BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we took the "Sadlier/Oxford" Sentence Diagnostic test and began going over the first two sections. We will go over section 3 (the essay section) on Monday when we have class again...

Your first group of vocabulary words were given...they were written on the board for you to photograph with your phone...they will be left on the board for tomorrow (Friday) as I will be out of the building and I will have a sub. Additionally, I will post the words in the sub plans that I will later "paste" onto this blog!! Please look up the definition for each word for next time!!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we checked in on the presentation that guidance delivered last time to make sure there were no questions....

We went over both "writing diagnostic tests" that were to be done for today...the O.W.L. #1 sheets were collected and graded as a participation grade

Have a great afternoon!!!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today in class we did our silent reading for ten minutes...

You are reminded to be looking over your vocabulary words, as you will have a test next week....

We began talking about the differences between CONNOTATION and DENOTATION and we went over examples of them.....

A worksheet was given and done during class....this was collected and graded as participation...

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Guidance counselors came by and presented to both classes today! Ask them questions! Meet with your counselor!

We will continue with English on WED!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Today we had a presentation from guidance regarding college application, standardized tests, etc etc.

You were given a sheet containing sentences with mistakes....I would like you to "fix" these sentences for next class, when they will be collected and graded as a participation grade!

Have a great weekend!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

We began our silent reading today....please find a book or magazine that appeals to you!

We worked on our vocab by finishing the words and then going around to share definitions...make sure you have the correct definition for each word!!!

SEE ME if you are missing any words


COLLEGE ENGLISH

Ten minutes of silent reading....

We went over our first writing diagnostic test with misplaced modifiers and parallel structure....

We began O.W.L. #1 sheet with sentences to fix....please finish this sheet for Monday

NOTE: Guidance will be here on Monday to talk about all things college!!!

BLACK DAY

COLLEGE ENGLISH

PLease see plan from Orange Day

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Remember to bring an object that says something about who you are as a person!!! Bring this next time!

ORANGE DAY

ENGLISH 12

Today we went over the rest of the class expectations and the books/titles we will read....we also got our first vocabulary list and we began writing down the definitions as we looked them up on the Chromebooks....

For next class you should definitely remember to bring a book for silent reading!

COLLEGE ENGLISH

Mrs Van Arsdale came by with paperwork for Thomas College. Please be sure to complete that paperwork and get it to me!

We went over the rest of the course expectations, and the "Thomas" syllabus was passed out...

Please be sure to have a book for silent reading next time! We will always start class with ten minutes of silent reading....

We began some "diagnostic grammar tests" today...if you didnt finish the "test," please finish it so we can go over it next time in class

Have a great day!