Make Up Assignments
All Legal absences from class must be made up to earn credit for the days missed. Assignments must follow the literacy initative guidelines.
Up to 10 points can be earned for each assignment by:
1. Printing out the article and actively reading it (annotating the text, making notes in the margins etc).
2. Complete the graphic organizer and
3. Constructing a well-written 5 paragraph essay that follows your ELA guidelines for writting an essay.
Literacy Initiative Material
Open Response Essay Outline |
Graphic Organizer |
*** NEWEST ARTICLES***
Assignment #10
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/28/well/move/the-best-foods-for-athletes.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fphys-ed&action=click&contentCollection=move®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=6&pgtype=collection
Click on the above link and read the article "The best food for Athletes". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article, identify and discuss the best foods for athletes as well as their benefits.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #9
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/22/well/move/how-you-felt-about-gym-class-may-impact-your-exercise-habits-today.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fphys-ed&action=click&contentCollection=move®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=5&pgtype=collection
Click on the above link and read the article "How you Felt About Gym Class May Impact Your Exercise Habits Today". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article identify and discuss three implications in PE class that lead to adults becoming more physically active.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #8
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/28/well/move/the-best-foods-for-athletes.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fphys-ed&action=click&contentCollection=move®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection
Click on the above link and read the NY Times article " The Best Foods for Athletes". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article identify and discuss the best foods for athletes as well as why they are important.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #7
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/johnny-damon-baseball-letter-to-my-younger-self
Click on the above link and read the article " A Letter to My Younger Self - Jonny Damon". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article, discuss three instances in Jonny's life that led him on the road to becoming a Major League Baseball player.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when your return to class.
Assignment #6
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/videos/michael-porter-jr-gods-plan
Click on the above link and watch the short video " God's Plan" with NBA star Michael Porter Jr. Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After watching the video discuss how Michael's injury and his relationship with Lizzy changed his outlook on life and basketball.
You can email your paper to your teacher or you can hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #5
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/casey-hayward-chargers-mom
Click on the above link and read the article "Dear Mom" by NFL player Casey Hayward. Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article, identify and discuss three how Casey's mother impacted her son's life and why he is so thankful for her.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #4
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/tyler-adams-mls-new-york-red-bulls
Click on the above line and read the article " Greatful" by local professional soccer player and US team member Tyler Adams. Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article, identify and discuss three factors that lead Tyler to all his success in soccer.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #3
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/06/07/well/move/why-running-may-be-good-for-your-back.html?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Fphys-ed&action=click&contentCollection=move®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=collection
Click on the above link and read the article " Why Running May Be Good for your Back". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article, identify and discuss three ways running will help strengthen your back.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #2
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/michael-jordan-derek-jeter-legacy/
Click on the above link and read the letter " Legacy". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the letter from Michael Jordan to Derek Jeter, discuss what a legacy is. What do you want your legacy to be when you leave Poughkeepsie High School. What do you want your legacy to be in 50 years? 75 years?
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.
Assignment #1
https://www.theplayerstribune.com/the-miami-baseball-brotherhood/
Click on the above link and read the article " The Miami Baseball Brotherhood". Compose a 5 paragraph essay following the literacy initiative guidelines.
Prompt: After reading the article, identify and discuss the bond Manny, Jon, and Yonder share through playing collegiate baseball.
You can email your paper to your teacher or hand in a hard copy when you return to class.