tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13414061461706933482012-02-15T22:24:28.805-08:00Happy Winter! You are halfway through the year. Congratulations. Remember: A SNOW DAY IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR NOT HAVING YOUR WORK DONE. Be responsible. Plan ahead.Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.comBlogger3131100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-76204225891649314522012-02-15T09:08:00.000-08:002012-02-15T09:11:31.210-08:00ENGLISH 12<br /><br />1. Vocabulary review<br />-Google images class activity...this was collected and counted as a participation grade<br />-PLEASE study for the vocab test which will be on Friday<br />2. I AM THE CHEESE<br />-read chapter 30 together...there are literally 2 pages left..read it just for yourself so you find out what happens<br />-we will finish the book in class on Friday after the quiz...also, we will watch the final 15 minutes of the film so you are able to piece things together<br /><br />HONORS<br />1 Writing unit<br />-share backstory example(s) (thanks Conner)<br />-read/discuss/debate "school board" and "discipline" in terms of how they work as an argumentative paper<br />-YOUR argumentative paper is due TUES after vacation, and the FCAs are 1. strong intro 2. at least five underlined transition words 3.sentence fluency-usage of semicolons<br />-we began worksheets on semicolon and colon usage...we will finish on Friday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7620422589164931452?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-16900416318018534972012-02-14T11:05:00.000-08:002012-02-14T11:09:03.357-08:00HONORS<br /><br />1. Same as black day.....but you folks did some different OWL sentence worksheets from student papers.....<br />2. We will discuss more about your paper topic on THursday....this will not be due until after vacation<br />3. Be sure to have the first paragraph/intro revision for your pretend paper<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Vocabulary Test<br />2. Little Tree<br />-notes and discussion on the Mr Wine chapter....take good notes<br />-your assignment is to read the next two chapters...this is a bit longer than normal, so use your time wisely<br />3. Expository writing<br />-re-read "The Secret of Riding Bikes"<br />-begin worksheet focusing on intro and hook<br />-BRING THIS to class next time....we will finish it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1690041631801853497?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-40732248801385839822012-02-13T09:44:00.001-08:002012-02-13T09:50:25.248-08:00ENGLISH 12<br /><br />1. Vocab list for test that will be on Friday<br />2. I AM THE CHEESE<br />-read ch 27 aloud<br />-read some of ch 28 aloud....you do silent reading to finish ch 28 AND ch 29 for Wednesday<br />-There will be a quiz, so make sure you read! The class was given almost 20 minutes to get a head start on the reading so I hope folks took advantage of it<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br /><br />1. Vocab quiz today<br />2. OWL writing sheet review (further, affect, whose, etc)<br />3. Writing unit on argumentation<br />-share/read aloud/discuss topic sentences of "TV" prompts<br />-swap papers and examine for good intro with backstory, etc<br />-due next class: Look at your TV paragraph...imagine that you are going to write a full paper on this topic....craft an excellent intro paragraph to this paper (imaginary paper...you arent really writing it!) complete with backstory, general info, thesis statement, etc.<br />-give class a list of argumentative prompts from which to choose....go over list....I gave no due date for this yet...we will talk about it on Wednesday<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4073224880138583982?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-30194410092241939332012-02-10T11:16:00.000-08:002012-02-10T11:24:03.660-08:00HONORS<br />1. Vocab test<br />2. What I learned from TV<br />-go over topic sentences<br />-read some aloud<br />3. ROck and Roll.......<br /><br />FRESHMEN ENGLISH<br />1. Grades are awful right now...look at IC and check....<br />2.LITTLE TREE<br />-share and present government intrusion projects<br />-read "churchgoing" and "Mr Wine" for next class<br />3. Vocab<br />-google image search review<br />-test will be on Tuesday!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3019441009224193933?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-46488396015854534202012-02-09T09:53:00.000-08:002012-02-09T10:06:16.033-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. OWLs<br />-using photocopied OWL newspaper packets, go through and find the errors and misplaced modifiers and general awkwardness that exists<br />-pick at least three of the errors and rewrite them so they read less awkward!<br />2. I AM THE CHEESE<br />-quickly go over ch 23 and 24 ....a lot of you did not give me the classwork from last time....get it to me so you GET THE GRADE YOU DESERVE!!!<br />-I gave you the option to do #6 on that sheet....give it to me next time for an extra credit test grade<br />-begin reading 25 together....finish this AND ch 26 for next class....we will have a quiz on this and we will be writing!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as orange day....please remember to prepare for your vocab quiz for Monday......thanks.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4648839601585453420?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-90804001666501532872012-02-08T11:25:00.000-08:002012-02-08T11:31:29.362-08:00HONORS<br />1. Writing<br />-OWL newspaper packet....look for writing problems with coherency<br />-teach and go over intro paragraphs, focusing on backstory<br />-read examples of good backstory in intro paragraphs<br />-collect "what I learned from TV" but I WILL NOT grade this yet....next time we will do some revision processes with intro paragraphs...we will use these papers<br />2. Vocabulary test will be next class<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Little Tree<br />-notes/study guide to go over quickly on "Willow John"<br />-introduce "government intrusion" project (if you were absent, come see me and get the info!)<br />-work in library on research....remember that I want you to a) use at least one book b)summarize the terms you pick c) provide your opinion on the matter.....this project will be due on Friday....please have it typed<br />2. Vocab<br />-test will be on TUESDAY now, not Friday...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-9080400166650153287?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-85956264130728632672012-02-07T10:46:00.000-08:002012-02-07T10:51:19.931-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. LOCKDOWN practice that lasted until 825<br />2 I AM THE CHEESE<br />-government intrusion projects are due<br />-read chapter 23&amp;24--we began it together--<br />-do worksheet and writing questions during class, and hand in what you have before you leave<br />-be sure to read through ch 24...expect a quiz on Thursday!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. With the exception of the OWL practice sheet, you had the same plan as the orange day class<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8595626413072863267?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-21482964578555700592012-02-06T11:31:00.000-08:002012-02-06T11:36:17.307-08:00HONORS<br />1.. Vocab-new words for a test to be given on FRIDAY<br />2. Writing<br />-notes and discussion on transitional words and how to integrate them into your writing<br />-Due for next class: A one page "paragraph" response to the idea "what I learned from TV." Pay VERY CLOSE attention to crafting a) a strong topic sentence b) coherent supporting sentences c) AT LEAST five underlined transitional words/phrases....even if you have to exaggerate them<br />-OWL worksheet on effect/affect, whose/who's etc....to keep our minds sharp....<br /><br />FRESHMEN<br />-Vocab-new words for Friday's test<br />2. Little Tree<br />-read together, starting with the chapter "A night on the mountain." Read the rest in class, taking notes on examples/passages of Little Tree and Grandpa's "naivete." Hand these notes in before leaving<br />-leave your quote/philosophy essays on my desk before you leave<br />-for next class, read THROUGH "Willow John." Always expect a quiz<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2148296457855570059?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-40815162227344795552012-02-01T11:01:00.000-08:002012-02-01T11:07:25.149-08:00HONORS<br />1. Writing and FCA unit<br />-share notes on writing conference<br />-worksheets given on paragraph topic sentences, coherence, supporting details, etc.<br />-no homework...be prepared to write in class on Monday<br /><br />CP9<br />1. Little Tree<br />-introduce "philsophy paper"<br />-share list of "faculty responses" to inspirational quotes, adages, sayings, etc.<br />-5 min freewrite to one of two possible quotes<br />-the assignment which is due Monday is this: <em>Write about a quote that is meaningful, educational, inspirational, or important to you. This is an expository paper, so be sure to define, inform, explain, or describe what the quote means to you and how you relate to it. The Focus Correction Areas are TOPIC SENTENCE and TRANSITIONAL WORDS. This must be typed and at least a page long paragraph. </em><br /><em>-</em>Be sure to re-read THE SECRET OF RIDIN BIKES for Monday's class!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4081516222734479555?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-5746637430852645012012-01-30T11:18:00.001-08:002012-01-30T11:20:18.976-08:00HONORS<br />1. Finish film today....<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. Education of Little Tree<br />-reading test: writing prompt on "Trading with a Christian"<br />-study guide for today's two chapters....do in groups to answer identifications<br />-quickly share "secret places"<br />-read A DANGEROUS ADVENTURE and THE FARM IN THE CLEARING for Wednesday<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-574663743085264501?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-30241318033036598502012-01-26T10:27:00.001-08:002012-01-26T11:06:31.974-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as black....begin the film....enjoy this break....<br /><br />FRESHMEN ENGLISH CP<br />1. Little Tree<br />-take test/go over test for the chapters Pine Billy, Secret Place, and Grandpa's Trade<br />-class activity-on own, explore the identifications from the chapter that I post on the board...take these as your notes<br />-go over these notes<br />-'secret place' activity: Describe your "secret place," as Little Tree had in the chapter. Address the following: What did you do there? What did it look like? What did it smell like? WHy did you go? Who was/wasnt allowed? When was the last time you were there? HOw has this place changed?<br />-read the next two chapters for homework! ALWAYS expect a reading quiz!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3024131803303659850?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-80683211923997421862012-01-25T09:43:00.000-08:002012-01-25T09:50:05.709-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1 I AM THE CHEESE<br />-read article on Patriot Act and answer the questions I posted on the board<br />-discuss article and responses, including difficult vocab words in article<br />-reading in class: chapter 17, 18, 19, 20 (very short chapters were read in class)<br />-read chapter 21 and 22 on your own for homework<br />-study guide for these chapters was given....I will not 'collect' this guide, but it will be in your best interest to DO the studyguide, since it will help you on the test<br />-Test on Friday on chapter 17 through 22...be sure to read!