• Hayley Forys

    English IV DC

    hayley.forys@humbleisd.net

    **If you, your family, or someone you know needs help during this Covid-19 madness, please see this list of available resources: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1dLeXZUvB1m3xS2X9BlKvvJ1oxUUmaQZes6ddQdtA8v8/htmlview

    Covid-19 Closure: Communication Plan

    Although circumstances prevent us from holding classes, I will be posting learning opportunities in the coming weeks via Google Classroom and NoRedInk. All students need to join my Google Classroom with the join code below. Students should already be enrolled in NoRedInk, but the join codes are below. I also will post a weekly calendar of activities and supplemental resources on this web page directly below. I will still be available via email and Remind, so don't hesitate to reach out with questions. If you are not connected on Remind, parents can sign up HERE and students can sign up HERE. In addition, I will offer face-to-face tutoring via Zoom. Students only (please) create an account HERE by clicking the blue "Sign Up, It's Free" button at the top, right of the webpage. I would love to SEE you all via Zoom! More information below.

     

    The pandemic has presented the country with an extraordinary challenge. Right now we have more questions than answers. Education will need to be flexible, which invites new avenues of growth. I'm exploring new teaching tools to make your learning experience as enriching as possible. In the meantime, stay safe and well!

     

     

    Google Classroom

    Join code for all students: tdbrgc6

    I will be posting announcements, assignments, links, videos, lessons. This is the main hub where you will receive and send work. IF we still write research essays, you will also need to turn in assignments to TurnItIn.com. We will cross that bridge when we get there.

     

    Zoom

    You can download the app or use the website (HERE) to access audio/video group chats. You can use practically any device you want. **All Zoom sessions are optional and will be recorded. 

    You will "Join a Meeting" using the links indicated on the day and time you'd like to attend.

     

    English IV DC Office Hours:

     

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    12 PM

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    2 PM

    Thurs. 

    12 PM

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    2 PM

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    Calendar of Activities

    Updated Calendar  Syllabus and Grading Updates Video Updated Syllabus

    Week of March 23, 2020 **This week's activity will count as an extra 5 summatve points for the 3rd quarter!!**

    Topic

    Lesson

    Practice

    Submit by Friday by 11:59 pm

    Media Bias Paper:

    COVID 19 Pandemic

    Assignment Sheet and Rubric

    1.     Live Zoom session on Monday at 1 p.m. to go over the assignment. This session will be recorded and posted to Google Classroom. You can attend the session to talk to me directly or watch the recording later.

    2.     Watch/Record 20 minutes from two news sources.

    3.     Create a Works Cited page with your two sources. Use the “Broadcast TV or Radio Program” source type on Purdue OWL. Link to Purdue OWL:

    https://tinyurl.com/y7sg6y7a

    4.     Ask questions about the paper on Google Classroom (there is a question posted).

    Open the Media Bias Notes Doc from Google Classroom. The Doc is formatted for you. As you are watching your TV segments, take notes about the visuals and language that spins information certain ways. For instance, does one station play an unflattering clip from Trump’s news conference or does another station gloss over mistakes the administration has made? Take note of the visuals each source uses.

    Submit your typed notes and works cited in Google Classroom. Do NOT share them (with me or anyone else). Submit your works cited as a separate page on the end of the same document. It’s formatted for you!

     

     

    Week of March 30

    Learning Target

    (Topic)

    Learning Opportunity 

    (Instruction)

    Learning Outcome

    (Assignments)

    Due April 6 by 11:59 pm

    Lesson Resources

    Practice

    Media Bias Paper:

    COVID 19 Pandemic (research paper)

    Media Bias First Draft Instructions Video


    First Draft template in Google Classroom


    Peer Edit Sheet

    Write your first draft!!

    Ask questions via Google Classroom private comment, email, or Remind!! My suggestions for organizing the paper are on the First Draft assignment page and in the video posted.

    Submit your first draft in Google Classroom. Do NOT share it (with me or anyone else). Submit your works cited as a separate page on the end of the same document. It’s formatted for you!

    Other opportunities for extension and enrichment. 

    Start a diary about this Covid 19 craziness. Document how this is affecting your life personally. What have you observed about human behavior? Are there any really beautiful outcomes that might arise from this horrible situation?

     

     

    Resources

    Info, updates, and babies PPT  PPT as a PDF March 23

    Covid-19 Media Bias Paper:

    Assignment Sheet and Rubric

    Media Bias First Draft Doc This is a PDF. You will find your own copy of this document "live" and ready to be edited by you in Google Classroom.

    Media Bias Paper First Draft Instructions Video March 29

    Peer Edit Sheet