ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we took our vocabulary tests and we read the final section of BEOWULF

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see black day plan from yesterday....you did the same thing...

Your essay is due JANUARY 8....be sure to follow the rubric!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We will continue with our reading and our vocab test on FRIDAY, as we were missing half the class...

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Hopefully the folks who were absent are checking this site, since there is stuff to do!!!!

We took the vocab test...

We went over the third part of our rubric for the personal narrative, which is SENTENCE VARIETY....we took notes on the different types, looked at the "winter storm" story and discussed how to alternate sentence beginnings, and started a sentence variety "test" that will be due on Friday...

Your FINAL piece of writing for this unit will be due on JANUARY 7. Please remember to address all three facets of the rubric!!

If you were out, get the notes you missed on sentence variety!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we went over "the battle with Grendel's mother" and the answers you should have for that....then we took an open note/book test on everything we've done with BEOWULF thus far...just like the black day plan did yesterday....

Please note that your vocab test is on THURS

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow plan from black day class yesterday....several of you are missing work, and you will only be able to earn (at the highest) a 65 on it! Come see me! Also, your vocab test is THURSDAY

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today in class we went over the "battle with the mother" by going over the study guides and by going over my own notes....

We took an OPEN NOTE/BOOK test on what we have covered thus far (history, section 1, section2) in class today...

We began going over the quiz towards the end of class!

VOCAB TEST IS WED!!!!



COLLEGE ENGLISH

A reminder that your vocab test will be on WEDNESDAY

We began talking about intros/leads for your personal narratives....we took notes on the QAQS method....be sure you know what this is!!! Remember: It is the expectation that you use a QAQS as your intro/lead sentence when you turn in your final composition!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we read section 2 of BEOWULF "The battle with Grendel's mother"

There was a study guide that went along with the section....you were asked to complete this study guide...

Your vocab test is next WEDNESDAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Reminder that your vocab test is next WEDNESDAY

Today we continued working on our personal narratives by workshopping some "voice" writing....the page of "writing with voice" was due today, and we paired up to talk about using specific action verbs, terms, etc...we shared our stuff...

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we got a new list of vocabulary words for a test that will be next THURSDAY!!!!!!!!

Please keep in mind that I will not be in on Friday....I will post the sub lesson plan on the blog AND the sub will tell you what is going on! You will be reading in BEOWULF!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we did the same plan as yesterday's black day class....however, your quiz is next THURSDAY!!!

Please remember I will not be in on Friday...the sub will let you know what to do AND I will put the sub plan on the web site....but just FYI, you will be able to work on writing your "voice" piece in class on Friday

Have a great day!

BLACK DAY

CP ENGLISH

Today in class we did new vocabulary words for a test that will be next WEDNESDAY...

We went over section 1 of BEOWULF together, and I looked for you to share the information you hopefully took down in your notes about arrogance, religion, and evilness....

We will begin section 2 next time

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we worked together on a new vocabulary list (cultural literacy) for a test that will be next WEDNESDAY....

We continued with our personal narrative writing by talking about "voice," and filling out the "personal scavenger hunt" paper.....for next time, I would like you to come to class with a short piece of writing...here is the assignment:

PICK ONE (OR A FEW) ITEMS THAT YOU LISTED ON YOUR 'COLLECTING ACTIVITY' AND WRITE AT LEAST 1/2 PAGE ON THEM; EXPAND UPON WHAT YOU WROTE, AND ADD VOICE AND PERSONALITY TO YOUR WRITING

 We WILL be sharing this with one other person as part of a revision exercise. Thanks!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Please see the Friday plan that the black day class had....you are doing the same thing...

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see the Friday plan that the black day class had...you are doing the same thing

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today in class we read the first section of "Beowulf"--"The battle with Grendel"...we took notes on finding quotes in the section for the following three categories
 a. the arrogance of Beowulf
 b. the references to Christianity
 c. the evilness of Grendel

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today in class we dove into our work with PersonalNarratives/College Essays....

We played a few rounds of "Kite or Clothesline"

I wrote the rubric for the essay on the board, and you were instructed to write down the specifics of how you will be graded

I gave a two sided handout with information on WHAT should go into this essay....and there were several sample prompts...

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We followed the same plan as the black day MONDAY plan....see me if you have questions...be sure to have taken good notes!!!!


COLLEGE ENGLISH

We followed the same plan as black day MONDAY....your cover letters were due at the end of class....we will continue with personal narrative stuff next time!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we took notes on the background and beginning of "Beowulf." If you were not here, please be sure to photocopy some notes from a classmate!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we spent some time peer editing and revising our cover letters.....they were due in class today!!!....after, we began talking about the college essay/personal narrative....we played a round of "either/or" and talked about ourselves....

ORANGE DAY

ALL CLASSES: Please see black day plan, as it is the same for you

COLLEGE ENGLISH: Please remember to bring your cover letter with you to class next Tuesday....it will be checked off for completion BEFORE we end up peer editing it!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

I passed back a bunch of work today. Yeay!

We worked on cover letter strategies and we took some notes on how to write effective ones!!! We used the purple grammar books.....you were told to TAKE NOTES as we talked, since they would be eventually collected as a participation grade...your job between now and class when we get back from break is to write a cover letter....use the rubric I put on the board as your guide....come to class WITH YOUR LETTER DONE so that we can workshop it together in class....I will ask you to share it with another person in class, so that you can get some peer editing done!!

ORANGE DAY

Happy Friday!!

College Prep: You folks took your vocab tests today, and then we began talking about the Anglo Saxons


College English: Please see yesterday's black day plan....if you have not done your book talk, see me asap!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we took our vocabulary tests....

We began our unit on BEOWULF today....we read pages 3, 4, and 5 in the textbooks, learning about Anglo Saxon history....I asked you to write down 3 to 5 key points that you think are important to know from the section!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

FINISH THE DARN BOOK TALKS!!!!!

You needed a purple text book AND a laptop to do some of the cover letter exercises and notes we did....these notes WILL be collected, at the end, for a grade!!!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Please see yesterday's black day plan....you folks did the same thing....

Be prepared for your vocab quiz which will be on FRIDAY!!!!!!!! You will have to write ten words in sentences. .....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see yesterday's black day plan....you folks are doing the same thing...


If you did not get to do your book talk today, please be prepared to do it on Friday!!!


Yeay Friday!!!

College Prep Vocab Words!

elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
potent
resilient
unpretentious
veracious

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we finished defining our "personal narrative" vocabulary words....you were asked to write sentences for all the words....we went over and shared them in class, and it counted as a participation grade! Your test will be on THURSDAY while the words are still fresh in your mind!

We will begin BEOWULF next time

COLLEGE ENGLISH

We took about the first seven minutes or so to organize ourselves/get ready for the book talks....then, book talks were presented! We didn't finish with everyone, so we will begin with them next time!

In addition, I collected your faulty-parallelism tests RIGHT at the BEGINNING of class....if you were out, you need to get this to me next time!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we finished up everything to do with HEROES....we are all done!

We began a new list of "personal narrative" vocabulary words designed to help you write better letters, applications, and college essays about YOURSELF.....describe yourself in BETTER, more intelligent ways!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

We started off class with our personal narrative vocab test....you had to write TEN sentences!

