Students have been given 10 minutes per class to read a novel relating to our theme (Courage and Challenges). Students are to write a book review due Nov. 7th.
We will be studying the poem "Courage" by Ann Sexton this week. You will be assigned a comparative essay this week as well.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Word of the Day - November
This is the list of definitions for the month. Our next quiz will be Friday, November 14th.
Pique (v) stimulate (interest or curiosity) : you have piqued my curiosity about the man.
Dread (v) anticipate with great apprehension or fear : Jane was dreading the party | [with infinitive ] I dread to think what Russell will say.
Obligingly (adj.) willing to do a service or kindness; helpful.
Heed (v) pay attention to; take notice of : he should have heeded the warnings.
Aversion (n) a strong dislike or disinclination : he had a deep-seated aversion to most forms of exercise.
Looted (v) steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot : police confronted the rioters who were looting shops.
• steal (goods) in such circumstances : tons of food aid awaiting distribution had been looted.
Dispel (v)make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear : the brightness of the day did nothing to dispel Elaine's dejection.
• drive (something) away; scatter : sprinkle catnip tea to dispel beetles from garden plants.
Bland (adj.)lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting : rebelling against the bland uniformity.
• (of food or drink) mild or insipid : bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish | bland beers of mediocre quality.
• (of a person or behavior) showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable : offering bland reassurance | his expression was bland and unreadable.
Foible (n) a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character : they have to tolerate each other's little foibles.
Doted (v) ( dote on/upon) be extremely and uncritically fond of : she doted on her two young children | [as adj. ] ( doting) she was spoiled outrageously by her doting father.
Inflict (v) cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something : they inflicted serious injuries on three other men.
• ( inflict something on) impose something unwelcome on : she is wrong to inflict her beliefs on everyone else.
Concede (v) surrender or yield (something that one possesses) : to concede all the territory he'd won.
• grant (a right, privilege, or demand) : their rights to redress of grievances were conceded once more.
• (in sports) fail to prevent the scoring of (a goal or point) by an opponent : the coach conceded three safeties rather than kick into the wind.
• allow (a lead or advantage) to slip : he took an early lead that he never conceded.
Succulent (adj.) (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty.
• Botany (of a plant, esp. a xerophyte) having thick fleshy leaves or stems adapted to storing water.
Diversion (n) an instance of turning something aside from its course : a diversion of resources from defense to civil research.
Acquisition (n) an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
• buying or obtaining an asset or object : Western culture places a high value on material acquisition.
Serene (adj) calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil : her eyes were closed and she looked very serene | serene certainty. See note at calm .
Imposition (n) the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed : the imposition of martial law.
Pique (v) stimulate (interest or curiosity) : you have piqued my curiosity about the man.
Dread (v) anticipate with great apprehension or fear : Jane was dreading the party | [with infinitive ] I dread to think what Russell will say.
Obligingly (adj.) willing to do a service or kindness; helpful.
Heed (v) pay attention to; take notice of : he should have heeded the warnings.
Aversion (n) a strong dislike or disinclination : he had a deep-seated aversion to most forms of exercise.
Looted (v) steal goods from (a place), typically during a war or riot : police confronted the rioters who were looting shops.
• steal (goods) in such circumstances : tons of food aid awaiting distribution had been looted.
Dispel (v)make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear : the brightness of the day did nothing to dispel Elaine's dejection.
• drive (something) away; scatter : sprinkle catnip tea to dispel beetles from garden plants.
Bland (adj.)lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting : rebelling against the bland uniformity.
• (of food or drink) mild or insipid : bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish | bland beers of mediocre quality.
• (of a person or behavior) showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable : offering bland reassurance | his expression was bland and unreadable.
Foible (n) a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character : they have to tolerate each other's little foibles.
Doted (v) ( dote on/upon) be extremely and uncritically fond of : she doted on her two young children | [as adj. ] ( doting) she was spoiled outrageously by her doting father.
Inflict (v) cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something : they inflicted serious injuries on three other men.
• ( inflict something on) impose something unwelcome on : she is wrong to inflict her beliefs on everyone else.
Concede (v) surrender or yield (something that one possesses) : to concede all the territory he'd won.
• grant (a right, privilege, or demand) : their rights to redress of grievances were conceded once more.
• (in sports) fail to prevent the scoring of (a goal or point) by an opponent : the coach conceded three safeties rather than kick into the wind.
• allow (a lead or advantage) to slip : he took an early lead that he never conceded.
Succulent (adj.) (of food) tender, juicy, and tasty.
• Botany (of a plant, esp. a xerophyte) having thick fleshy leaves or stems adapted to storing water.
Diversion (n) an instance of turning something aside from its course : a diversion of resources from defense to civil research.
Acquisition (n) an asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
• buying or obtaining an asset or object : Western culture places a high value on material acquisition.
Serene (adj) calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil : her eyes were closed and she looked very serene | serene certainty. See note at calm .
Imposition (n) the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed : the imposition of martial law.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Assignment update
Fastbreak - poem questions were due on Monday. We are now working on the descriptive paragraphs for Mrs. Brown from the excerpt from My Left Foot. These paragraphs are due on Friday. Be sure to hand in your prewriting and drafts with your final copy.
Our next vocabulary test is Friday, October 31st.
Our next vocabulary test is Friday, October 31st.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Assignments
There have been a few assignments which need to be handed in. Check your binders. Make sure your assignments are up to date.