<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Begin V FOR VENDETTA. Fun!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8068321192399742186?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-57403856409956385192012-01-24T10:37:00.000-08:002012-01-24T10:39:53.437-08:00HONORS<br />1 Same as black day....we did projects, and we will start the film on Thursday<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. LITTLE TREE<br />-notes on Pine Billy and To Know the Past<br />-in class research: using at least three websites, take notes on "The Trail of Tears" and one other instance of the government oppression of American Indians....hand in your notes for a participation grade<br />-reading aloud/finish at home: "The Secret Place" and "Grandpa's Trade"<br />-we will have a quiz on Thursday on the chapters you were to read for today....as well as "Pine Billy"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5740385640995638519?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-47702683768465973012012-01-12T17:32:00.000-08:002012-01-12T18:01:22.431-08:00As you know, I will be out at a conference in Augusta today. As I write this, it is still snowing out and it is 8:30. I have no idea what tomorrow will bring for you: Delay, no school, alien invasion, Armageddon, etc....HOWEVER, if we do have school, you will have ALL your classes, in order that each teacher can see you before midyear exams. So here is the deal for all my lovely classes....<br /><br />HONORS: Use your time today to do one of the following things: Work independently to finish THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO....remember that this will greatly help you as you write your midyear exam class response. Another choice you could make is to work with your partner to finish the awesome projects you are working on. If the sub/Mrs Lucas gives the OKAY for you to go to the library for a bit, then that is fine with me. Another option you could choose would be to have some trusty kid meander on down to the library and pick up the copy of THE COUNT movie....we are not watching this in class, but you might want to check it out as a group to watch some selected scenes. REMEMBER that all classes will present their projects on the first class after midterm exams<br /><br />ENGLISH 12: You folks lucked out, since you were SUPPOSED to have a test on Ch 1-10 of I AM THE CHEESE. Here is what you should do today: On the left corner of my desk is a rack where I keep all your class folders, etc. There, you will find a copy of the test for ch 1-10. Work on this in class....although it WILL NOT count as a test. Instead, use it for a review, since doing so will help you on the midyear exam. Also, you should read the next two chapters (ch 11 and 12). They are short chapters. Be sure to bring YOUR BOOK to the midterm exam. And, also, study the last three vocab lists!!!<br /><br />FRESHMEN ENGLISH: You did not have a reading assignment due today. I was only asking you to be studying your "stuff" for the midterm exam. During class today, I would like you to work on getting your notes in order so you can study (last three vocab....literary devices...short story notes...etc.). Read the next two chapters (Pine Billy and To Know the Past)....use time in class to begin reading these...make sure you have these two chatpers read for when you come into the midterm exam....the writing question I ask you will be on these two chapters!<br /><br />CREATIVE WRITING: As we talked about last time, do one of two things today. First, use the class as a "woodstock" (Please tell the sub what this means so she doesnt think I am crazier than she already thinks I am...) to work on your final piece of writing. You can use some class time to watch BIG FISH, although, remember, you only have a 38 minute class, and I really want to watch the film with you! Ha Ha<br /><br />(To my sub: THANKS!! I am presuming that you, Mrs WInslow, are still my sub for today. If someone else is reading this, my apologies. I spoke with Jen McCowan, and she told me she would apprise you of all you needed to know. She said she would get out my sub folder for you, but, in the event that something has gone awry, my sub folder--containing rosters, etc--can be located in the bottom right corner drawer of my desk....it is labeled SUB FOLDER. I hope all goes well for you today! Have a great day!!--Jared)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4770268376846597301?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-92073201106788045842012-01-11T11:03:00.000-08:002012-01-11T11:16:05.239-08:00HONORS<br />1. VOcab test taken<br />2. Library time for project.....I will be out on Friday....therefore, the presentation will be done THE NEXT CLASS we have after midterm exams.<br /><br />CP9<br />1. Little Tree<br />-take test on last two chapters<br />-do notes and discuss key points<br />-there is NO reading assignment for tonight in the book....but you NEED to bring your books to class on Friday....I will be out at a conference, and the sub will let you know what you need to read in order to be successful on the midyear exam<br />-your only "homework" is to be studying the OWLs and last three vocab lists for the midyear exam. Also study literary terms and how they relate to the short stories we read<br /><br />ALL CLASSES: Operate under the assumption that there will be no school THURS or FRI. THis way, you will have all your "stuff" with you in order to prepare for the midterm<br /><br />ENGLISH 12: You will have a reading assignment you will need to finish in order to take the midyear exam. Keep checking the blog<br />HONORS: Remember to finish the book on your own. BLACK DAY should be prepared to present tomorrow if we have school. ORANGE DAY will present after midterms. On Friday, you can work on the projects, finish the book, review, or watch bits and pieces of THE COUNT film...this film is currently in the library and maybe one of you fine people can get it for my sub!<br />FRESHMEN: Keep checking the blog so you know what to read for the midterm exam!! On Friday, the sub will have you read, and you will have a writing assignment that will be due after midterms. BE GOOD for the sub, and maybe you will get a treat....haha<br /><br />ALL CLASSES: BE RESPONSIBLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. TAKE CARE OF YOUR STUFF. A SNOW DAY IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR NUTHIN'. THAT'S RIGHT, NUTHIN' :)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-9207320110678804584?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-81429636743889944212012-01-10T10:03:00.000-08:002012-01-10T10:08:18.768-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. vocab test was taken today<br />2. I AM THE CHEESE<br />-review study guide questions through chapter 7<br />-read, together, taking notes out loud...<br />-for next class, you need to read through chapter 10 AND do the study guide questions<br />-be prepared for a test on chapters 1 through 10 next class...you cannot use your notes on "this" one<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-listen to really cool music over the intercom<br />-at this point, you should finish the book on your own...I will not necessarily TEST you on the last 25 pages or so that remain....BUT I am hoping that you will WANT to finish this on your own, to see what hyappens. Furthermore, finishing the whole book will GREATLY help you on your midterm exam<br />-we went to the library to continue on the philosophy projects...these are to be presented on THURSDAY<br />2. We took the vocab test!<br />3. Please, if you would, give me a graded paper to bring with me on Friday when I go to my writing conference......<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8142963674388994421?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-77314702499457370462012-01-09T11:05:00.000-08:002012-01-09T11:09:54.896-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as black...you guys took your reading quiz and then you went to the library to work on your philosophy project...be working on this outside of class, since it is due on Friday....we will go back to the library on Wednesday AFTER the vocab test<br />2. The book: Be reading the rest of it on your own.......and try not to cry, even!<br /><br />FRESHMEN ENGLISH<br />1. Vocabulary test<br />2. Little Tree<br />-go over the two chapters you read for today...do notes....<br />-read Cherokee poem on own, and respond to what you think it means...<br />-read the next two chapters (fox and hounds....I kin yee Bonney Bee) for Wednesday....expect a quiz!!<br />3. I went over the three sections of the midterm:<br />a. Vocabulary (the last three lists) and OWLS you will need to define and use correctly<br />b. Literature ID...particularly how LITERARY TERMS have impacted the stuff we have <br />read...you may need to explain how irony is used in a story, etc<br />c. Paragraph writing as it pertains to THE EDUCATION OF LITTLE TREE...you will need to<br />use good topic sentences, transitional words, coherence, etc with this!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7731470249945737046?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-2088190721338907742012-01-06T10:05:00.001-08:002012-01-06T10:08:15.373-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. I AM THE CHEESE<br />-check off/collect literal and inferential questions which were due today<br />-go over study guide in class<br />-begin reading aloud/taking notes...you should be THROUGH chapter 7 for next class<br />2. Be prepared for your vocab quiz, which is on TUESDAY<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Thanks to the former seniors who came byack to talk about cyollege....<br />2. Monte Cristo<br />-introduce project-Philosophy and THE COUNT<br />-go to library to conduct research<br />-REMEMBER, you need to use at least one print source (book, magazine, etc) to help you understand the philosophy you are researching and how it relates to your correlation to the book<br />-we will go for half the class again on Tuesday (after your vocab test)...this will be due on THURSDAY!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-208819072133890774?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-81139943459365748282012-01-05T11:12:00.000-08:002012-01-05T11:19:15.094-08:00HONORS<br />1. Visitation from college freshmen....<br />2. Monte Cristo<br />-on own, do study guide for ch 58-63<br />-go over all as class<br />-read THROUGH 68 for next class (it is an awesome section...I got chills, even)<br /><br />3. Dont forget to be prepared for vocab on Monday....we may postpone it because of the library, but you should be prepared nonetheless<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Vocab<br />-google image vocab activity (everyone did a great job!)<br />2. Little Tree<br />-distribute books<br />-begin reading story together...finish first chapter<br />-read "The Way" and "Shadows on a Cabin Wall" for next class<br />3. Be prepared for vocab test on MONDAY!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8113994345936574828?