ENGLISH 12
Please see orange day plan--you folks are doing the same thing!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we finished the film....we will begin class on Friday by doing the Book Talks....we will go alphabetically through the roster...be ready, and see me if you have any questions!!!
MR. GOLDSMITH'S ENGLISH CLASS (jgoldsmith@winslowk12.org)
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we read and discussed the essay "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White....there were questions that went along with this, and they were to be done in class along with reading the story....we discussed places in our lives that have "changed" since our childhoods, etc
Remember to keep rounding up your notes, since we will have our open-note short story test soon!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Follow BlackDay plan....
Today in class we read and discussed the essay "Once More to the Lake" by E.B. White....there were questions that went along with this, and they were to be done in class along with reading the story....we discussed places in our lives that have "changed" since our childhoods, etc
Remember to keep rounding up your notes, since we will have our open-note short story test soon!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Follow BlackDay plan....
Monday, October 29, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Same as Orange Day English 12 plan, as they are one class ahead of you
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we began "The Goonies" film and I passed back compositions at the end of class....remember that if you are using a "tech day" you must get your paper to me ASAP....otherwise, it can only earn a 65 at the highest!!!
Same as Orange Day English 12 plan, as they are one class ahead of you
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we began "The Goonies" film and I passed back compositions at the end of class....remember that if you are using a "tech day" you must get your paper to me ASAP....otherwise, it can only earn a 65 at the highest!!!
Friday, October 26, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we read and discussed "The Monkey's Paw" and went over terms like "Talisman" and "irony"....we wrote about what the saying "be careful what you wish for" means....
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Same plan as black day....papers were due....if you didnt get it in, use a tech day and get it to me next time....
Be prepared for your book talks!!
Today in class we read and discussed "The Monkey's Paw" and went over terms like "Talisman" and "irony"....we wrote about what the saying "be careful what you wish for" means....
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Same plan as black day....papers were due....if you didnt get it in, use a tech day and get it to me next time....
Be prepared for your book talks!!
Thursday, October 25, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we took our vocabulary quizzes.....we did not get to our next story--we will do this next time!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today in class your compositions were due....I hope they dont STINK (get it??? :/ )....I distributed the writing rubric and the "rules for writing" sheet and we went over WHAT is to be expected when you do a composition for class....
We will begin the epic hero film "Goonies" on Monday....
We began discussing connotation vs denotation as we started talking about words we can use to "sell ourselves" when we write college essays....
REMEMBER that your book talks are DUE TO BE PRESENTED on 10/31--as soon as "Goonies" is over, we will present those!!!
Today in class we took our vocabulary quizzes.....we did not get to our next story--we will do this next time!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today in class your compositions were due....I hope they dont STINK (get it??? :/ )....I distributed the writing rubric and the "rules for writing" sheet and we went over WHAT is to be expected when you do a composition for class....
We will begin the epic hero film "Goonies" on Monday....
We began discussing connotation vs denotation as we started talking about words we can use to "sell ourselves" when we write college essays....
REMEMBER that your book talks are DUE TO BE PRESENTED on 10/31--as soon as "Goonies" is over, we will present those!!!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we began by reviewing vocabulary words and going around the room and answering questions....then we read an article entitled "The Science of Solitary Confinement" and answered the reading comprehension questions that followed the article....they were discussed and gone over
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today I quickly went over the "Beowulf" composition with you, handing out a graphic organizer to help conceptualize compare/contrast papers....I also gave you a sample from a paper from last year, so you could see how to go about writing this.....
After , the time was given to you so that you could work on your writing; we had a writer's workshop and I floated around, helping, etc!
Your paper is due Thursday. Relax!! Please be sure to print it out!
Today we began by reviewing vocabulary words and going around the room and answering questions....then we read an article entitled "The Science of Solitary Confinement" and answered the reading comprehension questions that followed the article....they were discussed and gone over
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today I quickly went over the "Beowulf" composition with you, handing out a graphic organizer to help conceptualize compare/contrast papers....I also gave you a sample from a paper from last year, so you could see how to go about writing this.....