In the Face of the Fuhrer
The Teacher Who Changed My Life
and the poem we discussed on Tuesday, Those Winter Sundays
All of these assignments are in the Heroes Anthology.
Our next word of the day quiz will be on the 15th of October. Be sure to study words from September as well as those we have taken this month.
In the Face of the Fuhrer
The Teacher Who Changed My Life
and the poem we discussed on Tuesday, Those Winter Sundays
All of these assignments are in the Heroes Anthology.
Our next word of the day quiz will be on the 15th of October. Be sure to study words from September as well as those we have taken this month.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Word of the Day for October
These are the words for the entire month. We will examine on each class. The quizes will be on the 15th and 31st of the month. The quizes will include words from last month as well.
Inevitable (adj.)certain to happen; unavoidable : war was inevitable.
• informal so frequently experienced or seen that it is completely predictable : the inevitable letter from the bank.
Contention (n) heated disagreement : the captured territory was one of the main areas of contention between the two countries.
Convulsed (v) (of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements : Carlos was convulsed by a second bout of sneezing
Dismal (adj.) depressing; dreary : the dismal weather made the late afternoon seem like evening.
Hoisted (v.) [ trans. ] raise or haul up : she hoisted her backpack onto her shoulder.
Recuperate (v)[ intrans. ] recover from illness or exertion : she has been recuperating from a shoulder wound | Christmas is a time to recuperate.
Imposter (n) a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, esp. for fraudulent gain.
Virtue (n.) a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person : patience is a virtue.
Foe (n) an enemy or opponent : join forces against the common foe.
Wallow (v) ( wallow in) (of a person) indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that creates a pleasurable sensation) : I was wallowing in the luxury of the hotel | he had been wallowing in self-pity.
Endure (v.)[ trans. ] suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently : it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Boorish (n) a rude, unmannerly person : at last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner.
Inquisitive (adj.) curious or inquiring : he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything.
Amiable (adj.) having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner : an amiable, unassuming fellow.
Austere (adj.) severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
• (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic : conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere.
Chronic (adj.) of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
Indifferent (adj.) having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned : they all seemed indifferent rather than angry
Callous (adj.) Unfeeling or insensitive
Inevitable (adj.)certain to happen; unavoidable : war was inevitable.
• informal so frequently experienced or seen that it is completely predictable : the inevitable letter from the bank.
Contention (n) heated disagreement : the captured territory was one of the main areas of contention between the two countries.
Convulsed (v) (of an emotion, laughter, or physical stimulus) cause (someone) to make sudden, violent, uncontrollable movements : Carlos was convulsed by a second bout of sneezing
Dismal (adj.) depressing; dreary : the dismal weather made the late afternoon seem like evening.
Hoisted (v.) [ trans. ] raise or haul up : she hoisted her backpack onto her shoulder.
Recuperate (v)[ intrans. ] recover from illness or exertion : she has been recuperating from a shoulder wound | Christmas is a time to recuperate.
Imposter (n) a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others, esp. for fraudulent gain.
Virtue (n.) a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person : patience is a virtue.
Foe (n) an enemy or opponent : join forces against the common foe.
Wallow (v) ( wallow in) (of a person) indulge in an unrestrained way in (something that creates a pleasurable sensation) : I was wallowing in the luxury of the hotel | he had been wallowing in self-pity.
Endure (v.)[ trans. ] suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently : it seemed impossible that anyone could endure such pain.
Boorish (n) a rude, unmannerly person : at last the big obnoxious boor had been dealt a stunning blow for his uncouth and belligerent manner.
Inquisitive (adj.) curious or inquiring : he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything.
Amiable (adj.) having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner : an amiable, unassuming fellow.
Austere (adj.) severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance
• (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic : conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere.
Chronic (adj.) of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
Indifferent (adj.) having no particular interest or sympathy; unconcerned : they all seemed indifferent rather than angry
Callous (adj.) Unfeeling or insensitive
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Assignments
"Flying in the Face of the Furer" is due today, Tuesday September 30.
"The Teacher Who Changed My Life" is due Wed. Oct. 1.
Be sure to get all assignments in. Late assignments are accepted, but marks will be deducted.
"The Teacher Who Changed My Life" is due Wed. Oct. 1.
Be sure to get all assignments in. Late assignments are accepted, but marks will be deducted.
Final words for September
Ambitious (adj.) having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed : his mother was hard-working and ambitious for her four children.
• (of a plan or piece of work) intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve : the scope of the book is very ambitious | an ambitious enterprise.
Pelted verb [ trans. ] attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them : two little boys pelted him with rotten apples.
• hurl (something) at someone or something in this way : he spotted four boys aged about ten pelting stones at ducks.
• [ intrans. ] ( pelt down) (of rain, hail, or snow) fall quickly and very heavily
Volition (n.) the faculty or power of using one's will : without conscious volition she backed into her office.
• (of a plan or piece of work) intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve : the scope of the book is very ambitious | an ambitious enterprise.
Pelted verb [ trans. ] attack (someone) by repeatedly hurling things at them : two little boys pelted him with rotten apples.
• hurl (something) at someone or something in this way : he spotted four boys aged about ten pelting stones at ducks.
• [ intrans. ] ( pelt down) (of rain, hail, or snow) fall quickly and very heavily
Volition (n.) the faculty or power of using one's will : without conscious volition she backed into her office.
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