As a reminder, your book talks are to be presented TUESDAY

You were given the "test" on FaultyParallelism to work on and hand in on TUESDAY. You can use your notes and the practice exercises you did if you want....Remember, ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER write if the sentence is CORRECT or not....if it is NOT, then please re-write it correctly! I would like you to do all ten sentences in the first exercise, and I would like you to do the first two in the second exercise....if this doesnt make sense, please come and see me!!!!!!

We began talking about "letters" like cover letters, scholarship application letters, etc!!!!

ORANGE DAY

ALL CLASSES*****

Please see the plan for yesterday's BlackDay classes; because of the snow day, the black day classes are now ahead of you by a day. The only difference concerns College English

VOCAB TEST: MONDAY!!!

BOOK TALKS: WEDNESDAY!!!!

BLACK DAY

**Please note: Due to yesterday's snow day, the black day classes are now ahead of the orange**

COLLEGE PREP

Today we finished the book HEROES, starting on page 118 and reading through the end....

There was an open book "test" that went along with the book....we discussed this after folks were done!

We will do ONE MORE THING with the book on Friday


COLLEGE ENGLISH

A reminder that your vocab test is this FRIDAY
A reminder that your book talks are to be presented on TUESDAY

Today in class we worked on some writing skills involving "faulty parallelism" when writing....I saw many issues and errors with this with your last composition, so we went over it....

There were some notes and examples given, and then there was a worksheet where you were asked to RE WRITE the sentences correctly....please note that on Friday, you will be given a "take home test" to do for class next week!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we worked in our book HEROES ....we read page 98-118....the assignment was to find TWO quotes in the section that show INTERNAL CONFLICT and TWO quotes in the section that show EXTERNAL CONFLICT...

We also took notes about the difference between internal vs external conflict....


I will see you next TUESDAY when we have class again

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we went over the "personal narrative" vocab words that you looked up in class last time...

I will see you next TUESDAY when we have class again

NOTE: book talks will happen the week of Nov18.....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

The assignment was to read in HEROES from page 82-98....you were asked to create FIVE LITERAL questions and ONE INFERENTIAL question...you were asked to please ANSWER your own inferential question in a good, solid paragraph! Show your thinking!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

I passed back your compositions today and talked a bit about grading writing....

There is a list of terms for you to learn as we move into our college essay/personal narrative/cover letter writing...we will have a quiz on them not NEXT week...but the week after....you were given the terms and you were asked to define them on your own...we will go over them on Tuesday. The words are as follows:

elitist
extrovert
introvert
glib
kindred
meticulous
vivacious
jovial
intuitive
inquisitive
cognizant
zeal
talisman
solidarity
altruistic
galvanize
potent
resilient
reticent
unpretentious
veracious

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....we did the same thing

COLLEGE ENGLISH 12

Same plan as orange day....

Your composition was due today!



***Good luck to both the field hockey and soccer teams!!!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we finished our book talks....if you did not do it because you were at the college trip, please see me ASAP to make it up before the quarter ends!!!! We were missing SEVERAL members of the class

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we finished the film in class....

Your papers were due today....

If you were not here today due to the college trip, please bring me your paper ASAP....it is still due!

We were missing about half of the class

Have a great day everyone!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We had three kids in class!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Same as orange day plan....we started the film today....please be sure to have your paper for WEDNESDAY!!! And be prepared for the book talks after that!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we began presenting our book talks!!! They were DUE today....

We didn't finish with everyone's,, so if you did not go, please be prepared to go Tuesday! Thanks!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Your composition is due TUESDAY

Today we began TheGoonies--an excellent example of an Epic Hero Cycle story!

With your paper, be sure to follow the FORMULA for a compare/contrast paper

*Pack it with detail and depth
*Use topic sentences in your paragraphs...
*Have CONSISTENT usage of paragraphs....

See me if you want to talk about it!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Please see yesterday's orange day plan...you do the same thing....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see yesterday's orange day plan....there are a few differences....

Your composition is due WEDNESDAY of next week!!! Thank you!!!

We will start the film next class!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we read and finished THROUGH 81 (we read the last three pages together...)

We discussed what Francis learned from table tennis....on a metaphorical level....

I gave you half the class to work on your book talk, since these are to be presented on FRIDAY

There was a writing prompt you were asked to do during the first half of class. The prompt is as follows:

Describe the life lessons Francis learns from table tennis....on a metaphorical level....how is he learning MORE than JUST table tennis? THEN, explain something that has taught YOU lessons about life, growing up, etc. What have you learned from this thing??


COLLEGE ENGLISH

A reminder that your BEOWULF composition is due TUESDAY

Today we revisited some of the EpicHero stereotypes and generalizations we took notes on last time....I gave you an additional graphic organizer with EIGHT more EpicHero stereotypes on it...we did this in groups and then we discussed....

We went over the layout and formula of a good compare/contrast composition, and I gave you a double sided sheet with some good examples on it...there was a sample of a composition from last year where the student compared Beowulf with SpongeBob!

We will begin film on Friday

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

PLease see orange day plan from yesterday....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....but.....

1. For vocab test, please pick ten of your words and put them in GOOD sentences for THURSDAY
2. If you have not done the "Death of Beowulf" test, you  need to figure out a way to get it done by THURSDAY!
3. The book talks have been moved to next Friday....
4. Your composition, which was assigned today, is due next WEDNESDAY

We will work on the paper more in class on Thursday....we will most likely begin the film on MONDAY

SEE ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS!!!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We began class with a quick writing prompt: Besides school/teachers, describe someone who has TAUGHT you an important lesson in life.....after writing, we all quickly shared what we wrote about....

We talked about HEROES through page 68 (the last reading assignment) and how "table tennis" was used as a metaphor in the story....how was ping pong a learning experience for Francis?

We began our next section of reading, which is to read page 68-81....some folks did not finish it...

Great discussion today folks! We will write on Wednesday....

ALSO, you will have HALF of class on Wednesday to work on your book talk presentation....the book talks are on FRIDAY!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today was a big day for taking notes, so if you were not here, be sure to copy the notes from a classmate!!! We took notes on genres and how they exist in our modern world....then we took notes on stereotypes/characteristics of EPIC HERO stories....this was all done so you could begin thinking of your composition (which was assigned last week or so)...

I did not tell you this in class, but your compare/contrast composition is due next TUESDAY....

We will begin the film this FRIDAY

On Wednesday, we will talk a bit more about epic hero stereotypes, and you will be given time to work on your composition.....

Your book talks will be next THURSDAY now...

BLACK DAY

Happy Friday everyone!!

COLLEGE PREP

Today we read in HEROES from page 45-63....you were asked to please create three inferential questions and provide an answer to ONE of them....this should be done in about a paragraph....

Please remember that your book talks are next THURSDAY!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Many students were out today for the yearbook ad drive....if you were out, please pay attention to what we did today AND what your instructions are....thanks!!

We did NOT take the vocab test today...we will do a version of it next TUESDAY...

We worked in class to finish the final section "The Death of Beowulf"....you were encouraged to take notes on whatever you wanted to, because you were allowed to use these notes on the quiz we took after reading the section! If you were out today for any reason, please see me ASAP to sign a book out or use one during a study hall....or, I can tag you for FocusTime.....I would like these quizzes to be done by next THURSDAY at the latest....

ORANGE DAY

Boy has the past week been messed up with scheduling! Read this carefully:

COLLEGE PREP

Today we did a PRACTICE "literacy test" and then we went over it....this counted as a participation grade, so if you didnt do it, see me!