After , the time was given to you so that you could work on your writing; we had a writer's workshop and I floated around, helping, etc!
Your paper is due Thursday. Relax!! Please be sure to print it out!
Monday, October 22, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Please see entry from last English 12 Orange Day....you are following the same plan....
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Please see entry from CollegeEnglish Orange day.....the only difference was that you took your vocab test today....
SEE ME ASAP if you want to be put on the list for AdmitInADay!!
Please see entry from last English 12 Orange Day....you are following the same plan....
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Please see entry from CollegeEnglish Orange day.....the only difference was that you took your vocab test today....
SEE ME ASAP if you want to be put on the list for AdmitInADay!!
Friday, October 19, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
1. Vocab quiz is coming up on TUESDAY, so look over your words!!!!
2. Today we discussed the ending of "The Bet" and why the lawyer made the choice that he made...good discussion....you were then asked to use the RESPONSE rubric to write a half page reaction....if you did not get this to me, then GET IT TO ME!!!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. We took the vocabulary quiz!!
2. We continued to take notes on the elements and characteristics of an EpicHero...be sure to get the notes that you missed....then, there was a worksheet with MORE stereotypes and conventions of EpicHeroes listed....you worked on this in groups to try to complete it....we will go over it quickly on Tuesday....
On Tuesday, come to class prepared to WRITE, since I want to give you a HUGE chunk of time to start writing your composition....the tentative due date is THURSDAY!
1. Vocab quiz is coming up on TUESDAY, so look over your words!!!!
2. Today we discussed the ending of "The Bet" and why the lawyer made the choice that he made...good discussion....you were then asked to use the RESPONSE rubric to write a half page reaction....if you did not get this to me, then GET IT TO ME!!!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. We took the vocabulary quiz!!
2. We continued to take notes on the elements and characteristics of an EpicHero...be sure to get the notes that you missed....then, there was a worksheet with MORE stereotypes and conventions of EpicHeroes listed....you worked on this in groups to try to complete it....we will go over it quickly on Tuesday....
On Tuesday, come to class prepared to WRITE, since I want to give you a HUGE chunk of time to start writing your composition....the tentative due date is THURSDAY!
Thursday, October 18, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class we had a lively discussion about capital punishment vs life imprisonment, solitary confinement, taking risks with money, etc...then we read the short story "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov....if you were not here to get it, you can easily find it on line!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
You folks are following the same plan as the BlackDay class....but your vocab test is on MONDAY!! Don't forget!!!
Be thinking about who you will write about for your paper! This papers is TENTATIVELY due next Friday, and you MOST LIKELY will have next Wednesday (I will be out) to work on it in class!
Today in class we had a lively discussion about capital punishment vs life imprisonment, solitary confinement, taking risks with money, etc...then we read the short story "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov....if you were not here to get it, you can easily find it on line!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
You folks are following the same plan as the BlackDay class....but your vocab test is on MONDAY!! Don't forget!!!
Be thinking about who you will write about for your paper! This papers is TENTATIVELY due next Friday, and you MOST LIKELY will have next Wednesday (I will be out) to work on it in class!
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we read the short story "The Bet" and you were asked to write a RESPONSE for it....you should also keep studying your vocab words, since your test will be next TUESDAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
BEOWULF
a. 7 minute MAX in going over the final test (only so it will help you on the paper)
b. notes and discussion on genres....notes on elements/stereotypes of epic hero stories...these are VERY IMPORTANT because you will need these in order to write a GOOD paper
VOCABULARY
a. please prepare for the vocabulary test, which will be Friday!!!!
Today we read the short story "The Bet" and you were asked to write a RESPONSE for it....you should also keep studying your vocab words, since your test will be next TUESDAY
COLLEGE ENGLISH
BEOWULF
a. 7 minute MAX in going over the final test (only so it will help you on the paper)
b. notes and discussion on genres....notes on elements/stereotypes of epic hero stories...these are VERY IMPORTANT because you will need these in order to write a GOOD paper
VOCABULARY
a. please prepare for the vocabulary test, which will be Friday!!!!
