ERWC 2020-2021-Period 6 Assignments

What do  you now know that you did not know before entering this class? 


Create a slideshow, a google doc, a video or whatever you'd like to create to illustrate your learning. 


It does not have to be long or fancy--just thoughtful.

Question for today:
“We all have this same intense ability to love running through us. But for some reason, so many of us…. we keep it hidden. We bury it until it becomes an underground river. Until we barely remember it’s there. Until it’s too far down to tap.”
 
Do you believe this to be true? Why or why not?

How has reading this book affected you? What have you learned? How has your perspective evolved?

Question to post for today:
How has the character of Jay evolved since coming to the Philippines? 

Chanel writes, “Most of us understand that your future is not promised to you. It is constructed day by day, through the choices you make. Your future is earned, little by little, through hard work and action. If you don’t act accordingly, that dream dissolves. If punishment is based on potential, privileged people will be given lighter sentences.” Do you agree or disagree with this evaluation?

Do this during extended home learning today.

Please watch the poetry slam at some point today or tomorrow. Support our Keppel SNAP team. 
No live session today.

How do you think Jay reacted to the reality of the Philippines, is his view a result of privilege?

Your deliverable can be whatever you'd like this month. Here are some suggestions:
1. Same written review we've been doing
2. Flipgrid video review or even a REEL (30 seconds)
3. Google slides (5 slides that review your choice this month.
4. Podcast type audio file where you review your choice.
5. Any type of graphic you'd like

You can present your review of your enrichment in whatever form you decide. Hopefully, this will make it more engaging and fun!

When Jay gets to the Philippines, he finds himself treated as a foreigner even though he was born there. How does this change the way that Jay sees himself? Does this further complicate the way he interacts with his own identity?

Write a well-developed response. Make it thoughtful. One well-constructed paragraph will be sufficient.

Please reflect on what you like about this book so far. Would you recommend it to your classmates? Why or why not?

Write a 10 plus sentence reaction. (I'm not going to count your sentences, but make your response thoughtful and reflection.)


If you are reading PATRON SAINT OF NOTHING, you will have a separate assignment.


What do you think about 5 lessons in the article? 
Are there concepts you have not considered before? 
Which one stands out to you the most? 


What are you most curious about in terms of Chanel Miller and her memoir, KNOW MY NAME. 


The above questions are simply jumping off points. You can write your reflection however you'd like. I just want you to have a place to start if you can't think of one.

Write it in the discussion. Include the title and author/writer/speaker/artist.
Also, if you want to read PATRON SAINT OF NOTHING for enrichment, please do.

Your enrichment will be due on Saturday, March 13, 2021

Your deliverable can be whatever you'd like this month. Here are some suggestions:
1. Same written review we've been doing
2. Flipgrid video review or even a REEL (30 seconds)
3. Google slides (5 slides that review your choice this month.
4. Podcast type audio file where you review your choice.
5. Any type of graphic you'd like

You can present your review of your enrichment in whatever form you decide. Hopefully, this will make it more engaging and fun!

List 5 bullet point take aways from the chapter and then write a 2 - 3 sentence reflection of what you think about Walter's "recovery."

Read and annotate the article and then write a 1 to 2 page response. Make sure to use proper MLA formatting.

Due Saturday, February 13th at midnight.

You will submit your third review.

You will write a review of a book, a podcast, a film, or an album depending on the choice you made.

There are links below to guide you depending on the choice you made for your second enrichment choice. Write the album review the same way you'd write a podcast review.
Remember, this is about your learning and growth!

Use MLA formatting. 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman font.

Open the google doc and then save it using your name.

Type responses directly on it.

Please watch and then read the transcript of Amanda Gorman's Inaugural poem today. Then write your reflection about it. What stands out to you? What inspires you? What do you now know that you did not know before watching/reading her poem?

Read and annotate the article of the week using dochub.

Using MLA, write your 1 to 2 page response using the prompts at the end of the article.

Choose 4 of the 7 passages on the chart to analyze this week.

Of course you can complete all 7, but I'm mindful that you also have an AOW to complete this week as well.

In the discussion post, add what you will read, watch, or listen to this month. Add a comment about why you chose it. Please include full titles and authors/speakers/artists so that your classmates may be inspired too.

Open in Google Docs.
MAKE A COPY and then SAVE in your name.

Type directly onto the document.
You will do these in place of a Reader's Notebook.

You will submit your second review.

You will write a review of a book, a podcast, a film, or an album depending on the choice you made.

There are links below to guide you depending on the choice you made for your second enrichment choice. Write the album review the same way you'd write a podcast review.
Remember, this is about your learning and growth!

Use MLA formatting. 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman font.

Use the Google Doc to write about STAMPED by Jason Reynolds. Add your first and last name before the title and save your copy.

Type "I'm here" in the discussion for attendance.

Open slide show.
Choose a font color. Make a color code chart.
Respond to the question/prompt.

Open the slideshow.
Find the slide that matches your group number.
Use the book to discuss and respond on the slide.
Type in different colors for each group member. (Put the color code into the speaker notes)
Turn on your cameras and mics in your breakout group and share ideas.
Type responses ONLY on your group’s slide.

You will submit your first review. I extended the deadline.

You will write a review of a book, a podcast, or a film depending on the choice you made.