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-4090678425711668162012-01-04T09:09:00.001-08:002012-01-04T09:11:05.938-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. We got a new vocab list...the test is next TUESDAY<br />2 I AM THE CHEESE<br />-start by giving some background notes on how the three stories work together<br />-read some of ch 1 out loud<br />-your job: read the rest of ch 1, ch 2, and make FIVE literal questions and ONE inferential question....these will be collected<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Vocab words for test next TUESDAY<br />2. Monte Cristo<br />-study guide for 58-63 to try to get up to speed on what is going on<br />-read through ch 68 for next class<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-409067842571166816?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-62626720287180163482012-01-03T11:30:00.000-08:002012-01-03T11:32:46.559-08:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Share "ambition" library research for Monte Cristo<br />2. Read THROUGH chapter 63 for next class<br />3. New vocab words were given today for a test next MONDAY<br /><br />FRESHMEN ENGLISH<br />1. New vocab words for test next MONDAY<br />2. The Education of Little Tree<br />-begin by discussing importance of names<br />-for next class, interview your parents...Why are you named what you are named? Did your parents have any nicknames for you when you were a baby? Tell the story in a CLEAR and DETAILED paragraph with a TOPIC SENTENCE!<br />-we took notes on the beginning of the story, and we will start the books on Thursday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6262672028718016348?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-91868102918754263632011-12-22T09:06:00.000-08:002011-12-22T09:08:36.405-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Finish A CHRISTMAS CAROL<br />2. After the film, create either one quality inferential OR transcendent question....and, in one paragraph, answer your own question. This was classwork.<br />3. We will begin our next book after vacation....<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Mr. Goldsmith's greatest hits<br />2. Be prepared to present ambition projects after vacation....the reading for vacation is to be through chapter 63...we are almost done, even!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-9186810291875426363?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-80960939117699008602011-12-21T11:07:00.000-08:002011-12-21T11:11:54.919-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as Black Day.....you folks DO NOT have a reading assignment over vacation....but you need to be THROUGH 57 (that is what you needed to be thru for today)<br />2. Have a great vacation!<br />3. Be sure to finish your "ambition and power" project so you can present first thing after vacation!<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. Collect paragraph papers<br />2. Discuss voice and do voice activities (annoy, etc)<br />3. Due after vacation is a one page paragraph again, considering the following prompt:<br /><br /><em>What emotion is the most difficult for you to cope with? Anger, Fear, Jealousy, Love</em><br /><em>Be sure to type at least a page....this will be graded on how well you describe your answer, and you need to have a solid topic sentence. ALSO, you need to use at least four transitional words!</em><br /><em></em><br />4. MUSICAL FUN.<br />5. Have a great vacation.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8096093911769900860?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-28202392492949867172011-12-20T10:43:00.000-08:002011-12-20T10:53:01.359-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. "A Christmas Carol"<br />-view classic edition<br />-by the end of class, create 5 literal, 3 inferential, and 1 transcendent question....this was a participation grade....<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-character matching quiz<br />-pass byack pyapers and discuss importance of topic sentences AND softening statements/not using blanket statements and vague assumptions....<br />-no reading assignment tonight, even!<br />-the assignment WAS to read 52-57....and we can answer questions about this next time...<br />-go to library for "ambition" research project....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2820239249294986717?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-69713490546546467082011-12-19T10:58:00.000-08:002011-12-19T11:21:32.655-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as black day....be sure to do the reading!!<br />2. Take note of the papers I passed back....read the comments....make sure you have TOPIC SENTENCES and no VAGUE ASSUMPTIONS<br /><br />CP9<br />1. Paragraph writing continued....<br />-transitional words notes<br />-technical writing stuff (direction giving, laundry directions, etc....)<br />-assignment given for Wednesday: <em>Write a full paragraph (1 page typed double spaced) on 'something you know well.' You will be graded (in a NITPICKY WAY, I might add) on a SOLID TOPIC SENTENCE, COHERENCE, and AT LEAST FOUR underlined transitional phrases.</em><br />if you fail to do "address" these grading areas, be prepared to have it passed back for you to do again!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6971349054654646708?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-27878785388485832392011-12-16T10:52:00.000-08:002011-12-16T10:57:41.239-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. continue working on question generating<br />2. Read A&amp;P story in class....we took notes on the stereotypes of the teenage boy, perceptions, and some parts of the story....we began the reading in class...you were to finish the story and create THREE literal questions, THREE inferential questions, and ONE solid transcendent question.....<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-test on 42 thru 50<br />-go over test as way to discus reading....<br />-finish character list and discuss relationships with a super-duper chart!<br />-if you missed class, get the notes you missed today!<br />-read through chapter 57!!<br />-hi.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2787878538848583239?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-56517883773723571362011-12-14T11:09:00.000-08:002011-12-14T11:12:09.056-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. We worked for about 15 minutes on literature questions--literal, inferential, transcendent....we will continue this on Friday, since we had an early release AND the assembly...<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Collect papers....share topics<br />2. Monte Cristo<br />-begin character list notes...make connections and see relationships...<br />-read through chapter 50 (a very short assignment) for next time<br />-be prepared for a reading test on 41 through 50.......<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5651788377372357136?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-63340875652892632672011-12-13T11:16:00.000-08:002011-12-13T11:22:29.805-08:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Same as black day class....read the blog from them so you know which reading to do....and DO IT.<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Seating chart, in order that everyone can be successful in English!<br />2. Reminder about 'writing on desk' problem....<br />3. Vocab<br />-test moved to THURSDAY....instead, we put words in sentences (15 of them) either about YOU or a TEACHER in the school!<br />4 Paragraph writing<br />-Coherence notes and activities....go over sheet and exercises<br />-do coherence exercise for next time (make sure you WRITE THE PARAGRAPH out)...in addition to this, write a paragraph--strong in coherence--that gives directions on how to do something you know well....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6334087565289263267?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-71972175136686118732011-12-12T09:54:00.001-08:002011-12-12T10:00:37.243-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Collect writing assignment from last Thursday--writing prompt you did while Mr Lachapelle was subbing for you<br />2. Notes on Question Generating techniques for stories....BRING THESE to class on Wednesday, as we will use them!!!<br />3. Quitter's Inc-view rest of film on line!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-reminder that your papers are due on WEDNESDAY....be sure to include SENTENCE VARIETY (this was an FCA for your college essay too) in your paper..I would like at least FOUR underlined examples of this....see me if you dont remember!<br />-discussion of book through chapter 41....two handouts/study guides given....we took a lot of notes...be sure to get them from someone if you were not here...<br />-read THROUGH chapter 47 for next time....<br />-next class we will begin putting together a character list and exploring relationships between characters...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7197217513668611873?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-82197600998869132922011-12-07T11:06:00.000-08:002011-12-07T11:09:17.438-08:00HONORS<br />1. See black day class.....this is what you guys did too....remember that I will be out on Friday....you will have a work period to catch up on reading, get through ch41, and work on paper which is due for you guys on THURSDAY!<br /><br />CP9<br />1. Be prepared for the new seating chart into which you will be put next time....way too much notepassing, talking, trash left on floor, etc...<br />2. Paragraph writing<br />-collect homework<br />-continue working on topic sentences, details, etc.<br />-pick ten vocab words to include in a good coherent paragraph.....this was to have a topic sentence....it was due at the end of class....<br />3. KEEP IN MIND I WILL NOT BE IN CLASS FRIDAY....you will have a sub and you will be reading a story/writing about it. If you did not bring me your book, BRING IT!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8219760099886913292?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-19511729949836801582011-12-06T11:21:00.000-08:002011-12-06T11:30:35.270-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. "Quitter's Inc"<br />-finish story on own, and work on in class quiz....if you did not finish this, you must hand it in next class!<br />-begin viewing CAT'S EYE film of Quitter's Inc....<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Vocab quiz<br />2. Go over the paper....discuss probable examples....view some video clips that might help understand ethos better....paper is due NEXT WEDNESDAY.....<br />3. Go over any questions you have about reading...make sure you are through ch 41 for THursday<br />4. Remember that I will not be in class on Thursday....Mrs McCowan will help you work on the paper....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1951172994983680158?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-2964713089599517942011-12-05T11:07:00.000-08:002011-12-05T11:12:48.224-08:00HONORS<br />1. PLEASE look at Friday's BLACK DAY blog for a good explanation on your next paper....I promise to devote time on Wednesday to workshopping this idea and topic with you.<br />2. In today's class, we took the pop quiz through ch 33<br />3. We went over other good notes to know (Calvacatti, Valentine, etc....)<br />4. We read "ethos" article from MEN'S HEALTH magazine<br />5. I explained the "weirdness" of this week, and how things are all in flux....basically you should be working on two things this week: Your paper and catching up on the story...you need to be through ch 41 by Friday......