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Please see the black day class plan for yesterday.....you are following the same plan! They are one class ahead of you
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Please see the black day class plan for yesterday...you are following the same plan....the vocabulary words you will find there are yours...the only difference is that your test will be this coming MONDAY
Please see the black day class plan for yesterday.....you are following the same plan! They are one class ahead of you
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Please see the black day class plan for yesterday...you are following the same plan....the vocabulary words you will find there are yours...the only difference is that your test will be this coming MONDAY
Monday, October 15, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we went around the room and reviewed the vocabulary words you were to look up for today....then, for a participation grade, you were asked to put those words in an original sentence...these were collected for a grade for participation!!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today you folks got new vocab words for a test that will be on FRIDAY....the words are as follows:
expound
erratic
tranquility
furor
expansive
diminutive
fractious
begrudge
auspicious
disapprobation
approbation
abominable
arbitrate
evasion
cacophony
cavalier
paroxysm
jaundice
depredate
accolade
impious
antediluvian
You were also ASSIGNED your composition topic for the end of our BEOWULF unit....we will be discussing due dates AND the elements of the assignment this week...but, for now, here is the actual prompt:
Compare or contrast the character of Beowulf with a modern day example of an "epic hero." Be sure to utilize specific details from the story of "Beowulf" in your response. Also, you should pay careful attention to utilize conventions, stereotypes, and elements of epic hero stories (i.e. the notes we talked about!!!) to support your comparison or your contrast!
Friday, October 12, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class you were given new vocab words to look up in class...we did the first few together, and then you were asked to look up the rest on your own....if you missed any, you can find the list of words if you scroll down and look at yesterday's BLACK DAY ENGLISH 12 entry....bring this list Monday and we will go over the definitions!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we did the same plan that yesterday's College English did....if you have a textbook, PLEASE bring it back as soon as you can. Also, please be sure to bring your section three "tests" with you next time so we can go over them!
Today in class you were given new vocab words to look up in class...we did the first few together, and then you were asked to look up the rest on your own....if you missed any, you can find the list of words if you scroll down and look at yesterday's BLACK DAY ENGLISH 12 entry....bring this list Monday and we will go over the definitions!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
Today we did the same plan that yesterday's College English did....if you have a textbook, PLEASE bring it back as soon as you can. Also, please be sure to bring your section three "tests" with you next time so we can go over them!
Thursday, October 11, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today in class, your assignment was to look up your new set of vocab words (I had to leave early due to a NEASC meeting). We will go over these words on Monday, so have them defined! The words are:
expound
erratic
tranquility
furor
diminutive
begrudge
auspicious
disapprobation
abominable
arbitrate
evasion
cacophony
cavalier
paroxysm
depredate
accolade
COLLEGE ENGLISH
A reminder of your book talk dates coming up: October 31 and Nov. 2!!!
Today in class we read "The Death of Beowulf".....we began it together out loud, and then you were asked to read it on your own....as you read it, you were asked to complete the "in class test" I gave you....I did not collect this....please bring it to class on Monday, as we will go over it and you will be graded on it then!!!
Today in class, your assignment was to look up your new set of vocab words (I had to leave early due to a NEASC meeting). We will go over these words on Monday, so have them defined! The words are:
expound
erratic
tranquility
furor
diminutive
begrudge
auspicious
disapprobation
abominable
arbitrate
evasion
cacophony
cavalier
paroxysm
depredate
accolade
COLLEGE ENGLISH
A reminder of your book talk dates coming up: October 31 and Nov. 2!!!
Today in class we read "The Death of Beowulf".....we began it together out loud, and then you were asked to read it on your own....as you read it, you were asked to complete the "in class test" I gave you....I did not collect this....please bring it to class on Monday, as we will go over it and you will be graded on it then!!!
