Continuity of Learning Assignments · Quiz 1 Read the section "Thrilled To Have Donation." Select the sentence from the section that suggests CTEC will soon be able to produce even

Continuity of Learning Assignments

Grade: Sixth Subject: ELA

Days 31-32 Days 33-34 Days 35-36 Days 37-38 Days 39-40

Essential Activity

Read “Hospitals need more masks for

coronavirus; this high school is making

thousands” and answer the questions.

Standard Focus: Review of RI Standards

Essential Activity

Answer the prompt: Choose a problem (and solutions) described in the text. Explain what

the problem is and why it matters, using

examples, facts, and details from the text. If possible, describe any solutions proposed in

the text. Standard Focus: W.6.2

Essential Activity

Read “East 149th Street (Symphony for a Black

Girl)” By Teri Ellen Cross Davis

and answer the questions 1-4.

Standard Focus: Review of RL Standards

Essential Activity Student Choice: Answer

two of the three discussion questions

from “East 149th Street (Symphony for a Black

Girl)” By Teri Ellen Cross

Davis.

Standard Focus: W.6.1

Essential Activity

Interview a family member.

Standard Focus: W.6.4

Extension

Journal Write: What would happen if

animals could talk? What questions would you would like to ask

them?

Extension

Complete a Teacher Assigned lesson or

follow “My Path” in iReady for 45 minutes.

Extension Complete the two short

answer questions for the poem.

Extension

Complete a Teacher Assigned lesson or

follow “My Path” in iReady for 45 minutes.

Extension

Write about the similarities and

differences you have with this family

member (W.6.2)

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

Hospitals need more masks for coronavirus;this high school is making thousands

Image 1. CTEC Director Jon Delano models a 3D printed face shield while standing in front of 3D printers at Career Technical EducationCharter High School in Fresno, California, on April 8, 2020. Due to the coronavirus and the drain of much-needed personal protectiveequipment, CTEC staff have decided to put their army of 3D printers to work and provide face shields as needed. Photo: CraigKohlruss/Fresno Bee/TNS

Fresno, California-area high school students are helping doctors and nurses in the fight against the

coronavirus. The students are providing much-needed medical supplies to area health care

workers.

Career Technical Education Charter High School, or CTEC, in Fresno has nine 3D printers. The

school is using the printers to make face shields for health care workers on the front lines, said

Jonathan Delano. He runs CTEC.

In most cases, the new coronavirus causes mild symptoms like a cough or fever. For some, such as

the elderly or those with existing health conditions, the disease can be more serious.

Face masks have been particularly challenging to find in the United States since the outbreak.

Gavin Newsom, governor of California, announced recently that the state is set to spend $1 billion

By Fresno Bee, adapted by Newsela staff on 04.23.20Word Count 537Level 950L

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

to purchase 200 million masks each month to boost its supply.

Students Slash Production Time

The design of the masks has been shared with other

communities in the state's hardest-hit cities, including

Los Angeles. Some of the key designers who helped

slash production time are teenagers.

Valerie Castro is a CTEC sophomore. She is part of a

team of teachers and students who came up with

design tweaks that shaved almost 30 minutes off the

time it takes to build a face shield.

"That's what really makes this school kind of different," she said. "It's not just teachers doing

everything."

Teachers have played a critical role, leading the charge, and several students have added

important contributions.

Leaving Your Mark On The World

"Even though all these bad things are happening, we're able to make an impact in a positive way,"

Castro said. "It's like leaving your little mark on the world."

Makerbot, a New York-based company that makes 3D printers, has also helped CTEC with the

building process.

The school has been churning out nearly 100 shields each day. Production is about to triple as

about 20 more 3D printers come online at the school.

"Some schools have one or two (3D printers)," Delano said. "We are unique for how many we have

running in our space. That's what we focus on."

CTEC staff and students have provided masks to health care workers in Fresno County and

surrounding areas. Recipients include Valley Children's Hospital and Community Medical

Regional Center.

Thrilled To Have Donation

"I was shocked," Stacy S. Vohra told school staff in a video. Vohra runs an emergency medical

department. "We were so thrilled to have the donation from CTEC. This is something that we've

been needing."

