DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Finish cultural literacy/Greek idiomatic expression vocab....
2. "In the Twilight" by Wallace Stegner
-begin reading story together...we did not finish...this is okay...we will finish on Thursday (I collected the stories back because I need them for another class)
3. Short Story test will be on Thursday! Remember:
-study your notes and study guides for the stories we read
-pay close attention to how we discussed literary devices in these stories
-the test will be two parted: a matching section (characters, terms, etc) and a section where you apply your knowledge of literary devices to a story of your choice
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Your "Realism" papers are due on Thursday...see last class's blog entry for a detailed assignment!!
2. View "The Replacements" from BandOfBrothers in the context of 'cowardice' in war...
MR. GOLDSMITH'S ENGLISH CLASS (jgoldsmith@winslowk12.org)
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Thursday, October 8, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we did an alternate plan due to the early release and the amount of absences....we did not continue with our grammar/composition 'stuff' and we will continue on Wednesday (you will have a quiz on Friday)....Instead, we did word games/trivia/word riddles....See me with any questions!
Today we did an alternate plan due to the early release and the amount of absences....we did not continue with our grammar/composition 'stuff' and we will continue on Wednesday (you will have a quiz on Friday)....Instead, we did word games/trivia/word riddles....See me with any questions!
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab quiz--you may use your image sheets from last time's review! Fun!
2. "Red Badge"
-discussion on realism stereotypes in pop culture
-work on completing 'chart' of stereotypes
-paper assigned: Compare THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE to a modern example of 'realism.' What piece of 'modern literature' (book....tv episode...film...music) is truly an example of 'realism?' Use at least three of the stereotypes on the chart we did to support your argument! You were given time to work on this at the end of class, and the paper is due on TUESDAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH
1. Raymond Carver author study
-background info on inferences, two truths and a lie, etc
-background on Carver's writing style
-split class up to read either "The Student's Wife" or "Night School"
-each group should summarize the story AND try to make inferences on the characters and their personal problems
-large group discussion of both stories
2. Vocab-new list-we will do words on Tuesday, but would you please look up the definitions on your own for the following words:
agitate
litigate
prodigal
synagogue
venue
incipient
infinitesimal
finite
trajectory
conducive
1. Vocab quiz--you may use your image sheets from last time's review! Fun!
2. "Red Badge"
-discussion on realism stereotypes in pop culture
-work on completing 'chart' of stereotypes
-paper assigned: Compare THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE to a modern example of 'realism.' What piece of 'modern literature' (book....tv episode...film...music) is truly an example of 'realism?' Use at least three of the stereotypes on the chart we did to support your argument! You were given time to work on this at the end of class, and the paper is due on TUESDAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH
1. Raymond Carver author study
-background info on inferences, two truths and a lie, etc
-background on Carver's writing style
-split class up to read either "The Student's Wife" or "Night School"
-each group should summarize the story AND try to make inferences on the characters and their personal problems
-large group discussion of both stories
2. Vocab-new list-we will do words on Tuesday, but would you please look up the definitions on your own for the following words:
agitate
litigate
prodigal
synagogue
venue
incipient
infinitesimal
finite
trajectory
conducive
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Writing workshop
-continue with verbs and adjectives
-ex 7 page 106 to id verbs...
-adjective notes, predicate adjective notes
-ex 9 page 108 to revise sentences
-'would you rathers' to write sentences with predicate adjectives, etc...we worked on writing well crafted sentences...
-no homework tonight...on Thursday, you will be assigned a composition where you will put this grammar stuff into practice!
1. Writing workshop
-continue with verbs and adjectives
-ex 7 page 106 to id verbs...
-adjective notes, predicate adjective notes
-ex 9 page 108 to revise sentences
-'would you rathers' to write sentences with predicate adjectives, etc...we worked on writing well crafted sentences...
-no homework tonight...on Thursday, you will be assigned a composition where you will put this grammar stuff into practice!
