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CCR English 10 Homework and Presentations

Course Description

This is an ever-evolving page for Mr. Braam's 2019-20 CCR English 10 classes, Bells 1-3, 6-7.
It will have homework (if possible to electronically post), and various presentations that are made in class (again, if possible to post electronically). It is for students who were either absent, or forgot to bring home items that they need to be able to work. It is the practical, day-to-day page, while my main page will have announcements, tips, student examples, etc..
You can check in here directly on a daily basis, or -- if you subscribe -- you will receive one email each day that I post something new. The email will include a link and explanation. This is an excellent way for parents to keep up on what we are doing!

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How To Find HW for Mr. Braam and Other Classes

The following link takes you to the official FHS list of teachers and their links to their HW (including mine):
 
You can always just go directly to mine at:
 
which has announcements, notes, etc, and the direct links to my Home Page

http://bit.ly/BraamSchoolSite

and my two HW pages (depending on whether you have me for English 10 or Journalism:

http://bit.ly/BraamHWPage or http://bit.ly/BraamJourHW

 

 

NOTE TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS … PLEASE READ:

     Some students and parents have written me, concerned about the fact that they have assignments marked “Missing” and that their 4th-quarter grades seem very low. 

     PLEASE, DO NOT PANIC OR STRESS OUT!!!

     The reason I have marked them Missing is so that both students and parents are alerted to the fact that there are assignments out there to be done (I literally had no assignments turned in until I marked things missing in Progressbook!)

     Please note that NOTHING is marked “Late” and no one is being punished. I am not taking points off for being late, and as soon as I receive something, I go into Progressbook and take out the missing. I have due dates mostly so students keep the work flowing and do not get backed up.

     I also know that some people have different issues/capabilities in ways to turn things in. Here are your options:

     The school is no longer open any time on any days, due to the state orders. Ugh.

So turn-in options now are to either:

  1.   Scan them with a printer or phone and send them to me by email (preferably as a PDF)
  2.   Take a photo of them with your phone and send them to me by email
  3.   Send them to me by snail mail!
  4.   No printer? A. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper and then take a photo and send them to me. or B.Work on them online and send them as attachments (if it was something posted online)
  1.   Any other method that you can think of not listed here
  2.   If none of these work (and you cannot think of any other method!), then you can send me an email saying so and then hang on to them until we (hopefully) return to school! The key thing is to communicate.
  3.   If No. 6 turns out to be the case and we never do return to school, I will likely make a giant roadtrip to pick up assignments at some point!

I hope this helps. Again, please do not stress out.

Stay safe ... and stay home!

Mr. Braam

Braam Video COVID 3

This is the next School of Braam "Life in the Time of Corona" COVID-19 video, when Mr. Braam tells all of his students thanks for (finally!) sending in HW ... and to JUST STAY AT HOME (and explains why they need to stay at home, in no uncertain terms).

Google Doc Link to List of Assignments!

In addition to the emails that send out links to any new posts I make on my website, I have also created a Google Doc that is being updated with a list of every assignment I have made, plus instructions on how to reach them.
The link to that Google Doc is

https://bit.ly/BraamHWGoogleDoc
Stay safe!

Mr. Braam

Request from FHS Counselors

The following is a note from the Fairfield HS counselors: 

Hi Everyone!
 
We decided to create a contact information sheet for the sophomores and juniors, too!  Below is a link to a 3 question Microsoft Form.  There is one for each grade level.  If you teach junior or sophomores and have an easy way of sharing this with them and encouraging them to complete it, we would appreciate it. 
 
This reminder will also be posted on our social media.  

Current Juniors: https://bit.ly/FHSJuniorContacts
Current Sophomores: https://bit.ly/FHSSophContacts

Braam Video COVID #2

Date: March 24, 2020. Please watch the following video to the end. New announcements about the class and the school.

Assignment 5: Figuratively Speaking: Hyperbole

Attached is a review worksheet on the figurative language concept of Hyperboles, Read the definitions and examples. Practice by completing the exercises. Note that there is a page with lines on it for exercises that say "On a different sheet of paper." Scan your work or take a photo and return to Mr. Braam.
MAKE SURE YOU PUT YOUR NAME AND BELL NUMBER ON EVERY EMAIL AND ON EVERY ASSIGNMENT!!!
Due by Monday, March 30.
See also Assignments 1-4!