You were given time to work on your book talks....they are to be presented on next WEDNESDAY the 23rd

We will continue with HEROES on Monday.....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Your class DID have the vocab quiz today.....

You were given time to work on your book talks....please be prepared to do your book talk next WEDNESDAY

At this point, we are done with the reading of BEOWULF and we will start focusing on our EpicHero Compare/Contrast composition....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We did not have class today due to PSATs and KVCC.....we will continue next time

COLLEGE ENGLISH

I did not see block 2 due to the field trip....

Block 4: You were given time to work on your booktalks! They are next week!

IF YOU ARE GOING ON THE AD DRIVE FRIDAY: See me so I can give you the BEOWULF assignment...you may just sign a book out....due to all the confusion, I have moved the vocab quiz to next week....I will be in touch about when....what a confusing week!!!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today's assignment was to read from pages 45-68....you were asked to create three literal questions and three inferential questions...I asked that you choose ONE inferential question and answer it in a paragraph....I will give some time next class to finish

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we worked on finishing the final section of BEOWULF (The Death of Beowulf)....we began together on line 107....you were then asked to read the rest on your own and take notes....there was a quiz on the final section given after everyone was done reading, and you WERE allowed to use your notes! Fun!

Please remember that your vocab quiz is on THURSDAY!!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Same as orange day plan....you took your vocab tests

COLLEGE ENGLISH

*NOTE* Several folks were missing due to MMTC, trips, etc. Next week I will not see block 2 (field trip) but I WILL see block 4. At any rate, your vocab quiz is moved to next FRIDAY....if you are on the yearbook ad drive trip, please see me to make up the test as soon as you can....

We will continue next time we have class....you folks will be a little behind the orange day class, but we will make it work

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we took our vocab quiz and then we read in HEROES from page 37-45 and discussed as we read....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we quickly finished our discussion/notes on a CULTURAL HERO....you may want to consider using some of this info in your composition....SPEAKING OF WHICH, you were given the prompt for your "Beowulf" composition....there is no due date yet--just begin to think about the prompt!

We began the final part of the story "The Death of Beowulf".....we read together in class up to line 107....we discussed as we read....you were encouraged to take notes because after we finish reading the section, you will have a quiz on JUST this final section...it will be True/False and short answer....we will finish it next time!

Your vocab test is next THURSDAY!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Please see orange day plan from yesterday

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan....

BUT....

your vocab test will be next FRIDAY

and we did not take any notes on "cultural heroes" etc....

COLLEGE PREP

Today we worked on reviewing our vocab words by taking the time to put all of our words in sentences....we then went around and shared our sentence....don't forget that the test is on WEDNESDAY!

I went over the PARTICIPATION RUBRICS with you...keep this rubric so you know how you are graded!

I collected the pieces of writing we did over HEROES from last time!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we got a list of new vocab words....your test for this will be on TUESDAY

I collected the "Battle with Grendel's mother" "tests" from you....if you did not get this done, see me!

We began talking about the ideas of "cultural heroes" and what they are, etc....we took some notes...

The vocab words are:

repudiate
allocate
abasement
farcical
vociferous
dissolute
lascivious
corpulent
arcane
scrutinize
stupefy
imperious
precarious
prevaricate
sanctioned
personage
suffuse
supplication

BLACK DAY

Please see orange day plans....they are one day ahead of you....

Have a great weekend!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

Today we read in HEROES from pages 24-37 in class....I read some out loud, and we discussed as we read....then you were asked to finish on your own....

You were asked to write to the following prompt after you were done reading:

Robert Cormier uses the first few chapters of the book to really introduce us to the character of Francis. Pick 2 of the following, and explain how Cormier reveals Francis in terms of: his treatment of other people, his gentleness, his love of romance, his forgiving nature, his own deformities, the way he obsesses about things, or whatever else you choose to explore...

I did not collect this today, as some were still working...please bring it for next class!

NOTE: Your vocab test has been moved to next WED so we can review together on Mon

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Your tests have been corrected and are in IC...I am not passing them back yet because several students need to make it up...

Today we continued reading together and on your own from THE BATTLE WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER....please note that we take notes almost EVERY DAY, so if you miss class, get the notes from a classmate!

Additionally, you were given an in class "test" to work on while you read independently from the poem....this will be collected and graded before we go over it on Monday....use your books to find the best answers!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Please follow yesterday's orange day plan....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see yesterday's orange day plan....be sure to see me if you did not take the test today! Come by anytime to borrow a book, etc!

Have a great afternoon!!!

ORANGE DAY

CP 12

Today we got a new vocab list, and we discussed all the words...the test for this will be next MONDAY...afterwards, we read a few pages in HEROES (just to page 24...as that is all we had time for)

CE 12

Today you were given about ten minutes to look over the rest of "The battle with Grendel" in your text book....then you were given a test that included this section of the poem IN ADDITION TO the background notes we took/discussed before starting the reading...

We went over the notes you were to take on this section (references to Christianity, Beowulf's arrogance, and Beowulf's greatness//power)....

We also discussed the first section of the reading in depth...

We began "The Battle with Grendel's Mother" and stopped at line 55....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

See orange day plan from Friday...you folks did the same thing!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see plan from Friday...you folks did the same thing...

IF YOU DID NOT FINISH READING, you have a few options
 a. come see me during a study hall and you can borrow a book
 b. have me tag you for FocusTime tomorrow or Wed
 c. take advantage of the ten extra minutes I will give you on Wednesday before the quiz....

Study your notes!

ORANGE

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. HEROES
-we began the reading at page 5 and you were asked to read through page 19
-you were asked to create 3 LITERAL and 3 INFERENTIAL questions...in addition, I wanted you to answer all three of your literal questions and ONE of your inferential questions....answer it in detail!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1. BEOWULF
-finish a few more notes on the history (beginning with Herot)
-begin the first section "the battle..." together...then you were asked to try to finish section 1 yourself in class
-you were asked to take guided notes on where the following show up in the section:
   *lines that show the greatness of Beowulf
   * lines that show references to Christianity, etc
   * lines that show the "arrogance" of Beowulf
-You were to pass in your notes at the end of class, whether you finished the reading or not
-We will have a test on Tues. and it will be on the HISTORY NOTES and SECTION 1 of the reading....if you did NOT finish the reading, come by during a focus time or study hall or etc to finish!
-I WILL give you folks about 10 minutes before the test on Tuesday to finish up any reading you had to do
-this test is NOT open note

Have a great weekend!

BLACK DAY

ALL CLASSES!!!

Please see yesterday's orange day plan....you did the same thing today! For homework, please use your time wisely and start reading your book talk book!!!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we worked again with our QuestionGenerating notes and you worked in groups to develop some inferential, literal, and transcendent questions based on a film or show of your choice...we then shared these with the class...

We began reading chapter 1 of HEROES....we read and discussed the first 5 pages together, and we will read more next time!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we BRIEFLY went over the summaries you wrote on pages 1-8....I then BOMBARDED you with notes on the AngloSaxon time period AND the beginnings of BEOWULF....we did not get to the reading, but we will next time!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Same as orange day plan from yesterday....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

If you were at the college fair, make sure you get this assignment....it is the same as the orange day class had yesterday....see me tomorrow and I can get you the specifics or you can borrow a book, etc. The text books cannot be taken home, as I need them!

The rest of the plan was the same as orange from yesterday

ORANGE DAY

CP 12

Please be sure to let me know what you are reading for your book talk ASAP....

We debriefed the Guidance presentation and I gave you folks some more info, etc...

