Inclement Weather Assignments

 NEWSELA Class Class Code
      1st Period  ADY4Y4
     2nd Period  YA5TSJ
     3rd Period RNQ5QQ
     4th Period  6FDP9X
 

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Day 1: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log.  Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the assignment. The assignment for week one is titled Math in the Real World.

Write an introductory paragraph for the following thesis statement.
          Thesis statement: Video games help students because they teach problem solving skills, improve hand-eye coordination, and promote socialization skills.

Day 2: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week one is titled Math in the Real World.

Write an introductory paragraph for the following thesis statement.
     Thesis statement: Video games hurt students because they decrease an individual's attention span, damage eye sight, and promote a sedentary lifestyle.

Day 3: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week one is titled Math in the Real World.

Write an introductory paragraph for the following thesis statement.
         Thesis statement: Schools should increase the length of recess in each school day because physical activity helps our brains work more effectively, students need time in the sun, and teachers also deserve a PE break during the school day.

Day 4: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the assignment. The assignment for week one is titled Math in the Real World.

Write an introductory paragraph for the following thesis statement.
          Thesis statement: Professional athletes deserve the high salaries they earn because they generate considerable money for the cities and organizations in which they play, play at great risk to their physical health and well-being, and have unpredictable and, at times, short lived careers.

Day 5: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week one is titled Math in the Real World.

Write an introductory paragraph for the following thesis statement.
          Thesis statement: Professional athletes do not deserve the high salaries they earn because they do not contribute to society in meaningful ways.

Day 6: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week two is titled Learning About Personal Finance.

Project Assignment:  Create a "TED Talk" on how to write an essay for narrative writing, informational writing, and argumentative writing. Your "TED Talk" must include a written compare and contrast of all three types of essays. You will submit this along with your video presentation. You should have props for and guests during your "TED Talk." A TED talk is a video created by engaging, charismatic speakers whose talks [explore] new ideas that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to a broad audience. TED Talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes.

Day 7: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week two is titled Learning About Personal Finance.

Project Assignment:  Create a "TED Talk" on how to write an essay for narrative writing, informational writing, and argumentative writing. Your "TED Talk" must include a written compare and contrast of all three types of essays. You will submit this along with your video presentation. You should have props for and guests during your "TED Talk." A TED talk is a video created by engaging, charismatic speakers whose talks [explore] new ideas that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to a broad audience. TED Talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes.

Day 8: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week two is titled Learning About Personal Finance.

Project Assignment:  Create a "TED Talk" on how to write an essay for narrative writing, informational writing, and argumentative writing. Your "TED Talk" must include a written compare and contrast of all three types of essays. You will submit this along with your video presentation. You should have props for and guests during your "TED Talk." A TED talk is a video created by engaging, charismatic speakers whose talks [explore] new ideas that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to a broad audience. TED Talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes.

Day 9: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week two is titled Learning About Personal Finance.

Project Assignment:  Create a "TED Talk" on how to write an essay for narrative writing, informational writing, and argumentative writing. Your "TED Talk" must include a written compare and contrast of all three types of essays. You will submit this along with your video presentation. You should have props for and guests during your "TED Talk." A TED talk is a video created by engaging, charismatic speakers whose talks [explore] new ideas that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to a broad audience. TED Talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes.

Day 10: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week two is titled Learning About Personal Finance.

Project Assignment:  Create a "TED Talk" on how to write an essay for narrative writing, informational writing, and argumentative writing. Your "TED Talk" must include a written compare and contrast of all three types of essays. You will submit this along with your video presentation. You should have props for and guests during your "TED Talk." A TED talk is a video created by engaging, charismatic speakers whose talks [explore] new ideas that are supported by concrete evidence and are relevant to a broad audience. TED Talks are limited to a maximum length of 18 minutes.

Day 11: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week three is titled The Civil War.

Day 12: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week three is titled The Civil War.

Day 13: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week three is titled The Civil War.

Day 14: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom.

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week three is titled The Civil War.

Day 15: Read a book/magazine/newspaper of your choice for 30 mins. Write a reflection in your Home Reading Log and have your parent(s) sign the log. Create a Home Reading Log on a sheet of notebook paper by listing your name, the date and title of the book, etc., number of pages read, and then write a summary or reflection. Finally, have your parents sign each entry. A printable copy of the Home Reading Log is available in Google Classroom. 

Log-in to NEWSELA. Find the articles assigned to your class period and follow the instructions included with the  assignment. The assignment for week  three is titled The Civil War.
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