There are links below to guide you depending on the choice you made for your first enrichment choice.

Use MLA formatting. 12 point font, double spaced, Times New Roman font.

This one is about Trump contracting the Coronavirus.
Read and annotate the article. Write a one page + reflection using MLA formatting. See rubric for holistic grading.

Read and annotate the article. You can use DocHub to annotate.
Make sure you look at the rubric so you know how you'll be scored.

Write your own "Where I'm From" poem by imitating the work of poet, George Ella Lyon.
Type it out in Google Docs.
Make a video. Be creative. Do your best. Make it any way you like. Just go for it.




Remember, you are the expert on you. No one else sees the world as you do; no one else has your material to draw on. You don't have to know where to begin. Just start. Let it flow. Trust the work to find its own form.

Annotate the article using DocHub.
Write a one page response using the guiding questions.
Read the rubric to make sure you are hitting all of the requirements.
Format MLA

NOTE: I decided to allow you to opt out of ONE article of the week per month. If you choose to opt out this week, just submit a google doc with the statement, "I opt out this week."

1. Watch the ted talk on intersectionality.
2. Read the examples of social identity handout.
3. Fill out the social identity chart using the examples as a reference guide.
4. Write a one page reflective response that answers one of the two questions below
-Which identity has the greatest effect on how YOU see yourself and why?
-Which identity has the greatest effect on how OTHERS see you (whether positively or negatively) and why? (USE MLA formatting.)
*Be prepared to share! BUT You only have to share what you are COMFORTABLE with.
DO NOT TURN IN THE WORKSHEET ONLY YOUR WRITTEN RESPONSE!!!!!

Annotate using DocHub.
Write a one page (plus) reflective response using MLA format.

Open the AOW link.
Click on the article.
Use the Chrome DocHub extension to open the article so you can annotate it.
Save your annotated copy so you can turn it back in as a "marked up" copy.
Write your one page reflection in a new Google Doc.
Use MLA formatting. (Look this up if you cannot recall how to do it.)
Turn in BOTH your annotated text and your MLA formatted reflection.

You will do one of these per week. All four must be completed for credit.
You will choose one of the 4 at the end of each month that I will fully grade.

We will watch the Ted Talk together.

Open the Google Doc. Rename it with your name. Type directly on it. You can adjust the lines or just delete them and type your responses in the blank space between questions.

If you need to rewatch the Ted Talk on your own to help you better respond to the questions, please do.

Monthly Individual Enrichment Experiences Via Books, Podcasts, and Documentaries/Films

Each month you will choose an outside enrichment experience. You may choose all books if you would prefer, but you may not choose all podcasts or all documentaries/films.

Due dates

October 2nd
October 30th
November 30th
December 18th
January 29th
February 26th
March 26th
April 29th
May 21st

This totals 9 enrichment experiences.

You MUST read a minimum of 3 books.


When you choose a podcast, you must listen to a minimum of 6 episodes. You will write a review of the podcast series.

When you choose a film, your review will be longer and multi-faceted. For example, you will focus on plot, theme, character development, musical score, cinematography, special effects, social commentary, etc.

For books, you will write a literary analysis based on one or more of the following: character, theme, historical context, social commentary, etc.

More specific instructions for each type of enrichment are forthcoming.


For now, you may want to create a Google Doc, copy the due dates and begin filling in the titles you wish to explore. You can always change your mind, but it’s good to get started on a plan.

Turn in your plan to me by Friday, September 4th.

There are 3 sheets on the attached document.
Sheet 1: Book lists
Sheet 2: Podcast titles
Sheet 3: Documentaries and Films

If you want to choose titles not on the list, please just run them by me first.

As we move through these enrichment experiences, you will also create a photo board. See attached. Make a copy and rename it.

Listen to the talk.

Create your own poem. You may use one of the two provided templates or you may veer off from it. Make a copy of the file and rename it. When you are done upload it as a Google Doc.

Which one seems the easiest for you? Why?
Which one seems like it might be a struggle for you to master? Why?

Then reply to one of your classmates.

Make sure to write in COMPLETE sentences. This is an academic class. NO texting abbreviations.

Open the AOW link.
Click on the article.
Use the Chrome DocHub extension to open the article so you can annotate it.
Save your annotated copy so you can turn it back in as a "marked up" copy.
Write your one page reflection in a new Google Doc.
Use MLA formatting. (Look this up if you cannot recall how to do it.)
Turn in BOTH your annotated text and your MLA formatted reflection.

You will do one of these per week. All four must be completed for credit.
You will choose one of the 4 at the end of each month that I will fully grade.

Add the titles of three songs that give you HOPE. These will be your Anthem Playlist. Remember these need to be songs that uplift you! I've included mine below. You only need titles and artists, but please include a one sentence explanation for each about why the song inspires you.

Hi there. I thought this activity might be a fun way to get to know each other. You'll complete your virtual locker and then share it in a small group via ZOOM break out room. Then if there are some who want to share with the whole class, we'll do that too.

RENAME the file with your FIRST and LAST name. Then you can create your own locker.

Attached is a copy of the syllabus.
Also attached is a copy of the final page where you can type in yours and your guardians' name(s). Rename the Google Slide file. Add your "signature." (Typing your name will suffice.)
Turn in the "signature slide" only.