We looked at a Powerpoint presentation regarding QUESTION GENERATING and learning about literal, inferential, and transcendent questions....we will use these when we begin HEROES on Wed.

COLLEGE ENGLISH 12

Please be sure to let me know what you are reading for your book talk if you have not yet done so!

We debriefed the guidance presentation, and I gave you some additional info

We began our BEOWULF unit by reading pages 1-8 in the text book (you were not assigned one to take home with you) and I asked you to write a "unifying" summary of the section....I asked that you use good topic sentences and supporting details in your summary!

We will begin the poem on Wednesday!

SUB PLANS FOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20

SUB PLANS

JARED GOLDSMITH

FRIDAY, SEPT. 20, 2019

*Please note: I have told all these classes the plan ahead of time, so none of this should be a surprise to them! Thanks! *

BLOCK 1 COLLEGE PREP 12 ENGLISH: This is a fantastic, SMALL class who works well independently. Please pass out the double sided “grammar test” to them. Please tell them that this does not count as a real TEST!!! It will count towards their participation grade. Please do not collect it when they are done; please ask them to bring it to class for next time and I will collect it. When students are done, they should work on reading for their “Book Talks” that are to be presented on October 24. Some may not have their books, and they can work on other homework. Thank you!

BLOCK 2 COLLEGE ENGLISH 12 : A big class, but a great group of young people. These are seniors taking a “dual enrollment” class where they are getting WHS credit AND a credit from Thomas College. For this class, please hand out the same double sided “diagnostic grammar test” that you gave to the CP class. They should work on this and TREAT IT like a test....please tell them that this is stuff they “should” know from previous years of English. Please tell them it will count as a participation grade and not a test...but they should still strive to get the best answers as they can. When they are done, please remind them to look over their BookTalk rubrics and familiarize themselves with the grading process. They can use remaining time to read their books. PLEASE NOTE: Mr McNeil and Ms Marin (the guidance counselors) delivered a presentation to the seniors during their last class. THEY MAY BE BACK TO TALK TO THE CLASS because they didn't quite finish with them last time! Just so you are aware. They are both wonderful to work with! Thank you for your understanding. One more note: Please do not collect any work from the class....I will take their “tests” next time

FOCUS TIME: Please be sure to take attendance. Students are to work quietly....

BLOCK 3 STUDY HALL: Many kids go to other places (Ms Littlefields...Ms Beckwith...the library....the art room...Mr Bolduc...etc). Please make sure each student SIGNS OUT on the book on top of the file cabinet by the door. They should also show you their pass. The kids are very good about doing this. You will most likely be left with a small group of great kids who work hard. Thanks!

(you eat second lunch....the study hall is split in half....)

BLOCK 4 COLLEGE ENGLISH 12: Please follow the same plan from my block 2 version of the class....it is the same class, just a different section...

I hope you have a great day subbing. Please note that I will post this whole lesson plan on my class web site, which is www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com. You can definitely tell the kids that the plan is on there too! Thanks again!

Jared

BLACK DAY

ALL CLASSES

Today your guidance counselors came to present to the class.....if you were not here today, please see your guidance counselor as soon as possible! And BREATHE!!!! There was a lot of heavy stuff presented. You will get through it!!! You have great teachers and guidance counselors to help youseeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!

ORANGE DAY

CP 12

Please remember to tell me the title you will do for your book talk! Guidance is coming in next time, so be prepared for this!

Today we worked on a double sided "diagnostic" test involving some grammar and sentence correcting.....it was counted as a participation grade

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we went over the rubric of the book talk...see me if you have any questions! Remember that yours is going to be on October 24

We worked on a "diagnostic" grammar and writing test that tackled issues to do with dangling modifiers, parallel structure, and commas....if you did not get it, see me, as it counted as a participation grade!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We followed the same plan as the orange day on Friday....in your free time, you should be reading the book you want to present for your booktalk (which is on Oct 26)


COLLEGE ENGLISH

We followed the same plan as orange from Friday....please remember that guidance will be here on Wednesday to deliver their senior presentation


Have a great afternoon!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

We had a shortened class due to the assembly....

We took the vocab test, so if you missed that, see me ASAP!!!

We went over the connotation and denotation worksheets you did...this was the sheet that said LESSON 24 on it...

COLLEGE ENGLISH

We had a shortened class because of the assembly...

We took the vocab test!

I gave you about ten minutes to finish up your "purple diagnostic" test, and then we went over the answers...you were asked to correct your own, and then pass it in as a participation grade....

I gave you the BOOKTALK rubric....I would like you to go over this for next class....the booktalk is not going to be until OCTOBER 25, but you should start looking it over nonetheless....I will go over it with you next class!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Hi folks. You should look at yesterday's orange day post, as you did the same plan....however, your vocab test is on MONDAY....

ALSO, don't forget to mark your book talk date down somewhere...I will be asking you for your book title soon!!!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow the orange day plan from yesterday....but remember that YOUR vocab quiz is on MONDAY.....

ALSO, please prepare any question/bring any materials that you think may be helpful for when guidance comes to talk to you next week!!!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

1. Silent reading....
2. BookTalk
-rubric given
-process explained
-read the whole thing on your own
-your book talk will either be October 24 or 25--depending on which day is an orange day!


3. Connotation vs Denotation
-work on Lesson 24 worksheet....do as much as you can before class ends
-I collected this and graded it as a participation grade!

4. VOCAB TEST FRI!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1. Silent Reading
2. Cultural Literacy
-go over the connotation and denotation exercises you did
3. English diagnostic "test"
-this is a PRACTICE test (will count as participation grade) on where you folks stand with regards to grammar, usage, etc
-I collected the workbooks....but please bring your answer sheets to class on Friday...I am aware that many of you did not finish...there will be time to do this on Friday
4. Study for your vocabulary test on FRIDAY!!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP 12

Please see the plan from yesterday's orange day entry....the only difference is that your vocab quiz will be on MONDAY the 16th

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see yesterday's plan....if you did not fill out all the Thomas paperwork, please do it as soon as possible! See me.

Your vocabulary quiz will be on MONDAY the 16th

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

Today we started off with our silent reading....

Don't forget that you will have your vocab test this FRIDAY

We began taking notes and doing a worksheet on connotation vs. denotation of words...please be sure to bring the worksheet back to class next time

COLLEGE ENGLISH

If you were absent today, see me ASAP so I can get you on the ThomasCollege Dual enrollment site...today in class we completed the application, and Mrs Bouchard gave her little speech about the course....

I went over the rest of the THOMAS syllabus with you .....

We began our discussion of cultural literacy and connotation and denotation of words....there was a worksheet on this that I would like you to have completed for next time for a participation grade.


Have a great day!!!

BLACK DAY

Good afternoon! Please see the orange day plan from yesterday.....you are one class behind them,, so you will have their plan! Smile! The only difference is that your vocab tests will on Monday SEPT 14!!! Study hard

Great job at picture day folks!!! Thank you for your cooperation!

ORANGE DAY

COLLEGE PREP

1. Silent reading....
2 Vocabulary
-look up words/definitions in class
-go over these as class
-your quiz is next FRIDAY
3. PICTURE DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1. Silent reading....
2. Please make sure you bring your social security number for next class....we will be filling out ThomasCollege paperwork
3. Vocabulary
-go over the definitions you were asked to look up...
-be sure to know how to put them in sentences....know parts of speech....
-your quiz is next FRIDAY
4. PICTURE DAY
5. Quickly go over ThomasCollege syllabus I passed out.....

