R. Roiz 05-Creative Writing Assignments

These are extra points that you can earn to add to your semester exam grade.  Make sure to complete them.  :)

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Transfer your final draft here.  You will be working on this today, tomorrow, and Wednesday.  It is due on Wednesday, May 19.  Make sure to adjust the margins, font, font size, insert header, heading, title, etc. in MLA format.  Also, add your works cited page to the last page of your paper.  This will count as a TEST GRADE.

Use this document to type your rough draft.  Make sure to use the MLA format.  1 inch margins all around; 

12 point Times New Roman font; header with your last name and page number.  Refer back to the PowerPoint notes.
Use HAT, R1EES, R2EES, R3EES, and RT to help you compose your paragraphs.  For in-text citations, refer to the MLA Guidebook.

Fill out the outline form (page 2) with just the basic information you will use in your research paper. Outline your facts and quotes. You can fill in your explanation later.

Fill out the outline form (page 2) with just the basic information you will use in your research paper. Outline your facts and quotes. You can fill in your explanation later.

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Write a brief summary of your research, paraphrase, or quote from your research on the blank source cards.  Include all of the information that you need to cite for your source.  Make sure to look at the examples provided for guidance.  


You will be working on this today and tomorrow.

Find two more sources from any of the listed sources and copy and paste your information on the document provided.

You will be searching for two sources for your research paper today.  You will use ERIC http://eric.ed.gov/ to find your two sources.  Once you do, you will copy and paste the information on this document.  You may also copy the hyperlink for your information.  Either option will suffice.

You will be searching for two sources for your research paper today.  You will use Google Scholar https://scholar.google.com/ to find your two sources.  Once you do, you will copy and paste the information on this document.

Follow the link to complete your Flocabulary assignment

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LOG IN TO THE LIVE SESSION SO THAT YOU CAN GET THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM ME FOR THIS PROJECT.  THIS WILL COUNT AS TWO TEST GRADES AND ONE DAILY GRADE.
You will be expected to do the following:
Select a song of your choice to analyze. Must be a clean version.
Fill out the graphic organizer.
Create a Flipgrid oral presentation that is at least 3 minutes long and no longer than 5 minutes.
Make sure to discuss the presentation topics listed in the presentation under discussion points.
https://flipgrid.com/abc67c74

Song Title is DUE ON WEDNESDAY, April 14.  DAILY GRADE
Lyric Analysis Graphic Organizer is DUE ON THURSDAY, April 15.  TEST GRADE
Flipgrid is DUE ON FRIDAY, April 16.  TEST GRADE

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Use the Lyric Analysis Graphic Organizer to analyze "Wings" by Macklemore.

Follow the I Am Poem instructions and create your own I Am poem.

Follow the BIO POEM instructions and example to create your own BIO POEM. You must turn in the rough draft and final draft. I want to see your creativity. Use a thesaurus to help you with the adjectives, feelings, etc.

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Complete the STAAR survey. Please be honest with your responses. I will give you all a 100 for completing this.

Prompt: Write an essay explaining why new technology is so important to teenagers.

Copy and paste your introduction and body paragraphs from the assignments from Wednesday and Thursday, then compose your conclusion using the RT strategy. Remember, R=restate your thesis statement and T=take away. Make sure to revise and edit your essay for any errors and for clarity before turning it in. This will count as one test grade.

Compose your two body paragraphs based on your two reasons in your thesis statement (from yesterday's assignment). Make sure to use transitions to help connect your sentences and ideas.

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Review the attached presentation. Today you will turn in the brainstorming and introduction for your essay.

Topic: Write an essay explaining why new technology is so important to teenagers.

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Complete this assignment for today.

Complete the assignment by the end of the day. This is not to be done as daily warm ups as listed in the slides.

Complete this assignment today. These are not to be completed as daily warm ups (even though they are titled that way).

Login to Study Island and complete today's assignment on revising.

You will be taking the editing quiz in Study Island. Make sure to click on the link provided and sign in with your username and password. If you need assistance with that, please let me know.

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Instructions: Use the acronym (RT) to help you compose a conclusion for the topic that is provided below. Look at the model conclusion so that you can get a better understanding on what a conclusion should look like. You will work on this today and tomorrow. It is due on Thursday, March 4.

Look at the prompt and the thesis statement that is provided for the prompt. Compose two body paragraphs using the (REES) strategy for each reason provided in the thesis statement. Follow the acronym (REES) to guide you for each sentence. Use transitions to move from one sentence to the next, and from one paragraph to the next.

Think about the object in the picture and compose a paragraph that has complete sentences about the object. Follow the acronym (REES) to guide you for each sentence. Use transitions to move from one sentence to the next.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each of the following steps for the prompt that is provided. Do not skip any of the steps. We will begin on this today, however, it is due on Friday, February 12.

