COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we took our open note test on Act 2!! I hope you did well! After the test, we looked at sections of Act 3, including paying special attention to Hamlet's "To be or not to be" soliloquy in 3.1....we then skipped ahead until we were at the beginning of the "play within the play".....we will continue with this by "reading the film" after vacation!
Please remember to bring your vocabulary lists to class on Thursday, as we will use them for a test grade!
MR. GOLDSMITH'S ENGLISH CLASS (jgoldsmith@winslowk12.org)
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Friday, December 16, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we went over the Latin roots and vocab words that you looked up last class when I was at UMF...we will do a "test activity" next Thursday....
We "read" the rest of Act 2 of the film, pausing to go over key points, etc
You will be given a test on Act 2 on Tuesday...you WILL be able to use your notes, so I hope you have good ones!!!
Today we went over the Latin roots and vocab words that you looked up last class when I was at UMF...we will do a "test activity" next Thursday....
We "read" the rest of Act 2 of the film, pausing to go over key points, etc
You will be given a test on Act 2 on Tuesday...you WILL be able to use your notes, so I hope you have good ones!!!
Thursday, December 15, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we read part 3 of BEOWULF and we did a 'true/false' in class study guide....we took notes on the final section of this story
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today I collected your literary device stories...if you didnt get this to me, use a tech day and give it Monday....
We began the story THE BET and had conversations about solitary confinement, hubris, misanthropes, etc. The entire story should have been read in class....we will finish taking notes on the literary devices on Monday....
Today we read part 3 of BEOWULF and we did a 'true/false' in class study guide....we took notes on the final section of this story
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today I collected your literary device stories...if you didnt get this to me, use a tech day and give it Monday....
We began the story THE BET and had conversations about solitary confinement, hubris, misanthropes, etc. The entire story should have been read in class....we will finish taking notes on the literary devices on Monday....
Tuesday, December 13, 2016
SUB PLANS FOR WED DECEMBER 14
Good morning and
thank you for subbing for me today. Your schedule for the day will go
as follows:
Block 1:
Free/planning period
Block 2: College
Composition-For this class today, I would like them to look up and
define the following vocab words. You can either copy this list on
the board, or you can have the students check my blog/web site (I
will post this whole sub plan on my web site at
www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com)
.These are words containing some Latin roots. We will go over the
definitions on Friday, but please be sure to have the students get
these words down and defined. If they have time after the vocab list,
I would like them to read in HAMLET Act 3 Scene 1. Please remind the
students that on Friday we will finish the film for Act 2, and we
will go over Act 3 scene 1. All vocab and HAMLET tests will be next
week....
Here are the vocab
words:
1. antebellum
2. bellicose
3. inimical
4. paramour
5. approbation
6. probity
7. reprobate
8. gravid
9. gravitas
10. leavening
11. levity
12. alleviate
13. cicerone
14. hector
15. nestor
16. spartan
17. stentorian
18. stoic
19. draconian
20. sybaritic
FOCUS TIME: 25
minutes in my classroom....please take attendance of the kids who are
present and send down to the office just like other classes (use the
homeroom attn. as your list)
Block 3: Study Hall:
A great, small group of kids. This study hall is in Mr Wickmans room.
Please take attendance, but know that some kids don't show up
(because they leave for open campus) and some sign up for the library
or go to other teachers' rooms. But they should all check in with
you, the sub, first
Lunch is eaten in
between the two parts of this block 3 study hall
Block 4: College
Composition- Please follow the same plan as block 1! Thank you!
I appreciate you
subbing for me today while I am at my conference. Please see Ellen
Pinkham across the hall. She is the dept chair, should there be any
questions.
Jared
Thursday, December 8, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we went over the final soliloquy for Act 2...you were asked to read the soliloquy for today AND craft a "Dramatic Situation Web" for a line you felt was significant or important....we shared some of those lines in class, as a way to discuss Hamlet's mindset at the end of Act 2....we then talked about PsychologicalAssociation and how Hamlet will use that in order to get revenge on his Uncle...we began the film for Act 2 and we will watch the rest of it on Monday....
Today we went over the final soliloquy for Act 2...you were asked to read the soliloquy for today AND craft a "Dramatic Situation Web" for a line you felt was significant or important....we shared some of those lines in class, as a way to discuss Hamlet's mindset at the end of Act 2....we then talked about PsychologicalAssociation and how Hamlet will use that in order to get revenge on his Uncle...we began the film for Act 2 and we will watch the rest of it on Monday....
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we continued reading the first section of BEOWULF: "The Battle with Grendel's mother"....we read and took notes as a class...you were asked to read the last page and a half (the part with the actual fight) and imagine you were a reporter writing for the MorningSentinel....how would you "report" on the fight? How would you describe it? What details are there?
COLLEGE PREP 12
We continued with our discussion of literary devices today...we finished the two photocopied "study guides" where you were presented with scenarios and you had to tell WHAT literary device was being used...and why.....
Blank "information maps" were given out and you were asked to start (and finish for next class!) your own information map...come see me and I will explain it more to you!
Today in class we continued reading the first section of BEOWULF: "The Battle with Grendel's mother"....we read and took notes as a class...you were asked to read the last page and a half (the part with the actual fight) and imagine you were a reporter writing for the MorningSentinel....how would you "report" on the fight? How would you describe it? What details are there?
COLLEGE PREP 12
We continued with our discussion of literary devices today...we finished the two photocopied "study guides" where you were presented with scenarios and you had to tell WHAT literary device was being used...and why.....
Blank "information maps" were given out and you were asked to start (and finish for next class!) your own information map...come see me and I will explain it more to you!
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today in HAMLET we did a lot of reading/skipping around in Act 2 Scene 2, so please make sure you get the notes if you missed today...we learned about taking notes with the "Dramatic Situation" strategy, and you were assigned to do a dramatic situation based on one of the lines I gave you on your study guide....for Thursday's class I would like you to do two things. First, read Hamlet's final soliloquy in Act 2 (it starts with O WHAT A ROGUE AND PEASANT SLAVE AM I....). Second, please find a line you feel you can analyze and craft another "Dramatic Situation Web" to be turned in on Thursday. See me with any questions, as we skipped a bunch of stuff in scene 2 today....
Today in HAMLET we did a lot of reading/skipping around in Act 2 Scene 2, so please make sure you get the notes if you missed today...we learned about taking notes with the "Dramatic Situation" strategy, and you were assigned to do a dramatic situation based on one of the lines I gave you on your study guide....for Thursday's class I would like you to do two things. First, read Hamlet's final soliloquy in Act 2 (it starts with O WHAT A ROGUE AND PEASANT SLAVE AM I....). Second, please find a line you feel you can analyze and craft another "Dramatic Situation Web" to be turned in on Thursday. See me with any questions, as we skipped a bunch of stuff in scene 2 today....
Friday, December 2, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we took our vocabulary quiz on Greek root words
We continued in HAMLET, reading together and taking notes for Act 2 scene 1 and Act 2 scene 2...up to line 180 or 190 (depending on what class you are in!)
We will continue on Tuesday...please, if you were absent, get the notes you missed !!
Today we took our vocabulary quiz on Greek root words
We continued in HAMLET, reading together and taking notes for Act 2 scene 1 and Act 2 scene 2...up to line 180 or 190 (depending on what class you are in!)
We will continue on Tuesday...please, if you were absent, get the notes you missed !!
Thursday, December 1, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we did a review sheet of the words FARTHER vs FURTHER and AFFECT vs EFFECT and we went over the whole sheet...this test will be on MONDAY
We then began talking about BEOWULF and we started taking some notes on the history, etc
COLLEGE PREP 12
We did a review sheet of the words FATHER and FURTHER and AFFECT and EFFECT and we went over other troublesome words that will be on this test next MONDAY...
We began (or I tried to anyway :/ ) discussion and notes on literary devices before we read short stories...we completed definitions for Symbolism and Foil...we will finish the rest on Monday
Today we did a review sheet of the words FARTHER vs FURTHER and AFFECT vs EFFECT and we went over the whole sheet...this test will be on MONDAY
We then began talking about BEOWULF and we started taking some notes on the history, etc
COLLEGE PREP 12
We did a review sheet of the words FATHER and FURTHER and AFFECT and EFFECT and we went over other troublesome words that will be on this test next MONDAY...
We began (or I tried to anyway :/ ) discussion and notes on literary devices before we read short stories...we completed definitions for Symbolism and Foil...we will finish the rest on Monday
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we finished "reading" Act 1 of the film...we took notes as we watched the film...remember, it is JUST AS IMPORTANT to take notes during the film as it is during the reading!!
We took the Act 1 Test,, which consisted of character matching...
We began Act 2...we didnt read the first half of scene 1 (with Polonius and Reynoldo) because I summarized it...what we DID do was act out the second part of scene 1 between Ophelia and Hamlet
REMEMBER you have your vocab quiz on Friday
There is no reading assignment
Today we finished "reading" Act 1 of the film...we took notes as we watched the film...remember, it is JUST AS IMPORTANT to take notes during the film as it is during the reading!!
We took the Act 1 Test,, which consisted of character matching...
We began Act 2...we didnt read the first half of scene 1 (with Polonius and Reynoldo) because I summarized it...what we DID do was act out the second part of scene 1 between Ophelia and Hamlet
REMEMBER you have your vocab quiz on Friday
There is no reading assignment
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
BLACK DAY
College Prep English
Today we got a new list of vocab words/homonym pairs to learn...we discussed the meanings and differences of the following:
ALLUSION
ILLUSION
COMPLIMENT
COMPLEMENT
STATIONERY
STATIONARY
IMMIGRATE
EMIGRATE
ACCEPT
EXCEPT
AFFECT
EFFECT
FARTHER
FURTHER
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPLE
COLLAGE
COLLEGE
DESSERT
DESERT
ELICIT
ILLICIT
Also assigned today was the final copy of your college essay or personal narrative composition...please share it with me (or print out...your choice this time!) by Thursday...remember the rubric of 1) voice 2) lead (qaqs strategy) 3) sentence variety
ENGLISH 12
Please see list above...this was the list we did too....we also did some review by putting the words in sentences...
Today we got a new list of vocab words/homonym pairs to learn...we discussed the meanings and differences of the following:
ALLUSION
ILLUSION
COMPLIMENT
COMPLEMENT
STATIONERY
STATIONARY
IMMIGRATE
EMIGRATE
ACCEPT
EXCEPT
AFFECT
EFFECT
FARTHER
FURTHER
PRINCIPAL
PRINCIPLE
COLLAGE
COLLEGE
DESSERT
DESERT
ELICIT
ILLICIT
Also assigned today was the final copy of your college essay or personal narrative composition...please share it with me (or print out...your choice this time!) by Thursday...remember the rubric of 1) voice 2) lead (qaqs strategy) 3) sentence variety
ENGLISH 12
Please see list above...this was the list we did too....we also did some review by putting the words in sentences...
Monday, November 28, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we got new vocab words (Greek Root words, etc) and there will be a test on FRIDAY
We continued with HAMLET by viewing the film of Act 1....we did not finish the whole act, so we will do that on Wednesday. Also, please prepare for a quiz on Act 1 after the film. You may NOT use your notes on this one. It will be character matching....
Today we got new vocab words (Greek Root words, etc) and there will be a test on FRIDAY
We continued with HAMLET by viewing the film of Act 1....we did not finish the whole act, so we will do that on Wednesday. Also, please prepare for a quiz on Act 1 after the film. You may NOT use your notes on this one. It will be character matching....
Monday, November 21, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we took our first quiz on HAMLET....it covered everything we have done thus far (through scene 3) and you WERE able to use your notes
We read scene four as a class and we discussed key points
On MONDAY after Thanksgiving we will watch the film
Have a great break!!!!
Today we took our first quiz on HAMLET....it covered everything we have done thus far (through scene 3) and you WERE able to use your notes
We read scene four as a class and we discussed key points
On MONDAY after Thanksgiving we will watch the film
Have a great break!!!!
Friday, November 18, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Finish film...we were missing several students today....
COLLEGE PREP 12
We continued with college essay stuff....we did an activity filling in sentences that I started for you...we read "Dynamic Figure"
We began learning about alternating sentence beginnings by using prepositional phrases, participle phrases, or adjective phrases...we took notes on what they all mean
We read a revised piece of writing and tried to pick out the prep phrases, adj phrases, etc
For homework--due on Tuesday for participation grade--please revise the 11 sentences on the sheet I gave you...make them start with alternate beginnings....
Finish film...we were missing several students today....
COLLEGE PREP 12
We continued with college essay stuff....we did an activity filling in sentences that I started for you...we read "Dynamic Figure"
We began learning about alternating sentence beginnings by using prepositional phrases, participle phrases, or adjective phrases...we took notes on what they all mean
We read a revised piece of writing and tried to pick out the prep phrases, adj phrases, etc
For homework--due on Tuesday for participation grade--please revise the 11 sentences on the sheet I gave you...make them start with alternate beginnings....
