. Ask for help from staff and raise your hand if you need me to pause the movie.
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Complete all necessary slides. Make sure to follow all of the RACE Steps when you are answering the questions.
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Answer the question on the attached Google Slide. The answer should be between 4 and 6 sentences long.
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Use the clues to escape the haunted house. You will be put into groups. This is a team activity so make sure to listen to all members of your team. They may see something that you didn't. Make sure to read the directions carefully. Good Luck!!!
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Today we are going to research haunted houses that are located throughout the United States. You will create your own presentation on Google Slides and present your findings to the class. In your slide show you will present specific details about your haunted house. What is the story behind the haunted house that you selected. Pictures (inside and outside of the house) will be added to each slide. List any movies that have been created based on your haunted house. I can't wait to see your presentations. As always you can ask for help if there is a need.
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Today we are going to review a movie in class. Answer all of the appropriate slides attached below. You will construct a Writer's Revolution style paragraph for your final task. Enjoy!
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In this lesson we will read the start of a haunted house story. We will each complete the story independently. You will be expected to use descriptive language in your writing. I look forward to reading all of your responses. Make sure to complete all slides. You can access these slides from home if your work is not completed during the school day.
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In this lesson we will go over what depression is. What you can do to combat depression. Who you can talk to. Make sure to answer all of the slides completely. Using evidence from the slides is always a good way to support your response. Ask for assistance if you need any help.
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Today's lesson will deal with the topic of Anxiety. Anxiety takes place in some fashion in everyones lives. We learn learn how to recognize anxiety during this lesson and how we can cope with it. Fill out every slide that asks a question. Ask a staff member for help if necessary.
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Today we will debate whether or not Columbus Day should be a recognized holiday. There are arguments for both sides. You will be responsible choosing a side and making your case. You will use evidence from the article and through research. As always you can ask for help from staff if you need help along the way.
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During todays lesson we will read the article "Pain remains from the Exxon Valdez oil spill 25 years later". We will discuss the lasting effects of oil spills and discover ways to avoid them in the future. Answer all necessary slides completely. Ask any staff member from your classroom if you need assistance.
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We will read the article "For many of the world's poor, drinking water can kill" from NewsELA. After reading this article we will answer questions and create a one paragraph summary of the article. All slides must be answered. Use complete sentences and ask for help if you need it.
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Today we are going to continue watching the movie "Flint". We will create a summary using a Writer's Revolution method. All questions should be completed and then submitted through Google Slides. Let me know if you need any help. All work must be completed for homework if it is not finished in class.
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Watch the documentary "The Water Crisis." Then use the Writer's Revolution prompts in the Google Slides to write a summary paragraph. This lesson will take 2 days. Make sure to take notes while you are watching the documentary.
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Over the next few days we will review and analyze an article that has to do with the Flint Michigan water crisis. The following Hallmark tasks will be utilized when answering Google Slides.
Through the use of informational text,
students will write complex sentences.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Through the use of informational text,
students will produce different types of
sentences on a variety of topics.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Students will complete a summary from the article read on
the research topic. Then, students
will convert the summary to one
well-written paragraph. (Hallmark
#1, #3, #4)
Through the use of informational text,
students will write complex sentences.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Through the use of informational text,
students will produce different types of
sentences on a variety of topics.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Students will complete a summary from the article read on
the research topic. Then, students
will convert the summary to one
well-written paragraph. (Hallmark
#1, #3, #4)
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Over the next two days we will review and analyze an article that has to do with the Flint Michigan water crisis. The following Hallmark tasks will be utilized when answering Google Slides.
Through the use of informational text,
students will write complex sentences.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Through the use of informational text,
students will produce different types of
sentences on a variety of topics.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Students will complete a summary from the article read on
the research topic. Then, students
will convert the summary to one
well-written paragraph. (Hallmark
#1, #3, #4)
Through the use of informational text,
students will write complex sentences.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Through the use of informational text,
students will produce different types of
sentences on a variety of topics.
(Hallmark #1, #3)
Students will complete a summary from the article read on
the research topic. Then, students
will convert the summary to one
well-written paragraph. (Hallmark
#1, #3, #4)
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Over the next two days we will learn some different ways to conserve water. The information that we will review and analyze will come from various articles. In many countries around the water it is very difficult to access water.
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Today we are going to take a look at how the United States left Afghanistan after being there for 20 years. What effects this pullout will have on the people of Afghanistan. We will compare and contrast this situation to the article that we read on how the United States left Vietnam at the and of the Vietnam war.
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Over the next 3 or 4 days we will read the and analyze the article "Panic Rises in Saigon, but the Exits Are Few" by Fox Butterfield. We will interpret the author's point of view. We will compare and contrast this article to the circumstances that occurred in Afghanistan recently. Answer all necessary slides. Your work will be checked and graded. Ask staff for help when needed. A rubric is attached below as well.
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Over the next 3 or 4 days we will read the and analyze the article "Panic Rises in Saigon, but the Exits Are Few" by Fox Butterfield. We will interpret the author's point of view. We will compare and contrast this article to the circumstances that occurred in Afghanistan recently. Answer all necessary slides. Your work will be checked and graded. Ask staff for help when needed. A rubric is attached below as well.
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Over the next three days we will read the and analyze the article "Panic Rises in Saigon, but the Exits Are Few" by Fox Butterfield. We will interpret the author's point of view. We will compare and contrast this article to the circumstances that occurred in Afghanistan recently. Answer all necessary slides. Your work will be checked and graded. Ask staff for help when needed. A rubric is attached below as well.
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The attached Google Slide Presentation will be used over the next couple of days during class. Please fill out any slides that require a response. Contact Mr. Adam or your classroom paras to help with any difficulty that you may have with this assignment. Please think about what it is like to be a refugee as you go though this lesson. I look forward to seeing your responses. Feel free to add your thoughts about this article to the stream page. Make sure to be respectful when you post a comment.
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The attached Google Slide Presentation will be used over the next couple of days during class. Please fill out any slides that require a response. Contact Mr. Adam or your classroom paras to help with any difficulty that you may have with this assignment. Please think about what it is like to be a refugee as you go though this lesson. I look forward to seeing your responses. Feel free to add your thoughts about this article to the stream page. Make sure to be respectful when you post a comment.