BLACK DAY

ENglish 12
1 Paragraph writing
-go over coherence worksheet and outline worksheet
-assign in class essay : "Write a letter to the boss of your dream job, explaining why you should have this job.. What are your qualities and characteristics that make you the obvious choice to be selected for the job? Use at least five underlines transition words in this response. Use clear topic sentences like we have been using"

HONORS
1. Hamlet
-reminder of paper due on Tuesday!
-go over 3.3, paying close attention to the soliloquy of Claudius
-begin Act 3 of film...this wasnt an awkward or uncomfortable experience at all......
-Please read Act 4 scenes 1, 2, and 3 (very short) for Tuesday!

ORANGE DAY

HONORS
1 Same as black day....please see the paper assignment which is due on WEDNESDAY...I feel like I rushed through this, so see me with any questions....and dont forget to read 3.3

COLLEGE PREP 9
1. Bathroom field trip, even!!
2. Grammar
-take test on Linking verbs and adjectives
-go over some of them
3. Vocabulary
-words with images....but find images OPPOSITE of words
-go over and share
3. Romeo and Juliet
-begin with some background info on Shakespeare
-NOTE: you will not need your computers AT ALL for this unit. So, perhaps, dont even bring them....haha
-consider buying your own book!!! It will help you!!!!!

Black Day

ENGLISH 12

1. Paragraph stuff
-debrief Back 2 Back
-teach transition words
-copy them down, as you will have to use them on Friday's in class essay
**New Computer Policy to be implemented for Q4...I will explain more on Friday

HONORS
1. Hamlet
-3.2 quiz
-go over 3.2 by means of the quiz AND by reading certain sections of the play...
-discuss the play within the play within the context of A Clockwork ORange/funny Goldsmith cancer stories
-"moods" paper assigned...this is due next TUESDAY....choose/assign a mood to Hamlet...you must allude (this means QUOTE) the play at least three times in this paper...be very detailed in your writing

ORANGE DAY

HONORS ENGLISH
1. Affirm that I really do love Justin and Johnny C
2. Continue with rest of Black day plan from yesterday....
3. Be sure to do the reading of the rest of 3.2

FRESHMEN ENGLISH
1. Vocab words for test next WEDNESDAY
2. Grammar
-be prepared for test next class which will consist of identifying difference between linking and action verbs AND identifying adjectives and the words they modify
-use linking verbs in sentences along with adjective phrases...
-be sure to MEMORIZE the list of twelve linking verbs I gave you!
3. New bathroom policy starts on Thursday!! YAY!!!!!!!! FUNNN!!! BATHROOM!!!!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12
1 Paragraph writing
-exercise 21 worksheet on topic sentences
-exercise 37 worksheet on coherence
-"back to back" activity focusing on direction giving, coherence, and clear language
-I collected the paragraphs that were due today (directions on how to do something you know well)...make sure you get them to me today if you didnt already

HONORS
1 Hamlet
-finish Act 2 of the film--do notes
-test-SAW for one of the four lines I give you to analyze from 3.1
-overall discussion of 3.1 with notes
-we began 3.2 together....your job is to read through the rest of scene 2 for Wednesday...please make sure you have a good understanding of what is going on!

ORANGE DAY

Happy Friday on this lovely midsumer day. Mr Goldsmith HATES sunny and warm weather. He is depressed over it. Anyway, here is what we did or whatever....

HONORS
1. Same as black (but you knew that). Please be sure to read 3.1 so you can kick butt on the SAW quiz on Tuesday....also, take advantage of the special offer to get a hundred on a quiz if you recite ten lines. Okay? Thank.

COLLEGE PREP FRESHMEN
1. You all make me so happy
2. Grammar
-go over p 19 exercises
-p36 review ex b and exercise 24 (24 is tough....and it helps you become a better writer....really work on understanding this one!!)
-collect response that was due today...if you are using tech day, I must have it on MONDAY
-work on memorizing that list of linking verbs for a test next THURSDAY
-due Tuesday: "Write a one page response on anything you want....you must include TEN underlined adjectives and FIVE circled adjective phrases/appositives!
3. Romeo and Juliet: Consider buying your own copy....this way you can write in it, etc. Fun!!!

BLACK DAY

ENGLISH 12
1 Vocab/root quiz
2. Paragraph Writing
-worksheet on enumerative paragraph....putting details in logical order
-technical writing...good direction giving in our writing, etc (worksheet)
-practice paragraph --enumerative paragraph with three supporting details needed
-for next time, write a good enumerative paragraph (half page minimum) where you give directions on something you know how to do well....

HONORS
1. Hamlet
-go over Jepethah quote
-discuss 2.2 soliloquy via the SAWs you did
-REMEMBER: Monday is "soliloquy" performance day...if you want to earn the extra bonus test grade....(ten lines at least)
-begin film of Act 2...take notes as we go...REMEMBER: the director has put some of Act 3 into the Act 2 film...make the distinction and take adequate notes
-we didnt finish the film of Act 2...we will on Monday
-for next time, read 3.1 and make sure you understand it...we will have a test on Monday where I give you four lines (you pick ONE) and write a SAW on it....