ASSIGNMENT 4: READ THIS AND PLEASE CONTACT MR. BRAAM

Greetings to all of Mr. Braam's students in both his CCR English 10 and Journalism classes. 
I hope you and your families are all safe. 
Here is an IMMEDIATE assignment in Week 2 for all of my students, to be finished by today (Tuesday, March 24). 
So that I can tell who is receiving these announcements, I need each and every one of you to contact me at [email protected] with an email stating your name and bell number. Send the email as soon as you see this.
I understand that some of you are having difficulties with computer/Internet access; this is my way of tracking that. Those students/families whom I do not receive an email from will then be receiving a phone call from me!!!!
Note #1: This assignment will be marked as missing in Progressbook -- beginning Wednesday -- until I have some form of communication with you. 
Note #2: Even if I have been in contact with you already for other reasons, you are still required to respond to this assignment (so that I know you are receiving these notifications).
Note #3: I still need to start receiving assignments back from Week #1:
CCR English 10 students:
1. Simply tell me if you have gone to the ODE website and taken the practice EOC exam; 2. Send me the worksheet on Metaphors/Similes.
Feel free to tell me about the EOC test and to attach the metaphor worksheet to the email you send me for this assignment!!!
Journalism students:
1. If you have not done so, send me the response to the Peter Copeland video, either as an attachment or as a Google link. 
BOTH CLASSES:
(If you have to, you can take photos of the completed HW assignments and send them to me. Always include your name and bell in any communication) 

Assignment 3: "Flattening The Curve" article-questions-prompt

This is one of your next assignments of Week 2 during our time at home due to the COVID-19 virus.
Attached is an article on COVID-19 and the concept of Curve-Flattening. It is written by scientist Dr. Anna Fagre, a noted researcher with expertise in bats and bat virology (and also a friend of Mr. Braam!). This is a continuation of the conversations we have had in class! Also attached are three questions, plus a prompt. Please read and annotate the article, then respond fully to the questions/prompt. 
This assignment is due by Monday, March 30, at [email protected]. Please contact me with any questions.
Stay safe. Stay at Home. And for Pete's sake, WASH YOUR HANDS!!!

Mr. Braam Video 1

A video message from Mr. Braam. It is just over 1 minute long and discusses the near future.

Assignment 2: Review: Metaphors-Similes

Attached is a review of Metaphors and Similes. Please READ THE REVIEW LESSON and then complete all of the mini-assignments!
NOTE: Additional assignments (including many similar to this one) will be posted from time to time, and the emails will continue whenever a new one is posted. The assignments will be of varying degrees of difficulty and length. My advice is to not postpone lessons, but to do them relatively immediately, as you will only get behind if you wait.
I promise that I will not overwhelm you with volume. Also, if your printer is not working, please just write out responses on a separate piece of paper (though I would prefer it to be on a copy of the lesson for grading purposes!)
As always, be safe. I miss you all.

PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS: Mr. Braam English 10 Assignments Over the Unexpected Break

Greetings,
I hope this note finds you all safe and well. 
In the semi-chaos that has been the past 24 hours, I have come up with what is the first of what may be many assignments until we return to school. (which I hope, for everyone's sake, is soon).
We are starting off with an AIR practice test from the Ohio Department of Education website. Instructions on how to reach it online have been posted. Paper copies of the exam are available at the high school, but it is to your benefit to take it electronically, because that is how the test is administered when you will take it for real for points toward graduation.
I have also included Tips and Tricks to Ace the AIR Test handout. Please read and absorb!
BE AWARE THAT MORE ITEMS WILL BE POSTED THAT WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED. 
If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]. I will be checking my email daily, and will return your email ASAP (though it will unlikely be immediate).
If you cannot reach me by email, you may also call the high school and leave a message ... TALK TO A LIVE PERSON; DO NOT LEAVE A VOICEMAIL!!!
They will get me the message.
Be aware that the high school will be open every day over the next three weeks. I will be here for some/many of the days, though not all. Administrators will be here every day. Please also know that the school be providing lunches every day during the week, will send home breakfasts  after the lunch, and that all Butler County residents are welcome to eat. Also be aware that the FHS Pantry can provide a bag of groceries for the weekend to go home on Fridays.
Finally, be aware that I am worried about all of my kids and their families. If you find yourself at any time needing help or guidance, please let me or the school know and we will do everything we can to help you out. This will be a tough -- even dangerous -- time for all of us ... let us try to get through it together. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 
Be safe. 

Assignment 1: Ohio AIR Practice Tests 2020

Attached are instructions for how to reach the Ohio AIR practice tests on the Ohio Department of Education web site. These are actual tests from previous years. Over the first week of unexpected tests, students are to take the 2019 ELA II test.
Additional work will be assigned for both this week and following weeks. Please visit this website as needed.  

Tips and Tricks to Ace the AIR Test at FHS 2020

Attached are Tips and Tricks to Ace the AIR Test at FHS. This is a guide to help you pass the AIR test EOCs when we return from our unexpected break. Please, for your own sake, read and absorb these tips to being successful at the tests ... after all, it could be the difference between graduating and not graduating.