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE PREP and COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today you both followed the same plan more or less....I went over the books and reading we'd be doing...and I went over the rest of the syllabus. New vocab words were given today....this is LIST #1.

College English: Please look up the words for next class. Write the definitions.

College Prep: You do not need to look up the words yet...just have them written down someplace!

VOCAB WORDS

embezzle
eminence
impediment
abscond
chagrin
emulate
dilettante
onerous
derelict
despoil
ruse
turpitude
spleen (not the organ)
harridan
hale
proclivity
balk
effrontery
egregious
ecumenical

ORANGE DAY

ALL CLASSES: WELCOME BACK!!!!

It was great getting to meet you all today. Today was sort of an "intro" day where we discussed our memories from the summer.....then we began talking about the course....I gave out the syllabus, and you should keep this all year for reference. Please remember for next time:

1. Have a binder OR a notebook/folder for class

2. Please bring a book for silent reading, since we will start that next time (remember, it will count all year as a participation grade)

Any questions, just send me an email at jgoldsmith@aos92.org

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please see orange day plan from yesterday

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....please see me if you are confused about the introduction paragraph techniques we talked about today

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Prepare for your booktalks, which are to be presented on Wednesday!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we went over how to write a proper introduction for your argument research paper....if you are unclear about the BACKSTORY-GENERAL INFO-CLAIM method, come see me!!!!!

There is no new reading assignment; for Wednesday, please read 27-30 and do the study guide that I passed out!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please see orange day plan from yesterday!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan from yesterday.....and begin to think about your research and ideas!!! Read through chapter 30 for Tuesday!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Bring your book talk book for class on Monday, so we can work in class...

We took ten minutes to look up the new vocab...we then went over...

We began the test on pages 43-62...we started with the audio book and then you were asked to read on your own and complete the "test."

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Final composition
-go to library to hear Ms Johnson review GALE database and other outside research options...
-go back to class and then take test on chapters 26
-for Monday, please read through chapter 30!
(there will NOT be a reading assignment on Monday night, so plan on doing research stuff).

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please see orange day plan from yesterday. One thing I did not do today was ask the name of the book you are doing for your booktalk! I will need this info next time!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see the orange day plan from yesterday....

Please be sure to have a CLAIM for your final composition ready for class next time!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we did the "Should they be sentenced" activity.....and then we discussed together who we would free, and who should get executed...

We read together (taking notes) starting on page 32 and reading through page 43

COLLEGE ENGLISH

****Your final exam composition was assigned today....SEE ME with questions****

Your ClaimDataWarrant character composition was due today...please see me

"my notes" were given to you for chapters 20-22

Please read THROUGH chapter 26 for next time!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please follow the plan for orange day

If you need to make up the quiz from today, please see me!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow orange day plan from Friday....

your ClaimDataWarrant compositions are due on Wednesday

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

Today we read pages 9-26 and we took the quiz on those pages...you could use your notes!

We then listened to some sections of the audiobook together as we read along...we read up to page to 32....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

TRESPASSER
 today we discussed the key points for chapters 11-15....

We took a look at the study guide for chapters 16-18 (these involved quotes from certain page numbers)....

We began reading chapter 19 aloud, and you are asked to read through chapter 22 for next time

ALSO, please remember your Claim Data Warrant character composition is due on Tuesday!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please read through page 26 for next class....

You can take all the notes you would like, and you will be able to use them on the quiz--which we will have on MONDAY!!! Don't forget that the link to the audiobook is on the previous blog!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today in class, I asked you to work in pairs and look at chapters 11 through 15 (the reading that was due today!). For each of the five chapters, go through and pick out two salient, important, or significant things that happen! We will not share them today; we will go over them on Monday

Please read chapters 16, 17, and 18 for Monday

I assigned a claim data warrant character composition, and this is due next WEDNESDAY

Have a great day

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE AUDIOBOOK LINK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=961yAJ_148M


**See me for the "times" as they relate to the chapters!!**

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we did a vocab list for the first 30 pages of AND THEN THERE WERE NONE....we then had time to read the first ten pages of the story together.....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

TRESPASSER
-test on chapters 5-9
-go over test AND, at the same time, chapters 5-10...take good notes!
-we began reading in chapter 11 together
-Please read THROUGH chapter 15 for next time!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please follow the orange plan from yesterday....get the notes for literary terms if you don't have them

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow yesterday's plan for the orange day class....IF YOU MISSED CLASS TODAY, please see me so I can get you the study guide questions....BE PREPARED FOR QUIZ ON TUES!!!!

ORANGE DAY

Hi everyone.

ENGLISH 12

1. Literary terms!
-pass back notes
-do practice worksheet identifying lit terms in context
-go over and collect for grade
2. Book Talk rubric
-your book talk will be on MAY 15!!!
-rubric was passed out!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1. TRESPASSER
-collect book numbers!!!
-study guide for chapters 1-4 and go over for clarity
-begin reading on chapter 5....aloud in class
-please read through chapter 10 for next time
-we will most likely have a quiz next time....it will be for chapters 5-9!!!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please follow the same plan as the orange day class....if you were not here, please look up the list of literary terms so I can give you credit!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan....and see me if you did not receive a book...read through the first four chapters....great discussion today about the stereotypes of Maine!!!!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we took notes on LITERARY DEVICES....we wrote down examples, etc. If you were not here, please see me....

symbolism
conflict (three types)
foreshadow
irony
foil
dramatic irony
metonymy
allusion

COLLEGE ENGLISH


1. Claim Data Warrant
-go over strategy
-share "Office" examples
-WE WILL CONTINUE TO USE CLAIM DATA WARRANT FOR THE REST OF THE YEAR!

2.TRESPASSER (our new novel!)
-read GQ article about Maine and answer questions for "discussion points"
-introduce new novel, author, backstory, etc
-begin reading aloud....please read through CHAPTER 4 for next time!

BLACK DAY

WELCOME BACK!!!!

ENGLISH 12

Today we worked in the Greek/Latin root vocab books, doing the exercises that begin on page 25....please see me to make these up

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we re-visited the Claim, Data, Warrant model of argument writing...we looked at an example composition from a former student....we then analyzed an episode of "The Office" looking for data for :

Michael is the most insecure character on the show
Dwight is obsessed with pleasing Michael
Michael is a model boss
Dwight is a model employee

For Wednesday, please sketch out some WARRANT for data you found!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we wrote an in class composition on an "Organization" that we know of....you needed to incorporate certain grammatical functions into it....see me if you were not here to do it!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we continued our discussion of ClaimDataWarrant by sharing what we found for our homework....then we read a good "sample paper" arguing how Peter Griffin from FAMILY GUY is the worst father of all time....we analyzed the exemplary DATA and WARRANT flow in this writing....

We analyzed an episode of THE OFFICE and chose from five different claims....we wrote data and warrants in outline form...

Over vacation, be thinking about an issue related to Maine that you would like to write about for your final research paper! Have a great break! Perhaps buy a copy of TRESPASSER by Paul Doiron!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....you followed this plan....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....if you did not get the notes from the slide presentation, please see me ASAP or copy them from a friend!