<br />6. See me if you have any questions....this is a good week to use to catch up on stuff with the book!<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. New vocab words....test on Friday<br />2. Paragraph writing<br />-notes on topic sentences and paragraph unity<br />-worksheets on topic sentences<br />-brainstorming paragraph ideas...<br />-for next class, you need to write two half page paragraphs....the first one is "The worst thing about girls/boys" (pick either boys or girls) and the second one is free choice, "My favorite teacher," or "What I do over CHristmas vacation" or "the worst things about school"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-296471308959951794?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-69613220509607381902011-12-02T10:50:00.000-08:002011-12-02T11:00:34.060-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Take vocab test with five point bonus offering<br />2. "Quitters Inc"<br />-take intro notes on story<br />-begin reading....stop to define certain words (pragmatist, for example!)<br />-we stopped together and we will all finish the story on Tuesday.<br />-There will be an 'in class' quiz on the story on Tuesday<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Your vocab quiz has been postponed until Tuesday...prepare for it!<br />2. "Monte Cristo"<br />-go over the latest chapters by taking "mock" quiz and going over AND looking at photocopied study guide to discuss Cavalcantis, Valentine, etc....<br />-as a class, go through and find examples of how the Count uses ETHOS to reach his 'audience'...go over some of the examples you found....we will continue with them next time!<br />-Paper topic:<em> </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Argue that the rhetorical device of ETHOS is not only alive and well in our culture, but also that it is integral for impacting and influencing a particular function of our society.</em><br /><em></em><br />(I will be OUT on Tuedsay at college visits with the juniors....Mrs McCowan will be in for me....she is going to help you folks work through this idea. At this time, I am not giving you a due date, since I want to discuss this stuff with you when I return. However, you should consider how we see ethos manifested in our culture in terms of politics, sports, comedians, bands, teachers in this school, etc!! This paper will be due probably, for you folks, NEXT Monday)<br /><br />3. Your assignment for THURSDAY when I get back is to be through chapter 41 of the book. You have two class periods to do this....use the time to catch up if you need to!!!!<br /><br />4. SEE ME if you are confused by any of this!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6961322050960738190?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-70544187211202848982011-12-01T10:20:00.000-08:002011-12-01T10:22:39.841-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as black day, although you folks did not begin the "ethos article." You folks with read it in class on Monday. Be sure to do the reading through ch 33....the focus of class, however, on Monday, will revolve around ethos and how it works within the story thus far....<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Test on Short Stories<br />2. Shortened class because of NHS....after the test, we played "TA/Ps" word game....we will begin all paragraph writing "stuff" on Monday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7054418721120284898?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-32978407679480310092011-11-30T10:58:00.000-08:002011-11-30T11:02:28.414-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. SCAR: Longer school year...<br />2. Short Story Test<br />-take...use notes<br />3. Collect "The Ledge"<br />4. Quick vocabulary review....you should study for the test which is on Friday!<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-reading check quiz<br />-notes/go over difficulties of last night's chapters....Bertuccio, Haydee, 'the baby,' etc...<br />-notes on Aristotle and rhetoric...ethos, pathos, logos....<br />-read ethos article in class...be sure to finish this for next time<br />-the reading is through chapter 33....but our next class will focus on this reading (just to answer questions...) AND (more importantly) how Monte Cristo utilizes rhetorical devices to 'reach' his enemies...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3297840767948031009?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-54402761469884444702011-11-29T11:10:00.000-08:002011-11-29T11:13:11.482-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as Black Day....DO THE READING!!!!!<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. The Most Dangerous Game<br />-collect maps<br />-do mock test in preparation for Thursday's bigger test<br />2. Papers<br />-hand back and go over the CORRECT format in which to write your papers from now on<br />3. Short Story Test<br />-will be on Thurs.<br />-will be over the following stories: The Necklance, T.M.D.G, The Black Cat, The Pit and the Pendulum, Monkey's Paw<br />4. The Necklace<br />-begin reading story in class....finish for Thursday, since this will be on the test!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5440276146988444470?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-7304352033607354892011-11-28T11:20:00.000-08:002011-11-28T11:23:11.500-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab: New words for test on Friday...be sure to know the Greek roots too<br />2. Test on Short Stories will be on WEDNESDAY<br />3. "The Ledge" by Stephen King: begin reading in class....finish reading for next class!!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Vocab words for test Friday<br />2 Monte Cristo<br />-three study guides given....there was a LOT of material covered through chapter 22....we did our best to make sense of it all....you HAVE to be doing the reading on time or else you will get BURNED<br />-read THROUGH ch 26 for next time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-730435203360735489?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-80312434366153934462011-11-22T11:15:00.000-08:002011-11-22T11:18:15.773-08:00HONORS<br />1. Please see Black Day class....you have the same plan!<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. "The Most Dangerous Game"<br />-classwork on map assignment (this is due AFTER vacation...be sure it is done! You all worked hard and I have no problem giving you extra time)<br />-collected papers<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8031243436615393446?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-61846245652386716692011-11-21T10:51:00.000-08:002011-11-21T10:59:06.418-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Collect papers from THE LOTTERY response...<br />2. "A Masculine Protest"<br />-introduce story with guiding questions<br />-read story together and then on own<br />-after reading, create, as pairs, a continuum of at least four events that contribute to Denis being a "round" character in the story....what four events contribute the most to his changing?<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-in class writing prompt counts as test grade<br />-power point presentation on "Christ Imagery" and religious undertones in the story<br />-pay close attention to the dramatic irony and foil that exists in chapter 16<br />-read chapter 17 through 22 for after Thanksgiving....write down any questions you may have!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6184624565238671669?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-22360951461801063902011-11-18T10:48:00.001-08:002011-11-18T10:50:16.279-08:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Hi<br />2. Same as Black day...read THROUGH ch 16 for next time!<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1.. Vocab Test<br />2. Reminder: your paper is due on TUESDAY. The topic is on the blog from the day it was assigned. No apathy!<br />3. "The Most Dangerous Game"<br />-writing prompt about weak people vs strong-participation grade<br />-begin story on own, and finish it for homework<br />-you must take notes on how the three conflicts exist in the story<br />-be prepared for a quiz on the story on Tuesday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2236095146180106390?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-45472948031633419722011-11-17T09:07:00.000-08:002011-11-17T09:11:14.939-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1 The Lottery<br />-go over notes and questions<br />-discuss traditions we honor...how do they not make sense? How can they be offensive or pointless?<br />-write this response for Monday: "What is a modern tradition you think should change because it is either offensive, pointless, or outdated? Explain your answer. At least one page"<br />2. "Something for Everyday" sailboat vs powerboat contrast exercise...<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Lit Terms Test<br />2. Monte Cristo<br />-notes on thematic elements, philosophy, etc<br />-field class questions<br />-distribute my own notes on last night's reading....be sure you are familiar with my note EVEN IF we didnt get to go over all of them in class...<br />-read THROUGH 16 for Monday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4547294803163341972?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-31437954299639218422011-11-16T11:04:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:13:31.570-08:00HONORS<br />1. Same as black day class.....you need to study, though, for your lit term test which will be on Friday...<br /><br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Vocab<br />-review by doing the writing prompt: something that annoys you.....use at least ten of your vocab words correctly in this writing....<br />-vocab test is FRIDAY!!!!<br />2. Paper: due next Tuesday....we did a practice mind map on the board/in class for you to compare works sharing man vs man or man vs self conflict<br />3. The Black Cat<br />-all notes and discussion on story<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3143795429963921842?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-15199620847425559492011-11-15T10:51:00.000-08:002011-11-15T10:55:28.937-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab test<br />2. "The Lottery"<br />-take intro notes on contrasting images and typological names<br />-begin reading story together as a class<br />-finish the story for the next class....also, you should complete the questions I gave along with the story....this will be collected....<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Lit Terms<br />-review by doing some practice sheets...go over for clarity<br />-test will be on THURS<br />2. Monte Cristo<br />-polarizing activity as a class--where are your values with the questions I asked?<br />-field any questions about the first 7 chapters<br />-go over "the letter" and "the conspiracy" and how this lays the foundation for the book<br />-read through chapter 12 for next class!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1519962084742555949?