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...
MR. GOLDSMITH'S ENGLISH CLASS (jgoldsmith@winslowk12.org)
Monday, October 31, 2016
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!
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