Thursday, November 17, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we continued with HAMLET, going over scene 2 notes and answering questions....we began reading scene 3 together as a class, and we finished scene 3 as well...there was a study guide that went along with scene 3 that we pretty much did together while we read....no reading for tonight, but be cognizant of the fact that there will be a quiz (open note!) on Monday!
Today we continued with HAMLET, going over scene 2 notes and answering questions....we began reading scene 3 together as a class, and we finished scene 3 as well...there was a study guide that went along with scene 3 that we pretty much did together while we read....no reading for tonight, but be cognizant of the fact that there will be a quiz (open note!) on Monday!
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we began watching V FOR VENDETTA as a companion piece to the book HEROES...we will continue on Friday, with a lesson on how to compare or contrast V to Francis in the book...
COLLEGE PREP 12
We went over leads (we havent had class in like a week!) again
You were given the choice of writing to the prompt "What do your clothes say about you as a person?" OR writing to one of the 23 questions on the sheet I handed out in class today. But you must write at least a page...you must use one of the QAQS leads...you must use creativity, effort, and voice! This counts as a ParticipationGrade
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today in class we finished intro notes to HAMLET....we went over how we will read aloud, how we will use the film, etc....We began ACT 1 SCENE1 as a class, and we finished it as a class, taking notes as we went along...your assignment for Thursday is to read SCENE 2 and to do as much of the study guide as you can (the study guide dealt with Shakespeare lines best suited the 'regular English' ones on the sheet)
Use NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE on line for a resource
Use Sparks notes as a companion
See me for help!
Today in class we finished intro notes to HAMLET....we went over how we will read aloud, how we will use the film, etc....We began ACT 1 SCENE1 as a class, and we finished it as a class, taking notes as we went along...your assignment for Thursday is to read SCENE 2 and to do as much of the study guide as you can (the study guide dealt with Shakespeare lines best suited the 'regular English' ones on the sheet)
Use NO FEAR SHAKESPEARE on line for a resource
Use Sparks notes as a companion
See me for help!
Tuesday, November 8, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we did our vocabulary "test" by searching for GoogleImages of things we thought best represented each word...and then we wrote a few sentences about why we chose this image!
We will begin the film next class...remember, I won't see you until next WED!
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we continued talking about our personal narrative essays, exploring VOICE through the "annoying" prompt in class....we then started talking about the importance of leads (one of the things you have to do for the rubric) and learned the QAQS strategy...we practiced a couple of ways we could integrate these leads into our writing! We will be writing in class next time...remember, I won't see you until next WEDNESDAY....
Today we did our vocabulary "test" by searching for GoogleImages of things we thought best represented each word...and then we wrote a few sentences about why we chose this image!
We will begin the film next class...remember, I won't see you until next WED!
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we continued talking about our personal narrative essays, exploring VOICE through the "annoying" prompt in class....we then started talking about the importance of leads (one of the things you have to do for the rubric) and learned the QAQS strategy...we practiced a couple of ways we could integrate these leads into our writing! We will be writing in class next time...remember, I won't see you until next WEDNESDAY....
Monday, November 7, 2016
ORANGE
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Hi all. Today we took our O.W.L. quiz with common words/homonyms, etc...
We then continued talking about writing....we used the purple grammar/composition books and went over adjectives, adverbs, and how they related to linking or action verbs...
we did ex 9 on page 108 and we did ex 10 and ex 11 on page 110
There will be a short quiz on WEDNESDAY testing you on when to use adjectives and when to use adverbs....depending on what type of verb you have
Hi all. Today we took our O.W.L. quiz with common words/homonyms, etc...
We then continued talking about writing....we used the purple grammar/composition books and went over adjectives, adverbs, and how they related to linking or action verbs...
we did ex 9 on page 108 and we did ex 10 and ex 11 on page 110
There will be a short quiz on WEDNESDAY testing you on when to use adjectives and when to use adverbs....depending on what type of verb you have
Friday, November 4, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we finished the book HEROES and did an in-class "test/study guide" over the last 20 pages...
Please bring your vocab words to class on Tuesday!
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we continued with learning about how to work VOICE into our personal narrative compositions...we did a "listing" activity and shared them aloud...we also took some notes on things to avoid when writing your compositions...
Today in class we finished the book HEROES and did an in-class "test/study guide" over the last 20 pages...
Please bring your vocab words to class on Tuesday!
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we continued with learning about how to work VOICE into our personal narrative compositions...we did a "listing" activity and shared them aloud...we also took some notes on things to avoid when writing your compositions...
Thursday, November 3, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we reviewed the OWL (homonym) list that we got last class...there was a review sheet and there were sentences to write as a review...we will have this test on MONDAY
We began doing some grammar/writing enrichment, focusing our attention on action and linking verbs...we will continue to do this on Monday
ALSO, I seem to be missing one purple grammar book. Did someone take it by accident?? Thanks!
Today we reviewed the OWL (homonym) list that we got last class...there was a review sheet and there were sentences to write as a review...we will have this test on MONDAY
We began doing some grammar/writing enrichment, focusing our attention on action and linking verbs...we will continue to do this on Monday
ALSO, I seem to be missing one purple grammar book. Did someone take it by accident?? Thanks!
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today, due to field trips, etc, we only had two kids in class....
We will have the vocabulary test on Friday so be ready to take that....
COLLEGE PREP 12
We were missing over half the class due to soccer playoffs/field trips....so we abandoned our plan until Friday...we will do some in class participating writing on Friday....this will be your last grade of the quarter....
Today, due to field trips, etc, we only had two kids in class....
We will have the vocabulary test on Friday so be ready to take that....
COLLEGE PREP 12
We were missing over half the class due to soccer playoffs/field trips....so we abandoned our plan until Friday...we will do some in class participating writing on Friday....this will be your last grade of the quarter....
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today the second and final PersonalNarrative/College Essay was due.
We talked about writing in the context of comparing words that have similar spellings but mean different things (farther/further, accept/except, etc)
If you didnt get this list, come see me!
No homework....the quiz on these writing rules will be next Monday!
Today the second and final PersonalNarrative/College Essay was due.
We talked about writing in the context of comparing words that have similar spellings but mean different things (farther/further, accept/except, etc)
If you didnt get this list, come see me!
No homework....the quiz on these writing rules will be next Monday!
Monday, October 31, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we got new vocab words and the quiz is going to be on Friday...in case you missed the words, they are
elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we took our vocabulary quiz
We continued with our personal narrative writing unit by talking about bringing VOICE into our writing...there was a list of comparisons that we wrote about ourselves....we shared them in class...
We will continue to explore voice next class...
Today we got new vocab words and the quiz is going to be on Friday...in case you missed the words, they are
elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we took our vocabulary quiz
We continued with our personal narrative writing unit by talking about bringing VOICE into our writing...there was a list of comparisons that we wrote about ourselves....we shared them in class...
We will continue to explore voice next class...
Friday, October 28, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we took our vocab test!
We took the Myers Briggs Personality Inventory and discussed the results....fun!
Please remember that your FREE CHOICE TOPIC Personal Narrative/College essay is due Tuesday! Please remember to follow the rubric:
Strong Voice
QAQS introduction
AT LEAST THREE sentences exemplifying the sentence variety skills we went over
Have a great weekend!
Today we took our vocab test!
We took the Myers Briggs Personality Inventory and discussed the results....fun!
Please remember that your FREE CHOICE TOPIC Personal Narrative/College essay is due Tuesday! Please remember to follow the rubric:
Strong Voice
QAQS introduction
AT LEAST THREE sentences exemplifying the sentence variety skills we went over
Have a great weekend!
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we continued working on our personal narrative writing unit....we focused on the third part of the grading rubric: Sentence Variety!
We took notes on the three strategies I would like you to use to alternate the beginnings of your sentences: prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and participle phrases...there were a couple of practice sheets/handouts that we did....the second sheet was to be done for a class participation grade...
Please remember that your vocabulary quiz is on Friday....
If you are planning ahead, you should know that your final FREE CHOICE TOPIC composition is due on TUESDAY of next week...
Today we continued working on our personal narrative writing unit....we focused on the third part of the grading rubric: Sentence Variety!
We took notes on the three strategies I would like you to use to alternate the beginnings of your sentences: prepositional phrases, adjective phrases, and participle phrases...there were a couple of practice sheets/handouts that we did....the second sheet was to be done for a class participation grade...
Please remember that your vocabulary quiz is on Friday....
If you are planning ahead, you should know that your final FREE CHOICE TOPIC composition is due on TUESDAY of next week...
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we started reading on page 83 and got through page 100...we had a quick reminder discussion about INTERNAL vs EXTERNAL conflict and how they differ...you were assigned to keep an ongoing list of lines/parts in the story where you see Francis's internal and external conflict...these were collected at the end of class and they count as a participation grade
COLLEGE PREP 12
We went over the compare/contrast composition that was due this past Friday...a "study guide" sort of sheet was given to demonstrate good effective organization of a compare and contrast composition...
We began our college essay/personal narrative writing unit today--a new vocab list was given and this test will be next MONDAY. The words are:
elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
potent
resilient
unpretentious
veracious
Today we started reading on page 83 and got through page 100...we had a quick reminder discussion about INTERNAL vs EXTERNAL conflict and how they differ...you were assigned to keep an ongoing list of lines/parts in the story where you see Francis's internal and external conflict...these were collected at the end of class and they count as a participation grade
COLLEGE PREP 12
We went over the compare/contrast composition that was due this past Friday...a "study guide" sort of sheet was given to demonstrate good effective organization of a compare and contrast composition...
We began our college essay/personal narrative writing unit today--a new vocab list was given and this test will be next MONDAY. The words are:
elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
potent
resilient
unpretentious
veracious
Monday, October 24, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today in class we got a new vocab word list....this quiz will be on Friday
We continued with our college essay writing unit, taking a look at a few samples of essays...
Your "clothes essay" was due today
The vocab words given today were:
agitate
litigate
prodigal
synagogue
venue
incipient
infinitesimal
finite
trajectory
conducive
obsequious
appollonian
bacchanalian
delphic
olympian
mercurial
aegis
Today in class we got a new vocab word list....this quiz will be on Friday
We continued with our college essay writing unit, taking a look at a few samples of essays...
Your "clothes essay" was due today
The vocab words given today were:
agitate
litigate
prodigal
synagogue
venue
incipient
infinitesimal
finite
trajectory
conducive
obsequious
appollonian
bacchanalian
delphic
olympian
mercurial
aegis
Friday, October 21, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we took notes on the differences between INTERNAL vs EXTERNAL conflict as it exists in stories...many notes/examples should have been written down...then we began reading on page 68 and finished on page 83 for the day....while you were reading, I asked that you create a VENN DIAGRAM showing what types of INTERNAL CONFLICTS Francis was having vs EXTERNAL CONFLICTS....I did not collect anything ....we will continue with the reading on Tuesday
COLLEGE PREP 12
Your BEOWULF compare/contrast compositions were due today...they were to be typed and printed out! I passed back the BEOWULF exams. We continued (and pretty much finished) part 2 of the EPIC EXAMPLE "The Goonies"
Today we took notes on the differences between INTERNAL vs EXTERNAL conflict as it exists in stories...many notes/examples should have been written down...then we began reading on page 68 and finished on page 83 for the day....while you were reading, I asked that you create a VENN DIAGRAM showing what types of INTERNAL CONFLICTS Francis was having vs EXTERNAL CONFLICTS....I did not collect anything ....we will continue with the reading on Tuesday
COLLEGE PREP 12
Your BEOWULF compare/contrast compositions were due today...they were to be typed and printed out! I passed back the BEOWULF exams. We continued (and pretty much finished) part 2 of the EPIC EXAMPLE "The Goonies"
Thursday, October 20, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we went over how to write effective leads for our personal narrative essays....I introduced the QAQS method, and we looked at examples of how to do this in writing...your first personal narrative composition is due on Monday, and I would like you to write to the prompt "DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR CLOTHING SAYS ABOUT YOU!" By "clothing," I mean anything that you have on your "possession".....think accessories, phone, jewelry, etc....and, obviously, clothing too....see me with any questions!
Today we went over how to write effective leads for our personal narrative essays....I introduced the QAQS method, and we looked at examples of how to do this in writing...your first personal narrative composition is due on Monday, and I would like you to write to the prompt "DESCRIBE WHAT YOUR CLOTHING SAYS ABOUT YOU!" By "clothing," I mean anything that you have on your "possession".....think accessories, phone, jewelry, etc....and, obviously, clothing too....see me with any questions!
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we continued studying how to bring more 'voice' into our writing by warming up with a 'question game' where we interviewed each other....then, we explored how we are viewed by others with our "annoying" prompt where we tried to write with as much voice as possible and then the class had to figure out who wrote what...We did not start on leads (we will do that next time). Your first "assigned topic" essay will be assigned on Thursday and due on Monday!
