English II-Period 2 Assignments

Write about a time when you had an adventure.

*Definition of Adventure: an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity

This may be made up, but it MUST BE BELIEVABLE.

We are listening to the audiobook of The Hobbit.

You will be responsible for any reading during your absence. You may listen to the link provided and follow along on the PDF attached in the materials folder.

Millions of people visit zoos around the world, but some people believe that zoos are inhumane and that animals should not be kept in captivity. Do you agree? Why, or why not? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

**Do not begin with "I agree..." or "I disagree"

Follow the following format:
My position =
Why/why not =

Reason 1 =
Example 1 =

Reason 2 =
Example 2 =

Reason 3 =
Example 3 =

***You must use complete sentences. If you do not complete each line, you will be given a zero and your work will be turned in to the office.

This work is to be completed by Monday, Feb. 15, 2021.

Children all over the world have had their education severely disrupted this year, as schools struggle to cope with repeated closures and re-openings, and the transition, when it was an option, to online schooling.

Many feel that some of the consequences related to Covid and school closures include loss of learning and higher drop out rates, increased violence against children, teen pregnancies and early marriages.

Do you agree or disagree with the above statement? Tell why by giving examples that support your position.

**This must be 7-10 sentences
***3rd period students must also write the essay (separately) using the 5 paragraph format.

Read each passage and then answer the questions from each. Make an answer sheet to submit answers. Make sure that you label each story to match the answers that go with it.

Example:
.
"Exploring Space"
1.
2.
3.
"Underage Drinking"
1.
2.
3.
"Rainforest Frogs"
1.
2.
3.

Imagine that you know someone who is unfamiliar with computers and has never been on the Internet.Give him/her three reasons to get a computer ad get online.

Please submit these on a separate sheet of paper.

Humans have always wondered about the possibility of life on other planets in the universe. Do you believe extraterrestrial life exists? Write an essay persuading others to share your point of view.

This needs to be 4-6 sentences.

Submit answers on a separate answer sheet.

Some studies have shown students often perform better on exams if music is played softly in the background. However, some students may find the music distracting. Should schools play classical music during exams and/or allow students to listen to headphones whilst working? Take a position and explain your answer.

This needs to be 6-8 sentences.

Make a separate answer sheet and submit.

Please use a dictionary where needed. The answer to number 25 is D.

Make an answer sheet to submit for this assignment. Please use a dictionary where necessary.

Nearly all private schools require students to wear uniforms. Should public school students wear uniforms too? Argue for or against school uniforms for public school students. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.

This entry needs to be 6-8 sentences.

If you choose to not turn in the paper copy I provided, please submit the answers for this test on a SEPARATE document.

We are writing a 4 paragraph essay. Please use a Google Document and follow the instructions.

(Paragraph 1)
Your first sentence should begin, "When we had to take an eight day Covid "break", I ______________________. (This should tell me what you chose to do as far as online work or paper packet work.)
Your next two sentences should tell how you addressed this. Tell me if you had already signed up for Google Classroom, or how you did it at home. Or if you chose paper based, how did you get those materials?

(Paragraph 2)
Your next 3 sentences need to explain why you made those choices.

(Paragraph 3)
Your next 3 sentences need to explain how you did your work each day. Tell me how you managed your time.

(Alternate Paragraph 3)
If you did not do any work, you need to tell me what you did with your time. Give specific examples.

(Paragraph 4)
You need to conclude by telling me in 3 sentences what things you plan to do to be successful in the event that we have to take another unexpected break from school due to Covid.

Create your own answer sheet to submit for this quiz. DO NOT COPY THE QUIZ ITSELF TO SUBMIT. I WILL NOT ACCEPT THESE. Make sure you put this as your title of your answer sheet: "The Monkey's Paw" Part II and III Quiz, 1-12. Number your answer sheet 1-12, and put the letter of your answer choice next to each.

Use the answer sheet provided and submit it here. I only want my answer sheet with your answers on it. If you want credit, follow the instructions. YOU MUST DOWNLOAD A COPY OF THE ANSWER SHEET IN ORDER TO PUT YOUR ANSWERS IN AND SUBMIT.

Using the Google Doc attached as your answer sheet, answer 1-10 from the Part 1 Quiz.
Make sure you submit the answer sheet I have provided; otherwise, you will not get full credit.

We will be covering a unit over a short story.

Read the attached text "The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs.

I will be uploading an audio file later in the week. (It will not go along exactly with this file, so I will add an additional text as well.)

Using the text provided in this week's other attachment (the short story), answer questions 1-7 in today's attachment (using complete sentences). Then define the words in number 8. Please do this on a google document and submit it here. (Please make sure that you "turn in" your assignment so that it can be graded and returned to you.

Using the attachment, answer numbers 1-7 using complete sentences. (Make sure you read each carefully, and do not leave out the ones that have multiple questions with them.) In order to submit, you will need to create an answer sheet in Google Docs. Please make sure you "turn in" your answers so that I can grade them and return them to you. (The due date says 9-24, but it will not be counted late.)