Attached you will also find student sample essays for the same prompt. Only look at the essays that were scored a 4.

Read the selection and choose the best answer to each question.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each of the following steps for the prompt that is provided. Do not skip any of the steps. Look back at the thesis statement that you wrote yesterday and add it here.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete each of the following steps for the prompt that is provided. Do not skip any of the steps.

I have provided a link for sample essays on the same prompt. Only look at the essays that are scored a 4.

This assignment will be done in two parts. Part One will be the brainstorming and thesis statement and will be due on Tuesday, February 9. Part Two will be the hook and bridge sentence and will be due on Wednesday, February 10.

Write an introductory paragraph (3-5 sentences). You are NOT writing the full essay, just the introductory paragraph. Make sure to include a hook, background information about the topic, and a thesis statement with two reasons. Show a bulleted list of brainstorming ideas. Look at my example below for guidance.

After reviewing the essays, answer the following questions in complete sentences.

Use the notes provided in the Canva presentation to create your own thesis statements for each of the prompts in the next slides.

Remember, a thesis statement is a one sentence declaration about the main idea of an essay.

You must show brainstorming.

Start by restating the prompt and then adding the two ideas at the end.

Use the notes provided in the Canva presentation to create your own thesis statements for each of the prompts in the next slides.

Remember, a thesis statement is a one sentence declaration about the main idea of an essay.

Start by restating the prompt and then adding the two ideas at the end.

Use Malcolm Under the Stars from Epic! to find three examples of each of the following sentences:
*A comma joining two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
For example: I was so tired after work today, but I dragged myself to go jogging.
*A sentence containing an appositive or appositive phrase
For example: My dog, Milo Roiz, is a male Schnauzer.
*A sentence containing a comma series.
For example: I bought apples, bananas, oranges, and limes at H-E-B today.

To access Epic! click on the link below.
Class Code: qnc6962

Underline each appositive or appositive phrase, and circle the noun it identifies.

Use “The New York Times” article to find examples of sentences that are using appositives or appositive phrases. Do the following:
1. Copy and paste the sentence in the box.
2. Then highlight the appositive or appositive phrase.

Look for 8 examples of compound sentences that are joined with a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) in the article, “Artists and activities rush to save Black Lives Matter murals”. Indicate the paragraph where the sentence is found, and quote the text in the spaces provided.

You must look for the 8 sentences and copy and paste them on the word document. To copy press ctrl+c and then to paste press ctrl+v.

For your vision board, you will be doing the following:
1. Create and assemble a vision board reflecting visions/goals for the new year.
2. Express your ideas through imagery.
3. Create SMART goals that are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Based.

Be creative and take your time completing this to the best of your ability. This will count as a TEST grade, so make sure to try your best on this. I can't wait to see what you all come up with. Have fun!

You MUST be present in the live session to take this exam. Failure to do so will result in an automatic zero.

Your semester exam is located in Study Island. Click on the Study Island link below to access your exam. *Select Study Island for schools.
*Your username is the following: FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME in all CAPS. For example: RAQUEL.ROIZ.
*Your password is 1234; however, you will be prompted to change your password.

When you have completed the exam in Study Island, make sure to click on turn in.
Also, make sure to take advantage of the extra credit points available. I will add those to this test average.

FRIDAY's TEST

You may start on this today and complete it tomorrow.

This is Friday's Grammar Quiz, but you are free to take it now since we have a short day on Friday.

Answer the multiple choice questions. If you would like to retake the quiz to get a higher score, then do so immediately after your first submission. Good luck!

Answer each multiple choice question. Keep track of your answers on a blank sheet of paper since you will be entering your answers on DMAC for full credit. Good luck!
You will need the following information for DMAC:
1. Student ID # (entered with a zero in front)
2. Date of birth
3. Test ID#: 1349718

Think about what the word gratitude means to you. Ponder that for a minute or so, and try to think about what you are thankful for at this exact moment. Tell me about that in your own words using examples and details. Also, if there is a person in your life who you feel deserves some appreciation, tell me about that person and why they deserve to be appreciated. Have fun with this! It's extra credit. :)

This is an extra credit assignment; therefore, it is not mandatory. Choosing to complete it, however, will result in a 90-100 test grade if done correctly.

This is an extra credit assignment; therefore, it is not mandatory. Choosing to complete it, however, will result in a 90-100 test grade if done correctly.

In a well written paragraph (at least 5 sentences) discuss something that you learned from this video. What are some takeaways that stood out for you? Explain.

Topic: Write an essay explaining your definition of a true friendship.
Copy and paste your HAT, R1EEFOS, R2EEFOS, and RUN paragraphs to form your final draft here on this document. Make sure to revise and edit your final draft. This will count as a TEST grade, so make sure you turn in the best version. Look at the attached example to guide you on what this should look like.