Today we continued studying how to bring more 'voice' into our writing by warming up with a 'question game' where we interviewed each other....then, we explored how we are viewed by others with our "annoying" prompt where we tried to write with as much voice as possible and then the class had to figure out who wrote what...We did not start on leads (we will do that next time). Your first "assigned topic" essay will be assigned on Thursday and due on Monday!
Monday, October 17, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we continued working with notes and examples on similes and metaphors...we looked at ways "table tennis" is a metaphor for life within the context of HEROES. The assignment that was collected at the end of class involved you writing at least a half a page where you created a simile or metaphor of your choice...this was collected at the end of class!
COLLEGE PREP 12
We took the BEOWULF test today...you were allowed to use your notes
I then passed out a graphic organizer which gave a few examples of ways in which to construct a good compare or contrast papers....we discussed how important it is for you to a) organize this paper well and b) utilize the conventions/stereotypes of epic heroes that we discussed last week. The composition can be given to me either Wednesday or Friday. If you have questions about the paper, look back to last week's blog entry....then, if you are still having questions, come see me
I also passed out a couple of handouts you should keep somewhere safe: One was a writing rubric and the other contained some expectations involving writing in this class!
Today we continued working with notes and examples on similes and metaphors...we looked at ways "table tennis" is a metaphor for life within the context of HEROES. The assignment that was collected at the end of class involved you writing at least a half a page where you created a simile or metaphor of your choice...this was collected at the end of class!
COLLEGE PREP 12
We took the BEOWULF test today...you were allowed to use your notes
I then passed out a graphic organizer which gave a few examples of ways in which to construct a good compare or contrast papers....we discussed how important it is for you to a) organize this paper well and b) utilize the conventions/stereotypes of epic heroes that we discussed last week. The composition can be given to me either Wednesday or Friday. If you have questions about the paper, look back to last week's blog entry....then, if you are still having questions, come see me
I also passed out a couple of handouts you should keep somewhere safe: One was a writing rubric and the other contained some expectations involving writing in this class!
Friday, October 14, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we took our Personal Narrative vocabulary test...
We continued with our college essay writing unit...a reminder of the rubric for grading and how it consists of
VOICE
LEAD SENTENCE
SENTENCE VARIETY
Today we worked on developing good voice in our writing....we shared some examples from our "collecting activity..." for Tuesday, please develop 1/2 to 3/4 of a page of writing where you a) zero in on one of the items from today's activity and b) use as much voice as possible when writing!
This can be handwritten and you will share it with one other person....it will be a participation grade...
Today we took our Personal Narrative vocabulary test...
We continued with our college essay writing unit...a reminder of the rubric for grading and how it consists of
VOICE
LEAD SENTENCE
SENTENCE VARIETY
Today we worked on developing good voice in our writing....we shared some examples from our "collecting activity..." for Tuesday, please develop 1/2 to 3/4 of a page of writing where you a) zero in on one of the items from today's activity and b) use as much voice as possible when writing!
This can be handwritten and you will share it with one other person....it will be a participation grade...
Thursday, October 13, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
We read HEROES starting on page 59 and we read to the end of the chapter...
We started taking notes on similes and metaphors, and there was a short writing prompt asking you to compare yourself to a vegetable (corn, potato, asparagus, broccoli)
We discussed a little bit how table tennis in the book is a METAPHOR for "life"
We will continue with the discussion on Monday
COLLEGE PREP 12
We went over the 'in class test' for the final section of BEOWULF
We began our discussion about the stereotypes and conventions of EpicHeroStories and we did a worksheet in class
The test for BEOWULF (open note!) is on Monday
The composition is tentatively due on Wednesday....the topic is this:
Compare or contrast the character of Beowulf with a 'modern day' epic hero of your choosing. Be sure to use the 'elements' and 'stereotypes' of epic hero stories that we discussed while writing. See me with any questions!
We read HEROES starting on page 59 and we read to the end of the chapter...
We started taking notes on similes and metaphors, and there was a short writing prompt asking you to compare yourself to a vegetable (corn, potato, asparagus, broccoli)
We discussed a little bit how table tennis in the book is a METAPHOR for "life"
We will continue with the discussion on Monday
COLLEGE PREP 12
We went over the 'in class test' for the final section of BEOWULF
We began our discussion about the stereotypes and conventions of EpicHeroStories and we did a worksheet in class
The test for BEOWULF (open note!) is on Monday
The composition is tentatively due on Wednesday....the topic is this:
Compare or contrast the character of Beowulf with a 'modern day' epic hero of your choosing. Be sure to use the 'elements' and 'stereotypes' of epic hero stories that we discussed while writing. See me with any questions!
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we went over the 'college essay' vocabulary and discussed how to use them in sentences....this quiz will be on FRIDAY so study!
We then moved into our college essay unit, playing "kite or clothesline" and some others...I gave two handouts regarding WHAT a college essay even IS....as well as a handout listing possible prompts
The grading rubric was given for the essays. There was no homework except to study for the vocab
Today we went over the 'college essay' vocabulary and discussed how to use them in sentences....this quiz will be on FRIDAY so study!
We then moved into our college essay unit, playing "kite or clothesline" and some others...I gave two handouts regarding WHAT a college essay even IS....as well as a handout listing possible prompts
The grading rubric was given for the essays. There was no homework except to study for the vocab
Tuesday, October 11, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we read in HEROES from page 47 to page 59...we discussed things along the way...you were asked to write at least a half page reaction where you posed a question about the reading section, and then tried to 'answer' that question as best as you could
COLLEGE PREP 12
We continued in BEOWULF to go over the "battle with the mother" section....we then began the final section "The Death of Beowulf" and we read the first few pages together....you were asked to read the rest AND do the in class 'test' that went along with it...please be sure to have this done so I can collect it next time....
You will have two more grades for BEOWULF: The composition I assign next time AND the BEOWULF exam
Thanks!
Today we read in HEROES from page 47 to page 59...we discussed things along the way...you were asked to write at least a half page reaction where you posed a question about the reading section, and then tried to 'answer' that question as best as you could
COLLEGE PREP 12
We continued in BEOWULF to go over the "battle with the mother" section....we then began the final section "The Death of Beowulf" and we read the first few pages together....you were asked to read the rest AND do the in class 'test' that went along with it...please be sure to have this done so I can collect it next time....
You will have two more grades for BEOWULF: The composition I assign next time AND the BEOWULF exam
Thanks!
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we read in HEROES from page 37 to page 47. Page 47 is where we left off, and I asked you to write two QUESTIONS from the POINT, QUESTION, CONNECT strategy....we will continue to read from page 47 next time
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we focused on the second section of Beowulf, reading and discussing THE FIGHT WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER....we read the first part in class, and then you were asked to finish the section and write at least a 1/2 page RESPONSE (using the tips given in the RESPONSE sheet/rubric I gave at the beginning of the year). Several notes and things were gone over when we read together, so if you were absent, get the notes you missed from someone! Or come see me!
Today we read in HEROES from page 37 to page 47. Page 47 is where we left off, and I asked you to write two QUESTIONS from the POINT, QUESTION, CONNECT strategy....we will continue to read from page 47 next time
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we focused on the second section of Beowulf, reading and discussing THE FIGHT WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER....we read the first part in class, and then you were asked to finish the section and write at least a 1/2 page RESPONSE (using the tips given in the RESPONSE sheet/rubric I gave at the beginning of the year). Several notes and things were gone over when we read together, so if you were absent, get the notes you missed from someone! Or come see me!
SUB PLANS FOR THURSDAY OCTOBER 6
SUB PLANS
JARED GOLDSMITH
THURSDAY OCT 6
Thanks for subbing
for me today as I am out of state at a funeral. Today is an early
release day and school ends at 11:30. My schedule and plan is as
follows:
BLOCK 1-Free
(conference period)
BLOCK 2-College
English: I have told the class this plan ahead of time. We are
beginning our unit on writing college essays. During the last class,
students were given a list of words that might be helpful on personal
narrative essays. The words—if they need them—are listed on the
blog entry from this past Tuesday. I told them I would like them to
finish defining all the words (they can use chromebooks, phones,
dictionaries, etc) and then put each one in a sentence using
THEMSELVES as the subject of that sentence. After they are done with
this, they may read quietly. Please do not collect any of their
work...please have them bring it with them for next class and have
them know it will be COLLECTED
(Break for all
students after block 2)
BLOCK 3-I have lunch
duty with the Honorable Peter Bolduc during block 3. However, since
today is an early release day, there is no lunch duty during the
normal lunch duty time
BLOCK 4-College
English –this is the other section of the block 2 class....please
have them do the same plan as block 2...thanks!
LUNCH – Block 4
ends at 1130 and then students go to lunch before boarding the
buses..
Thanks again for
your help today! If you have any questions, see Ellen Pinkham next
door to me!
****NOTE****The
early release schedule for WinslowHighSchool is in my green sub
folder if there are any questions!
****NOTE****Please
instruct the students that I am copy and pasting these lesson plans
to my blog (www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com)
should any questions arise!
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
ORANGE DAY
Today in class we took our vocabulary quiz...
We began talking about our next unit, which will be writing the CollegeEssay/ Personal Narrative...we started by talking about some good vocab words that may fit in well when writing about one's self. We did a few of the definitions, but I want you to look the rest up on Thursday (I will not be here Thursday) The words are:
elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
potent
resilient
unpretentious
veracious
We began talking about our next unit, which will be writing the CollegeEssay/ Personal Narrative...we started by talking about some good vocab words that may fit in well when writing about one's self. We did a few of the definitions, but I want you to look the rest up on Thursday (I will not be here Thursday) The words are:
elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
potent
resilient
unpretentious
veracious
Monday, October 3, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
We took the vocab quiz today!
We then read in our book HEROES...we read pp 24-37 and completed a PointQuestionConnect sheet for it...
CP ENGLISH 12
We took the vocab quiz today....
Then we discussed the first section of Beowulf...
We took notes and had a discussion on what defines a CULTURAL HERO....make sure you have that!
We began the second section THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER...I would like you to read through line 95 and write me a few sentences that show how Beowulf is acting in an arrogant way! Be sure to read!
We took the vocab quiz today!
We then read in our book HEROES...we read pp 24-37 and completed a PointQuestionConnect sheet for it...
CP ENGLISH 12
We took the vocab quiz today....
Then we discussed the first section of Beowulf...
We took notes and had a discussion on what defines a CULTURAL HERO....make sure you have that!
We began the second section THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER...I would like you to read through line 95 and write me a few sentences that show how Beowulf is acting in an arrogant way! Be sure to read!
Friday, September 30, 2016
ORANGE DAY
Today we finished TheGoonies as an example of an Epic Hero story....
There is the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday! Make sure to study!
We will go over your compositions on Tuesday....and then we will begin our college essay writing unit....
Have a good weekend....
There is the vocabulary quiz on Tuesday! Make sure to study!
We will go over your compositions on Tuesday....and then we will begin our college essay writing unit....
Have a good weekend....
Thursday, September 29, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
A reminder that we will have our vocab quiz next Monday! Study!
We continued reading our book HEROES in class....the assignment was to read through the top of page 24 and do a PointQuestionConnect sheet to it...
COLLEGE PREP
Finally we were able to begin BEOWULF with the first section THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL....we read the first couple of pages together, and then I asked you, the class, to finish the first section....I wanted you to take notes on How any religious images show up, how Beowulf shows his cockiness and arrogance, and how the fight actually goes...we will go over all this on Monday
Please remember to study for your vocab quiz for Monday!
A reminder that we will have our vocab quiz next Monday! Study!
We continued reading our book HEROES in class....the assignment was to read through the top of page 24 and do a PointQuestionConnect sheet to it...
COLLEGE PREP
Finally we were able to begin BEOWULF with the first section THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL....we read the first couple of pages together, and then I asked you, the class, to finish the first section....I wanted you to take notes on How any religious images show up, how Beowulf shows his cockiness and arrogance, and how the fight actually goes...we will go over all this on Monday
Please remember to study for your vocab quiz for Monday!
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today, BEOWULF papers were due in class...if you were absent, please come see me tomorrow. ...We then began viewing the film THE GOONIES as a modern day companion to the story of BEOWULF...study guides were handed out so you could compare events in the Goonies to modern day epic hero conventions and stereotypes....
Please be ready for the vocab quiz on Friday....even though we MAY not have it, there is a chance we will so you should be ready!
Today, BEOWULF papers were due in class...if you were absent, please come see me tomorrow. ...We then began viewing the film THE GOONIES as a modern day companion to the story of BEOWULF...study guides were handed out so you could compare events in the Goonies to modern day epic hero conventions and stereotypes....
Please be ready for the vocab quiz on Friday....even though we MAY not have it, there is a chance we will so you should be ready!
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we went over the vocab words that you looked up last time.....this quiz will be on next MONDAY
We began reading our book HEROES in class today...we read through the first 8 pages...