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-55202393282026311922011-11-14T11:04:00.000-08:002011-11-14T11:10:10.826-08:00HONORS<br />1. See Black Day Class--you are a day behind them<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. O.W.L Test<br />2. Vocab-new words for test on Friday. REMEMBER, spelling counts!!!! STUDY THEM<br />3. Paper was assigned. Here is what I wrote on the board today in class (this is the assignment)<br /><br /><div align="right"></div><br /><div align="right"><em>Characters in conflict often 'drive' the success and mood of a story. MAN VS MAN conflict is easy to see..but how do two stories we have read thus far share either a man vs nature or a man vs self conflict as a MAJOR part of the story? Compare these two stories and conflicts, and explain to the best of your ability how they work within the writing </em></div><br /><div align="right"><em></em></div><br /><div align="left">4. "The Black Cat" by Poe</div><br /><div align="left">-we began the story together, but I want you to finish the story and take notes on how we know we are dealing with a crazy and unreliable narrator</div><br /><div align="left">5. Whew........................dat's a lot, even!!</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5520239328202631192?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-1139795227779548712011-11-10T09:03:00.001-08:002011-11-10T09:06:36.924-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. O.W.L. Test<br />2. "The Black Cat"<br />-take notes on the rest of the story....foreshadow, dramatic irony, conflicts, etc<br />-relate to Poe's own life AND reference Colonel Buck story/gravestone from Bucksport, Maine<br />3. Vocab<br />-your test will be on TUESDAY, so be sure to study for this<br />-as a participation grade, we wrote the words in sentences!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Literary Terms<br />-finish all notes<br />-we will do a review on Tuesday...we will take a quiz on this on THURSDAY<br />2. The Count of Monte Cristo<br />-introductory notes/background on story<br />-distribution of books....bring these to class!<br />-read chapter 1 THROUGH 7 for next class<br />-ALWAYS be prepared for quizzes<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-113979522777954871?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-20257986697725704772011-11-09T11:07:00.000-08:002011-11-09T11:10:54.416-08:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1 Same as black day class...see their post....we will continue the rest of the lit terms on Monday<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. O.W.L. writing list word review<br />-create original sentences/share for each word<br />-complete worksheet on using words and homonyms correctly<br />-TEST IS ON MONDAY for these words....remember to study over the long weekend!<br />2. Bring your text books on Monday.<br />3. "The Black Cat" by Poe<br />-we BRIEFLY introduced this story and I had you write down the three headings for our notes in this story-unreliable narrator, foreshadow, and Poe autobiography.<br />-we will continue with this story on Monday, as we were treated to Mr Carey and his travelling browning-running costume....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2025798669772570477?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-60047402694815544742011-11-08T10:32:00.000-08:002011-11-08T10:40:30.002-08:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Pit and Pendulum<br />-discuss prominient sensory images in story...make sure to include in your notes<br />-discuss how this story is really relevant to Poe's own life (drugs and alcohol...false sense of controletc)<br />2. New Vocabulary words for a test that will be next TUESDAY<br />3. "The Black Cat"<br />-read story as class and then on own<br />-take notes, primarily on foreshadow and conflict and unreliable narrator<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. OWL incorrect sentence sheet practice-work together in groups to try to make these correct!!<br />2. Literary Terms<br />-just so all are on the "same page" with our discussion of literary terms when we start Monte Cristo, we are taking the time to go over terms....be sure to take good notes...we WILL have a test on this....we will finish them on Thursday....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6004740269481554474?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-21488393825570008782011-11-07T18:27:00.001-08:002011-11-07T18:27:23.605-08:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Same as black day class....I collected your essays<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. O.W.L. 1: take notes on homonyms and words used incorrectly. The test for this will be next MONDAY, since we have no school on Friday<br />2. Pit and the Pendulum<br />-writing in class: What was the most prominent sensory image used in this Poe story? Use your notes and explain in detail....this will be graded using the participation rubric I passed out!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2148839382557000878?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-60158742217037270872011-11-04T10:44:00.000-07:002011-11-04T10:51:42.826-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Homonyms: Practice sheet to prepare for the test which is on MONDAY<br />2. "The Pit and the Pendulum"<br />-discussion of sensory images<br />-backstory of short story...Spanish Inquisition, etc<br />-read story together and then silently....<br />-finish story for Monday....take notes on sensory images in the story<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. I forgot to collect essays. My B....<br />2. Read sample essays and do shoes and socks<br />3. Myers Briggs inventory, etc<br />**NOTE** You folks, the black day class, are now AHEAD of the orange day class by one day. Congratulation.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6015874221703727087?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-30287378331861658422011-11-03T10:53:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:59:06.819-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. College Essay<br />-collect any that are done....the rest are due by Monday IN CLASS<br />-sample essays to judge: dynamic figure...SHakespeare....Boston College<br />-laugh a lot<br />-time at end to work on essays<br />**The BLACK DAY class is now ahead of you folks--you guys will go back and forth throughout the year due to snow days, etc....<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Poe<br />-take test on Poe and "Cask"<br />-discussion of tone and sensory images as an introduction to ""The Pit and the Pendulum"<br />-read the story (begin in class) and take notes on the five types of sensory images we see in the story.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3028737833186165842?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-556516085400256472011-11-02T11:47:00.000-07:002011-11-02T11:50:40.316-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Notes on homonyms/practical writing hints to know!<br />2. Practice by doing sentences...going over them in class<br />3. This test will be next TUESDAY<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Sentence Variety exercises...be sure to include at least four references in your free choice essay<br />2. Focus on judging other essays....Shakespeare, BC, Dynamic Figure, etc.....<br />3. I would like your essays either by Friday or the following Tuesday<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-55651608540025647?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-34141594176853553432011-11-01T10:37:00.000-07:002011-11-01T11:05:34.806-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. We had the Art Institute present today on 'Creative Careers.'<br />2. Your free choice college essays will be due either on Thursday or the following Monday. Please observe these dates. And remember your focus correction areas of VOICE, LEAD, and SENTENCE VARIETY<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Edgar Allan Poe<br />-finish class lecture notes<br />-view Poe documentary/focus on Cask of Amontillado<br />-test on Thursday on POE NOTES and CASK OF AMONTILLADO ...you cannot use notes, so study!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3414159417685355343?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-68643917213324312872011-10-28T11:06:00.000-07:002011-10-28T11:16:55.812-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Vocab test<br />2. College Essay<br />-sentence variety discussion and workshopping<br />-your free choice essay will be due either next THURSDAY or at the latest by the following Monday...we will be done with the unit by then.....remember the focus areas of lead, voice, and AT LEAST four underlined instances of sentence variety!<br />3. We have a guest speaker on Tuesday....<br /><br />CP9<br />1. VOcab test<br />2. The MOnkey's Paw<br />-discussion of story and, in particular, irony and foreshadow...<br />2. Edgar Allan Poe<br />-begin notes on Poe--these were not collected today, but they WILL BE on Tuesday after we finish...they count as a participation grade<br />-no homework or reading over the weekend...we will continue with Poe, his stories, documentary, etc on Tuesday....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6864391721332431287?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-32268752844625845302011-10-27T08:56:00.000-07:002011-10-27T09:12:50.634-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Take test on literary terms....pick only ten of the fifteen to do...<br />2. Edgar Allan Poe<br />-view dramatization of "Cask of Amontillado"<br />-discuss symbolism of FOrtunado's name....how he "kills" himself....Poe's perception of people as evil...etc<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange day....you folks will have a guest speaker on Monday, so therefore your COLLEGE ESSAY VOCAB TESTS will be on Wednesday....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3226875284462584530?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-28301505129753572132011-10-26T09:29:00.000-07:002011-10-26T09:35:47.121-07:00HONORS<br />1. College Essay<br />-hand back essays<br />-read some of the wicked cool leads<br />-"Dark and Stormy" lead contest: share some funny examples!<br />-Mr Goldsmith reads his "Outfits" piece<br />-read and discuss "nonfiction article writing" piece from English Journal<br />2. Vocabulary test will be on FRIDAY, so study for it<br /><br />CP 9 ENGLISH<br />1. Short story quiz<br />2. "The Monkey's Paw"<br />-begin reading story in class....take notes as we go....finish for homework.....make sure to focus and take notes on how IRONY and FORESHADOW is used<br />3. Remember, you have your vocab quiz on FRIDAY<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2830150512975357213?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-75226141860212348722011-10-25T11:18:00.000-07:002011-10-25T11:22:37.028-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Literary Terms<br />-review sheet in class...go over answers....<br />- there will be a test on the lit terms on THURSDAY....you CANNOT use notes on this, so study well<br />2. Edgar Allan Poe<br />-to begin this short unit of his short stories, we began watching a documentary on his life, inspirations, style, stories, etc...we will continue this for a bit next time....<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange day....please be sure to be prepared for your college essay vocab quiz for next WEDNESDAY (on Monday we have a guest speaker, even)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7522614186021234872?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-14411447135316631732011-10-24T10:22:00.000-07:002011-10-24T11:09:59.978-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Vocabulary: College essay words-to-know in order to avoid cliches!<br />2. College Essay<br />-explain shoes and socks feedback...