Consider buying a copy of TRESPASSER by Paul Doiron while you are shopping over vacation....we will begin it when we return from break!!!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we took an open book/open note VERB test where you were asked to identify linking vs action verbs.....
We continued with notes on adjectives on page 107, and we did some exercises.....REMEMBER!!! All of your notes will be collected eventually!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took notes on a VERY important slide presentation on CLAIM, DATA, WARRANT; this is an argumentative writing strategy that we will use from now through the rest of the year! If you missed these notes, see me ASAP! We read a very good "example" paper written by a former student; we discussed the data and warrant used

For next time, I would like you to decide if Maine is the BEST or WORST place to live....find one piece of DATA and explain further with a warrant for it....this is NOT a formal paper or anything...it is just an exercise we will share!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....follow accordingly

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan from yesterday....follow accordingly.....

Don't forget that your compositions are due on THURSDAY

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we began with our silent reading....remember, you will get a grade each class for your silent reading!!!

We took notes on sentence structure and the difference between action and linking verbs, as we work towards writing better sentences....you were asked to do exercise 6 on page 106....I collected these notes/exercises at the end of class....I will return them to you next time

COLLEGE ENGLISH

We did book talks today! If you missed this, come see me ASAP!

SUB PLANS FOR APRIL 4 (THURSDAY-ORANGE)

SUB PLANS

JARED GOLDSMITH

THURSDAY APRIL 4, 2019

Thank you for subbing for me today. I hope you have a great day!

BLOCK 1-ENGLISH 12: In this class, you have the pleasure of having Lisa LeClair, an EdTech, to help you. She is awesome. I briefly told her the plan, but I will write it here for you. Students should use their Greek mythology vocabulary words to do a “Google Image Writeup.” Basically, students take their vocab words and “Google Image” them....then, they choose from the SEVERAL images that come up....they pick the image that they think BEST exemplifies the word...they copy the image into a GoogleDoc, and then write a brief description of why they chose this word. Mrs LeClair can be a great help! Please tell the students to HOLD OFF on sharing them with me until I get back! Thank you. With any remaining time, students can work on their silent reading for their booktalks!

BLOCK 2-COLLEGE ENGLISH: This class was told ahead of time about the kind of stuff they would do. Please have each student get one of the GREEN “ENGLISH WORKSHOP” books that are five shelves down on my metal bookshelves. Please remind the students to be very careful with these, as some are starting to show their age/fall apart. Please remind them to NOT write in the books...thanks! Students should work, starting on page 123, doing Exercise A (please have them rewrite the whole sentence) Exercise B on page 124 (please have them rewrite the whole sentence) and Exercise A on page 67 (for this one, they can just write the words). Please do not collect any work; the students can give it to me when I see them next. Please have the students stack the green books back neatly. Please remind the students that their BOOKTALKS are to be delivered on MONDAY. Finally, please pass out the “Expository Writing” assignment to the class, and tell them that this is due next WEDNESDAY.

FOCUS TIME-Please be sure to take attendance. Thanks!

BLOCK 3: Relax. This is your free period.

BLOCK 4-COLLEGE ENGLISH: Please follow the same plan for block 2

Thank you very much for subbing today. Please remind ALL CLASSES that I will post this sub plan AND a copy of the “Expository Writing Assignment” on my blog at www.goldsmithenglish.blogspot.com. Thanks again!

Jared

"Organization Report" writing assignment....

EXPOSITORY WRITING ASSIGNMENT

“Writing About an Organization”

Write about an “organization” in your community: scouting, churches, RaiderCloset, MaineMoose, Homeless Shelter, Home for Little Wanderers, local sports teams, American Legion, drama groups, school clubs, any non-profit group, ETCETERA! Write an informative piece about this “organization.” Describe the organization. What do they do? What type of people belong? How can you join? Do they do good work? Basically, I want you to give me facts and details as you REPORT on this organization. This must be at least one full page. This is a “composition” test, and you are asked to do the following:

a. Have at least two sentences COMBINED using semicolons, colons,

commas correctly

b. Identify at least two LINKING VERBS used correctly

c. Circle all the ADJECTIVES in your composition (have at least two)

d. Use at least two APPOSITIVES in your writing!

Please use colored pencils, markers, etc to make a “key” so I know what underlined things are what (for example, underline all the linking verbs in red....circle the adjectives in green...etc)

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we talked about the booktalks we will be doing towards the end of May....you were encouraged to get a BOOK (not something on line...not a magazine...) that you can read and work towards finishing....we went to the library for Ms Johnson to present some great titles to us....choose something you enjoy!!!! We spent the remainder of the class (about 20 minutes) reading!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we started off by doing our silent reading....your book talk is going to be on MONDAY APRIL 8....we then took the vocabulary test...after this, we took notes on adjectives, adjective phrases, and appositives...if you were not here, please get the notes from someone, as these will eventually be checked off for a grade....we did a few exercises in the book to solidify what we were learning....please remember that I will not be here on Thursday....you will be working in the green grammar books!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we did a "Prentice Hall Info Text Reading Test" in class....actually, we did two of them...we read the excerpts and answered questions....

You will have your vocab quiz NEXT TIME


COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we reviewed vocab by QUICKLY using five of our words in sentences--each sentence MUST contain a semicolon....we shared these verbally as part of your participation grade

We took some notes on Action Vs Linking verbs, and did the first exercise on page 106....

For Tuesday, you have two things:

1. Your vocab test on Greek mythology words
2. Your WRITTEN OUT, sentence combined, much improved paragraph that begins with "Grammar is so stupid....."

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please get missing work into me! A 65 is better than a zero!!

We followed yesterday's ORANGE DAY plan....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

We followed yesterday's ORANGE DAY plan....

However, your vocab test will be next WEDNESDAY and your booktalks will be on FRIDAY

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we did an open book "O.W.L." homonym test....and then we went over it....students made corrections as needed...

To prepare for our "mythology vocab" test, we chose ten words and put them in sentences.....BUT, each sentence had to contain a semicolon (since we have been talking about sentence combining in our writing...).

COLLEGE ENGLISH

First, I passed back work!

We BRIEFLY went over the "Lesson 32" sheet with semicolons and sentence combining....then we worked on the "I wanted to tell you" worksheet, where there were three paragraphs written poorly...the first two we did as a class activity...you are asked to RE-WRITE the "Thomas P. Cat" paragraph for a GRADE...re-write the paragraph in as FEW sentences as possible...combine with commas, semicolons, colons, etc!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please follow plan from yesterday/orange day, as they have the same plan as you.....you can find the vocab words located there if you missed them!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow same plan as orange day from yesterday...

Please note that your book talk is going to be next FRIDAY!

ORANGE DAY

***Orange day classes are now one day ahead of black day classes***

ENGLISH 12

Today we got new vocabulary words....you can find the list below....your class had all but the final three on the list....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we got new vocabulary words related to Greek and Roman mythology....the words are listed below for your convenience....we also went over (and I collected) the semicolon worksheets (lesson 32) that you were asked to do!

Adonis
Aegis
Amazon
Ambrosial
Atlas
Auroral
Bacchanalian
Cassandra
Chimerical
Draconian
eristic
fauna
flora
forum
Hector
Herculean
iridescent
jovial
labyrinth
laconic

ORANGE DAY

**Due to me being out at the EnglishTeacher conference, the ORANGE DAY classes are now ahead of the BLACK DAY classes**

ENGLISH 12

Notes on semicolons and sentence combining...

Do "Lesson 32" sentences to be graded as quiz

Writing prompt: WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE SOMEDAY, AND WHY?  Please be sure to include TWO sentences with commas and TWO sentences using semicolons correctly

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we went over the "exercise 4" worksheet dealing with commas....