COLLEGE PREP 12
We had a mock lockdown in class today, and this took up a good chunk of class....then, we went over the vocab words that were looked up last time....this test will be next MONDAY...you can earn five extra points if you make flashcards!
We will definitely start reading BEOWULF during next class!!
Today in class we went over the vocab words that you looked up last time.....this quiz will be on next MONDAY
We began reading our book HEROES in class today...we read through the first 8 pages...
COLLEGE PREP 12
We had a mock lockdown in class today, and this took up a good chunk of class....then, we went over the vocab words that were looked up last time....this test will be next MONDAY...you can earn five extra points if you make flashcards!
We will definitely start reading BEOWULF during next class!!
Monday, September 26, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
TOday in class we went over the paper topic (see LAST TUESDAY'S blog for the assignment) that is due on Wednesday. Come see me with questions!
We began talking about our vocab or the year, and how we will go about doing vocab. We had a discussion about CONNOTATION and DENOTATION and how that will affect our study of vocab.
Then we took down our first vocab list. This test will be on FRIDAY (tentatively...it may be changed due to the film)
The words were....
indigent
burnished
scintillate
gesticulation
effluvium
fumitory
gambol
raiment
compeer
carte blanche
laissez faire
carpe diem
busman's holiday
ardor
commove
doughty
consternate
prosaic
Thanks!
TOday in class we went over the paper topic (see LAST TUESDAY'S blog for the assignment) that is due on Wednesday. Come see me with questions!
We began talking about our vocab or the year, and how we will go about doing vocab. We had a discussion about CONNOTATION and DENOTATION and how that will affect our study of vocab.
Then we took down our first vocab list. This test will be on FRIDAY (tentatively...it may be changed due to the film)
The words were....
indigent
burnished
scintillate
gesticulation
effluvium
fumitory
gambol
raiment
compeer
carte blanche
laissez faire
carpe diem
busman's holiday
ardor
commove
doughty
consternate
prosaic
Thanks!
Thursday, September 22, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today in class we wrote an in-class on demand essay on Beowulf. The prompt was: BEOWULF WAS AN ORAL STORY PASSED DOWN BY FAMILIES AND GENERATIONS. EMBEDDED INTO THE STORY ARE LESSONS AND MORAL SUGGESTIONS FOR HOW WE SHOULD LIVE OUR LIVES. MANY CHARACTERS--ESPECIALLY BEOWULF--MODEL THE RIGHT (AND WRONG) WAY TO LIVE. HOW DOES THE STORY OF BEOWULF DEMONSTRATE THIS IDEA? HOW DOES THE STORY FIT IN TODAY IN OUR MODERN WORLD? WHAT MODERN PROBLEMS, ISSUES, OR CONCERNS DOES THE STORY ADDRESS?
Then, we went over the worksheet on the 'elements of epic hero stories' where we went through and discussed stereotypes that exist in many of these stories....use what we did today to help you write your composition (which is due next WEDNESDAY). Remember, think outside the box as you compare OR contrast the character of Beowulf to a modern day epic hero example..
Today in class we wrote an in-class on demand essay on Beowulf. The prompt was: BEOWULF WAS AN ORAL STORY PASSED DOWN BY FAMILIES AND GENERATIONS. EMBEDDED INTO THE STORY ARE LESSONS AND MORAL SUGGESTIONS FOR HOW WE SHOULD LIVE OUR LIVES. MANY CHARACTERS--ESPECIALLY BEOWULF--MODEL THE RIGHT (AND WRONG) WAY TO LIVE. HOW DOES THE STORY OF BEOWULF DEMONSTRATE THIS IDEA? HOW DOES THE STORY FIT IN TODAY IN OUR MODERN WORLD? WHAT MODERN PROBLEMS, ISSUES, OR CONCERNS DOES THE STORY ADDRESS?
Then, we went over the worksheet on the 'elements of epic hero stories' where we went through and discussed stereotypes that exist in many of these stories....use what we did today to help you write your composition (which is due next WEDNESDAY). Remember, think outside the box as you compare OR contrast the character of Beowulf to a modern day epic hero example..
SUB PLANS FOR BLACK DAY SEPT 23
To all black day classes: Below, for your own info, is a copy of the sub plan I left for my absence this Friday. English classes: You will find the vocab words listed here for you to look up. I am here today (THURSDAY) all day, so if there are any questions come see me!
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SUB PLANS
JARED GOLDSMITH
FRIDAY, SEPTERMBER
23
I have told all
classes in advance that I would not be here Friday, AND I told them
the sub plan. Please have the kids refer to the blog
www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com
where I have posted this plan
BLOCK 1 ENGLISH 12-I
would like this class to work on their next set of vocab words. The
vocabulary words are as follows, and I would like them to look up the
words and write a sentence for each one. They should bring this to
class next time and we will go over it!
Agitate litigate
prodigal synagogue
venue incipient
finite trajectory
conducive obsequious
Appolonian Bacchanalian
Delphic Olympian
Mercurial Jovial
Rubicon Adonis
Amazon Ambrosial
They may use the
chromebooks or their phones (or a dictionary!!) to look these up
BLOCK 2 PUBLIC
SPEAKING-A great, small class. We are in between units and I told the
class to bring something to work on—something to keep them
occupied. They can research speeches on youtube, read, work on other
work, etc.
FOCUS TIME: 25 min
in room...some of my homeroom kids will be here (some of them are off
at MMTC, with other teachers, etc). Please just take attendance of
who is there and send it to the office. Thanks
STUDY HALL-this is a
split study hall, which means we have lunch in the middle...several
students will sign out to go to the library....they will come and
check in with you.
COLLEGE PREP 12-
Please have this class do the same vocabulary exercise as block 1,
and please tell them that I will go over the words with them next
time. In addition, since we are starting BEOWULF, please have them
get a text book (the green and brown ones on the shelf under my UNH
RUGBY shirt) and read pages 6 thru 9 and have them write me a half
page summary of what they read. Please have them put the books back
neatly when they are done (Do Not Take Them Home) and tell them to
give me the summary next class!
Thanks for subbing
for me today! I hope you had a great day
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
We took the vocab quiz in class today...
We began learning about how to respond to literature using the POINT, QUESTION, CONNECT strategy
We will begin our next book HEROES next time!
COLLEGE PREP 12
We took our vocab quiz
We began BEOWULF background notes today! It is really important that you take good notes (copy them from someone if you missed them)
Remember, I will be out Friday....so we will begin the story together next time together!
We took the vocab quiz in class today...
We began learning about how to respond to literature using the POINT, QUESTION, CONNECT strategy
We will begin our next book HEROES next time!
COLLEGE PREP 12
We took our vocab quiz
We began BEOWULF background notes today! It is really important that you take good notes (copy them from someone if you missed them)
Remember, I will be out Friday....so we will begin the story together next time together!
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
ORANGE DAY
College English
First of all, please remind me to pass work back to you next time, as I forgot....AGAIN
Today in class we took a "participation" test on the final section of BEOWULF....we went over it and discussed answers....then we took a break from BEOWULF and focused on writing...I passed out the rubric sheet and an 'expectation sheet' for writing in this dual-enrollment class...then we jumped, briefly, back into BEOWULF where I assigned your first composition (I didnt give you a due date yet...it will probably be Monday)...the topic of the composition is to "Compare or Contrast the man Beowulf to a modern day 'epic hero' of your choice"...we will talk MUCH more about this on Thursday...finally, after collecting your books, I informed you that on Thursday there will be an in class essay test (totally open book) for the story of BEOWULF....
Come see me with any questions!
First of all, please remind me to pass work back to you next time, as I forgot....AGAIN
Today in class we took a "participation" test on the final section of BEOWULF....we went over it and discussed answers....then we took a break from BEOWULF and focused on writing...I passed out the rubric sheet and an 'expectation sheet' for writing in this dual-enrollment class...then we jumped, briefly, back into BEOWULF where I assigned your first composition (I didnt give you a due date yet...it will probably be Monday)...the topic of the composition is to "Compare or Contrast the man Beowulf to a modern day 'epic hero' of your choice"...we will talk MUCH more about this on Thursday...finally, after collecting your books, I informed you that on Thursday there will be an in class essay test (totally open book) for the story of BEOWULF....
Come see me with any questions!
Monday, September 19, 2016
BLACK DAY
ALL ENGLISH CLASSES....
Today, guidance came to go over senior "stuff" with you....you're only homework is to please prepare for the vocab test which will be on Wednesday. Thanks!
Today, guidance came to go over senior "stuff" with you....you're only homework is to please prepare for the vocab test which will be on Wednesday. Thanks!
Friday, September 16, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today was an important day, as guidance came in to do their yearly senior presentation. If you missed it, see guidance immediately. Please have the final section of Beowulf (TheDeathOfBeowulf) read for Tuesday. Please bring my book back to me! Thank you
Today was an important day, as guidance came in to do their yearly senior presentation. If you missed it, see guidance immediately. Please have the final section of Beowulf (TheDeathOfBeowulf) read for Tuesday. Please bring my book back to me! Thank you
Thursday, September 15, 2016
BLACK DAY
SENIOR ENGLISH CLASSES
Today we quickly went over the journal response rubric and then we began reading the article "In Defense of Boredom." This was chosen on purpose BECAUSE it is a little more difficult and verbose. We began reading the article aloud and then time was given to write a half page minimum response to it
Remember that for next class guidance is coming to talk to you
Your vocab quiz will be next WED
Today we quickly went over the journal response rubric and then we began reading the article "In Defense of Boredom." This was chosen on purpose BECAUSE it is a little more difficult and verbose. We began reading the article aloud and then time was given to write a half page minimum response to it
Remember that for next class guidance is coming to talk to you
Your vocab quiz will be next WED
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. BEOWULF
-quiz on the history, section 1, and section 2
-go over quiz...go over section 2 as a class...
-define/outline 'cultural hero' and how they exist in our culture
(paul bunyan...johnny appleseed.....chuck norris...etc....)
-for Tuesday, please read the final section THE DEATH OF BEOWULF
**Remember that guidance is coming to class on Friday...come with questions! **
1. BEOWULF
-quiz on the history, section 1, and section 2
-go over quiz...go over section 2 as a class...
-define/outline 'cultural hero' and how they exist in our culture
(paul bunyan...johnny appleseed.....chuck norris...etc....)
-for Tuesday, please read the final section THE DEATH OF BEOWULF
**Remember that guidance is coming to class on Friday...come with questions! **
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocab words
-finish definitions and go over sentences
-this test will be next WEDNESDAY
2.. RESPONSE journals...
-pass out rubric and read process for writing in class reading responses
-we did not have time to get to the article, so we will read it aloud on Thursday...
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today you actually did the same plan as this morning's English 12 class....
1. Vocab words
-finish definitions and go over sentences
-this test will be next WEDNESDAY
2.. RESPONSE journals...
-pass out rubric and read process for writing in class reading responses
-we did not have time to get to the article, so we will read it aloud on Thursday...
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today you actually did the same plan as this morning's English 12 class....
Monday, September 12, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. BEOWULF
-group notes on four categories from the first reading section
-go over notes...fill in any blanks you didnt have....
......that is as far as we got because block 2 got called down for senior ID pictures
so........your assignment is:
a. read part 2 (The Battle With Grendel's Mother)
b. be prepared for a quiz on Wednesday....on the quiz we will cover background notes/history and the first two reading sections!
1. BEOWULF
-group notes on four categories from the first reading section
-go over notes...fill in any blanks you didnt have....
......that is as far as we got because block 2 got called down for senior ID pictures
so........your assignment is:
a. read part 2 (The Battle With Grendel's Mother)
b. be prepared for a quiz on Wednesday....on the quiz we will cover background notes/history and the first two reading sections!
Friday, September 9, 2016
BLACK DAY
English 12 and CP 12
Today we had a discussion and did some worksheets concerning the differences between CONNOTATION and DENOTATION.....our first vocab list was written on the board....make sure you have the words....they are:
indigent
burnished
scintillate
gesticulate
effluvium
fumatory
gambol
raiment
compeer
carte blanche
laissez faire
carpe diem
busman's holiday
ardor
doughty
consternate
propensity
garrulous
Today we had a discussion and did some worksheets concerning the differences between CONNOTATION and DENOTATION.....our first vocab list was written on the board....make sure you have the words....they are:
indigent
burnished
scintillate
gesticulate
effluvium
fumatory
gambol
raiment
compeer
carte blanche
laissez faire
carpe diem
busman's holiday
ardor
doughty
consternate
propensity
garrulous
Thursday, September 8, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH 12
PLease get your Thomas College forms to guidance as soon as possible....
We began our BEOWULF unit by taking a lot of notes on the Anglo Saxon era, scribes, history, etc...
We began reading section 1 together as a class...please read THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL for next class...you dont have to write anything...thanks!
PLease get your Thomas College forms to guidance as soon as possible....
