MARCH 19, 2020

***DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS***

Students,

When submitting assignments, please follow these guidelines:

1. Send them from your school email address, so it is clear the assignment is from you. 

2. Include your first and last name in the body of your email and on the actual assignment.

3. Write the name of the assignment, your name, and your hour on the subject line of your email.

4. ALL assignments may be written the on a google docs document or in the body of the email.

 

***For T4 assignments, simply write the strategy (Connection, Prediction, Inference, Visualization) followed by your comment.

Vocabulary - write the word and your best guess definition (based on context clues).

Feel free to email me with any questions.

Stay safe.

Mr. Finn

MARCH 18, 2020

*****IMPORTANT UPDATE*****

If you have not already signed up for REMIND for my class, please do so now!
1. You can COPY/PASTE the link below to your browser.
https://www.remind.com/join/finnsclass
OR
2. You can text the message @finnsclass to 81010.
***I strongly suggest you encourage your parents to sign up for alerts as well.***

YOU DO NOT HAVE TO DOWNLOAD THE APP!

I will use REMIND primarily to send quick updates or to let you know when you need to check your email and/or this blog for important updates.  This will eliminate the need for you to constantly check your email and the blog for the updates.

These updates will include, but will not be limited to:
1. new assignments/ projects.
2. due dates
3. procedures for submitting work
4. general updates
5. answers to FAQ

MARCH 16 - MARCH 20

My email address is finnm@clintondaleschools.net.  Please email me if you have any questions or difficulties.  Stay safe!

MARCH 16 - MARCH 20


MONDAY, MARCH 16

We will be covering the novel, Of Mice and Men over the next three weeks.
Below are links to the written version in PDF format and the audio version via YouTube.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf

AUDIO LINK: (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://youtu.be/4Nmii6xCFYc

1. Please review the prompt choice below and select ONE.

MICE PROMPT/RUBRIC
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7utXE6oRZrxXRpwd9N2GC3BlTtAvEPf/view?usp=sharing

2. Answer the ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS to brainstorm and create a graphic organizer to develop your response.

3. Use the RUBRIC (P.3 of the above MICE PROMPT/RUBRIC document to make sure you ensure your essay is complete.

MICE ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19eYF9c9wYr_FLtKHA0vrC4h1Skxfyy-i/view?usp=sharing



TUESDAY, MARCH 17

🍀🍀🍀Happy St. Patrick' Day!!!🍀🍀🍀

NEWSELA

1.  T4 the attached article using active reading strategies.
You should use 3 strategies per page.

2. You should also select 2 vocabulary words and use context clues to understand the meaning of the words.

3. Answer the questions on the attached quiz.
-Use complete sentences.
-Your responses should include the question within them, but the question should not be re-written.

Officials say coronavirus targets elderly and ill, children mostly unaffected

I apologize for any confusion/trouble the previous link to this article has caused.  The link below is correct, however, it will require that you copy/paste it to your browser.

ARTICLE LINK:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m5R7OvbsMY44GiDBXDvxIvNnCGRAjLiJ/view?usp=sharing


WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18

Complete 1st draft from Monday's writing prompt and make revisions to produce a 2nd draft.
Use the attached revision guide to help you.

CHECKLIST FOR REVISIONS:  (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M7utXE6oRZrxXRpwd9N2GC3BlTtAvEPf/view?usp=sharing



THURSDAY, MARCH 19

NEWSELA

1.  T4 the attached article using active reading strategies.
You should use 3 strategies per page.

2. You should also select 2 vocabulary words and use context clues to understand the meaning of the words.

3. Answer the questions on the attached quiz.
-Use complete sentences.
-Your responses should include the question within them, but the question should not be re-written.

"Ireland reports first venomous snake bite in its history, right before St. Patrick's Day"
ARTICLE LINK  YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MXA275aYNi_uEUUueLZq6ItCBTu7MDHP/view?usp=sharing

FRIDAY, MARCH 20

1. Read Chapter 1 (pp. 1-9) from the PDF.

PDF:
Of Mice and Men pdf

AUDIO LINK: (YOU MAY NEED TO COPY AND PASTE LINK TO YOUR BROWSER)
https://youtu.be/4Nmii6xCFYc

Focus for reading:
As you read Chapter One, think about your answer to the question, "What is Lenny's dream?"

University of Texas at Austin 2014 Commencement Address - Admiral Willia...

A RAISIN IN THE SUN


CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO ACCESS PDF VERSION OF THE PLAY

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MO1-d-xEouxcBxOqvdDakFd1hey9XK7g/view?usp=sharing

ASSIGNMENT DEADLINE

Unvaccinated Teen T4 - 20 points
3 reading strategies on each side of article.
Answer quiz questions in complete sentences.
*Deadline 3/8

Mice and Men Chapter 2 Quiz - 20 points
Answer questions in complete sentences.
Provide evidence (page number for each response, excluding definitions)
*Deadline 3/12

2/13 Of Mice and Men

YouTube Link:
Of Mice and Men AUDIO