I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear inthe play.vouchsafe (vouch-s f ) - to grant or giveconspiracy (k n-spîr -s ) - an evil plan formed in secretfoe - an opponentII. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.climax - major turning point of a storyWhat is the climax of this play? When caesar diedallusion - a passing or casual referenceExample:imagery - figurative description or illustrationverbal irony - in which what is said is the opposite of what is meantExample:III. Questions: answer the following questions.Scene 1:1. What reason does Caesar give for not reading Artemidorus’s letter? that he will serve his own needs last2. What Roles do the following characters play in the conspiracy?Trebonius:Metellus Cimber:Casca:3. What is Caesar’s opinion of himself? He is a god4. What does “Et tu, Brute?” mean? How do these words relate to the theme of friendship in the play?and you, too brutus5. Where does Caesar’s dead body lie? How is this ironic?he was laying in front of the statue of a man he defeated6. What does Brutus tell the conspirators to do after killing Caesar? to bathe their hands in caesar's blood7. What promise does Brutus tell the servant to relay to Antony? 8. What does Antony say about the possibility of being killed by the conspirators? that if it came down to it he 'll kill his self9. After being assured he is in no danger, what favor does Antony ask of the conspirators?is to speak at caesar's funeral10. What does Cassius think about granting Antony this favor? he doesn't trust antony11. What restrictions does Brutus set? basically to say all good thingd about caesar and nothing bad about him12. Summarize Antony’s main points in his speech to Caesar’s body? that brutus was wrong about caesar13. Who is coming to Rome to meet with Antony?octaviousScene 2:14. According to Brutus’s speech to the commoners, what reasons does he give for Caesar’s death? that he became to powerful, and was selfish15. What is the mood of the crowd as Brutus finishes his speech? they were angry16. What does Brutus offer at the end of his speech? 17. List three points of Antony’s speech that work to persuade the crowd to turn on the conspirators.18. What reason does Antony give for why he cannot read Caesar’s will? that it would make them regret what they have done19. What has Caesar bequeathed the Romans in his will?each roman 75 drachmas and the use of one of his gardens20. How does the crowd react to Antony’s speech?they were really pissedScene 3:21. What happens to Cinna the Poet? Why?they killed him becaus his name was cinna
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Caesar Act II
I. VOCABULARY: Be able to define the following words and understand them when they appear in
the play.
Taper: Candle___
tyranny (t r -n )abuse of power____
lest_another word for “that”__
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
anachronism( -n k r -n z m) Error in time placement__________
Example:When Brutus says “peace! Count the clock!”_____
complicationThe act of complicating_____
personification:non-living objects with life-like qualities._____
example: __________
irony Expection of one event or another________
Example: Brutus tells everyone that Caesar has to die___
I. dramatic irony Knowing something that someone else doesn’t know__
Example: ________________________________________________________
II. situational irony the opposite of what is expected to happen_____
III. verbal irony: one thing that means the opposite___
aside_is a dramatic device in which a character speaks to the audience____
example:_______________________________________________________________
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
According to Brutus, why is it is necessary that Caesar be killed?
So caesar wont become dictator
What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold? He gave Brutus the letter he found
3. What is Brutus’s internal conflict? Unsure about killing caesar
4. Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath? He’s sure someone will break the Oath
5. Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? Metellus believes that Cicero's standing and image will lend respectability to the crime, making it seem reasonable to others
6. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? Brutus believes that Cicero won't follow something that other men have started
7. What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony? It is unnecessary
8. What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today? “For he is superstitious grown of late,"
9. By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house?he says he can lure caesar out with jokes
10. Why is Portia, Brutus’s wife, worried about Brutus?hes been thinking to much about his plans
11. How does she prove her strength to Brutus?by stabbing herslf in the leg
Scene 2:
12. Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home? She has had nightmares about his death
13. Describe Calpurnia’s dream.statue of bloody caesar
14. How does Decius interpret the interpret Calpurnia’s dream?he says it was a misunderstanding
15. What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol?the dream and the crown
Scene 3:
16. What does Artemidorus plan to do? He plaans on protecting caesar best he can
Scene 4:
17. Why is Portia so nervous? She is worried for brutus
18. What does Portia want Lucius to do?tell brutus she was well and check if he was ok
19.What does the soothsayer tell Portia? That caesar may be harmed today
the play.