We began our BEOWULF unit by taking a lot of notes on the Anglo Saxon era, scribes, history, etc...
We began reading section 1 together as a class...please read THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL for next class...you dont have to write anything...thanks!
Friday, May 20, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Continue with the film V FOR VENDETTA....remember to be taking notes on the similarities and differences between this film and THE COUNT....
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. FINDING FORRESTER
-go over chapters 5 and 6 together...
-do chapter 6 quotes on study guide
-read chapter 7--out loud and then on own--and finish "quote" study guide
-discus chapter 7
-Please read ch 8, 9, 10 for next time...we will have a quiz!!!
Continue with the film V FOR VENDETTA....remember to be taking notes on the similarities and differences between this film and THE COUNT....
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. FINDING FORRESTER
-go over chapters 5 and 6 together...
-do chapter 6 quotes on study guide
-read chapter 7--out loud and then on own--and finish "quote" study guide
-discus chapter 7
-Please read ch 8, 9, 10 for next time...we will have a quiz!!!
Friday, May 13, 2016
SUB PLANS FOR MONDAY MAY 16
SUB PLANS: MAY 16,
2015
JARED GOLDSMITH
BLOCK 1: Block 1:
Study Hall in my room. There are some kids who sign out to go to the
library OR to Mrs Vigue's (music teacher) room. It is a pretty laid
back bunch....
BLOCK 2: College
Composition (seniors). I told these classes in advance that I would
be out today. The assignment is for the kids to use their time either
continuing the reading (we left off at chapter 58) in THE COUNT OF
MONTE CRISTO or they can use the time to do some 'research' for their
final exam. PLEASE NOTE: There were several students absent last
class, so some may not know about the 'final.' Please tell them to
check in with me tomorrow and I will fill them in
LUNCH
BLOCK 3: College
Prep 11. I also told this class in advance that I would be out/what
they needed to do. We have begun the novel FINDING FORRESTER and the
kids know they are responsible for chapters 1 through 3 for
Wednesday. Please have them use their time to read and work on that
stuff. Thanks!
BLOCK 4: SAME AS
BLOCK 2
Thank you so much
for subbing for me today. Please also tell the students that I have
posted these sub plans on my blog (www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com)
for their convenience
Thursday, May 12, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today I spoke with the class regarding several things--most notably about "finishing" the novel on your own, as, from this point on, we will be doing other things in class (film, etc). I handed out the assignment for the FINAL EXAM to students FOR INFORMATION ONLY! The handout explains the type of composition you will be asked to write for your final exam. At this point in the reading, we are through chapter 58....you should continue reading from there. PLEASE NOTE that I will NOT be in on Monday...the sub plan I am leaving is for you to work on reading the novel or researching for your final...on Wednesday, when I return, we will view the film. We also took the CHARACTER MATCHING quiz today, so if you didnt come to school, come see me!
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today in class we learned about QUESTION GENERATING techniques for literature...we broke into groups and did literal, inferential, and transcendent questions for a film/show/book of your choice...
We began FINDING FORRESTER and the assignment is to read the first three chapters. Please note that I will NOT be in on Monday...the plan I am leaving with the sub is for you to read in the book so that we can do the activity on Wednesday...
Today I spoke with the class regarding several things--most notably about "finishing" the novel on your own, as, from this point on, we will be doing other things in class (film, etc). I handed out the assignment for the FINAL EXAM to students FOR INFORMATION ONLY! The handout explains the type of composition you will be asked to write for your final exam. At this point in the reading, we are through chapter 58....you should continue reading from there. PLEASE NOTE that I will NOT be in on Monday...the sub plan I am leaving is for you to work on reading the novel or researching for your final...on Wednesday, when I return, we will view the film. We also took the CHARACTER MATCHING quiz today, so if you didnt come to school, come see me!
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today in class we learned about QUESTION GENERATING techniques for literature...we broke into groups and did literal, inferential, and transcendent questions for a film/show/book of your choice...
We began FINDING FORRESTER and the assignment is to read the first three chapters. Please note that I will NOT be in on Monday...the plan I am leaving with the sub is for you to read in the book so that we can do the activity on Wednesday...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. MONTE CRISTO
-composition due today
-study guide over chapters 43-46 and discuss story and notes
-we read chapter 47 in class and took note of the study guide for that chapter
-please read THROUGH chapter 52 for Friday!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Writing prompt (come see me and I will give you the prompt...it is a question)
2. Include FOUR vocab words, two sentences utilizing adjective clauses, and two appositives
3. Briefly begin short lesson on cover letters with the ice breaker activity 2Truths and 1 Lie....
1. MONTE CRISTO
-composition due today
-study guide over chapters 43-46 and discuss story and notes
-we read chapter 47 in class and took note of the study guide for that chapter
-please read THROUGH chapter 52 for Friday!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Writing prompt (come see me and I will give you the prompt...it is a question)
2. Include FOUR vocab words, two sentences utilizing adjective clauses, and two appositives
3. Briefly begin short lesson on cover letters with the ice breaker activity 2Truths and 1 Lie....
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today the "aluminum" sentence combining paper was due...
We began our new issue on "Presenting Information." I distributed a unit 'outline' that contains the rubric for the compositions as well as some other very important information....
Distributed "Precis" handout and we read article and compared it to the precis of the same article...
"The Cardinal Rules Of Fitness" magazine article handed out....collated, etc....we began reading it but you do not need to do for homework...we will finish it in class next time....there were FOUR questions that I asked you to copy off of the board related to this article....if you didnt get them because you were not here, come see me ASAP
Today the "aluminum" sentence combining paper was due...
We began our new issue on "Presenting Information." I distributed a unit 'outline' that contains the rubric for the compositions as well as some other very important information....
Distributed "Precis" handout and we read article and compared it to the precis of the same article...
"The Cardinal Rules Of Fitness" magazine article handed out....collated, etc....we began reading it but you do not need to do for homework...we will finish it in class next time....there were FOUR questions that I asked you to copy off of the board related to this article....if you didnt get them because you were not here, come see me ASAP
Monday, May 2, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today in class we worked with chapters 36 thru 41, going over answers to the study guides...I also passed out a copy of a 'chart' that I made on my own this morning, trying to conceptualize all the characters and their relationships to The Count, etc...we began chapter 42 together, and I summed up the rest of the chapter (you dont have to read it) and I am asking you to read 43-46 for Wednesday...also, this is a reminder that your "renaissance man' compositions are due Wednesday
COLLEGE PREP 11
We got a new vocab list today and we will have the test on Friday....
We continued (for hopefully the last time with the green grammar books) working on sentence variety, focusing on utilizing appositives and adjective phrases...
The vocab words were:
allot
amass
audacious
comply
devoid
elite
grapple
incapacitate
instigate
longevity
myriad
perspective
perturb
relevant
skittish
tether
unison
Today in class we worked with chapters 36 thru 41, going over answers to the study guides...I also passed out a copy of a 'chart' that I made on my own this morning, trying to conceptualize all the characters and their relationships to The Count, etc...we began chapter 42 together, and I summed up the rest of the chapter (you dont have to read it) and I am asking you to read 43-46 for Wednesday...also, this is a reminder that your "renaissance man' compositions are due Wednesday
COLLEGE PREP 11
We got a new vocab list today and we will have the test on Friday....
We continued (for hopefully the last time with the green grammar books) working on sentence variety, focusing on utilizing appositives and adjective phrases...
The vocab words were:
allot
amass
audacious
comply
devoid
elite
grapple
incapacitate
instigate
longevity
myriad
perspective
perturb
relevant
skittish
tether
unison
Thursday, April 28, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 11
We did not have class due to the science testing...we will continue with our sentence combining stuff next time
DUAL ENROLLMENT
We took a test on the reading 26-35 and we then went over the test...we began a character list/web/matrix/chart/whatever you want to call it! haha! I gave two study guides that you should take a look at and make sure you understand....we took a lot of notes and I tried to clear up a lot of confusion today...if you missed class, please be sure to see someone to copy their notes
Don't forget that your "Renaissance Man" compositions are due next Wednesday...
We did not have class due to the science testing...we will continue with our sentence combining stuff next time
DUAL ENROLLMENT
We took a test on the reading 26-35 and we then went over the test...we began a character list/web/matrix/chart/whatever you want to call it! haha! I gave two study guides that you should take a look at and make sure you understand....we took a lot of notes and I tried to clear up a lot of confusion today...if you missed class, please be sure to see someone to copy their notes
Don't forget that your "Renaissance Man" compositions are due next Wednesday...
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we worked on reviewing our vocabulary words for the test Friday....you were asked to pick 10 words and GoogleImage search them to see what types of images come up....then, you were asked to pick the image that best represents that word, and write about it in a couple of sentences...
We continued working on our sentence variety stuff by doing a worksheet dealing with semicolons....sentence variety and sentence combining is important because for our next paper, sentence combining will be part of the rubric...
Today we worked on reviewing our vocabulary words for the test Friday....you were asked to pick 10 words and GoogleImage search them to see what types of images come up....then, you were asked to pick the image that best represents that word, and write about it in a couple of sentences...
We continued working on our sentence variety stuff by doing a worksheet dealing with semicolons....sentence variety and sentence combining is important because for our next paper, sentence combining will be part of the rubric...
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today we got back to the novel THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO and we went over chapters 23, 24, and 25...I distributed a 'study guide' to help with the comprehension of these confusing chapters...if you were not here, DEFINITELY take notes from someone who was here
The next writing composition was assigned--it is due next WEDNESDAY
The reading assignment is to read chapters 26 through 35....but you may skip chapter 34
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we worked on our writing skills by practicing some sentence combining in order to make our writing more refined...exercises on page 212 and 213 in the green books were done and collected for a participation grade...
Today we got back to the novel THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO and we went over chapters 23, 24, and 25...I distributed a 'study guide' to help with the comprehension of these confusing chapters...if you were not here, DEFINITELY take notes from someone who was here
The next writing composition was assigned--it is due next WEDNESDAY
The reading assignment is to read chapters 26 through 35....but you may skip chapter 34
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we worked on our writing skills by practicing some sentence combining in order to make our writing more refined...exercises on page 212 and 213 in the green books were done and collected for a participation grade...
Monday, April 25, 2016
BLACK DAY
College Prep 12
Today in class we got a new vocab list for a test that will be on Friday of this week....
We began some sentence variety/sentence clarity exercises, working on correcting erroneous sentences
In case you missed the list, the vocab words are :
snub
scatheless
paucity
innuendo
insipid
exigent
ashen
orotund
adulation
sycophant
dispensation
extricate
impulsion
atrophy
motley
inherent
Today in class we got a new vocab list for a test that will be on Friday of this week....
We began some sentence variety/sentence clarity exercises, working on correcting erroneous sentences
In case you missed the list, the vocab words are :
snub
scatheless
paucity
innuendo
insipid
exigent
ashen
orotund
adulation
sycophant
dispensation
extricate
impulsion
atrophy
motley
inherent
Friday, April 15, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today we took a test that combined a) TheCountOfMonteCristo knowledge with b) vocab knowledge...they were combined into the same test...it was open note!
The assignment for next class after vacation is to read chapters 23, 24, and 25.....
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we took our vocabulary test and ETHAN FROME books were collected....a reminder was sent out to the SEVERAL of you who have not given me work you owe....
Then the class studied some current examples of songwriting....
We will begin some new grammar material after vacation...
Today we took a test that combined a) TheCountOfMonteCristo knowledge with b) vocab knowledge...they were combined into the same test...it was open note!
The assignment for next class after vacation is to read chapters 23, 24, and 25.....
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we took our vocabulary test and ETHAN FROME books were collected....a reminder was sent out to the SEVERAL of you who have not given me work you owe....
Then the class studied some current examples of songwriting....
We will begin some new grammar material after vacation...
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
There is no reading assignment tonight....today in class we went over chapter 20, 21, 22....
Students are reminded to be prepared for the vocab test on Friday!
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we finished the ETHAN FROME film and discussed....then we did some review sheets for the vocab test you will have on FRIDAY!!! Be prepared!
There is no reading assignment tonight....today in class we went over chapter 20, 21, 22....
Students are reminded to be prepared for the vocab test on Friday!
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we finished the ETHAN FROME film and discussed....then we did some review sheets for the vocab test you will have on FRIDAY!!! Be prepared!
Monday, April 11, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. New vocabulary words for THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO...this test will be on Friday
2. MONTE CRISTO
-"Christ Imagery" notes/powerpoint
-summary of chapter 19 in class
-please read ch 20, 21, 22 for Wednesday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Reminder of the vocab test on Friday
2. Reminder of the composition due on Wednesday
-distributed a helpful sheet that might make it easier for you to write and organize!
3. ETHAN FROME-view film
1. New vocabulary words for THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO...this test will be on Friday
2. MONTE CRISTO
-"Christ Imagery" notes/powerpoint
-summary of chapter 19 in class
-please read ch 20, 21, 22 for Wednesday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Reminder of the vocab test on Friday
2. Reminder of the composition due on Wednesday
-distributed a helpful sheet that might make it easier for you to write and organize!
