ELA Period 1 2025-2026 Assignments
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The People Could Fly Quiz
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The People Could Fly Quiz
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Mother Jones Quiz
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The Words We Live By Annotations and Vocabulary
Go through and annotate the excerpt of The Words We Live By. Use the slides provided to define the vocabulary words included in the text. You should write all of the definitions in the margins.
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The Hunger Games Ch. 1 Discussion Questions
Pick five questions to respond to using complete sentences, textual evidence, and correct spelling and grammar.
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The Last Chapter Writing Assignment
Student directions: Imagine that Lois Lowry wrote one more chapter of The Giver. Your task is to create your own ending to the book by writing Chapter 24. Review the 8 types of endings and the rubric attached to this assignment.
Due October 10, 2025
Requirements:
Length: 1–3 pages
Format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
Title: “Chapter 24” (centered at the top of the page)
Style: Your chapter should sound like Lois Lowry’s writing. This means:
Use descriptive language and imagery.
Keep a reflective, thoughtful tone.
Stay true to the characters and themes of the story.
Believability: Your ending must make sense with what already happened in the novel. Think about the events in Chapter 23 and continue them in a realistic way.
What to Include: Jonas’s Experience: What happens to him after the sled ride? Does he find safety, community, or something else?
Resolution: How does the story end for Jonas, Gabriel, and possibly the community he left behind?
Themes: Consider the big ideas in the novel (freedom, memory, individuality, choice, love, pain). Your ending should connect to at least one of these themes.
Details: Include sensory descriptions (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste) to make your chapter feel vivid and real.
Tips for Success:
Reread the last pages of Chapter 23 before writing to refresh your memory of the mood and imagery.
Plan your ending before you begin. Think: What message do I want the reader to leave with?
Write in complete sentences, proofread for grammar, and check that your ending flows smoothly.
Final Check Before Turning In:
My chapter is 1–3 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman.
I used descriptive details and kept the style similar to Lois Lowry’s.
My ending connects to the story and feels believable.
I edited and proofread for spelling, grammar, and clarity.
Reminder: This is an academic writing assignment. It is your opportunity to to demonstrate your understanding of the novel's themes, style, and characters while showing your academic writing skills.
Due October 10, 2025
Requirements:
Length: 1–3 pages
Format: Times New Roman, 12-point font, double-spaced
Title: “Chapter 24” (centered at the top of the page)
Style: Your chapter should sound like Lois Lowry’s writing. This means:
Use descriptive language and imagery.
Keep a reflective, thoughtful tone.
Stay true to the characters and themes of the story.
Believability: Your ending must make sense with what already happened in the novel. Think about the events in Chapter 23 and continue them in a realistic way.
What to Include: Jonas’s Experience: What happens to him after the sled ride? Does he find safety, community, or something else?
Resolution: How does the story end for Jonas, Gabriel, and possibly the community he left behind?
Themes: Consider the big ideas in the novel (freedom, memory, individuality, choice, love, pain). Your ending should connect to at least one of these themes.
Details: Include sensory descriptions (sight, sound, touch, smell, taste) to make your chapter feel vivid and real.
Tips for Success:
Reread the last pages of Chapter 23 before writing to refresh your memory of the mood and imagery.
Plan your ending before you begin. Think: What message do I want the reader to leave with?
Write in complete sentences, proofread for grammar, and check that your ending flows smoothly.
Final Check Before Turning In:
My chapter is 1–3 pages, double-spaced, Times New Roman.
I used descriptive details and kept the style similar to Lois Lowry’s.
My ending connects to the story and feels believable.
I edited and proofread for spelling, grammar, and clarity.
Reminder: This is an academic writing assignment. It is your opportunity to to demonstrate your understanding of the novel's themes, style, and characters while showing your academic writing skills.