<br />-discuss importance of leads containing stories, dialogue, anecdotes, powerful statements, etc<br />-trade papers...give each other feedback....rewrite the lead sentence of your partner's paper THREE times....change up their lead...make it more exciting<br />-we will continue with "clothes" and leads on Wednesday....<br /><br />CP ENGLISH 9<br />1. Vocabulary-Edgar Allan Poe words for test THIS FRIDAY<br />2. "Deathless"<br />-read this play as a class (great job by the way!)<br />-discuss the ironic ending<br />-begin discussing the theme "be careful what you wish for!"<br />3. On Wednesday, there will be a quiz on the following short stories: Split Cherry Tree, Lady or the Tiger, Walter Mitty, Gift of the Magi, Deathless<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1441144713531663173?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-33515311475770640742011-10-21T09:59:00.000-07:002011-10-21T10:04:14.696-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Literary Devices<br />-finish notes on all of them<br />-begin information map: choose 5 lit devices and chart out, for each one: Your own example, an example from a story you have read, an example from a film or tv show....<br />-this was collected for a participation grade!<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Same as Orange.....but your "clothes essay" is due on Tuesday.....REMEMBER, you are graded SOLELY on how you convey VOICE in your description of what your clothing says about you as an individual.....let your personality shine in this.....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3351531147577064074?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-21343001620559614762011-10-20T11:16:00.000-07:002011-10-20T11:20:45.962-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. O.W.L test<br />2. College essay<br />-participation writing rubric given<br />-"annoying" prompt and discussion of voice<br />-"What does your clothing say about you?" This is the prompt that I want you to do for Monday....I will grade this based on the richness of VOICE in the prompt<br />3. Football Island viewing....<br /><br />CP9<br />1. Library Orientation-finish: THIS IS DUE TO MRS LUCAS BY MONDAY AT THE END OF THE DAY....IT COUNTS AS A TEST GRADE<br />2. View "Football Island"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2134300162055961476?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-13136391695209857472011-10-19T10:42:00.000-07:002011-10-19T10:46:03.997-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Collect Epic Hero papers<br />2. Literary Terms<br />-we began our next/new unit today...we will be focusing on short stories...but first, we need to take our notes on literary terms...we began that today, and will continue on Friday!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange Day class....dont forget that on Friday you have your OWL test!! Looking FURTHER at our time in class, you folks will have your (assigned) essay due next Tuesday. More to come on this next time in class!<br /><br />:)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1313639169520985747?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-71396493746763011592011-10-18T10:30:00.001-07:002011-10-18T10:35:04.091-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Reminder: O.W.L. test will be on THURSDAY<br />2. College Essay<br />-25 questions group activity...interview each other for two minutes....share with the class the unique things you have noticed about each other....how is voice achieved through this?<br />-"collection" activity where you list off superlatives...what do you like/dislike? authority on? etc...<br />-next class, we will be doing a constructed participation response...working voice into our stuff...your first essay will be due next MONDAY (this will be the prompt that I will assign to you)<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Library Orientation with Mrs Lucas....REMEMBER, the work you do counts as a TEST grade....and you are also graded on PARTICIPATION!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7139649374676301159?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-55235364724450221642011-10-17T10:29:00.000-07:002011-10-17T10:33:30.648-07:00ENGLISH 12<br /><br />1. Epic hero conventions<br />-finish epic hero notes<br />-begin work in class on comparing your hero to the epic conventions we talked about. The paper topic that is due on Wednesday is as follows: Research a modern day epic hero of your choice and explain how they fit at least three of the 'rules,' 'conventions,' or stereotypes we discussed class. Ideally, you should have a good intro, and three body paragraphs. Each one of your body paragraphs should explain one clear reason why they are truly an epic hero<br />2. Beowulf-we took the final quiz (open note) for Beowulf<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange day class....you fine folks have your OWL writing test on FRIDAY!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5523536472445022164?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-77892616266546793252011-10-14T10:59:00.000-07:002011-10-14T11:08:19.811-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1 OWL homonym discussion....take down notes so you can start to write better!! There will be a test on this next THURSDAY<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. The Gift of the Magi<br />-notes on 'manger story' of three wise men and the significance to the story...<br />-mind map on symbolism, irony, omniscient narrator, conflict....share with class....update your own notes....<br />-discussion of line "everywhere they are the wisest"....discuss meaning....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7789261626654679325?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-44140082146788236342011-10-13T11:12:00.000-07:002011-10-13T11:15:13.658-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab test taken<br />2. Beowulf<br />-discuss part 3<br />-notes on all genres<br />-research a hero (on your laptops) by examining their fatal flaw, their special power, their arch enemy<br />-you will have a test on MONDAY on part 3 of Beowulf...you may use your notes<br />-we began all the conventions of epic hero notes....<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as orange, but you folks had your vocab test....continue to work through your college applications in your free time!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4414008214678823634?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-40957615586047412482011-10-12T11:02:00.000-07:002011-10-12T11:07:03.405-07:00HONORS<br />1. College essay<br />-share prompts you were asked to bring in<br />-kite or clothesline prompt writing....<br />-pick a side on other comparisons...describe in detail why you've chosen this<br />-give rubric/logistics of unit!<br />*class was a bit shortened because of the PSAT overlap....<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. Participation writing rubric given in class<br />2. Walter Mitty<br />-collect and go over questions you were supposed to do for HW<br />-discuss story...irony, symbolism, allusions to oppression and freedom, etc<br />-in class participation writing: What is a weakness of yours? What would YOU like to do better? Use at least two underline vocab words....seven minute long prompt!<br />3. The Gift of the Magi<br />-read this story<br />-take notes on the conflict that exists in the story<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4095761558604741248?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-63935352441267046172011-10-11T11:08:00.000-07:002011-10-11T11:12:38.239-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab: we WILL have the quiz on THursday.....today we reviewed the words by making personal connections to them in writing...this was collected and will be a participation grade....if you are reading this blog, remember the word NACHO, as it will be worth a five point bonus on the vocab test!<br />2 Beowulf<br />-notes given on part 3<br />-view the rest of the film documentary<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange day class....only you folks have a vocab quiz on Thursday...study and be prepared for it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6393535244126704617?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-82185012599344208272011-10-06T11:11:00.000-07:002011-10-06T11:15:26.375-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Finish Beowulf documentary....pass back tests....dont forget to add five points to the average on your paper....<br />2. College Essay<br />-begin discussion on importance of essay....discuss some topics from schools....why should we write one....for next time, please bring in some of your applications (or have them bookmarked online) so we can share what colleges are looking for!<br />3. I collected your papers!<br /><br />CP ENGLISH 9<br />1. Test on literary terms<br />2. The Lady or the Tiger<br />-discuss: how does love make us do crazy things?<br />-discuss: three types of conflict in the story<br />3. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty<br />-read story for next class<br />-answer the 1-5 study questions at the end of the story....this will be collected!<br /><br />HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8218501259934420827?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-8338620571041619402011-10-05T10:50:00.000-07:002011-10-05T10:53:29.756-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocabulary<br />-I collected the sentences that were due today...this was a participation grade<br />-your test will next TUESDAY!<br />2. Beowulf<br />-quiz taken on sections 1&amp;2...use notes!<br />-view first part of film-History Channel documentary<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange Day class...we took the test....the only difference is that you folks had vocab this week.....here are two due dates: Your Beowulf paper is due next TUES and your vocab test is next THURSDAY<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-833862057104161940?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-543585051326195942011-10-04T11:06:00.000-07:002011-10-04T11:08:15.037-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Test on Beowulf<br />2. View History Channel documentary on Beowulf<br />3. Be prepared to present on your compare/contrast Beowulf with a modern char.<br />4. College essay next!!<br /><br />CP ENGLISH 9<br />1. Lit terms<br />-check off and go over info map<br />-do practice sheet/practice test and go over<br />-test on lit terms is on THURSDAY!!<br />2. The Lady or the Tiger<br />-read this story on pg 19 of your book!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-54358505132619594?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-54633969535930214092011-10-03T10:15:00.001-07:002011-10-03T10:18:34.312-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. New vocab words for test NEXT Tuesday!!!<br />2. Please put your words in sentences for a grade on Wednesday<br />3. Beowulf<br />-write on arrogance....particularly, can a person be successful without being arrogant?<br />-begin reading 'battle with Grendel's mother' in class....finish on your own (I will give time on Wednesday)<br />-you will have an open note quiz on Wednesday...make sure to have your notes with you<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange day class EXCEPT you folks took down new vocab words...at this point, since we have no school on Friday, your test will be next TUESDAY<br />2. Remember, your test will be on Wednesday!