3. ETHAN FROME-view film
Friday, April 8, 2016
BLACK DAY
Today in class we delivered our "confidence" speeches...then, we viewed/analyzed "Dwight's speech" on THE OFFICE--what components go into making a good, confident speech? etc.
Thursday, April 7, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today we took a quiz on chapters 8-11 of MONTE CRISTO....then we went over the answers to this quiz (as well as the answers to any other questions you may have). ..the reading for next time is chapters 12 through 18...a study guide for 12-16 was given....we began the reading assignment together, doing most, if not all, of 12 as a class...
COLLEGE PREP 11
The assignment for today was to finish the book ETHAN FROME..we didnt take a quiz, but we went over the ending of the book...we discussed, also, the BenFranklin line "Some people die when they are 25 but are not buried until they are 85" and what the 'humorous' meaning is in this....we then discussed the difference between LIVING and SURVIVING....we then tied this back to the way the novel ended...The composition I would like you to write (due next Wed) for the ending of the book is this:
Consider the quote from Ben Franklin. What is the difference between LIVING and merely SURVIVING? In your opinion, which one is more favorable and why? You may, of course, reference any part of the book in your answer, but I am mostly looking for your own voice and intelligent opinion
Also, today, we took down a list of new vocab words...this quiz will be next Friday.
Today we took a quiz on chapters 8-11 of MONTE CRISTO....then we went over the answers to this quiz (as well as the answers to any other questions you may have). ..the reading for next time is chapters 12 through 18...a study guide for 12-16 was given....we began the reading assignment together, doing most, if not all, of 12 as a class...
COLLEGE PREP 11
The assignment for today was to finish the book ETHAN FROME..we didnt take a quiz, but we went over the ending of the book...we discussed, also, the BenFranklin line "Some people die when they are 25 but are not buried until they are 85" and what the 'humorous' meaning is in this....we then discussed the difference between LIVING and SURVIVING....we then tied this back to the way the novel ended...The composition I would like you to write (due next Wed) for the ending of the book is this:
Consider the quote from Ben Franklin. What is the difference between LIVING and merely SURVIVING? In your opinion, which one is more favorable and why? You may, of course, reference any part of the book in your answer, but I am mostly looking for your own voice and intelligent opinion
Also, today, we took down a list of new vocab words...this quiz will be next Friday.
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
BLACK DAY
College Prep 12
Today we finished any other speeches that we didnt get to on Friday...then we took down some notes about how to appear more confident in your speaking
-voice inflection
-eye contact
-subtle tapping/touching
-pacing among the audience/in front of the group
-dramatic pausing
For Friday, I would like you to compose a speech that is about a half-page long AND uses at least one of these 'signs of confidence' PLease have the first line of your speech be one of the following:
1. I think everyone should be able to....
2. One that that really annoys me is.....
Today we finished any other speeches that we didnt get to on Friday...then we took down some notes about how to appear more confident in your speaking
-voice inflection
-eye contact
-subtle tapping/touching
-pacing among the audience/in front of the group
-dramatic pausing
For Friday, I would like you to compose a speech that is about a half-page long AND uses at least one of these 'signs of confidence' PLease have the first line of your speech be one of the following:
1. I think everyone should be able to....
2. One that that really annoys me is.....
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Orange Day
DUAL ENROLLMENT
We took the vocab test today...
We went over chapters 1 thru 6 of MONTE CRISTO today...be sure to take good notes every day! The assignment for Thursday is to read chapters 8 (we skipped 7) through 11...expect a quiz!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. A reminder about the conflict composition that is due on Thursday....
2. We went over more conflict stuff...we talked about some types of conflict that exist in ETHAN FROME as well as other pieces of pop culture...
3. We began reading the final chapter of EthanFrome...please finish this book for Thursday! You have about 18 pages left!
We took the vocab test today...
We went over chapters 1 thru 6 of MONTE CRISTO today...be sure to take good notes every day! The assignment for Thursday is to read chapters 8 (we skipped 7) through 11...expect a quiz!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. A reminder about the conflict composition that is due on Thursday....
2. We went over more conflict stuff...we talked about some types of conflict that exist in ETHAN FROME as well as other pieces of pop culture...
3. We began reading the final chapter of EthanFrome...please finish this book for Thursday! You have about 18 pages left!
Monday, April 4, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we had the pleasure of having Mr Lessard share an "Informational Talk" with us, as he explained his antique collection. We will continue with our 'speech' unit on Wednesday....please be looking over the vocab words as we will have this test on FRIDAY
Today we had the pleasure of having Mr Lessard share an "Informational Talk" with us, as he explained his antique collection. We will continue with our 'speech' unit on Wednesday....please be looking over the vocab words as we will have this test on FRIDAY
Friday, April 1, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today in class we took the vocab quiz....
There is no reading assignment for the weekend, and we will read the final chapter together on Tuesday....
We went over the three types of conflict in the story and took notes...a composition was assigned and is due next Thursday: "Describe the strongest type of conflict in ETHAN FROME. Is it man vs man, man vs self, or man vs nature? Why?
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Vocab quiz is on Tuesday!!
2. THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
-background information and intro notes and discussion!
-begin reading...the assignment is to read chapter 1 through 6 for next time
Today in class we took the vocab quiz....
There is no reading assignment for the weekend, and we will read the final chapter together on Tuesday....
We went over the three types of conflict in the story and took notes...a composition was assigned and is due next Thursday: "Describe the strongest type of conflict in ETHAN FROME. Is it man vs man, man vs self, or man vs nature? Why?
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Vocab quiz is on Tuesday!!
2. THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
-background information and intro notes and discussion!
-begin reading...the assignment is to read chapter 1 through 6 for next time
Thursday, March 31, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Do speech presentations in class today...they took the whole time and people did a great job...we will review vocab on Monday and have the quiz Wednesday...
Do speech presentations in class today...they took the whole time and people did a great job...we will review vocab on Monday and have the quiz Wednesday...
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Hamlet project due today
2. Vocab
-finish rest of mythology words
3. "Reduced Shakespeare" viewing for fun
4. We will begin MONTE CRISTO on Friday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab book exercises for review for test Friday....this work was collected!
2. Ethan Frome
-quickly go over questions from chapt 7 study guide
-begin reading chapter 8....you finish chapter 8 for next time!! #Poss#quiz!!!
1. Hamlet project due today
2. Vocab
-finish rest of mythology words
3. "Reduced Shakespeare" viewing for fun
4. We will begin MONTE CRISTO on Friday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab book exercises for review for test Friday....this work was collected!
2. Ethan Frome
-quickly go over questions from chapt 7 study guide
-begin reading chapter 8....you finish chapter 8 for next time!! #Poss#quiz!!!
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. New vocabulary today....Greek and Roman mythology list # 2...this test will be next MONDAY and you need to know the definition AND the background of the words
2. Public Speaking
-reminder of "presenting information" project due on Thursday....be sure to come to class ready to present..see me with any questions!!
1. New vocabulary today....Greek and Roman mythology list # 2...this test will be next MONDAY and you need to know the definition AND the background of the words
2. Public Speaking
-reminder of "presenting information" project due on Thursday....be sure to come to class ready to present..see me with any questions!!
Thursday, March 24, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Finish film of HAMLET
2. Library time to work on 'Diagnosis Projects....you will have half the class on Monday to continue working with your partner...these are due on Wednesday of next week
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. EthanFrome
-do study guide questions for chapter 4
-discuss and take notes--particularly on symbolism
-begin chapter 5 together in class...
-finish chapter 5 and 6 for Monday...there will be a quiz!!!
1. Finish film of HAMLET
2. Library time to work on 'Diagnosis Projects....you will have half the class on Monday to continue working with your partner...these are due on Wednesday of next week
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. EthanFrome
-do study guide questions for chapter 4
-discuss and take notes--particularly on symbolism
-begin chapter 5 together in class...
-finish chapter 5 and 6 for Monday...there will be a quiz!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today we performed the skits assigned for Act 4.....then we continued with the film....
Classes are reminded to meet IN MY ROOM on Thursday....then we will go to the library
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Ethan Frome
-chapter 2 quiz and go over
-read chapter 3 in class and answer five study guide questions...discuss chapter
-be sure to read chapter 4 for next class! There could be a quiz....or not....or maybe....
Today we performed the skits assigned for Act 4.....then we continued with the film....
Classes are reminded to meet IN MY ROOM on Thursday....then we will go to the library
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Ethan Frome
-chapter 2 quiz and go over
-read chapter 3 in class and answer five study guide questions...discuss chapter
-be sure to read chapter 4 for next class! There could be a quiz....or not....or maybe....
Monday, March 21, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Vocab quiz will be on WEDNESDAY!!!
2. Public Speaking
-'would you rather' as a 'warmup' for speaking in class
-introducing how to give precise and accurate directions when explaining things
-'robber vs realtor' activity and 'laundry' activity
-'Back2Back" drawing/direction giving activity
-for next class, please come with a written example of HOW TO DO something. It can be anything (making a sandwich, changing a tire, playing cribbage, etc). Just write directions on how to do something...and prepare to share!
1. Vocab quiz will be on WEDNESDAY!!!
2. Public Speaking
-'would you rather' as a 'warmup' for speaking in class
-introducing how to give precise and accurate directions when explaining things
-'robber vs realtor' activity and 'laundry' activity
-'Back2Back" drawing/direction giving activity
-for next class, please come with a written example of HOW TO DO something. It can be anything (making a sandwich, changing a tire, playing cribbage, etc). Just write directions on how to do something...and prepare to share!
Friday, March 18, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Please remember to have your skits ready to perform on Tuesday....even if MOnday is a snow day...we will then continue through the rest of the film with Act 4 and Act 5
COLLEGE PREP 11
Due to the shortened class today, we will continue with Ethan Frome on Tuesday. Please be sure to have this done (it SHOULD have been done today...)...there will be a quiz on chap 2
Please remember to have your skits ready to perform on Tuesday....even if MOnday is a snow day...we will then continue through the rest of the film with Act 4 and Act 5
COLLEGE PREP 11
Due to the shortened class today, we will continue with Ethan Frome on Tuesday. Please be sure to have this done (it SHOULD have been done today...)...there will be a quiz on chap 2
Thursday, March 17, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today in class we began our "public speaking" unit...we read an article called "Taking the Terror Out of Talk" and there were questions to answer about it
The class should also be reminded that there is a vocab test on Monday
Today in class we began our "public speaking" unit...we read an article called "Taking the Terror Out of Talk" and there were questions to answer about it
The class should also be reminded that there is a vocab test on Monday
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. collect Hamlet compositions having to do with predominant moods....
2. Time allotted to work in groups for Act 4 skit/presentations....these will be presented on Friday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Collect grammar/comma compositions today
2. Ethan Frome
-go over intro/study guide questions
-read chapter 1 together in class and discuss
-read chapter 2 for homework...prepare to be quizzed on this! It is only a ten page reading assignment!!
1. collect Hamlet compositions having to do with predominant moods....
2. Time allotted to work in groups for Act 4 skit/presentations....these will be presented on Friday
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Collect grammar/comma compositions today
2. Ethan Frome
-go over intro/study guide questions
-read chapter 1 together in class and discuss
-read chapter 2 for homework...prepare to be quizzed on this! It is only a ten page reading assignment!!
BLACK DAY (ADDENDUM: MYTHOLOGY VOCAB WORD LIST)
Hi Black Day CP classes. If you were absent, here are the vocab words you missed--you should copy a friend's notes, or look these up as soon as you can!
ADONIS
AEGIS
AMAZON
AMBROSIAL
ATLAS
AURORAL
CASSANDRA
CHIMERICAL
ELYSIAN
ERISTIC
FAUNA
FLORA
HERMETIC
IRIDESCENT
JOVIAL
ADONIS
AEGIS
AMAZON
AMBROSIAL
ATLAS
AURORAL
CASSANDRA
CHIMERICAL
ELYSIAN
ERISTIC
FAUNA
FLORA
HERMETIC
IRIDESCENT
JOVIAL
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. New vocab words were given today-->Greek and Roman mythology words that have made their way into our "American English" language....in addition to knowing the definitions of the words, you must also know the origin of where they come from in mythology.....
2. We will be beginning our "public speaking" unit starting next class....
1. New vocab words were given today-->Greek and Roman mythology words that have made their way into our "American English" language....in addition to knowing the definitions of the words, you must also know the origin of where they come from in mythology.....
2. We will be beginning our "public speaking" unit starting next class....
Monday, March 14, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH
1. Vocab quiz today on Greek mythology words
2. HAMLET
-reminder of composition due on Wednesday....describe the predominant mood Hamlet displays in Act 3...discussed the importance of using evidence from the text...
