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....."
MR. GOLDSMITH'S ENGLISH CLASS (jgoldsmith@winslowk12.org)
Friday, March 29, 2019
Thursday, March 28, 2019
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
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
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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!
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!
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
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!
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!
Monday, March 25, 2019
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
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
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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!!
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!!
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
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!
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!
Monday, March 18, 2019
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!
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!
Thursday, March 14, 2019
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
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
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
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!
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!
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
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....
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....
Monday, March 11, 2019
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....)
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....)
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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
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
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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....
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....
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