BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took section 3 (the final section of the diagnostic test) in the purple test booklets....this section focused on the essay....We went over the questions that were asked about the essay and we made sure everyone had them correct!

We went over the vocabulary words and made sure everyone had the correct definitions!! The test for this will be on FRIDAY!

We will be working on the personal narrative/college essay next!!

SUB PLANS 9/15!!!

SUBSTITUTE PLANS

JARED GOLDSMITH

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 15 2017

BLOCK 1 ENGLISH 12: This class often has a difficult time focusing. It is a large class for a level 2 English class. There are many fantastic kids in this class. Several of these students may/should leave to go work in Mr Redwine's and Mr Carey's learning centers. This is totally fine. I have told the students ahead of time that you would be here today, and I have also told them the plan. The plan, as I told them, is to put their vocabulary words in sentences (complete sentences that illustrate that they understand the word's meaning). Please tell them that I will collect this on Tuesday for a participation grade!!! They may need to use the Chromebooks for this, and some students legitimately used their phones to look up the definitions. The students were told to bring the words with them. I will list the vocab words at the end of this plan, as another class today has the same list (*note*This class does not have ALL the words on the list I leave you with!They should know which ones they have!). When the kids are done with their vocab work, they were told they could read their choice books/magazines to work towards their book-talk projects OR they could work on other work for class, but they must do it respectfully and quietly. If anyone is not doing this, please feel free to ask them to leave the class and go visit Mr Hendsbee. Thanks!

BLOCK 2 STUDY HALL: Many kids sign out to go places. Kids sign out in the blue binder on the file cabinet by the door. A nice small study hall!

FOCUS TIME—Homeroom kids

LUNCH

BLOCK 3 COLLEGE ENGLISH 12: A wonderful class thus far! I told them the plan beforehand as well. Please have them look up the words to their first vocab list. Again, I have included the words on this plan (so you can write them on the board...or they might already be up there). IN ADDITION, as I told all classes, I will post this exact sub plan on my web site at www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com. After kids are done looking up their words, they may work on their independent reading books OR they may work on other work quietly. (NOTE) Students may be allowed to use their electronic device or Chromebooks to look up word definitions.

BLOCK 4 COLLEGE ENGLISH 12: Another fantastic class. Please have them do same as Block 3!!

Please be sure to make kids TURN OFF Chromebooks and PLUG THEM IN when done!

Thanks for subbing for me. As always, if there are any questions, see Ellen or Jenn!!!

VOCAB WORDS

indigent   burnished   scintillate

gesticulation   effluvium fumatory

gambol   raiment   compeer

carte blanche   laissez faire  ardor

commove   doughty   consternate

criterion   prosaic   propensity

garrulus

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took the "Sadlier/Oxford" Sentence Diagnostic test and began going over the first two sections. We will go over section 3 (the essay section) on Monday when we have class again...

Your first group of vocabulary words were given...they were written on the board for you to photograph with your phone...they will be left on the board for tomorrow (Friday) as I will be out of the building and I will have a sub. Additionally, I will post the words in the sub plans that I will later "paste" onto this blog!! Please look up the definition for each word for next time!!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we checked in on the presentation that guidance delivered last time to make sure there were no questions....

We went over both "writing diagnostic tests" that were to be done for today...the O.W.L. #1 sheets were collected and graded as a participation grade

Have a great afternoon!!!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today in class we did our silent reading for ten minutes...

You are reminded to be looking over your vocabulary words, as you will have a test next week....

We began talking about the differences between CONNOTATION and DENOTATION and we went over examples of them.....

A worksheet was given and done during class....this was collected and graded as participation...

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Guidance counselors came by and presented to both classes today! Ask them questions! Meet with your counselor!

We will continue with English on WED!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we had a presentation from guidance regarding college application, standardized tests, etc etc.

You were given a sheet containing sentences with mistakes....I would like you to "fix" these sentences for next class, when they will be collected and graded as a participation grade!

Have a great weekend!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

We began our silent reading today....please find a book or magazine that appeals to you!

We worked on our vocab by finishing the words and then going around to share definitions...make sure you have the correct definition for each word!!!

SEE ME if you are missing any words


COLLEGE ENGLISH

Ten minutes of silent reading....

We went over our first writing diagnostic test with misplaced modifiers and parallel structure....

We began O.W.L. #1 sheet with sentences to fix....please finish this sheet for Monday

NOTE: Guidance will be here on Monday to talk about all things college!!!