Final Assignment: Date: 05-15-20 

English Language Arts: Hello everyone, 

I just wanted to reach out and let you know how much I appreciate 

all of the hard work you have put in this school year. I am so proud of 

the dedication you have shown to your academics, even though this 

school year was unable to end the way we had all hoped it would. 

Completing your first year of middle school is no small feat, and you 

should take pride in your accomplishments! I cannot wait to see each of 

you flourish in your seventh and eighth grade years at West Wilkes 

Middle School.  

The assignments included in this packet may be turned in any 

time prior to May 29th. You may email or scan them to me at 

parduel@wilkes.k12.nc.us or drop them by the school, during any typical 

school days + hours.  

Thank you again for all your hard work! I will miss you very much! 

Much love, Miss Pardue 

 

WhatareGERMS?

Should we all wear MASKS?

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Whether more people should wear masks has become one of the biggest DEBATES of the coronavirus pandemic. Respiratory droplets are the main way the coronavirus spreads. Could enforcing the public to wear masks help to control COVID-19 transmission at the community level?

NOT wearing MASKSIt is NOT recommended for thegeneral public to wear masks,instead we need to continue withsocial distancing. There is ashortage of medical masks forhealth care workers and there willbe even fewer if the public startsbuying them. Most masks, especiallyhomemade ones, won’t protectagainst smaller particles. Also,wearing a face mask gives people a“false sense of security” becausethere are risks for the public whodon’t have properly fitted masks orwho improperly put them on or takethem off. There are concerns thatwearing a mask improperly canincrease your risk of getting thevirus. If you are NOT sick, youshould not need a facemask unlessyou are caring for someone who issick.

The NEED to wear MASKSMasks are a controversial thingright now because we’re trying topreserve this scarce resource.However, in countries such asAustria, the Czech Republic andSlovakia, face coverings are nowmandatory in public. There is anargument that everyone is apotential spreader of the virus andthat is why we have been going intoisolation. Some hospitals have nowmandated that all health careworkers even those not treatingCOVID-19 patients, need to wearmasks. Since people with nosymptoms can spread the virus,more masks could help stop thespread of COVID-19. If we are beingtaught on proper hand-washingtechniques and proper ways ofphysical distancing, why not teachthe public about how to properlywear a mask?

Both side of the debate still agree that MASKS will only be effective in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19 if used in addition to proper handwashing and social distancing.

WhatareGERMS?

Different types of MASKS:

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Not all masks offer the same protection.

N95s (respirators)

N95s are government-approved masks thatprotect someone from95% of particles in theair. They are designed

to keep out large droplets andsmall particle aerosols out. Theyfit snug on the face so thatparticles can’t slip in through thesides. They are most effectivewhen used once. But due toshortages, nurses and doctorshave been reusing them.

SURGICAL MASKSThese masks are usuallyworn by operating roompersonnel during surgicalprocedures and help protectagainst large droplets. Theyare more loose fitting, singleuse and do not protectagainst smaller particles inthe air. Due to shortages,they are being used by healthcare workers, caregivers andpeople who are sick.

FABRIC or HOME-MADE MASKSThey may offer some protection against large droplets but it is still unknown how effective they are. They do not protect against small particles in the air. They may require frequent adjustments, increasing the amount of times your hands come in contact with your face and increasing the possibility of infected yourself. In a recent study, they were three times less effective than surgical masks.

There are three main types of masks:

WhatareGERMS?

Looking at both SIDES

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In a DEBATE, there are arguments FOR or AGAINST a topic. Write down both sides in this graphic organizer:

FOR AGAINST

Could enforcing the public to wear masks help to control COVID-19 transmission at the community level?

WhatareGERMS?

Persuasive WRITING

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- Building an argument

My reasons: Evidence:

After careful considerations …I now believe …. Clearly …

You could argue …. however …Despite the fact that …. there …

I strongly believe …

I recommend …

Most people would agree that …

Strong Conclusion:Counter-Argument:

Could enforcing the public to wear masks help to control COVID-19 transmission at the community level?

WhatareGERMS?

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Could enforcing the public to wear masks help to control COVID-19 transmission at the community level?

By:

Name: _______________________________

Figurative Language ➔ Review Quiz

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Match each type of figurative language with the correct example.

____ 1. The wrapped gift begged to be opened. A. Metaphor

____ 2. My mouth is always the reason I get in trouble. B. Simile

____ 3. The teacher heard whispering and knew something was fishy. C. Personification

____ 4. Life is such an exciting journey! D. Hyperbole

____ 5. Our conversation seemed to go on for days. E. Idiom

____ 6. The child sneaked like a ninja past the sleeping dog. F. Symbol

____ 7. These are great pictures – the camera loves you! G. Metaphor

____ 8. The kids were wild monkeys today. H. Simile

____ 9. There are a million reasons why this is a bad idea! I. Personification

____ 10. Shelby was tired, so she decided to hit the sack early. J. Hyperbole

____ 11. She received the game ball proudly after her winning home run. K. Idiom

____ 12. The fluffy bed felt as soft as a cloud. L. Symbol

Use the word bank to correctly identify both types of figurative language found in each example. (Some answers will not be used.)

13. Your skin is as cold as ice!

This is a ________________________________ and a ________________________________.

14. My dog is a sweet, cuddly nurse when I’m sick.

This is a ________________________________ and a ________________________________.

BONUS: Think of another idiom and write a sentence using it correctly in context.

Simile Metaphor Hyperbole Personification Idiom Symbol

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Figurative Language ➔ Review Quiz

Name: _______________________________

Figurative Language ➔ Review Quiz

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Using context clues, choose the answer that best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom.

BONUS: Think of another idiom and write a sentence using it correctly in context. ________________________________________________________

____ 6. Things aren’t always going to go your way. Life isn’t a bed of roses, you know. A. sweet-smelling B. full of thorns C. easy and comfortable D. painful and difficult ____ 7. Sarah is barking up the wrong tree; that store doesn’t even sell pet supplies. A. looking in the wrong place B. making a fuss over nothing C. using her imagination D. making too much noise ____ 8. The district manager was coming later that day, so the team took extra care to cross their t’s and dot their i’s. A. show up on time B. make sure every small detail was right C. do everything the way they normally would D. make everything extra special ____ 9. Don’t throw in the towel now! The game isn’t over yet. A. get too sweaty B. keep on trying C. give up D. get some rest ____ 10. I went over the floor with a fine-toothed comb, but I still can’t find my contact. a. very thoroughly b. with lots of help c. in a hurry d. looking for dirt

____ 1. Did I really win the lottery, or are you just pulling my leg? A. telling me the truth B. making me laugh C. tricking me D. doing me a favor ____ 2. Elizabeth said it was no big deal to forgive her sister for their fight last week. “It’s water under the bridge,” she assured her. A. something no one wants to talk about B. more important than anything else C. a huge problem that must be solved D. something past that no longer matters ____ 3. Rich was over the moon with excitement after hearing the good news. A. unhappy B. surprised C. confused D. thrilled ____ 4. He doesn’t always tell the truth, so I’d take what he says with a grain of salt. A. with some doubt B. without question C. with anger D. with other people’s opinions ____ 5. Wow, they really pulled out all the stops for Lydia’s birthday party! Everyone’s having a great time. A. made a lot of delicious food B. made it as good as possible C. only invited certain people D. spent all their money

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Figurative Language ➔ Review Quiz