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5463396953593021409?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-76351794556490664542011-09-30T11:15:00.001-07:002011-09-30T11:22:15.772-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Beowulf<br />-quickly go over part 3 of story...discuss....take mock quiz as a class<br />-epic hero conventions matrix....do in pairs...discuss as class<br />-your test is going to be on Tuesday!!!<br />-with your partner, prepare a two minute presentation....compare or contrast Beowulf with a modern day hero of your choice.....use the conventions of epic hero to help you!<br /><br />CP ENGLISH 9<br />1. Vocab test!<br />2. Literary Terms<br />-share irony paragraphs!<br />-start information map of lit terms in class....finish this for next time....it will be collected for a grade<br />-literary terms test will be next THURS.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7635179455649066454?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-88123196418814261692011-09-29T09:33:00.001-07:002011-09-29T09:35:46.092-07:00English 12<br />1. Beowulf<br />-finished taking notes on history of Beowulf, ANglo Saxons, etc. ALWAYS bring your notes as you can use them on some quizzes!<br />-we began reading section 1 (battle with Grendel) together....you were to finish it on your own. You were to take notes on the evilness/description of Grendel AND the fight....how Beowulf is victorious....what he does...etc. Remember....take good notes and do well on tests!!!<br /><br />Honors<br />1. See Orange day....your test will be next WEDNESDAY for Beowulf....paper due date is still being figured out:)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8812319641881426169?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-5820140055945447852011-09-28T10:49:00.000-07:002011-09-28T11:03:35.408-07:00HONORS<br />1. Beowulf<br />-finish all 'genre' notes<br />- paper was assigned....this is due next THURSDAY....describe a 'modern day Beowulf'...see me with questions....<br />-the test on Beowulf will be next TUESDAY...we will go over section 3, etc on Friday<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Vocab<br />-collect/hear sentences that were due today<br />-study for vocab test for FRIDAY<br />2. Lit Terms<br />-finish rest of notes (we started today with irony)<br />-write a paragraph where you create an original ironic (or dramatic irony) situation....<br />3. The answer to the bonus is: "tacos"<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-582014005594544785?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-1405420349556547562011-09-27T11:07:00.000-07:002011-09-27T11:11:34.449-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Due to the college fair today, we only had a small handful of folks in class....we will continue with Beowulf next time on Thursday.....<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. see orange day class....you guys are here. THank.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-140542034955654756?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-78178979914207540232011-09-26T10:59:00.000-07:002011-09-26T11:02:15.277-07:00HONORS<br />1. Beowulf<br />-quiz on section 2<br />-lecture/discussion on second section...in combination with 'arrogance' notes you took for homework as you read<br />-begin notes on 'conventions of epic hero genre'<br />-read the final section of Beowulf tonight....be thinking about ideas for a paper to be written about "a modern day moral guide".....we will discuss this more next time!<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. New vocab words for test Friday<br />2. For next class, put all your new words in SENTENCES...this will be collected for a participation grade<br />3. Continue with Literary Terms notes...we will finish the rest on Wednesday, which is also an early release day....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7817897991420754023?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-81800118953552514142011-09-23T09:45:00.000-07:002011-09-23T09:46:52.358-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab test<br />2. Beowulf<br />-start all notes....make sure you get them if you missed them.....you will be able to use them on tests, quizzes, etc....<br />3. S.C.A.R.: Elevator boy!<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1 See orange day plan, as usual!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-8180011895355251414?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-46008265825909996542011-09-22T11:01:00.000-07:002011-09-22T11:10:01.263-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Vocab test was today<br />2. Beowulf<br />-go over prologue...discuss awkward religious undertones<br />-groupwork on section 1: discuss references to religion, greatness of Beowulf, nervousness of men, evilness of Grendel<br />-four corners activity: Do you need to be arrogant to be successful??<br />-for next time: read BATTLE WITH GRENDEL'S MOTHER and take notes on evidence of B's arrogance....<br /><br />CP 9 ENGLISH<br />1. Vocab test<br />2. Split Cherry Tree<br />-go over Venn diagrams where you compare and contrast the characters<br />-what happens to make the dad like the teacher?<br />-discuss as class: Was life more difficult for your parents than it is for you? Why?<br />3. Literary Terms<br />-begin list....we only got to symbolism (the first one) and we will finish them on Monday!<br />4. BRING. YOUR. STUFF. TO. CLASS.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4600826582590999654?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-10189825691774875562011-09-21T11:13:00.001-07:002011-09-21T11:14:46.587-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab test is FRIDAY! STUDY!<br />2. Study Skills<br />-teach and go over Venn diagrams and Information mapping techniques<br />-use different foods and restaurants to make your own examples to see relationships, etc<br />3. Beowulf<br />-BRIEFLY begin discussion of Anglo Saxon era<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Same as Orange day class! VOCAB TEST NEXT CLASS<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1018982569177487556?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-43433787693832494202011-09-20T11:05:00.000-07:002011-09-20T11:16:07.050-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Vocab test will be on Thursday!<br />2. Beowulf<br />-Anglo Saxon notes and background<br />-Beowulf background notes<br />-Read Section 1 (battle with Grendel) for homework<br />-Research a 'modern hero' in terms of superpowers, arch enemy, fatal flaw-way they can be killed<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP 9<br />1. Vocab test will be on Thursday!<br />2. Study Skills<br />-all skills...Venn diagram, mind map, info map with examples!<br />-practice these skills with 'restaurant' examples<br />3. Split Cherry Tree<br />-discuss this story with study skills in mind<br />-Do a Venn Diagram for homework: The similarities and differences between the father and the teacher....this will be collected!<br />-we will finish next time with the story<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4343378769383249420?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-75847131525852911212011-09-19T09:50:00.000-07:002011-09-19T10:01:11.578-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocabulary: Finish defining all the words....THEN, do the "study chart" I put on the board...for each word, provide a sentence, synonym, antonym, and 'picture.' I checked this off for a participation grade..<br />2. SCAR for today was listening skills with "whodunits"<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Trying to keep you on track with the orange day class...today in class we defined the rest of the vocab words and got that done....the test will be on FRIDAY of this week....then, we transitioned over to some really awesome Anglo Saxon literature stuff....brief discussion and then read a few pages on the historical ramifications of the Anglo Saxons....no reading assignment tonight (enjoy it)....but we will begin all things Beowulf on Wed.....for next time, please research a "hero" of your choice...be able to share their super powers, their arch enemy, and their fatal flaw....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7584713152585291121?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-76375252740199566472011-09-15T09:56:00.000-07:002011-09-15T09:58:49.724-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. We put our "plan" on hold today, as guidance was in to talk about college/graduation stuff....<br />2. On Monday, we will finish defining all the vocab words....your quiz now will be next FRIDAY<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Same as orange day....guidance was in for the duration of the block<br />2. We will finish/continue with the vocab list on Monday...your test, to be fair, will now be on FRIDAY....also, on Monday, we will begin with "Beowulf," etc....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-7637525274019956647?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-11102238466503543152011-09-14T11:14:00.000-07:002011-09-14T11:30:01.750-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Guidance came to class today....they took the whole period talking about college admission/graduation/FAFSA/applying/other important stuff!<br />2. I will be out on Friday of this week....your sub (the lovely Ms Albert) will instruct you as to what you will do on Friday.<br />3. Due to guidance being in and me being out, we will now have the vocab test next THURSDAY instead of Tuesday.....also, when I am back on Tuesday for class, we will review vocab, start Beowulf, etc....<br /><br />CP 9<br />1. Vocabulary<br />-finish words..... because I will be out this Friday, the test will now be on TUESDAY!!!!!....make sure you study!<br />-we spent some time making "strategy charts" involving syn, ant, pictures, etc....use these to study for your test!<br />2. On Friday, I will be out.....Ms Albert, your sub, will instruct you on the story you are to read!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1110223846650354315?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-36292539498006951602011-09-13T11:09:00.000-07:002011-09-13T11:11:13.154-07:00ENGLISH 12<br />1. SCAR (Scan, analyze, respond)<br />-McDonalds cafe example....<br />2. Vocab<br />-discussion of cultural literacy....connotation vs denotation.....<br />-start new words (we will finish on Thursday)<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. You folks are always going to be a day behind the Orange day class...please see yesterday's post for the assignment!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3629253949800695160?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-50953009288990519232011-09-12T11:06:00.000-07:002011-09-12T11:11:02.377-07:00HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Distribute rubric for writing....explain....read on own<br />2.. Object<br />-of all the objects, pick the one you are LEAST like and write for ten minutes<br />-share a couple...discuss...<br />3. Vocab list<br />-begin with discussion of connontation vs denotion...examples...<br />-bring in TWO or so examples for next class<br />-begin new list--we did the first half and will finish on Wed...this test is next TUESDAY<br /><br />CP9<br />1. Course Expectations<br />-finish going over them so we are all on the same page!!