COLLEGE PREP 12
Today in class we started by taking the O.W.L. test and finishing up any remaining surveys that needed to be done....One class received their LONGEST WINTER books, but the other class did not. Some background about D-Day was discussed/shown and there is no reading assignment for this weekend...we will begin the reading of chapter 2 on Tuesday...in the meantime, you should just begin to study the 'military terms' we discussed in class....
MR. GOLDSMITH'S ENGLISH CLASS (jgoldsmith@winslowk12.org)
Friday, October 30, 2015
Thursday, October 29, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Take OWL test in class....
College Essay
-'kite or clothesline' questions to generate ideas...
-brief discussion of voice....
-'collecting activity'
-please come to class with a paragraph where you develop any of the things you filled in on your collecting activity...please make sure it is something you can share with someone in the class...
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Collect papers-parts of speech circled, etc
2. "Setting" in nonfiction American lit
-read John Smith "New England" and answer questions
-read William Bradford from "Plymouth Plantation" and answer questions
-you do not need to read for hw...I collected the books at the end of class
Take OWL test in class....
College Essay
-'kite or clothesline' questions to generate ideas...
-brief discussion of voice....
-'collecting activity'
-please come to class with a paragraph where you develop any of the things you filled in on your collecting activity...please make sure it is something you can share with someone in the class...
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Collect papers-parts of speech circled, etc
2. "Setting" in nonfiction American lit
-read John Smith "New England" and answer questions
-read William Bradford from "Plymouth Plantation" and answer questions
-you do not need to read for hw...I collected the books at the end of class
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1.Part of speech papers due today
2. Reminder that this Friday you will have your O.W.L. test...I will give you ten words printed out on the paper (stationery, affect, effect, further, etc) and your job will be to use them correctly in a sentence
3. THE LONGEST WINTER
-some brief background notes on WWII, Battle of the Bulge, military lingo, etc
-we did not get the books today...we will get them on Friday...
1.Part of speech papers due today
2. Reminder that this Friday you will have your O.W.L. test...I will give you ten words printed out on the paper (stationery, affect, effect, further, etc) and your job will be to use them correctly in a sentence
3. THE LONGEST WINTER
-some brief background notes on WWII, Battle of the Bulge, military lingo, etc
-we did not get the books today...we will get them on Friday...
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. O.W.L. Review sheet on farther/further and affect/effect
2. Discuss/pass back papers
-go over some of the problem areas such as thesis statement and transitional words/phrases
-go over examples from student papers (these were photocopied) and focus on backstory, general info, thesis, etc
3. College Essay
-begin unit by having discussion about college essays, grading, etc
4. Reminder of OWL test on Thursday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Grammar review quiz on adverbs, verbs, and adjectives
2. Go to web site https://blog.udemy.com/expository-writing-prompts/ and scroll down to look at expository writing prompts
3. the assignment is to respond to one of the listed writing prompts...this response must be at least one full page, and you must show me (underline/circle/etc) adjectives and adverb usage...this is due on Thursday!
1. O.W.L. Review sheet on farther/further and affect/effect
2. Discuss/pass back papers
-go over some of the problem areas such as thesis statement and transitional words/phrases
-go over examples from student papers (these were photocopied) and focus on backstory, general info, thesis, etc
3. College Essay
-begin unit by having discussion about college essays, grading, etc
4. Reminder of OWL test on Thursday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Grammar review quiz on adverbs, verbs, and adjectives
2. Go to web site https://blog.udemy.com/expository-writing-prompts/ and scroll down to look at expository writing prompts
3. the assignment is to respond to one of the listed writing prompts...this response must be at least one full page, and you must show me (underline/circle/etc) adjectives and adverb usage...this is due on Thursday!
Monday, October 26, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. OWL list #1
-block 1 had to finish the words (due to evac drill last time)
-all classes did OWL review sheet, getting practice with affect/effect and farther/further
-the test for this is on Friday
2. Composition 1
-work, for the remainder of class, on the compositions assigned last week....these are due WEDNESDAY and they must have underlined/circled/etc adverbs, adjectives, etc
-note: some popular linking verbs you might choose to use in your composition could be APPEAR, TASTE, FEEL, SEEM, and BECOME
3. We'll be starting THE LONGEST WINTER on Wednesday!
1. OWL list #1
-block 1 had to finish the words (due to evac drill last time)
-all classes did OWL review sheet, getting practice with affect/effect and farther/further
-the test for this is on Friday
2. Composition 1
-work, for the remainder of class, on the compositions assigned last week....these are due WEDNESDAY and they must have underlined/circled/etc adverbs, adjectives, etc
-note: some popular linking verbs you might choose to use in your composition could be APPEAR, TASTE, FEEL, SEEM, and BECOME
3. We'll be starting THE LONGEST WINTER on Wednesday!
Friday, October 23, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH
1. Papers are due today--
2. O.W.L. list number one
-go over notes for commonly misused words
-quiz for this will be next Thursday!!
3. College Essay unit
-briefly introduce unit...start getting all your applications together, etc...use your time wisely!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1 Vocab quiz
2. Grammar/Writing
-finish up exercises with adverbs, linking verbs, etc
-write sentences
-there will be a quiz (you can use notes) on applying adjectives, verbs, and adverbs...this quiz will be MONDAY
1. Papers are due today--
2. O.W.L. list number one
-go over notes for commonly misused words
-quiz for this will be next Thursday!!