Monday, October 5, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. "The Lottery"
-go over story with notes on symbolism, typological names, etc etc
-closure to conversation about traditions that might seem offensive, unnecessary, etc...and how this relates to the story
2. "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White
-collect compositions about a predominant literary device in the essay
-go over some of the essay...talk about conflicts involved, the idea of 'place,' etc...
3. No reading for tonight...we will begin our next two stories on Wednesday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-take test
-do 'realism' charts for 'Badge,' as well as one for a pop culture example...see what stereotypes and generalizations exist ....make sure you bring this to the next class, as it will help you when I assign your composition on Wednesday
2. Prepare for the vocab test which is on WEDNESDAY
1. "The Lottery"
-go over story with notes on symbolism, typological names, etc etc
-closure to conversation about traditions that might seem offensive, unnecessary, etc...and how this relates to the story
2. "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White
-collect compositions about a predominant literary device in the essay
-go over some of the essay...talk about conflicts involved, the idea of 'place,' etc...
3. No reading for tonight...we will begin our next two stories on Wednesday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-take test
-do 'realism' charts for 'Badge,' as well as one for a pop culture example...see what stereotypes and generalizations exist ....make sure you bring this to the next class, as it will help you when I assign your composition on Wednesday
2. Prepare for the vocab test which is on WEDNESDAY
Friday, October 2, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Vocabulary quiz today!
2. Grammar/Writing
-intro discussion...how it is all based on becoming a better writer and crafting better sentences
-quick diagnostic activity: identification of subject/predicate (p111 ex A )
-notes on verbs...action verb vs linking verbs...examples..."seem" substitution, etc
-identifying verbs...(p106 ex 6)
-there is no homework assignment...we will continue with the writing on Tuesday!
1. Vocabulary quiz today!
2. Grammar/Writing
-intro discussion...how it is all based on becoming a better writer and crafting better sentences
-quick diagnostic activity: identification of subject/predicate (p111 ex A )
-notes on verbs...action verb vs linking verbs...examples..."seem" substitution, etc
-identifying verbs...(p106 ex 6)
-there is no homework assignment...we will continue with the writing on Tuesday!
Thursday, October 1, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
-read story together and do 'thought questions'
-discussion points in groups: Do we have any weird traditions, as a culture, that just do not make sense? How/when can a tradition be harmful to a culture? Explain
-share responses, etc
-I collected the stories, but please bring the thought questions back on Monday so we can discuss the story
2. "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White
-read the story on line OR come see me and get a paper copy
-What is a prevailing literary device used by White in this essay? Craft a response!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-finish the words we did not finish last time
-Google image activity: For ten of your words, Google-image an appropriate, powerful example of that word...then, write a couple of sentences explaining why you chose this image
2 THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-we will have a test on the book on Monday....you should at the very least read the SparksNotes summaries, etc. You MAY NOT use your notes on this. The Test will be true/false, matching, short answer, etc. It will also have some of our more recent RED BADGE vocab on it!! STUDY! (but, if you check this blog regularly, you probably already DO study...so great job!)
1. "The Lottery" by Shirley Jackson
-read story together and do 'thought questions'
-discussion points in groups: Do we have any weird traditions, as a culture, that just do not make sense? How/when can a tradition be harmful to a culture? Explain
-share responses, etc
-I collected the stories, but please bring the thought questions back on Monday so we can discuss the story
2. "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White
-read the story on line OR come see me and get a paper copy
-What is a prevailing literary device used by White in this essay? Craft a response!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-finish the words we did not finish last time
-Google image activity: For ten of your words, Google-image an appropriate, powerful example of that word...then, write a couple of sentences explaining why you chose this image
2 THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
-we will have a test on the book on Monday....you should at the very least read the SparksNotes summaries, etc. You MAY NOT use your notes on this. The Test will be true/false, matching, short answer, etc. It will also have some of our more recent RED BADGE vocab on it!! STUDY! (but, if you check this blog regularly, you probably already DO study...so great job!)
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