We took notes on how to use semicolons and colons correctly in order to increase sentence fluency...

We did "Lesson 75" worksheet as a practice worksheet....we went over this in class...

"Lesson 32" (both sides) should be done for Monday's class; we will go over them and grade them!!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

1. Composition/Writing
-same as black day plan....
-we will continue with semicolons next time!
2. O.W.L. word test: study for next time!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1.. Same as black day....but.....

BLOCK 4: There were many absences. Those who were IN class today took the Greek Root Test....if you were absent, you are expected to make it up in class on THURSDAY. Please be prepared to take it!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we worked on semicolon notes and sentence combining....if you did not get a copy of the "lesson 75" worksheet, please see me!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1 Finish final 8 minutes of MONTE CRISTO film
2. Take Greek Root Word test!
3. Composition/grammar\
-notes on clauses and comma usage
-give "exercise 4" sheet and please do....finish for next time!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

A reminder to check IC to see if you are missing stuff! A 65 is better than a 0!!!

1. Composition/grammar
a. explain the importance of taking notes, as eventually they will be collected
b. notes on comma rules, etc
c. notes on Independent and Dependent clauses
d. comma worksheet for practice/go over together
e. comma worksheet to be graded as "test."

2. Your OWL test will be next Wednesday!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

1. Continue film/we have about 10 minutes to go on Mon
2. Reminder about book talks: April 5-Fri
3. You will have your GREEK ROOTS test on Monday after the film....be sure to FIND AT LEAST TWO "real words" that we DIDN'T go over (that have Greek Roots....obviously) so you can use them in sentences

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please see black day plan, as they are ahead...

Please be sure to bring your notebooks for next class!!!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Watching TCOMC film....be studying your Greek root words, as your quiz on this will most likely be next Tuesday!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we finished the rest of our O.W.L. word list....there was a two sided worksheet that we did in class...it was collected for a participation grade....PLEASE be sure to bring a notebook because we will be taking notes next time

COLLEGE ENGLISH

We finished the five or six root words that we did not finish last time...you should be studying these in your own time
a. the root definition
b. how to use the WORDS I gave you in a sentence
c. find your own ADDITIONAL root words

Then, we began the MONTE CRISTO film....

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Please follow black day plan....we took down new "homonym" style words....we will follow up with exercises on Wednesday....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Your paper was due today!! We will begin the film on Wednesday!! Today we followed the black day plan: We took notes on Greek root words. Remember,, for the test, to know:

a. what the ROOT means
b. how to use the word I gave you with that root CORRECTLY
c. a word of your own choice that contains that Greek root (for example, for CHRONO, the word I gave you was CHRONOGRAPH.....but you might choose CHRONOLOGICAL for your own word....)

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we were missing several students....but we took time to write our compositions on the Goonies/Epic Heroes....if you were missing from class, please get this to me asap!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow black day plan....the only difference is that your composition is due on MONDAY

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today in class, you were given the first 25 minutes to finish writing your composition:

" How does the character of Mikey fit the elements of an Epic Hero story?  Use at least three examples from the film that match up with your EPIC HERO ELEMENTS worksheet "

We began a list of O.W.Ls (ongoing writing list) of homonyms and commonly misused words...we will finish the list next time.....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today, we took time to work on either finishing the book OR writing your composition! Think about what your "philosopher" and The Count share in terms of their views on:

love
forgiveness
hatred
prejudice
inclusion
patience
belonging
pride
sorrow
resentment

A good opening paragraph/thesis statement might be something such as:

The Count of Monte Cristo and the band COLDPLAY share similar views on love, patience, and forgiveness...

or

Eric Cartman and The Count are very similar in how they deal with their enemies....

ORANGE DAY

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Please see Black day plan from yesterday.....we finished THE GOONIES and next time you will have time in class to compose your paper!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see black day plan from yesterday....the only differences for you folks are the dates! I would like you to finish the book AND finish your composition by next WED MARCH 6....

Please remember that we will have a work day (for the paper and the reading) on MON MARCH 4 (the next time we have class!)

BLACK DAY

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Today in class we finished "The Goonies" film...we did not have much time left at the end of class to write, so I will give you the first 25 minutes of class next time to compose your stuff. Remember: You are to describe how Mikey fits the elements of an "epic hero." Use at least three examples from the film that "match up" to the worksheet I gave you!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we started with our character matching quiz....

A final study guide for chapters 46-50 was given...we went around the room and each person answered one question!

I gave some notes/discussion points on chapters 49 and 50 and explained how characters have been "FOILING" each other (see me if you don't know what that means!)

Going forward: I assigned the final composition today, so please see me if you have questions!!

I would like you to a) finish the book b) complete your composition by next THURSDAY MARCH 7 (this is also a half day)

Please note: During our next class--on Tuesday--I will give you time to work on paper, write, research, etc

THEN WE CAN WATCH THE MOVIE!!!

ORANGE DAY

Hi everyone....

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Please follow the black day plan from yesterday....we will finish the film and write on Thurs.


COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see black day plan from yesterday....the only difference is that your character matching quiz will be on THURSDAY...please be sure to do the reading assignment!

BLACK DAY

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Today in class we went over the "Elements of Epic Hero Stories" chart again....as we begin watching "The Goonies," think about how the character of Mikey might "fit" some of these epic hero conventions...after going over the chart, we watched about the first 45 minutes of the film...we will finish on Wednesday! The actual writing assignment is as follows:

HOW IS MIKEY AN 'EPIC HERO?' DESCRIBE HOW HE FITS AT LEAST 3 OF THE ELEMENTS WE DISCUSSED IN CLASS. PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TOPIC SENTENCES AND PARAGRAPHS

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we started by filling out a survey for Mrs Bouchard...

I distributed a "character web" that I made in an effort to see connections among characters...

This was followed up by a "character inventory" group activity that was done and then presented to the class...

I gave a study guide/list of questions for the chapters you were to read (thru 45)...we went over them briefly....be sure you are "in the know" about these questions!!!

Your assignment for next time is to read THROUGH chapter 50....

Please also be prepared for a character matching quiz on Wednesday!!!!!! You cannot use notes on this!

ORANGE DAY

**NOTE** Due to this week's snow day, the black day classes are now ahead of the orange day classes..***

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Please see yesterday's orange day plan

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see yesterday's orange day plan....if you were not here, BE SURE to get the notes on the characters!!! Please note: Any compositions turned in after this point can only be graded up to a 65

Have a great vacation!!

BLACK DAY

**DUE TO THE SNOW DAY YESTERDAY, BLACK DAY CLASSES ARE NOW AHEAD OF ORANGE**

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Today we watched the film BEOWULF for about a half hour, just so you could get the feel of it....after this, we talked about EPIC HERO STORIES and we did a "chart" with notes on things that Epic stories have in common....after vacation, we will WRITE a composition on this!!! See me if you didnt do the chart!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we did an EXHAUSTIVE character list for THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO...we went through each character and talked about what they are doing CURRENTLY and how they are all related to each other....we QUICKLY went over chapters 32-39....the assignment to read for after vacation is chapters 40-45!!!!!!

BLACK DAY

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New vocab was done today...see orange day plan for words.....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Compositions were due today......

Please see orange day plan...you folks are doing the same thing.....