Taper: Candle___
tyranny (t r -n )abuse of power____
lest_another word for “that”__
II. LITERARY TERMS: Be able to define each term and apply each term to the play.
anachronism( -n k r -n z m) Error in time placement__________
Example:When Brutus says “peace! Count the clock!”_____
complicationThe act of complicating_____
personification:non-living objects with life-like qualities._____
example: __________
irony Expection of one event or another________
Example: Brutus tells everyone that Caesar has to die___
I. dramatic irony Knowing something that someone else doesn’t know__
Example: ________________________________________________________
II. situational irony the opposite of what is expected to happen_____
III. verbal irony: one thing that means the opposite___
aside_is a dramatic device in which a character speaks to the audience____
example:_______________________________________________________________
III. Questions: answer the following questions.
Scene 1:
According to Brutus, why is it is necessary that Caesar be killed?
So caesar wont become dictator
What actions does Lucius perform that help the plot unfold? He gave Brutus the letter he found
3. What is Brutus’s internal conflict? Unsure about killing caesar
4. Why does Brutus disagree about taking an oath? He’s sure someone will break the Oath
5. Why does Metellus think it would be a good idea to ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? Metellus believes that Cicero's standing and image will lend respectability to the crime, making it seem reasonable to others
6. Why does Brutus say they should not ask Cicero to join the conspiracy? Brutus believes that Cicero won't follow something that other men have started
7. What does Brutus say about killing Marc Antony? It is unnecessary
8. What reason does Cassius give for why Caesar might not come out of his house today? “For he is superstitious grown of late,"
9. By what method does Decius say he will use to get Caesar out of the house?he says he can lure caesar out with jokes
10. Why is Portia, Brutus’s wife, worried about Brutus?hes been thinking to much about his plans
11. How does she prove her strength to Brutus?by stabbing herslf in the leg
Scene 2:
12. Why does Calpurnia want Caesar to stay home? She has had nightmares about his death
13. Describe Calpurnia’s dream.statue of bloody caesar
14. How does Decius interpret the interpret Calpurnia’s dream?he says it was a misunderstanding
15. What arguments does Decius use to change Caesar’s mind about going to the Capitol?the dream and the crown
Scene 3:
16. What does Artemidorus plan to do? He plaans on protecting caesar best he can
Scene 4:
17. Why is Portia so nervous? She is worried for brutus
18. What does Portia want Lucius to do?tell brutus she was well and check if he was ok
19.What does the soothsayer tell Portia? That caesar may be harmed today
shakeshpere terms to know!
Define these terms found on p. 686-688.
verse dramas –Plays in which dialouge consists alomost entirely of poetry.
blank verse –unrhymed lines
iambic pentameter – a fixed pattern of rhymed or meter. In which most lines contain fine unstressed syllables.
soliloquy –A long speech given by a character while alone on stage
aside – a character’s quiet remark to the audience or another character
rhetorical devices – language and sound to appeal to the audience
1)repitation
2)parallelism
3)rhelorical questions
irony – a contrast between appearance and reality
dramatic irony – knows something that one or more characters do not know
pun – a form of word play that deliberately exploits ambiguity between similar sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect
allusion –a figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work, myth, or work of art
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You should also know:
ambition – the object, state, or result desired or sought after
vanity – lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness
envy – jealousy
revenge –to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, in a resentful or vindictive spirit
In your opinion, is it right to ask a close friend to do something dangerous? Explain.Yes, depending on what is happening or the situation, yes it is.
verse dramas –Plays in which dialouge consists alomost entirely of poetry.
