General forums
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| Announcements | Check here frequently for general news and announcements throughout the term. |
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Learning forums
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| Learning Journal and Discussion Forum | Discussion Forum- Assessment OF Learning | This is an ongoing discussion forum. At the end of each lesson, you will be directed to this forum to discuss a topic related to the lesson. The discussion forum will be graded for your OBSERVATION ASSESSMENT at the end of each unit. |
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| Lesson 1.2 Text Previewing and Summary Writing | Icebreaker 1.2- Changing the World | If you could change one thing about the world today, what would it be? How and why would you change it? Post a 2 minute video response and respond to at least 2 classmates. Comment on 2 of your classmates' responses telling them what you think of their choices |
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| Lesson 1.3 Saving the Whales | Icebreaker 1.3- Pets | If you could have any real or mythological creature as a pet, which one would you choose? Why? |
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| Lesson 1.4 Summary Writing Evaluation | Icebreaker - Hidden Talent | Describe a skill or talent that you have that most people don't know about. How did you discover and develop this skill? Record a 2 minute video response to this question. |
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| Lesson 2.1 -The Features of Informational Texts | Icebreaker 2.1 - Your Movie Role | If you could be in any movie, what would it be and what character would you play? Are you similar to the character, or would you like to be like them? |
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| Lesson 2.2 - The KWL Chart & Steps for Informational Writing | Icebreaker 2.2 | Describe a social cause that you wish more people knew about. Say why this cause is important. |
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| Lesson 2.3- Annotating and Creating Citations | Icebreaker 2.3 - Karaoke | Your response should be at least 30 words. |
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| Lesson 2.4 Writing about People | Icebreaker 2.4 | If money and time were no object ,what would you be doing right now? Describe this activity and say why you would choose to do it instead of something else . |
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| Lesson 2.5 Unit Test | Icebreaker 2.5 | Which would you rather have : unlimited wealth or the ability to read minds? Why? Record your answer in a 2 minute video. |
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| LESSON 3.2- Writing the News | Icebreaker 3.2 | Which subject do you think I more important for students to learn : Science or History? Why do you think so? |
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| LESSON 3.3 Writing Your News Article | Icebreaker | Describe the most explosive or unexpected news story from your hometown in the last year. What made it interesting? How was it reported? What was the response of the community to this story? Share your thoughts on your classmates' stories. |
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| Lesson 3. 4 Unit 3 Assessment | Icebreaker 3.4 | What would you like to be known/remembered for? Why? |
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| LESSON 4.1 Introduction to Opinion Writing | Icebreaker 4.1 | TOPIC: Which is better: rice or noodles? Convince me! Share at least 2 reasons, showing the differences between the two. |
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| Lesson 4. 2 : The Rhetorical Triangle | Icebreaker 4.2 | A controversial topic I feel strongly about is... |
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| Lesson 4.3- More Rhetorical Devices | Icebreaker 4.3 | It has been said that the superhero genre of movies has taken over the film industry, and not in a good way. What do you think? |
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| Lesson 4.4 - Essay Planning - The Pros and Cons of a Topic | Icebreaker 4.4 | 0 | |
| Lesson 4.5 Assessment of Learning | Icebreaker 4.5 | If you could time travel, would you go to the past or the future? What time period would you choose? |
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| Lesson 6.3 Narrative Writing | Icebreaker | If you could travel to the future or past, which would ou choose? What would you do while you are there? |
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| Lesson 7.3. Assessment - Reading for Pleasure | Icebreaker | The Mona Lisa is considered by many people to be the most beautiful painting in the world. Do you agree with this sentiment? Why? If not, what is the most beautiful piece of art that you have ever seen? |
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