<br />2. vocabulary<br />-discussion of connotation vs denotion...give examples<br />-first vocab list for test to be NEXT TUESDAY....we got through "decrepit" and will finish next time!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5095300928899051923?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-21142148915881054462011-05-12T11:19:00.000-07:002011-05-13T13:37:01.608-07:00CP ENGLISH<br />1. Term paper<br />-share thesis statements<br />-discuss rubric/pass out rubric....go over importance of INTROS<br />-your intro paragraph (containing backstory, general info, etc) is due.....WRITTEN TO BE COLLECTED....on Monday!<br />-Library for second half<br />2. VOCAB TEST ON MONDAY!!!!<br />3. HAMLET PROJECTS DUE IMMEDIATELY!!!!<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Same as college prep...only you folks have not had a vocab list yet....no test for you.....also, no Hamlet project...haha<br /><br />ENGLISH 12<br />1. Hamlet<br />-test on first part of film<br />-continue watching film and taking notes...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2114214891588105446?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-32719663885543309322011-05-09T11:19:00.000-07:002011-05-09T11:21:20.433-07:00CP ENGLISH<br />1. Finish Hamlet film...take notes to help you on project....<br />2. Term Paper<br />-share PRECIS statements and topics<br />-come to class on WEDNESDAY....THEN we will go to the library to do a full day of research for your topic<br /><br />***USE YOUR TIME WISELY....WORK ON YOUR TERM PAPER EACH NIGHT***<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3271966388554330932?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-20612219934917243202011-05-04T12:10:00.001-07:002011-05-04T12:14:04.184-07:00CP ENGLISH<br />1. Finish Hamlet film<br />2. Your Hamlet project will be due on TUESDAY<br />3. We begin TERM PAPER on FRIDAY<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Finish V FOR VENDETTA<br />2. Monte Cristo thesis papers due on FRIDAY<br />3. TERM PAPER BEGINS FRIDAY!<br /><br />ENGLISH 12<br />1. Review lie and lie with activities<br />2. Study on your own<br />3. Take test on lie and lay AND homonyms<br />4. work on vocabulary words by putting them into sentences...quiz is on FRIDAY!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2061221993491724320?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-36023652425985538702011-05-02T11:18:00.000-07:002011-05-02T11:21:14.103-07:00CP ENGLISH<br />1 Hamlet<br />-work on diagnosis projects in library....get preliminary research done....these will be due either Friday or Tuesday...details to follow on Wed.<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-thesis papers due on Friday...see me soon with questions....black day block 1 and orange day block 2 work best...but come anytime!<br />-begin film V for Vendetta.....if you forget what happened, ask Ethan.....<br /><br />ENGLISH 12<br />1. Vocab list for test FRIDAY<br />2. Homonym list of useful words!!<br />3. Lay vs Lie<br />4. Test Wednesday...study the homonym list I gave in class today...we will go over more lie vs lay stuff!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3602365242598553870?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-51086665890970698732011-04-29T11:12:00.000-07:002011-04-29T11:20:20.389-07:00CREATIVE WRITING<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">myeah</span>....<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">CP</span> ENGLISH<br />1. Film...continue viewing and taking notes...focus your attention on material you can use to make a DIAGNOSIS of Hamlet (this is the project we will be working on in the library on Tues)<br />2. Even.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5108666589097069873?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-13732661574913410922011-04-28T11:08:00.000-07:002011-04-28T11:12:50.202-07:00COLLEGE PREP<br />1. Same as black day plan, but we watched the film!<br /><br />HONORS ENGLISH<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-field questions on reading....keep reading on your own to finish the book!<br />-discuss and generate thesis ideas....this thesis paper will be due NEXT FRIDAY<br /><br />ENGLISH 12<br />1. Test-subject/verb agreement AND prep phrases<br />2. "Aluminum" sentence combining exercises!<br />3. "Cards" writing with the following rules: must contain appositive, must start with a question, must end with one of the five endings I put on the board....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1373266157491341092?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-33750744951890925302011-04-27T10:47:00.000-07:002011-04-27T10:58:13.836-07:00CP ENGLISH<br />1. Hamlet<br />-take quiz on Act II--use notes<br />-we held off on the film for today, since we were missing so many students<br />-we will continue with the film next time....<br />-if you missed class today, be sure to make up the quiz...you have until Friday<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3375074495189092530?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-56055170347409646642011-04-26T11:14:00.000-07:002011-04-26T11:19:14.682-07:00COLLEGE PREP<br />1. Same as Black day from yesterday....be prepared for a quiz next time!<br /><br />HONORS<br />1. Monte Cristo<br />-character list<br />-fun jokes<br />-field questions<br />**PLEASE NOTE** at this point, you should finish the book at yoru own convenience (as quickly as you can, for your sake). There will be no more 'formal' reading assignments, quizzes, etc. Your remaining assignment is your thesis paper for the novel. Next class we will talk more about this...you will have your thesis paper due probably at the end of next week, so we can begin our term paper. Read on your own. Enjoy. Begin to formulate ideas, even<br /><br />ENGLISH 12<br />1. Daily Spark warmup<br />2. Prep Phrases<br />-review and writing prompt, using at least 4 prep. phrases in your writing<br />3. Sentence Enrichment<br />-teach semicolons and do practice exercises<br />4. TEST ON THURSDAY on subject/verb agreement AND prep phrases<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5605517034740964664?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-68882403171578733072011-04-25T11:05:00.000-07:002011-04-25T11:07:05.019-07:00CP ENGLISH<br />1. Hamlet<br />-read and discuss soliloquy that ends Act 2<br />-remind about opportunity to memorize 20 lines of soliloquy for a bonus 100 test grade<br />-film of Act 2 and take notes at stopping points<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-6888240317157873307?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-58708907248764121832011-04-12T11:10:00.000-07:002011-04-12T11:16:51.666-07:00COLLEGE PREP <br />1. Hamlet <br />-collect essays <br />-view/read rest of film Act I <br />-Read Act 2 (act out Opelia and Hamlet scene) <br />-introduce the characters of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern <br />-Read tonight from where Polonius says "well be with you gentlemen" to where Polonius enters again.... <br />-there is a matching quiz on Thursday....bring your notes....it will cover what we have done thus far (including the film)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-5870890724876412183?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-16990388728904043822011-04-08T10:52:00.000-07:002011-04-08T11:02:50.811-07:00COLLEGE PREP <br />1. Hamlet <br /><br />-assign paper, which is due Tuesday: "With MONTE CRISTO and HAMLET, we have seen the influence of the Machiavelli claim "the end justifies the means" manifested many times already. For this assignment, examine a more 'recent' example of this philosophy being 'enacted' or practiced by someone (celebrity/politician/etc). Show, clearly, a more modern and 'pop cultureish' example of "the end justifies the means" apparent in our society today <br /><br />-go over scene 5 of act I....do all notes <br /><br />-begin viewing the film for Act I (take notes!)<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-1699038872890404382?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-26586051160320312442011-04-07T11:09:00.000-07:002011-04-07T11:12:47.100-07:00COLLEGE PREP<br /><br />You folks had the same plan as the Black Day class<br /><br /><br /><br />HONORS<br /><br />We took the vocab test....we went over the character of Peppino, chapter 23, and chapter 24....we completed a study guide for this....your assignment for Monday is to read through chapter 29....remember, I will not be here on Monday<br /><br /><br />ENGLISH 12<br /><br />We did a "daily spark" exercise involving 'contronyms'....we continued our grammar study by taking a mock test of s/v agreement....these were tough!....we then took notes on prepositions, and we brainstormed a list of them and how to use them....<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2658605116032031244?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-43499234207408639742011-04-06T11:07:00.000-07:002011-04-06T11:09:06.027-07:00COLLEGE PREP 1. Hamlet -quiz on notes thus far through 1.2 -class discussion and notes on what was to be read for today: 1.2 -read aloud and discuss 1.3 -read scene 5 (and thus the end of the act) for homework **always expect a quiz**<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-4349923420740863974?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-39360897024010613442011-04-05T11:17:00.000-07:002011-04-05T11:22:04.395-07:00COLLEGE PREP <br />1. Same as Black day....black day class is ahead of you now <br />2. You DID have your vocab test today, however <br /><br />HONORS <br />1. Monte Cristo <br />-test through ch 21 <br />-discuss end of 19, suicide, credit, emergence of M.C. in chapt 20 and 21, etc <br />-your assignment for next time is to read THROUGH 24 <br />2. DONT FORGET VOCAB THURSDAY! <br /><br />ENGLISH 12 <br />1. Vocab words for test next Wednesday <br />2. Grammar <br />-#68 writing prompt....do with sentences no longer than 5 words! -oral exercise with s/v agreement <br />-exercise to do independently "United States agriculture" sentences...<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3936089702401061344?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-31206944902310705012011-04-04T11:11:00.000-07:002011-04-04T11:15:15.836-07:00ORANGE DAY CLASSES: <br /><br />CP-Dont forget your vocab quiz which is tomorrow <br /><br />HON-Dont forget your Monte Cristo test through chapter 21 <br /><br />ENG 12-Your IATC responses are due! <br /><br />**BLACK DAY**<br /><br />COLLEGE PREP <br />1. Hamlet <br />-we took all notes on the beginning of the story....themes and ideas....theories...etc <br />-we read 1.1 and I summed up the parts we could skip <br />-we started 1.2, and your job is to finish reading this scene for next time <br />-could there be a quiz????<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-3120694490231070501?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341406146170693348.post-24096090737900532832011-03-29T11:12:00.000-07:002011-03-29T11:13:50.649-07:00CP ENGLISH 1. Finish V FOR VENDETTA....actually, we still have about 5 minutes to go, and we will do this next time 2. We will be starting HAMLET on THURSDAY. Remember my suggestion about buying your own book...you will not regret it!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1341406146170693348-2409609073790053283?l=goldsmithclass.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Goldsmithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06333279613899097514noreply@blogger.com0