-assigned Act 4 "skits" and get in groups depending on which scene is assigned to you...these skits will be performed on Friday...you will have Wed. to work on them in class
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab test was today
2. Reminder of paper due on Wednesday...there were three different prompts to choose from...make sure that you CLEARLY IDENTIFY the appositives, complex sentences, and participle phrases you are using!
3. ETHAN FROME
-give out books
-begin reading the introduction together...finish for HW and be sure to know all the 'points' on the study guide I gave you!
1. Vocab quiz today on Greek mythology words
2. HAMLET
-reminder of composition due on Wednesday....describe the predominant mood Hamlet displays in Act 3...discussed the importance of using evidence from the text...
-assigned Act 4 "skits" and get in groups depending on which scene is assigned to you...these skits will be performed on Friday...you will have Wed. to work on them in class
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab test was today
2. Reminder of paper due on Wednesday...there were three different prompts to choose from...make sure that you CLEARLY IDENTIFY the appositives, complex sentences, and participle phrases you are using!
3. ETHAN FROME
-give out books
-begin reading the introduction together...finish for HW and be sure to know all the 'points' on the study guide I gave you!
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. HAMLET
-go over the study guide I gave for the section you were supposed to read in Act 3...(start where Hamlet says LET THE STRUCKEN DEER GO WEEP!" and ending where Polonius enters the scene in scene 3
-be sure to know the terms/quotes on the study guide...even though it was not collected
-View/Read film of Act 3
-Your Act 3 test...which is due next Wednesday...is to use the 'emotion sheet' I passed out and "Describe Hamlet's one PREDOMINANT emotion in Act 3." Select quotes/evidence to prove this in your writing
2. Vocab
-test is on MONDAY--the Greek Mythology words!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-we did exercises 1-4 in the vocab books....this was not collected, but we went over it...use it to study for your test, which is on MONDAY!!!
2. You have a composition due Wednesday. I put the three prompts on the board and you must choose 1. The rubric is as follows:
25 points-2 appositives used in paper
25 points-2 participle phrases used to begin sentences
25 points-2 'complex sentences--sentence that has independent and subordinate clause--used in paper
25 points-overall effort and creativity
3. The questions on the "alien" article were collected at the end of class...
1. HAMLET
-go over the study guide I gave for the section you were supposed to read in Act 3...(start where Hamlet says LET THE STRUCKEN DEER GO WEEP!" and ending where Polonius enters the scene in scene 3
-be sure to know the terms/quotes on the study guide...even though it was not collected
-View/Read film of Act 3
-Your Act 3 test...which is due next Wednesday...is to use the 'emotion sheet' I passed out and "Describe Hamlet's one PREDOMINANT emotion in Act 3." Select quotes/evidence to prove this in your writing
2. Vocab
-test is on MONDAY--the Greek Mythology words!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-we did exercises 1-4 in the vocab books....this was not collected, but we went over it...use it to study for your test, which is on MONDAY!!!
2. You have a composition due Wednesday. I put the three prompts on the board and you must choose 1. The rubric is as follows:
25 points-2 appositives used in paper
25 points-2 participle phrases used to begin sentences
25 points-2 'complex sentences--sentence that has independent and subordinate clause--used in paper
25 points-overall effort and creativity
3. The questions on the "alien" article were collected at the end of class...
Thursday, March 3, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Hamlet
-test on Act 2
-teach "dramatic situation" webs as a way to respond to/analyze particular lines from the play
-Begin 3.1 insofar as looking at parts of the "To be or not to be" soliloquy....
-Please read 3.1 and complete a dramatic situation web on a quote of your choice
COLLEGE PREP 11
1 Vocab test today
2. Writing/grammar
-continue with discussion of writing complex sentences
>>>>>Participle phrases
>>>>>Appositives
>>>>>>Independent clauses joined with subordinate clauses
-do exercises on page 86 and 87, using the listed words to craft complex sentences
-"direct address" comma usage on page 125 of green grammar book
-There will be a composition assigned for next week
1. Hamlet
-test on Act 2
-teach "dramatic situation" webs as a way to respond to/analyze particular lines from the play
-Begin 3.1 insofar as looking at parts of the "To be or not to be" soliloquy....
-Please read 3.1 and complete a dramatic situation web on a quote of your choice
COLLEGE PREP 11
1 Vocab test today
2. Writing/grammar
-continue with discussion of writing complex sentences
>>>>>Participle phrases
>>>>>Appositives
>>>>>>Independent clauses joined with subordinate clauses
-do exercises on page 86 and 87, using the listed words to craft complex sentences
-"direct address" comma usage on page 125 of green grammar book
-There will be a composition assigned for next week
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
BLACK DAY
Today in class we got a new vocab list (cultural literacy) for a quiz that will be next THURSDAY. Then we began the film, noting its comparison to the novel HEROES...we will continue with the film on Friday...
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today in class we went over the soliloquy that ended Act 2....the quote analysis of a line from that scene was collected...then we began to view the film of Act 2....there will be a test on THURSDAY on Act 2...you may not use your notes on this test...this test will be set up in such a way that I ask you to clarify/explain terms and quotes we've discussed in Act 2
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab review and reminder that the test is on Thursday...
2. Writing and grammar
-take notes on appositives, participle phrases, and infinitive phrases
-write practice exercises on page 86...this was collected for a participation grade
-you were asked to copy down the list of words that commonly begin SUBORDINATE clauses...please use each one in a sentence for next time...see me if you are confused about this...
Today in class we went over the soliloquy that ended Act 2....the quote analysis of a line from that scene was collected...then we began to view the film of Act 2....there will be a test on THURSDAY on Act 2...you may not use your notes on this test...this test will be set up in such a way that I ask you to clarify/explain terms and quotes we've discussed in Act 2
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocab review and reminder that the test is on Thursday...
2. Writing and grammar
-take notes on appositives, participle phrases, and infinitive phrases
-write practice exercises on page 86...this was collected for a participation grade
-you were asked to copy down the list of words that commonly begin SUBORDINATE clauses...please use each one in a sentence for next time...see me if you are confused about this...
Monday, February 29, 2016
BLACK DAY (***and ORANGE DAY DUAL ENROLLMENT***)
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we worked in HEROES, starting on page 116, and we read a bit together...you were asked to read the rest of the book in class today AND finish the 'open book' test that contains questions on your interpretation of the ending, etc
DUAL ENROLLMENT **From Friday**
Hi folks. I am sorry that I forgot to post 'quotes' for you to choose on Friday. Remember, your assignment was to read Hamlet's final soliloquy of Act 2 and write me about a half a page response that articulates what you think the quote means to the 'bigger picture' of what is going on. You can choose your own, or use:
"O what a rogue and peasant slave am I"
"I am pigeon livered and lack gall"
"I must...like a whore....unpack my heart with words"
"the play's the thing"
Thanks folks!
Today we worked in HEROES, starting on page 116, and we read a bit together...you were asked to read the rest of the book in class today AND finish the 'open book' test that contains questions on your interpretation of the ending, etc
DUAL ENROLLMENT **From Friday**
Hi folks. I am sorry that I forgot to post 'quotes' for you to choose on Friday. Remember, your assignment was to read Hamlet's final soliloquy of Act 2 and write me about a half a page response that articulates what you think the quote means to the 'bigger picture' of what is going on. You can choose your own, or use:
"O what a rogue and peasant slave am I"
"I am pigeon livered and lack gall"
"I must...like a whore....unpack my heart with words"
"the play's the thing"
Thanks folks!
Thursday, February 25, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. HEROES
-for the first half of class, we worked on the writing-on-demand composition about what we 'have the right to do.' See me if you missed it and I can get you the sheet of paper with the assignment on it
-we began reading on page 104 and read/discussed until about 111 or so...we did not finish the book...we will do that in class on Monday, and there will be an 'open book' test on your interpretation of the ending....
Have a great day!
1. HEROES
-for the first half of class, we worked on the writing-on-demand composition about what we 'have the right to do.' See me if you missed it and I can get you the sheet of paper with the assignment on it
-we began reading on page 104 and read/discussed until about 111 or so...we did not finish the book...we will do that in class on Monday, and there will be an 'open book' test on your interpretation of the ending....
Have a great day!
Tuesday, February 23, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. HEROES
-read together pages 86-104 and discuss the scene as a class...for your participation grade today, I asked you to do a detailed PointQuestionConnect to the chapters....I also asked you to explain 1) why does Francis REALLY join the army? and 2) Why does Nicole say 'poor Francis' and what does that mean?
Remember, there have been MANY participation grades for this book unit....and few 'test' grades...see me if you missed any of this stuff
1. HEROES
-read together pages 86-104 and discuss the scene as a class...for your participation grade today, I asked you to do a detailed PointQuestionConnect to the chapters....I also asked you to explain 1) why does Francis REALLY join the army? and 2) Why does Nicole say 'poor Francis' and what does that mean?
Remember, there have been MANY participation grades for this book unit....and few 'test' grades...see me if you missed any of this stuff
Monday, February 22, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. New vocab list on Greek roots....you should know the definition of all the Greek roots for the test on FRIDAY...in addition, you should be able to use an original word for each root, as you will be asked to do this on the test
2. Writing: Comma usage
-began discussing sentence combining and enhancing with commas
-as a 'pretest' just do the exercise 4 in class to see where you 'are' with this sentence combining strategy
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. HAMLET
-review Act 2.1...make sure to understand everything on that study guide
-read Act 2.2 sections together, completing study guide that goes along with it
-continue reading 2.2 where Polonius says "Fare you will, my lord" all the way until Polonius 'enters' the scene again saying "well be with you gentlemen"
-make sure to be able to explain/understand all the quotes on the study guide!
-you should probably expect a four question quiz on the reading (?????)
1. New vocab list on Greek roots....you should know the definition of all the Greek roots for the test on FRIDAY...in addition, you should be able to use an original word for each root, as you will be asked to do this on the test
2. Writing: Comma usage
-began discussing sentence combining and enhancing with commas
-as a 'pretest' just do the exercise 4 in class to see where you 'are' with this sentence combining strategy
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. HAMLET
-review Act 2.1...make sure to understand everything on that study guide
-read Act 2.2 sections together, completing study guide that goes along with it
-continue reading 2.2 where Polonius says "Fare you will, my lord" all the way until Polonius 'enters' the scene again saying "well be with you gentlemen"
-make sure to be able to explain/understand all the quotes on the study guide!
-you should probably expect a four question quiz on the reading (?????)
Friday, February 12, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
TOday we took the vocab quiz on the Greek root words we were studying....then we turned our attention back to HEROES...I read from page 69-74 ish....we discussed some of our connections...then, your job was to read on until page 85 AND complete a PointQuestionConnect worksheet for the chapters...Have a great vacation...
TOday we took the vocab quiz on the Greek root words we were studying....then we turned our attention back to HEROES...I read from page 69-74 ish....we discussed some of our connections...then, your job was to read on until page 85 AND complete a PointQuestionConnect worksheet for the chapters...Have a great vacation...
Thursday, February 11, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Today in class we finished "reading" the rest of Act 1 of the film...we then took the Act 1 matching test (open note) and went over it....we began to look at Act 2 scene 1....we will continue after vacation...
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we finished with DeadPoetsSociety film...the tree/symbolism paper was due today...reminder to get it to me if you are using a tech day
Today in class we finished "reading" the rest of Act 1 of the film...we then took the Act 1 matching test (open note) and went over it....we began to look at Act 2 scene 1....we will continue after vacation...
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today we finished with DeadPoetsSociety film...the tree/symbolism paper was due today...reminder to get it to me if you are using a tech day
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today in class we took some time to use root words (containing the roots we had this week) in writing detailed sentences....we went over these sentences...use your sentences to study for the test Friday
We began reading on page 58 of HEROES and continued reading aloud until page 68 where we stopped....you were encouraged to look for quotes that could be used to support that Francis is positively influenced by Larry...
Today in class we took some time to use root words (containing the roots we had this week) in writing detailed sentences....we went over these sentences...use your sentences to study for the test Friday
We began reading on page 58 of HEROES and continued reading aloud until page 68 where we stopped....you were encouraged to look for quotes that could be used to support that Francis is positively influenced by Larry...
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT ENGLISH
Today we begin 'reading' Act 1 of the film...it is very important that you take good notes on the film as well as the play....we will finish Act 1 on Thursday and then take the OPEN NOTE test on Act 1
Also, we had our Shakespeare vocab quiz today
COLLEGE PREP 11
The composition due next class is to compare any character to a tree and show how they show the characteristics 'of' a certain type of tree...if you dont understand this, come see me!
We began DeadPoetsSociety viewing in class as a companion to A SEPARATE PEACE
Monday, February 8, 2016
***ORANGE DAY ANNOUNCEMENT***
To both my senior and junior classes: If we have school tomorrow, we will have our previously scheduled vocab quizzes....if we do not have school tomorrow, the quizzes will be on THURSDAY. Thank you and spread the word if you read this (for those who werent as responsible as you by checking the blog!!)