3. College Essay unit
-briefly introduce unit...start getting all your applications together, etc...use your time wisely!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1 Vocab quiz
2. Grammar/Writing
-finish up exercises with adverbs, linking verbs, etc
-write sentences
-there will be a quiz (you can use notes) on applying adjectives, verbs, and adverbs...this quiz will be MONDAY
Thursday, October 22, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
During block 1, we began our O.W.L. word list, but we had class cut short due to the fire drill and evacuation....we will finish the rest of the words list next time. During block 2 we were able to finish all the O.W.L. words and the rest of the time was used to work on the 'grammar/part of speech' compositions. BOTH CLASSES: Your compositions are due on Monday. Remember, that if you do not have it by then, you may use one of your tech days to pass it in late. See me BEFOREHAND for help with the parts of speech!!!
During block 1, we began our O.W.L. word list, but we had class cut short due to the fire drill and evacuation....we will finish the rest of the words list next time. During block 2 we were able to finish all the O.W.L. words and the rest of the time was used to work on the 'grammar/part of speech' compositions. BOTH CLASSES: Your compositions are due on Monday. Remember, that if you do not have it by then, you may use one of your tech days to pass it in late. See me BEFOREHAND for help with the parts of speech!!!
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1 Writing FocusCorrectionArea: Introductions
-collect/go over/share/workshop intro paragraphs, looking for backstory, general info, thesis statement
-writing prompt with "what would you change about WHS teachers" and focus on crafting a good intro
-share my example, as well as student examples of good backstory
-writer's workshop on papers, which are due FRIDAY (NOTE: The WHOLE PAPER--not just the intro--is due Friday)
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab
-share words you were to put in sentences
-do multiple choice test questions which utilize words in different contexts
-vocab test is FRIDAY
2. Grammar/Writing
-review of adjectives and exercise on adj
-notes on linking vs action verbs
1 Writing FocusCorrectionArea: Introductions
-collect/go over/share/workshop intro paragraphs, looking for backstory, general info, thesis statement
-writing prompt with "what would you change about WHS teachers" and focus on crafting a good intro
-share my example, as well as student examples of good backstory
-writer's workshop on papers, which are due FRIDAY (NOTE: The WHOLE PAPER--not just the intro--is due Friday)
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab
-share words you were to put in sentences
-do multiple choice test questions which utilize words in different contexts
-vocab test is FRIDAY
2. Grammar/Writing
-review of adjectives and exercise on adj
-notes on linking vs action verbs
Tuesday, October 20, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Writing/grammar
-notes on page 109 for adverbs and adverb phrases
-ex 11 and ex 12 on p 109-110
-go over usage for adverbs/adjectives when using linking or action verbs...
-assign paper: "Choose one of the three topics a) Describe the phone call that changed your life b) What would you do if you were not afraid? c)free choice In your paper you must have the appropriate number of action verbs, linking verbs, adjectives, and adverbs" See me with questions. We will work on this in class on Thursday
1. Writing/grammar
-notes on page 109 for adverbs and adverb phrases
-ex 11 and ex 12 on p 109-110
-go over usage for adverbs/adjectives when using linking or action verbs...
-assign paper: "Choose one of the three topics a) Describe the phone call that changed your life b) What would you do if you were not afraid? c)free choice In your paper you must have the appropriate number of action verbs, linking verbs, adjectives, and adverbs" See me with questions. We will work on this in class on Thursday
Monday, October 19, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Vocab test today in class
2. Writing
-writing "revision" expectations sheets distributed
3.Focus Correction Areas: Introductions
-practice backstory, general info, thesis..
-look at examples of intro paragraphs
-please write the INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH for your composition (see last class blog for assignment) for Wednesday....it will be workshopped and shared with other students..
-your composition is due on Friday....see me for help!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-new words given for test on Friday
-do matching/context clues worksheet and go over together
-please write all twenty words in GOOD, detailed sentences for Wednesday!
2. Grammar
-we will continue with this on Wednesday...
1. Vocab test today in class
2. Writing
-writing "revision" expectations sheets distributed
3.Focus Correction Areas: Introductions
-practice backstory, general info, thesis..
-look at examples of intro paragraphs
-please write the INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH for your composition (see last class blog for assignment) for Wednesday....it will be workshopped and shared with other students..
-your composition is due on Friday....see me for help!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-new words given for test on Friday
-do matching/context clues worksheet and go over together
-please write all twenty words in GOOD, detailed sentences for Wednesday!
2. Grammar
-we will continue with this on Wednesday...
Friday, October 16, 2015
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Writing/composition
-ten original sentences (about food) that have circled verbs and underlined adjectives in them
-share orally for review
-quick review of linking verbs vs action verbs
-linking verb and action verb quiz...correct in class
-all of these exercises, etc are to be graded as class participation
-exercise 9 page 108 to practice adjectives
1. Writing/composition
-ten original sentences (about food) that have circled verbs and underlined adjectives in them
-share orally for review
-quick review of linking verbs vs action verbs
-linking verb and action verb quiz...correct in class
-all of these exercises, etc are to be graded as class participation
-exercise 9 page 108 to practice adjectives
Thursday, October 15, 2015
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT SENIORS
1. Brief conversation/notes/study guide on "In the Twilight" to prepare you for the short story test
2. Take short story test today
3. Remember that your vocab quiz is next class (Monday)
4. Your next composition topic is as follows. This is not due until the end of next week (perhaps Friday), but I am giving the topic to you now so you can mull it over....
"Describe an incident where a seemingly positive quality--like loyalty, pride, love, innocence, etc--can become a life damaging flaw that damages lives? Use at least one of our short stories to make your argument.
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Collect "realism" papers
2. Finish episode of "Band of Bros" combat/heroism...
3. Grammar/Writing
-notes on parts of speech (noun, pronoun, adj)
-exercises on page 9 and 10 for in class participation
**NOTE, these were not collected today...but they may be next time!!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
ORANGE DAY
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...
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...
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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