Unit 2 Vocabulary
This concept refers to shared duty among group members for outcomes and actions, especially in organizations or communities.
Collective Responsibility
This sentence type contains a single independent clause with a subject and a predicate.
Simple Sentence
Where are the only 2 places you should ever turn in work in ELA? (*Hint: if it's on paper vs. if it's online)
If it's on paper, it goes in my class's specific turn-in bin. If it's online, it should be submitted through Google LTI via Canvas.
Why is eating not allowed in classrooms? What's the exception?
Classrooms are not a cafeteria. Trash, crumbs, and spills attract bugs and rodents, and create mold and smells. In science classrooms, there's the additional risk of accidental ingestion of contaminates from labs.
The only exception is that breakfast may be eaten in period 1.
What is Ms. Murphy's catch phrase? In other words, what's something she says or does a lot? (*EVERY team can earn points for this!)
*answers will vary*
This social psychology phenomenon describes how people are less likely to help a victim when others are present because they don't want to get involved or they think someone else will act.
Bystander Effect
This sentence type joins two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or a semicolon.
Compound Sentence
What should you do in the first 5 minutes and last 5 minutes of class? (*Hint: there are 4 things for each!)
First 5: Sit in my assigned seat, read the board, take out supplies listed, and complete my warm up.
Last 5: Write my daily reflection, clean up, pack up, and get ready for the bell.
What is Howard County's policy for cell phones and other personal technology devices?
Students will keep personal technology devices away and silenced and ensure they are not a distraction during the student day. Smart watches may be worn during the student day but may not distract instruction or be used for reasons other than checking the time.
Fill in the blank: Ms. Murphy always says she can care about you, but she _____________________.
Ms. Murphy always says she can care about you, but she can't care for you!
This term names the movement and framework that seeks fair treatment, equitable opportunities, and the removal of barriers for marginalized groups.
Social Justice
This sentence type contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, joined using a subordinating conjunction (ON A WHITE BUS).
Complex Sentence
What should you do when / if you're absent? (*Hint: there are 4 main things you could/should do!)
Check Canvas, talk to my teacher in person or email/message via Canvas, ask a friend/classmate, check the "Absent" bin when I return
What is the Late Work Policy in ELA?
All assignments must be submitted within one week of the due date, known as the grace date or the late date. After this, work will not be accepted unless an extension has been granted due to illness or extraordinary circumstances. Extensions will not be provided once the late date has passed.
What game did Ms. Murphy play A LOT during Winter Break?
Animal Crossing
Differentiate the three related ideas: equality, equity, and liberation.
This sentence type contains two or more independent clauses and at least one dependent clause. The independent clauses are joined by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) or semicolon, and the dependent clause is joined by a subordinating conjunction (ON A WHITE BUS).
Compound-Complex Sentence
What is the acronym that represents our school motto (Bulldog _____)? What does it stand for? Why do we need this?
Bulldog STRONG: Success, Tenacity, Respect, Ownership, Nobility, Growth
We use this to establish positive schoolwide expectations and norms.
According to the Student Code of Conduct, what qualifies as academic dishonesty? (*Hint: there are 2 main categories!)
According to the Student Code of Conduct, academic dishonesty can take many forms, including plagiarism and/or cheating. Plagiarism, using the work or ideas of others, may also include the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) writing programs without proper acknowledgment, giving the false impression of original authorship. Cheating may include forgery, such as faking a signature of a teacher or parent, or copying the work of another person digitally or in person. Furthermore, supplying work to be copied is the facilitation of cheating.
When's Ms. Murphy's birthday?
June 10
The strategy that provides a structure for how to analyze text, AND what each letter of the acronym stands for.
SOAPSTone: Speaker, Occasion, Audience, Purpose, Subject, Tone
Identify the sentence type and justify your answer by labeling any IC(s), DC(s), CC(s), or SC(s).
"Although winter break was relaxing, I'm ready to return to school in order to get back into a routine, and I know my teachers missed me."
Compound-Complex Sentence:
- IC: I'm ready to return to school, I know my teachers missed me
- DC: Although winter break was relaxing, in order to get back into a routine
- CC: and
- SC: Although, in order to
What is expected of a student? This can be behavioral or academic. (*EVERY Team can earn points for this question! 100 points per expectation up to 500 points.)
As listed in the syllabus:
Attend and engage in all learning experiences and assignments. This includes coming to class prepared.
Set goals and be aware of academic and behavioral progress. Be responsible for your own learning.
Meet deadlines for assignments. Take pride in your work.
Understand the expectations for grading. Check Canvas for grade updates.
Review feedback from your teacher to learn from mistakes and improve moving forward.
Take responsibility for learning and actively seek assistance from teachers and other school support staff when requiring academic or well-being support.
Practice self-care strategies to help achieve goals and seek well-being support when needed.
Show effort, accuracy and persistence in work as well as ask questions and seek instructional support when needed.
Work to build positive classroom relationships by respecting differences.
Most school staff with regular child contact (teachers, admins, counselors, coaches, nurses, aides, mental health professionals, social workers, etc.) are mandated reporters. What does that mean?
Mandated reporters are professionals legally required to report reasonable suspicion or knowledge of child abuse (physical, sexual, emotional) or neglect, exposure to domestic violence, illegal drug activity, or parental incapacity.
*In other words, if you say or do something that will harm yourself or others, or falls into one of the above categories, staff members have to do something and cannot keep it between you.
We want you to feel comfortable and safe talking to us and sharing things. Please know that everything we do is to help you and keep you safe.
How many books did Ms. Murphy read in 2025? What's her goal for 2026?
2025: 81 books
2026 goal: 85 books