Unit 1 Assignments

Here is where you will find your Weekly Assignments (Readings, Writing Assignments, etc) and the Weekly PowerPoints for the class.

To access each of the readings visit the Reading/ Resources Tab (also in the Course Material category).

To write your Reading Responses or Discussion Responses visit the appropriate tabs under the Student Work category.

Class Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 on usual Zoom Link (Go to Course Info). It is VERY IMPORTANT, if possible, to attend!

Week 5 PowerPoint. Please review this week’s PowerPoint. If you are on Zoom, complete the Activities we discussed. If you are asynchronous, please complete ALL of the Activities on the Week 5 Discussion Post in order to receive credit for Participation/ Attendance this week. Week 5 PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1UQb2kPh2fPjXhFfdhL5nGKQu1k_ts1zesz3f72dCcg0/edit?usp=sharing
Final Literacy Narratives DUE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th.
Write Unit 1 Reflection DUE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th.
**REMINDER** Next Week , class is Tues. and Wed. (Sept. 29th and 30th)

Class Monday and Wednesday from 10 to 11:30 on usual Zoom Link (Go to Course Info)

Week 4 PowerPoint: Please review this week’s PowerPoint. If you are on Zoom, complete the Activities we discussed. If you are asynchronous, please complete ALL of the Activities on the Week 4 Discussion Post in order to receive credit for Participation/ Attendance this week. Week 4 PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jHX5yUC6wv2XEV1Cqmjt_dRms4yvoJMrCecm–Qwgeg/edit?usp=sharing
Read Malcolm X’s piece “Learning to Read” and write a response on OpenLab. Be prepared to discuss the text on Monday, Sept. 21st.
Work on your Literacy Narrative Draft Due Monday, Sept. 21st.

Class Wednesday from 10 to 11:15 on usual Zoom Link (Go to Course Info)

Week 3 PowerPoint: Please review this week’s PowerPoint. If you are on Zoom, complete the Activities we discussed. If you are asynchronous, please complete ALL of the Activities on the Week 3 Discussion Post in order to receive credit for Participation/ Attendance this week. Week 3 PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1tWYSz6Vx21a7V9Ly0j-d6014buSgjMingf6jsOD-rpE/edit?usp=sharing
Read Jose Antonio Vargas’ piece “My Life as an Undocumented Immigrant” and write a response on OpenLab. Be prepared to discuss the text on Monday, Sept. 9th.
Write your MicroAutobiography. Due next Wednesday, Sep. 16th.

Class Monday from 10 to 11: 30 on usual Zoom link.

Individual Meetings Wednesday–please sign up using the sign up genius link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FA8A723A2F8C52-wednesday

Week 2 PowerPoint: Please review this week’s PowerPoint and complete all of the Activities. Here is link to PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1H4RT4Lb3OhedXdCXby5eoMDxL66-hKQEa7_4xKPwYcw/edit?usp=sharing
Read Amy Tan’s piece “Mother Tongue” and write a response on OpenLab. Be prepared to discuss the text in class on Monday.
Complete the Reading and Writing Identity Questionnaire below! Please be thoughtful in your responses. It will help both with your Literacy Narrative (project 1) and your Final Reflection at the end of the semester. I recommend downloading your responses or keeping a copy saved on the computer.

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1. What do you like about reading? What is hard for you when you read? Be specific.
2. Where is your favorite place to read (bed, floor, chair, subway, etc)?What is your favorite reading environment (quiet, music, etc)?
3. What type of reading do you like? What type is harder for you?
4. What language to you prefer to read in?
5. What are two things you are good at as a reader?
6. What genres do you prefer to read (mysteries, adventure, science fiction, humor, informational texts, magazines, newspapers, etc.). Explain.
7. Who is an author or authors you have enjoyed reading?
8. What have you always wanted to read and have not yet read (genres authors)? Why?
9. What is one thing you think you could do to become a stronger reader?
10. How long do you usually read before you stop or lose your focus?
1. What do you like about writing? What is hard for you when you write? Be specific.
2. What is your favorite place to write (desk, floor, table, bed, etc)?
3. What are your favorite writing utensils (pen/pencil and paper, computer, tablet, phone)?What is your favorite writing environment (quiet, music, etc)?
4. What language do you prefer to write in?
5. What is your favorite genre to write in? (Poetry, journals, songs, notes, letters, essays, stories, mysteries, etc)
6. Is there a new genre you would like to try?
7. What is one thing you think you could do to become a stronger writer?
8. How long do you usually write before you stop or lose your focus?

Join our LIVE Zoom Class tomorrow at 10am for a welcome and overview of the class! Link here: https://zoom.us/j/93988064050?pwd=K2pldkptbWc0YkRsYW9oeUZ1SCtKQT09
Read/ Review the Week 1 PowerPoint. Complete the Activity/ Activities in the PowerPoint. Link here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1CV1uQq6qqg3mQK7N0vXzTUWmx-dqDaFdLSpY3ufg1H4/edit?usp=sharing
Read “All Writing Is Autobiography” by Donald Murray, write a response on OpenLab (see the questions I have written on the Response Page). You may choose to respond to the questions or to write your own response. PLEASE try to respond to AT LEAST one other classmate.
Complete the Technology Survey found on OpenLab. If you DO NOT have access to a laptop, computer, or tablet, please email the school for a loaner at:

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