Use the RUN strategy and the transitions provided to compose a well written conclusion. Each section is a sentence in your conclusion. Remember, the conclusion wraps up your essay. In other words, it brings everything to a close. Look at the example provided for guidance, but DO NOT copy it. Copying will result in an automatic zero.

Work on the daily warm up for the day and then submit the completed bundle at the end of the week for a daily grade.

Use the REEFOS strategy and the transitions provided to compose a well written body paragraph. You will be using your second idea from your thesis statement about your definition of a true friendship. Use the attached example for guidance. DO NOT COPY.

Use the REEFOS strategy and the transitions provided to compose a well written body paragraph. You will be using your first idea from your thesis statement about your definition of a true friendship. Follow along in our live session for step-by-step guidance and instruction.

Answer the following questions. You may use your weekly warm ups to help you. If you are not satisfied with your test score, you can retake the test.

Topic: Write an essay explaining your definition of a true friendship.

Instructions: After you write the background information on your topic, add your hook and thesis statement. Make sure to revise and edit your sentences for clarity and cohesion. Use transitions where needed. Remember, this is just the introduction; do not turn in an essay.

Example 1
Hook: In Walter Winchell’s words, “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”
Add background Information: Friendship is vital in all of our lives--it is a necessity in order to survive life’s hardships.
Thesis Statement: A true friend is someone who is trustworthy and someone who is there in the good and bad times.
COMBINED:
In Walter Winchell’s words, “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” Friendship is vital in all of our lives--it is a necessity in order to survive life’s hardships. My definition of a true friend is someone who is trustworthy and someone who is there in the good and bad times.

Example 2
Hook: My mom always told me, “True friends are the ones that will stick like glue.”
Add background information: I didn’t quite understand her words until I got older and got to “experience life” and all of its hardships.
Thesis Statement: My definition of a true friend is someone who is trustworthy and someone who is there in the good and bad times.
COMBINED:
My mom always told me, “True friends are the ones that will stick like glue.” I didn’t quite understand her words until I got older and got to “experience life” and all of its hardships. My definition of a true friend is someone who is trustworthy and there in the good and bad times.

Add the hook for your introduction. We are still working with the same topic: write an essay explaining your definition of a true friendship.
Follow along for step-by-step instructions in today's live.

Write your thesis statement here. Use your brainstorming ideas from yesterday.
Topic: Write an essay explaining your definition of true friendship.
Yesterday's assignment was brainstorming on this topic, so make sure you have done that first before you compose your thesis statement.
Once you have done that, take two of those ideas and include them in your thesis statement.
For example: My definition of a true friend is someone who is ____________ and ____________.

Follow along in the live session. We will be working on this together. Those of you that are not joining the lives, please do this on your own.

Complete each daily warm up and submit the completed bundle at the end of the week.

This unit explores the idea of survival and what it takes to endure an extreme situation. Look back at the texts you read, and think about the events that place the people and characters in danger and what their reactions are. Then decide for yourself whether the desire for survival can be selfish. Write or present an argument that explains your position, using evidence from at least two texts in this unit. For an example of a well-written argumentative text you can use as a mentor text, review “The Cost of Survival” in the My Perspectives textbook.

Underline each participial phrase in each sentence.

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Complete each daily warm up and submit the completed bundle on Friday.

Answer each multiple choice question.

We will go through this together in our live session. Make sure to join us for the lesson, guided practice, and clarification.

We will go through this lesson in class. Make sure to join the live session for guided instruction, practice, and clarification.

We will go through this lesson in class. Make sure to join the live session.

Complete each daily warm up (bell ringer) every day. Each warm up is worth 20 points for a total of 100 points for the week. Make sure to complete each one daily and submit them at the end of the week for full credit.

Select the correct answer choice.

View each movie trailer and answer each section in the table. View the example for the expectations on this assignment.

Answer in a well composed paragraph. Your answer must be at least 75 words.

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Follow the instructions on the handouts.

Follow the instructions on the handouts.

Follow the instructions on the handout.

Follow the instructions on the handout.

Follow along and complete the practice exercises.

Follow the instructions on each handout.

Fill out each area.

Use this as your guide for composing your thesis statement for your argumentative essay.

Attach your typed version of your brainstorming here. Make sure that your brainstorming includes your position on the topic, several examples to support your position, and an opposing argument. This can be a bulleted list.

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Submit your final draft here. You may submit a picture of a handwritten final draft or you may submit a typed essay (Word document or Google Docs). Remember that your essay must be at least 500 words.

Submit your picture of your handwritten rough draft here. Make sure you have proofreading marks and annotations to show that you have gone back to revise and edit your paper.

Read the following passage. Then answer the questions that follow.

Design your virtual locker or virtual cubby to help me get to know you better. Include at least 10 (or more!) things that tell about who you are.