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BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
New vocab was given today (Greek roots)....your homework assignment is, for each ROOT, look up and find a WORD AND DEFINITION....see me if you have questions...
We read in HEROES from p 48-58 in class....we will continue reading--and there will be a writing assignment--on Wednesday
New vocab was given today (Greek roots)....your homework assignment is, for each ROOT, look up and find a WORD AND DEFINITION....see me if you have questions...
We read in HEROES from p 48-58 in class....we will continue reading--and there will be a writing assignment--on Wednesday
Thursday, February 4, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we learned the POINT, QUESTION, CONNECT literature response strategy, and we practiced with an example of a film or show or book....
Then, we read aloud (and to ourselves) p 32-47 chapters in class
You were asked to hand in a POINT QUESTION CONNECT template (completed for that section) at the end of class!
Fun!
Today we learned the POINT, QUESTION, CONNECT literature response strategy, and we practiced with an example of a film or show or book....
Then, we read aloud (and to ourselves) p 32-47 chapters in class
You were asked to hand in a POINT QUESTION CONNECT template (completed for that section) at the end of class!
Fun!
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. HAMLET
-collect paragraphs about the type of father Polonius is
-pass back sonnet papers
-extra credit...if you want you may memorize and recite ten lines from HAMLET orrrrr write an original sonnet
-study guide for 1.3....we went over this in class
-read 1.4 and take notes
2. Vocab test is Friday
NOTE: We ALWAYS will be taking a lot of notes with HAMLET. That is a 'given.' Always assume, if you miss class, that there are notes for you to get from a classmate
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary review 'test' and activity for test on Friday...
2. Symbolism lesson
-'information map' give regarding trees and features of trees (see me if you didnt get it)
-composition assigned and is due Tuesday of next week : "Explain how a character is symbolic of a certain type of tree...provide at lest two examples"
1. HAMLET
-collect paragraphs about the type of father Polonius is
-pass back sonnet papers
-extra credit...if you want you may memorize and recite ten lines from HAMLET orrrrr write an original sonnet
-study guide for 1.3....we went over this in class
-read 1.4 and take notes
2. Vocab test is Friday
NOTE: We ALWAYS will be taking a lot of notes with HAMLET. That is a 'given.' Always assume, if you miss class, that there are notes for you to get from a classmate
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary review 'test' and activity for test on Friday...
2. Symbolism lesson
-'information map' give regarding trees and features of trees (see me if you didnt get it)
-composition assigned and is due Tuesday of next week : "Explain how a character is symbolic of a certain type of tree...provide at lest two examples"
Tuesday, February 2, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today in class we read Chapter 2 of HEROES together and discussed the awkwardness of Francis' relationship with Nicole...then you were asked to read Chapter 3 of the book on your own. You were asked to write me at least a half a page--and using at least 2 quotes--describing Francis' 'mental' or 'emotional' state of mind....remember, you dont bring the books home, so we read all in class...
Today in class we read Chapter 2 of HEROES together and discussed the awkwardness of Francis' relationship with Nicole...then you were asked to read Chapter 3 of the book on your own. You were asked to write me at least a half a page--and using at least 2 quotes--describing Francis' 'mental' or 'emotional' state of mind....remember, you dont bring the books home, so we read all in class...
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today I passed back the midterm and we went over any questions...we began our reading unit with the book HEROES by Robert Cormier by doing some research and background checking on "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder"...we shared our findings and I explained how this, as well as the term "agoraphobia," can be related to the novel....we read the first chapter aloud in class and took notes on many of the details we read about...there was no reading homework...
Today I passed back the midterm and we went over any questions...we began our reading unit with the book HEROES by Robert Cormier by doing some research and background checking on "Post Traumatic Stress Disorder"...we shared our findings and I explained how this, as well as the term "agoraphobia," can be related to the novel....we read the first chapter aloud in class and took notes on many of the details we read about...there was no reading homework...
Monday, January 25, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today midterms were passed back and gone over and then re-collected...please see me with any questions...we began our study of Shakespeare and HAMLET with an introduction to his sonnets....we did some quick analysis of how he uses his language, etc to create an effect...make sure you get the notes on sonnets...
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today midterms were passed back and gone over and then re-collected...we discussed how we will be working to finish A SEPARATE PEACE asap....time was given in class to read chapter 10 and do the study guide for it...also distributed was the study guide for chapter 11....on Wednesday you should have read chapter 11 and you should have also done the study guide...we will DEFINITELY have some sort of assessment on it
Today midterms were passed back and gone over and then re-collected...please see me with any questions...we began our study of Shakespeare and HAMLET with an introduction to his sonnets....we did some quick analysis of how he uses his language, etc to create an effect...make sure you get the notes on sonnets...
COLLEGE PREP 11
Today midterms were passed back and gone over and then re-collected...we discussed how we will be working to finish A SEPARATE PEACE asap....time was given in class to read chapter 10 and do the study guide for it...also distributed was the study guide for chapter 11....on Wednesday you should have read chapter 11 and you should have also done the study guide...we will DEFINITELY have some sort of assessment on it
Friday, January 15, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
Today we received our second round of Greek and Latin root words...these words are only going to be tested when we take the midterm next week. We used the text books to do review exercises 1-4 in the book. Reminder to study these words for the midterm. The midterm exam will also entail you reading a new short story and answering the appropriate questions about the story, etc....more to come on the day of the midyear exam!!
Today we received our second round of Greek and Latin root words...these words are only going to be tested when we take the midterm next week. We used the text books to do review exercises 1-4 in the book. Reminder to study these words for the midterm. The midterm exam will also entail you reading a new short story and answering the appropriate questions about the story, etc....more to come on the day of the midyear exam!!
Thursday, January 14, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1 Paper due today: Report on place you know well....instructions were to hilight the adverb and adjective phrases, along with the linking verbs
2. Vocab-Latin and Greek root part 2
-give words and do exercises in book
-these are the ONLY words that will appear on the midterm
3. Midterm reminder'
-your midterm will consist of the vocab section and then the composition section where I give you a very open ended prompt and ask you to write on demand on a certain aspect of literature
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Guidance was in today for their presentation
2. Midterm reminder
-remember to study the 3rd vocab list I gave you for A SEPARATE PEACE
-you will have two prompts from which to choose....both will be related to the novel....you may use your book/notes/old quizzes if you want
1 Paper due today: Report on place you know well....instructions were to hilight the adverb and adjective phrases, along with the linking verbs
2. Vocab-Latin and Greek root part 2
-give words and do exercises in book
-these are the ONLY words that will appear on the midterm
3. Midterm reminder'
-your midterm will consist of the vocab section and then the composition section where I give you a very open ended prompt and ask you to write on demand on a certain aspect of literature
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Guidance was in today for their presentation
2. Midterm reminder
-remember to study the 3rd vocab list I gave you for A SEPARATE PEACE
-you will have two prompts from which to choose....both will be related to the novel....you may use your book/notes/old quizzes if you want
Monday, January 11, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Vocab root test today!
2. Grammar/writing
-go over prepositional phrase sheet
-go over appositives and participle phrases
-vary sentence beginnings by using participle phrases or prepositional phrases
-for homework please finish the sentence revising sheet (dont forget 12-15 where you make up your own!)
1. Vocab root test today!
2. Grammar/writing
-go over prepositional phrase sheet
-go over appositives and participle phrases
-vary sentence beginnings by using participle phrases or prepositional phrases
-for homework please finish the sentence revising sheet (dont forget 12-15 where you make up your own!)
Friday, January 8, 2016
BLACK DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Vocabulary test on Greek and Latin roots....
2. Grammar/writing
-go over exercise A on page 111--subjects and verbs
-discuss action verbs vs. linking verbs...identify them in exercise 6 on page 106
-passed out "Maine Logging Museum" article (informational writing text)
-for next THURSDAY you are assigned to write a composition as follows: "Research the history of a place you love, and report on it. Since this 'tests' your understanding of the grammar work we have been doing, please include
a. 3 sentences containing adjective phrases
b. 3 sentences containing adverb phrases
c. 3 sentences containing a linking verb
-Please bring these photocopied articles to class on Tuesday! Thanks!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary test on part 3 of A SEPARATE PEACE
2. New vocabulary list given (looked up in class) as we prepare for the midterm because guidance will be coming to present all next week...if you are missing any of the words, please let me know!
1. Vocabulary test on Greek and Latin roots....
2. Grammar/writing
-go over exercise A on page 111--subjects and verbs
-discuss action verbs vs. linking verbs...identify them in exercise 6 on page 106
-passed out "Maine Logging Museum" article (informational writing text)
-for next THURSDAY you are assigned to write a composition as follows: "Research the history of a place you love, and report on it. Since this 'tests' your understanding of the grammar work we have been doing, please include
a. 3 sentences containing adjective phrases
b. 3 sentences containing adverb phrases
c. 3 sentences containing a linking verb
-Please bring these photocopied articles to class on Tuesday! Thanks!
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary test on part 3 of A SEPARATE PEACE
2. New vocabulary list given (looked up in class) as we prepare for the midterm because guidance will be coming to present all next week...if you are missing any of the words, please let me know!
Thursday, January 7, 2016
ORANGE DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. Vocabulary
-in text books, do review exercises 1-5 (not 6)
-hand these in after going over them
-vocab test will be on MONDAY
2. Grammar/writing
-go over prepositional phrases again
-study guide/practice worksheet on prepositional phrases
-please do both pages of this sheet for Monday...it will count as a part. grade!!
:)
1. Vocabulary
-in text books, do review exercises 1-5 (not 6)
-hand these in after going over them
-vocab test will be on MONDAY
2. Grammar/writing
-go over prepositional phrases again
-study guide/practice worksheet on prepositional phrases
-please do both pages of this sheet for Monday...it will count as a part. grade!!
:)
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Vocabulary-root words
-do review activities 1-5 in book, starting on page 8
-go over in class
-be prepared for root test on Friday
2. Writing/grammar
-finish exercise 9 on page 108
-begin ex A on page 111--but do not follow the book's directions. Instead, isolate the subject and verb in each sentence
-this work was collected at the end of class for part. grade
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-do multiple choice and fill in the blank exercises to review for test on Friday
2. A Separate Peace
-take quiz on chapter 8--you may use your study guide, since, if you did the study guide, you should be well prepared for the quiz
-please read chapter 9 for next class...please finish the study guide....
1. Vocabulary-root words
-do review activities 1-5 in book, starting on page 8
-go over in class
-be prepared for root test on Friday
2. Writing/grammar
-finish exercise 9 on page 108
-begin ex A on page 111--but do not follow the book's directions. Instead, isolate the subject and verb in each sentence
-this work was collected at the end of class for part. grade
COLLEGE PREP 11
1. Vocabulary
-do multiple choice and fill in the blank exercises to review for test on Friday
2. A Separate Peace
-take quiz on chapter 8--you may use your study guide, since, if you did the study guide, you should be well prepared for the quiz
-please read chapter 9 for next class...please finish the study guide....
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
BLACK DAY
COLLEGE PREP 12
1. New vocab--Greek and Latin root words--go over root definitions AND the meanings as I gave you three words for each root...
2. Grammar/Writing
-notes on prepositional phrases
-give some examples
-your homework is to complete exercise 1 on the worksheet I passed out--please identify the prepositional phrase!
1. New vocab--Greek and Latin root words--go over root definitions AND the meanings as I gave you three words for each root...
2. Grammar/Writing
-notes on prepositional phrases
-give some examples
-your homework is to complete exercise 1 on the worksheet I passed out--please identify the prepositional phrase!
Monday, January 4, 2016
ORANGE DAY
DUAL ENROLLMENT
1. Collect papers back--whether you did revisions or not--so I can grade them!
2. Vocab
-Latin and Greek root words
-you need to know the root words AND the vocab words to go along with them
3. Grammar/Writing review
-starting on page 108, do exercise 8 and 9 (we will finish in class on Wed)
COLLEGE PREP 11
1 Vocabulary
-do new lists and prepare for test on Friday
2. A SEPARATE PEACE
-give out "my notes" for chapter 8
-begin reading out loud in the chapter
-finish in class/home AND complete the study guide notes I gave you
-there will be SOME TYPE of quiz on chapter 8 on Wed...and it will be based solely on the study guide I gave you!
1. Collect papers back--whether you did revisions or not--so I can grade them!
2. Vocab
-Latin and Greek root words
-you need to know the root words AND the vocab words to go along with them
3. Grammar/Writing review
-starting on page 108, do exercise 8 and 9 (we will finish in class on Wed)
COLLEGE PREP 11
1 Vocabulary
-do new lists and prepare for test on Friday
2. A SEPARATE PEACE
-give out "my notes" for chapter 8
-begin reading out loud in the chapter
-finish in class/home AND complete the study guide notes I gave you
-there will be SOME TYPE of quiz on chapter 8 on Wed...and it will be based solely on the study guide I gave you!
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