Ms. Derico’s Daily Assignments

Below is the schedule of English classes that you need to attend each day.

English 8:45-9:05 (class email: English@flps.com )

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General English 9:45-10:05 (class email: generalenglish@flps.com)

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MS AB English 10:50-11:10 (class email: msabenglish@flps.com)

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Basic English 12:35-12:55 (class email: basicenglish@flps.com)

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Please call Ms. Derico’s or Ms. D.’s phone number: 954-947-0819 during the Extra Help Session if you have any questions or concerns.

Extra Help Session 2 (2:45-3:30)

Homework Assignments

English 8:45-9:05 (class email: English@flps.com )

(9/21): Instructional 3-2-1: List 3 ways you are different from your family and/or friends, list 2 things you know about culture, and list the state or country you were born in and Author Who? Amy Tan-use the Internet and locate five facts about Amy Tan, be sure to include your resource.

(9/22): Vocabulary Boxes for Double Face: please fill in the boxes for word & p.o.s (part of speech) and definitions for the following words-advantage (noun)-any state, circumstance, opportunity, or means specially favorable to success; a benefit, profit, or gain; blend (verb)-to mix smoothly and inseparably together; circumstances (noun)-a condition or detail that determines or modifies a fact or an event; compare and contrast (verb)-to list or point out how 2 or more things, people, or events are alike and different; culture (noun)-a particular form or stage of civilization, as that of a certain nation, region, or time period; fabulous (adjective)-exceptionally good or unusual; wonderful; superb; inference (noun)-the act or process of generating a conclusion or judgment from prior knowledge, evidence, and/or experiences; opportunities (noun)-good positions, chances, or prospects for advancement or success; popular fiction (noun)-type of fiction that usually deals with a problem that occurs between parents and their children; pursuing (verb)-striving to gain; seeking to attain or accomplish.

General Engli-sh 9:45-10:05 (class email: generalenglish@flps.com)

(9/21): Instructional 3-2-1: List 3 types of natural disasters, list 2 natural disasters that have recently affected our country, and write a definition for natural disaster and Author Who? Victor Heiser, M.D.-use the Internet and locate five facts about Victor Heiser, be sure to include your resource.

(9/22): Vocabulary Boxes for An American Doctor’s Odyssey: please fill in the boxes for word & p.o.s (part of speech) and definitions for the following words-calloused (adjective)-#1 made callous (hard or unfeeling); hardened; lacking pity #2 having a callus (hardened, thickened place) or calluses; grotesque (adjective)-absurdly awkward; fantastic; identify (verb)-recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; establish the identity (or sameness) of; impact (noun)-striking of one body against another; forceful contact; collision; inevitable (adjective)-incapable of being avoided; bound to happen; certain; necessary; laborious (adjective)-requiring hard or toilsome effort; arduous; difficult; hard; maintain (verb)-#1 keep in operation; keep up; keep #2 uphold or defend, as by argument; assert; affirm; perilous (adjective)-full of peril (danger); involving risk; dangerous; hazardous; precipitous (adjective)-steep like a precipice (cliff); falling very quickly; seethe (verb)-#1 bubble or foam as if boiling; boil #2 be in a state of excitement or agitation.

 

MS AB English 10:50-11:10 (class email: msabenglish@flps.com)

(9/21): Instructional 3-2-1: List 3 things you know about stereotypes, list 2 things you know about honesty, and write about a time when you were being honest, but no one believed you and Author Who? William Saroyan-use the Internet and locate five facts about William Saroyan, be sure to include your resource.

(9/22): Vocabulary Boxes for My Name is Aram: please fill in the boxes for word & p.o.s (part of speech) and definitions for the following words-bland (adjective)-gentle; mild; smooth and soothing; complication (noun)-difficult state of affairs; difficulty; confused situation; core (noun)-central, basic, inmost part; heart; center; culprit (noun)-person guilty of a fault or crime; offender; elegant (adjective)-very refined; showing good taste; correct and polished; excellent; exceptionally (adverb)-in an out-of-the-ordinary way; unusually; uncommonly; outrage (noun)-act of violence showing no regard for others; offense; insult; pretense (noun)-make-believe; false show; pretext; semester (noun)-half of a school year; term; vigor (noun)-energy; force; power; active strength.

Basic English 12:35-12:55 (class email: basicenglish@flps.com)

(9/21): Instructional 3-2-1: List 3 things you know about detectives, list 2 ways you could be helpful to others, and list a fictional or real life famous detective and Author Who? Sir Arthur Conan Doyle-use the Internet and locate five facts about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, be sure to include your resource.

(9/22): Vocabulary Boxes for The Redheaded League: please fill in the boxes for word & p.o.s (part of speech) and definitions for the following words-client (noun)-person who engages the professional services of another; customer; patron; commonplace (adjective)-ordinary; unremarkable; neither new nor interesting; deduce (verb)-reason out or conclude from known facts; infer; frayed (adjective)-worn; ragged; worn out; manual (adjective)- #1 involving the hands #2 hand-operated #3 requiring or using physical skill or energy; narrative (noun)-something that is narrated (told); story; tale; account; ornament (noun)-something that adorns or adds beauty; decoration; embellishment; pompous (adjective)-making an appearance of importance or dignity; self-important; portly (adjective)-heavy of body; stout; corpulent; obese; unique (adjective)-being the only one of its kind in existence; having no like or equal; unparalleled; singular.