6A Language Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Mr. Dave Brenner
- Term
- 2017-2018
- Department
- MS- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 13 words (pages 78-79)
- Units 1-12 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 13 words from pages 78-79 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- maneuver
- medieval
- memento
- millennium
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 13:
Please complete all Unit 13 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 80-83 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Research Paper (Tustin War Hero) Final Draft
The final draft of your research paper is due on this date. Please share it with me electronically through Google Docs or put it inside your Language Arts Folder in Google Drive.
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Grammar Chapter 4 Test- Verbs: This test will cover material from Lessons 1-9.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 13-17)
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Latin & Greek Roots Test (Units 9-12):
- Match the root with its meaning and provide one of the vocabulary words (from the workbook) that contain the root; the vocabulary word must be spelled correctly for full credit.
- Study Guide provided in Moodle
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 9-12)
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 5-8)
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 12 words (pages 72-73)
- Units 1-11 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 12 words from pages 72-73 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- library
- license
- lightning
- maintenance
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 12:
Please complete all Unit 12 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 74-77 of your vocabulary workbook.
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The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe:
Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 1-4)
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Grammar Chapter 4 (Verbs) Quiz:
- Lessons 1-5
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 11 words (pages 66-67)
- Units 1-10 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 11 words from pages 66-67 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- jewelry
- judgment
- leisure
- liaison
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 11:
Please complete all Unit 11 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 68-71 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 10 words (pages 60-61)
- Unit 1-9 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 10 words from pages 60-61 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- humorous
- immediate
- indispensable
- intelligence
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Personal Narrative (Memory Snapshot) Final Draft
The final draft of your personal narrative is due on this date. Please share it with me electronically through Google Docs or put it inside your Language Arts Folder in Google Drive.
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 10:
Please complete all Unit 10 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 62-65 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 9 words (pages 54-55)
- Unit 1-8 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 9 words from pages 54-55 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- gauge
- grateful
- guarantee
- hierarchy
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The Phantom Tollbooth, Act II Test
Please use the study guide provided in Moodle to prepare for the test. You also have access to the story through the Pearson website if you wish to reread and/or review it.
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 9:
Please complete all Unit 9 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 56-59 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Grammar Chapter 3 Test- Pronouns:
- This test will cover material from Lessons 1-10
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Latin & Greek Roots Test (Units 5-8):
- Match the root with its meaning, and provide one of the vocabulary words (from the workbook) that contain the root
- Study Guide provided in Moodle
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Come to class with a photograph (printed or digital) that brings back a vivid memory such as a special place you visited, a memorable vacation, or an important event. The photograph can be of you at any age, as long as you remember the event. It can be you with your family, friends, teammates, other significant people, or even a pet. You will use this photo to write a personal narrative.
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 8 words (pages 48-49)
- Units 1-7 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 8 words from pages 48-49 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- existence
- experience
- fiery
- foreign
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Grammar Chapter 3 Quiz (Pronouns): Lessons 1-5
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Latin & Greek Roots:
Please complete all Unit 8 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 50-53 of your vocabulary workbook.
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The Phantom Tollbooth, Act I Test
Please use the study guide provided in Moodle to prepare for the test. You also have access to the story through the Pearson website if you wish to reread or review it.
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 7 words (pages 42-43)
- Units 1-6 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 7 words from pages 42-43 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- embarrass
- equipment
- exhilarate
- exceed
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 7:
Please complete all Unit 7 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 44-47 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 6 words (pages 36-37)
- Units 1-5 Words (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 6 words from pages 36-37 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- conscious
- consensus
- definite
- discipline
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Latin & Greek Roots Vocabulary- Unit 6
Please complete all Unit 6 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 38-41 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Grammar Chapter 2 Test- Nouns:
- This test will cover material from Lessons 1-5
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Science Fiction & Fantasy Test
- Elements of Science Fiction and Fantasy
- The Fun They Had:
- Elements of Science Fiction and Fantasy
- The Fun They Had:
-- Reading Comprehension
-- Biblical Connections to the story
-- Theme/Main Message
-- Biblical Connections to the story
-- Theme/Main Message
Please rereadThe Fun They Had on your own to prepare for the reading comprehension part of the test. Use your Sci-Fi/Fantasy Venn Diagram or H-Chart as a study guide for the Elements of Science Fiction and Fantasy part of the test.
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 5 words (pages 30-31)
- Units 1-4 (cumulative review)
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 5 words from pages 30-31 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- collectible
- column
- committed
- conscience
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 5:
Please complete all Unit 5 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 32-35 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Grammar Chapter 2 (Nouns) Quiz:
- Lesson 1-3
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Latin & Greek Roots Test (Units 1-4):
- Match the root with its meaning, and provide one of the vocabulary words (from the workbook) that contain the root
- Study Guide provided in Moodle
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Greek god (or goddess) Facebook Poster
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Argument Essay (God vs. Greek gods):
- Please review directions and essay requirements
- Essay completed in Google Docs
- Share electronically with Mr. Brenner
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 4 words (pages 24-25)
- Unit 1-3 Words-- cumulative review
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 4 words from pages 24-25 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- calendar
- category
- cemetery
- changeable
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 4:
Please complete all Unit 4 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 26-29 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Grammar Chapter 1 Test- The Sentence & Its Parts:
- Lessons 1-10
- Lessons & Practice Activities in Notability
- Practice and study materials provided in class
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Percy Jackson The Lightning Thief Reading Comprehension Book Test
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Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 16-20)
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Greek god/goddess 6 Things Listicle: Please review the directions/requirements in Moodle (Notability) before submitting your assignment to Mr. Brenner via email.
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Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 11-15)
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 3 words (pages 18-19)
- Units 1 & 2 Words-- cumulative review
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 3 words from pages 18-19 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- argument
- atheist
- believe
- bellwether
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Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 6-10)
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 3:
Please complete all Unit 3 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 20-23 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief Reading Comprehension Quiz (Chapters 1-5)
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Unit 2 words (pages 12-13)
- Unit 1 words (pages 6-7)-- cumulative review
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 2 words from pages 12-13 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- acquit
- a lot
- amateur
- apparent
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Latin & Greek Roots- Unit 2:
Please complete all Unit 2 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 14-17 of your vocabulary workbook.
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Grammar Chapter 1 Quiz:
- Lesson 1- Complete Subjects & Predicates
- Lesson 2- Simple Subjects
- Lesson 3- Simple Predicates (Verbs)
- Lesson 4- Verb Phrases
- Lesson 5- Compound Sentence Parts
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Vocabulary Quiz:
- Unit 1 words from pages 6-7 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
Spelling Quiz:
- Unit 1 words from pages 6-7 of your Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots workbook
- Frequently Misspelled Words:
- acceptable
- accidentally
- accommodate
- acquire
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Vocabulary from Latin & Greek Roots:
Please complete all Unit 1 Exercises (I-VI) on pages 8-11 of your vocabulary workbook.
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6 Things About Me Listicle:
Please submit your assignment to Mr. Brenner electronically (email or Google Drive LA Folder) AND provide him with a printed color hardcopy as well.