The entire staff has been rotating going to the school to produce the face shields every day, Delano

said.

When the new 3D printers arrive, some of them will go to students' houses. Then kids can help

with the hands-on process, Delano said.

"That's how we get through these things," Delano said. "Our high school focuses on giving back to

the community. Students should know the skills they have can impact a community."

This article is available at 5 reading levels at https://newsela.com.

Quiz

1 Read the section "Thrilled To Have Donation."

Select the sentence from the section that suggests CTEC will soon be able to produce even more face masks.

(A) "We were so thrilled to have the donation from CTEC."

(B) The entire staff has been rotating going to the school to produce the face shields every day, Delanosaid.

(C) When the new 3D printers arrive, some of them will go to students' houses.

(D) "Students should know the skills they have can impact a community."

2 Which sentence from the article shows health care workers' MAIN problem?

(A) The school is using the printers to make face shields for health care workers on the front lines, saidJonathan Delano.

(B) Face masks have been particularly challenging to find in the United States since the outbreak.

(C) The design of the masks has been shared with other communities in the state's hardest-hit cities,including Los Angeles.

(D) Recipients include Valley Children's Hospital and Community Medical Regional Center.

3 Read the following selection.

Gavin Newsom, governor of California, announced recently that the state is set to spend $1billion to purchase 200 million masks each month to boost its supply.

WHY did the author include this information?

(A) to support the claim that health care workers need more supplies

(B) to introduce the idea that health care workers need more supplies

(C) to support the idea that California is more prepared than other states

(D) to introduce the idea that California is more prepared than other states

4 Which answer choice accurately characterizes Valerie Castro's reaction to CTEC's effort to produce face shields?

(A) She felt surprised that they could make so many face shields.

(B) She felt hopeful that it would help her to get into college.

(C) She felt happy that her school would get money from the state.

(D) She felt proud that it gave students a way to help their community.

Day 31-32 Journal Writing

What would happen if animals could talk? What questions would you would like to ask them?

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Day 33-34 Extended Writing

“Hospitals need more masks for coronavirus; this high school is making thousands” by Fresno

Bee, adapted by Newsela staff

Choose a problem (and solutions) described in the text. Explain what the problem is and why it

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"Braided Girl" by Steve Chilton is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

“East 149th Street (Symphony for a Black Girl)” from the poetry collection Haint by Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Copyright © 2016. By permission ofGival Press.

East 149th Street (Symphony for a Black Girl)By Teri Ellen Cross Davis

2016

Teri Ellen Cross Davis is a contemporary poet whose work is known for using small, personal moments toexplore more universal themes. Her poetry also focuses readers on the experiences of women and people ofcolor in America. This poem comes from her 2016 collection Haint. As you read, take notes on examples ofimagery in the poem.

sitting too longskinny cinnamon burnt legscramped, Momma’s thighsuctioned1 your earrelief was turning your heada new view of the television

but nothing was better thanmatching candy-colored beadssymmetrical2 cornrowsbraids swinging rhythmicallyaluminum sneaking its shinethrough the hair’s woven layers

and the freedom of skippingon sidewalks, blacktopped3 driveways,running round backyards, listeningto the beads clanging kissthe crescendo4 then whispering — thismusic celebrating the movement5 of you

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1. Suction (verb): to stick to another surface because of a difference in pressure2. Symmetrical (adjective): balanced or identical on both sides3. A blacktop is an area paved with asphalt, like a road or playground.4. A crescendo is a steady increase in the volume or intensity of sound.5. A movement is one of three or more pieces of music that make up a larger symphony.

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Text-Dependent QuestionsDirections: For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete sentences.

1. What does the first stanza reveal about the characters in the poem?A. The girl is admiring her sister’s outfit before they leave for school.B. The girl’s mother is scolding her about having been outside too long.C. The girl’s mother is frustrated that she is watching too much television.D. The girl is uncomfortable as her mother is braiding her hair.