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
ORANGE DAY
ENGLISH 12 & COLLEGE ENGLISH:
Your classes today were impacted by the underclassmen PSAT testing and your field trip to KVCC....thus, we will continue classwork on Friday. That being said--the BLACK DAY classes will now be ahead of you, so look for that on the blog.
Please keep in mind the BookTalk dates, which are 10/30 and 11/1!!! See me with any questions
Also, if you have a BEOWULF text book, please bring it back. Thanks!
Your classes today were impacted by the underclassmen PSAT testing and your field trip to KVCC....thus, we will continue classwork on Friday. That being said--the BLACK DAY classes will now be ahead of you, so look for that on the blog.
Please keep in mind the BookTalk dates, which are 10/30 and 11/1!!! See me with any questions
Also, if you have a BEOWULF text book, please bring it back. Thanks!
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
BLACK DAY
ENGLISH 12
Today we quickly went over elements from "A&P" and talked about perspective in the story...we also filled out a "personality inventory" on the story, and we discussed how we, as a class, related to the items checked off in the personality inventory....good job participating!!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
After silent reading, we went over any questions you may have had about the test....then we took the test! When the test was done, I passed out the BOOK TALK RUBRICS and went over what is expected of you when you do your booktalk! Please see me if you didn't get one. Your booktalks are scheduled to take place on OCTOBER 31st and NOVEMBER 2nd (if we need that extra time). Remember: We will do the booktalks on that day, and I will just start at the top of the roster and we will work our way down alphabetically....
Today we quickly went over elements from "A&P" and talked about perspective in the story...we also filled out a "personality inventory" on the story, and we discussed how we, as a class, related to the items checked off in the personality inventory....good job participating!!!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
After silent reading, we went over any questions you may have had about the test....then we took the test! When the test was done, I passed out the BOOK TALK RUBRICS and went over what is expected of you when you do your booktalk! Please see me if you didn't get one. Your booktalks are scheduled to take place on OCTOBER 31st and NOVEMBER 2nd (if we need that extra time). Remember: We will do the booktalks on that day, and I will just start at the top of the roster and we will work our way down alphabetically....
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
ORANGE AND BLACK 10/2 AND 10/3
ENGLISH 12
1. Pass out R.E.S.P.O.N.S.E. directions sheet....go over how to use it and how to "pick" a letter for a response...
2. "A&P" by John Updike
a. begin by talking about 'perceptions' and how we make them
b. begin reading story together...
c. finish story on own...
d. please write a half page (minimum) reaction from the RESPONSE rubric!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. "Beowulf"
a. go over section 2 in groups, paying special attention to Beowulf's arrogance, the details of the setting, and Beowulf's superhuman qualities....
b. go over these together as a class!
c. notes on "cultural hero" and what we can learn from "Beowulf" and how it translates into our modern world...
d. There will be a quiz on Thursday...the quiz will cover:
The history and background
The fight with Grendel
The fight with the mother
Cultural Hero notes/examples
**If you were out due to the yearbook ad drive and have questions, please see me**
1. Pass out R.E.S.P.O.N.S.E. directions sheet....go over how to use it and how to "pick" a letter for a response...
2. "A&P" by John Updike
a. begin by talking about 'perceptions' and how we make them
b. begin reading story together...
c. finish story on own...
d. please write a half page (minimum) reaction from the RESPONSE rubric!
COLLEGE ENGLISH
1. "Beowulf"
a. go over section 2 in groups, paying special attention to Beowulf's arrogance, the details of the setting, and Beowulf's superhuman qualities....
b. go over these together as a class!
c. notes on "cultural hero" and what we can learn from "Beowulf" and how it translates into our modern world...
d. There will be a quiz on Thursday...the quiz will cover:
The history and background
The fight with Grendel
The fight with the mother
Cultural Hero notes/examples
**If you were out due to the yearbook ad drive and have questions, please see me**
Monday, October 1, 2018
BLACK DAY
Both classes: Please see plan from last orange day--orange day classes are ahead of you...please see me with any questions!! COLLEGE ENGLISH classes: Please return books if you are done with them! Thanks!
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