DO YOUR READING in case we have no school tomorrow and then we will have a black day on Thursday

ORANGE DAY

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Today we got a new vocabulary list of words having to do with Greek prefixes and suffixes....if you were not here, please see Mrs LeClair for a copy of the words....please bring them Wednesday because we will use them again

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we got vocabulary for the second half of THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO....we went over the words and their meanings....a study guide "test" was given for chapters through 31....we did this and went over it....the homework/next reading assignment is to read 32-39 for Wednesday (for FRI if there is no school on Wednesday).....additionally, compositions were due today...if you are using a tech day please bring it to me by Wed!

The vocab words are as follows:

vigilant
contraband
insinuate
betrothal
maxim
zeal
benevolence
ardent
prodigious
obstinate
lithe
celibacy
console
incessant
inquisitive
orifice
effigy
repugnance
notary
incognito
haggard
somber

ORANGE DAY

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Today in class we read section 3 of BEOWULF: "The Death of Beowulf".....there was a "test" that went along with it, and it was open book! Please see me if you did not get a copy today

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today in class--as you know from me telling you before--you were given time to work on your composition (which is due MONDAY) OR to work on the reading, which is chapters 28 through 31....remember, I will not be in tomorrow, so please see me Monday if you have questions!

ORANGE DAY

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Due to the survey that took place in homeroom, we did not do any BEOWULF work today...we will continue on Thursday with part 3 of our story

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took a quiz on chapters 24-27...we discussed those chapters after the quiz and tried to make connections between characters and how the Count is USING all these people to do his "work" for him...because your composition is due on THURSDAY, we began a good portion of the reading (chapters 28-31) for next time in class today....

Please keep up with the reading and the composition that are due

BLACK DAY

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We will continue with section 3--THE DEATH OF BEOWULF--on Thursday....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan, as you are following that. Be prepared to have a quiz on chapters 24-27 ! And your composition will be due next TUESDAY

ORANGE DAY

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Today we went over BEOWULF stuff together...

There was also a writing prompt assigned....please come and see me if you were not here!




COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today in class we went over chapters 21, 22, and 23 with a study guide and some notes....make sure you get the notes you missed....

You were assigned your next composition and this is due next THURSDAY...be sure to see me for details....

Your next reading assignment is to read chapters 24-27....here is a hint: Focus on the RELATIONSHIPS the Count is trying to develop with his "enemies"and this will help you with your composition....

BE RESPONSIBLE....come see me for clarification!

BLACK DAY

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Please see orange day plan....you folks did the same thing

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan....get notes from someone if you were not here today!!!! Be sure to read chapters 21, 22, and 23 for Monday!!

ORANGE DAY

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Today we read section 2 of BEOWULF and there was a study guide to do while you read....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took notes on a powerpoint slide show....we discussed Alexander Dumas' usage of "religious undertones" in THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO....if you were out, please be sure you get the notes from someone....we also discussed chapters 18-20 to make sure people were all set with that...for next class, please read chapters 21, 22, and 23....and, as always, PLEASE see me with questions!!

BLACK DAY

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Please follow the orange day plan from yesterday....make sure you have the definitions for the vocabulary words!!! You will need to know them for the midterm exam!!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we did booktalks and they were excellent! I will not see you in class before the midterm, so please see me if you have any questions on the reading THROUGH chapter 17. The test will encompass ALL of our MONTE CRISTO material thus far. You CAN use your notes, but not your books!

ORANGE DAY

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You were given new vocabulary words today....these words are GOING TO BE TESTED ON THE MIDTERM. They are words you need to know ONLY for the MT exam. We did not get to any BEOWULF today, but we will on Friday. The words are:

purport
agile
appraise
irate
dismantle
colander
provoke
lanky
satire
masquerade
slender
admonish
vindicate
obstinate
vivid
assuage

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we presented book talks....if you were not here to present, please see me ASAP!!!!

The reading assignment for Friday is still to read through chapter 17....

The MidtermExam will only cover material up through chapter 17 of the book.....there will be short answers AND a constructed response composition on the book thus far!

BLACK DAY

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Please see orange day plan, since we are following them!!!!


COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day plan, since we are following them.....but please note that your book talks are to be presented on THURSDAY!!!!! So the midterm will only cover the book up through chapter 17!!! More to come on this on Thursday!!

ORANGE DAY

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Today we took notes on the background of the BEOWULF story..then, we began reading aloud in class the section called "The battle with Grendel"....as we read, we stopped to take notes on what was happening in the section...we read up to the top of page 15....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

First of all, your BOOK TALKS have been moved to WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!

Today in class you were to have read chapters 7 thru 12....we took a short reading quiz on that section....then, a study guide  was handed out and we went over all the terms on the study guide....your next assignment (which will be due Friday because book talks are on Wed) will be to read chapters 13 thru 17!!!!

I will be more forthcoming with your midterm exam on Wednesday

ORANGE DAY

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Due to yesterday's snow day--and the fact that the black day class is now two classes behind--we used class as a work day to get things done that were not done. See me if you were absent!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Due to yesterday's snow day, we used today as a catch-up day..."technically" you should be ready to present your book talk on Monday (1/14) but we will push those ahead one day (so we will do them on Wednesday!)...be sure to read through chapter 12 for next class!! Expect a quiz!! Maybe we will...maybe we won't...

ORANGE DAY

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Due to the snow and inclement weather, we were missing many students...we took our open note quiz on the beginning/history of BEOWULF....so, if you were absent, please see me about making this up!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Quiz on first 6 chapters of MONTE CRISTO....then we went over the answers....we then took notes and had a discussion on the first 6 chapters...notes were taken! We began reading tonight's assignment aloud....the assignment is to read chapters 7 THROUGH 12 (we read chapter 7 and most of 8 in class)

BLACK DAY

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Please follow the orange day's plan, as you are doing the same thing....

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please follow the orange day's plan, as you are doing the same thing....

Remember to read chapters 1 THROUGH 6

SEE ME if you are confused!!!!

Don't forget: Book Talk on Jan 15!!!!!!

ORANGE DAY

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Today we began taking notes on the background of BEOWULF.....if you missed any of this information, please see me or Mrs LeClair ASAP so you can copy the notes. There was no reading assignment. BRING YOUR NOTES TO CLASS next time, because we may have a quizzyyyyyy

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took background notes on THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO (which will be referred to in this blog as simply MONTE CRISTO)...I stressed the importance of:

1. BRINGING YOUR BOOK EACH DAY
2. BRINGING YOUR NOTEBOOK EACH DAY
3. GETTING ANY NOTES YOU MISSED
4. DOOOOOOOOOOOOTHEEEEEEEEEREADINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!

Your assignment for next time is to read chapters 1 THROUGH 6....I will most likely give you a reading check quiz

BLACK DAY

Welcome back on this snowy day!

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Please see orange day's plan...we did the same thing

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Please see orange day's plan...we did the same thing...

REMINDER, however, that your BOOK TALK 2 is coming up on January 15!!!!! Be prepared!!!

ORANGE DAY

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Today we began talking about our next unit, which is BEOWULF....we read some background info on the story and the time period....you were asked to read pages 3-8 and take notes for a participation grade! Hang on to your stuff!! Eventually it will be collected!!!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we began information about our next unit: THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO.. Books were not distributed today....but we did take some background information on the book, and we wrote answers to some "value brief" questions, which we then discussed!

If you are absent during this unit, you can ALWAYS ASSUME CORRECTLY that there are notes for you to make up/copy!!