2. How does stanza 2 of the poem develop the girl’s ideas about her experience?A. Stanza 2 shows the girl appreciating the color and pattern in her braided hair, in

contrast to the discomfort she felt in the first stanza.B. Stanza 2 shows the girl enjoying experiences in her neighborhood, in contrast to

the boredom she felt in the first stanza.C. Stanza 2 shows the girl appreciating her mother more than she did in the first

stanza.D. Stanza 2 shows the girl admiring the appearance of a friend, in contrast to the

discouragement she felt about her own life.

3. PART A: Which statement best expresses a theme in the poem?A. Sometimes it takes the love of a friend or family member to help us realize that

we are beautiful.B. We don’t always realize it, but our everyday experiences can show us that we are

beautiful and worthy of appreciation.C. We only realize the sacrifices our parents have made for us once we’re older and

can reflect on our past.D. We do not always appreciate the beauty in our community, and we should stop

and pay attention to everyday moments.

4. PART B: Which lines from the poem best support the answer to Part A?A. “skinny cinnamon burnt legs / cramped, Momma’s thigh / suctioned your ear”

(Lines 2-4)B. “but nothing was better than / matching candy-colored beads / symmetrical

cornrows” (Lines 7-9)C. “and the freedom of skipping / on sidewalks, blacktopped driveways, / running

around backyards” (Lines 12-14)D. “listening / to the beads clanging kiss / the crescendo then whispering — this /

music celebrating the movement of you” (Lines 14-17)

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5. How does the poet’s use of imagery develop the poem’s theme?

6. What effect do the words “symphony,” “crescendo,” and “movement” have on the overallmeaning of the poem?

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Discussion QuestionsDirections: Brainstorm your answers to the following questions in the space provided. Be prepared toshare your original ideas in a class discussion.

1. In the context of the poem, how can simple moments bring us happiness? What kinds ofexperiences contribute most to our happiness: everyday moments, or big, dramatic ones?Cite evidence from this text, your own experience, and other literature, art, or history inyour answer.

2. In this poem, the speaker identifies the experience of getting her hair braided as importantto her identity. In your opinion, what makes you who you are? What experiences or peoplehave had the greatest impact on who you are and how you see yourself? How can it behelpful to remember these experiences as we grow older?

3. In this poem, the speaker comes to appreciate something about herself as beautiful. Inyour experience, what do people think of as beautiful? What messages do you get from theworld and other people about what is beautiful? Cite evidence from this text, your ownexperience, and other literature, art, or history in your answer.

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Interview with a Family Member! Choose any family member to conduct an interview with. This interview can be completed in person or over the phone. Write down the complete answer so that you have the correct information to include in your biography. YOU need to write down the answers, not the person being interviewed. What is your name? ___________________________________

Were you named after someone else? ________________________________________________

How are we related? __________________________________

Do you have a nickname? ________________________ Who calls you that? _________________

What is your job? _______________________________________________________________

What do you do at your job? _______________________________________________________

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When is your birthday? _____________________________________________

Where did you grow up? __________________________________________________________

What high school did you go to? _______________________ When did you graduate? _________

Did you go to college? If so, where and what major? ___________________________________

Who did you live with growing up? ___________________________________________________

Do you have a funny story from your childhood you could tell me about? (Listen to the story, and

then just make some quick notes so that you’ll remember some details later)

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When you were my age, what was your favorite thing to do? ______________________________

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Did you have a favorite toy? _______________________________________________________

Who was your favorite teacher and why? _____________________________________________

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What subject in school was the easiest for you? Why? _________________________________

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What subject was the hardest for you? Why? ________________________________________

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As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up? __________________________________

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Did you have any pets growing up? Any stories about them? ______________________________

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What is your favorite….

Food? _________________________________________________________

Sport? ________________________________________________________

Sports Team? __________________________________________________

Book? _________________________________________________________

Animal? _______________________________________________________

Singer/band? ___________________________________________________

Color? _________________________________________________________

Hobby? _________________________________________________________

Do you have any suggestions for how I can be successful in school this year?

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Anything else you would like me to include in my writing about you?

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Do you have a picture I can have of you (better yet, of me AND

you!) that I can use for my biography? This is optional!