blank verse –unrhymed lines
iambic pentameter – a fixed pattern of rhymed or meter. In which most lines contain fine unstressed syllables.
soliloquy –A long speech given by a character while alone on stage
aside – a character’s quiet remark to the audience or another character
rhetorical devices – language and sound to appeal to the audience
1)repitation
2)parallelism
3)rhelorical questions
irony – a contrast between appearance and reality
dramatic irony – knows something that one or more characters do not know
pun – a form of word play that deliberately exploits ambiguity between similar sounding words for humorous or rhetorical effect
allusion –a figure of speech that makes a reference to, or representation of, a place, event, literary work, myth, or work of art
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You should also know:
ambition – the object, state, or result desired or sought after
vanity – lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness
envy – jealousy
revenge –to exact punishment or expiation for a wrong on behalf of, in a resentful or vindictive spirit
In your opinion, is it right to ask a close friend to do something dangerous? Explain.Yes, depending on what is happening or the situation, yes it is.
Shakesphere background
England in Shakespeare’s Day [p. 683]
William Shakespeare is the greatest _Poet_ of all time.
He lived in the country of _England_ during the
_Renissance_.
He was born in the year __1564_, when _Elizabeth I_ was queen of England.
England was established as a world power in 1588, when English defeated an attempted invasion by _Spanish_Armada_.
Plays in which dialogue is mostly poetry is called _Verse drama_.
Theatre in Shakespeare’s Day [p.684]
In the 1590’s, Shakespeare’s theater group was called the Lord
_Camberlains Men__.
The new London home of the group was a place called the Globe Theater.
When Queen Elizabeth I died, the group’s new sponsor was King James I, and the group changed its name to The Kings men.
The Globe Theater was located on the banks of the Thames River.
The theatre was three stories high, made of wood, and could hold as many as 3,000 spectators. Customers, called theatergoers stood in the pit by the stage and paid t he lowest price for admission. Richer patrons sat in balconies, also called galleries.
Most theatres in that day had no artificial lighting or heating, so performances were given in daylight in warmer weather.
Many commonly quoted phrases came from Shakespeare’s plays. Some examples are:
“friends, romans, countrymen, lend me your ear” from Julius Caesar
“O Romeo Romeo, where for art thou Romeo?”from Romeo and Juliet
“To be or not to be?”from Hamlet
William Shakespeare is the greatest _Poet_ of all time.
He lived in the country of _England_ during the
_Renissance_.
He was born in the year __1564_, when _Elizabeth I_ was queen of England.
England was established as a world power in 1588, when English defeated an attempted invasion by _Spanish_Armada_.
Plays in which dialogue is mostly poetry is called _Verse drama_.
Theatre in Shakespeare’s Day [p.684]
In the 1590’s, Shakespeare’s theater group was called the Lord
_Camberlains Men__.
The new London home of the group was a place called the Globe Theater.
When Queen Elizabeth I died, the group’s new sponsor was King James I, and the group changed its name to The Kings men.
The Globe Theater was located on the banks of the Thames River.
The theatre was three stories high, made of wood, and could hold as many as 3,000 spectators. Customers, called theatergoers stood in the pit by the stage and paid t he lowest price for admission. Richer patrons sat in balconies, also called galleries.
Most theatres in that day had no artificial lighting or heating, so performances were given in daylight in warmer weather.
Many commonly quoted phrases came from Shakespeare’s plays. Some examples are:
“friends, romans, countrymen, lend me your ear” from Julius Caesar
“O Romeo Romeo, where for art thou Romeo?”from Romeo and Juliet
“To be or not to be?”from Hamlet
Monday, November 9, 2009
LOTF DQ 12
"savage whose image refused to blend with that ancient picture of a boy in shirts and shorts?"
Ralph
Why would "bathing [Ralphs] injuries have to wait"?
he was in trouble
what did Ralph do to the "lord of the flies"?
knocks it off the stick
Who had the "memory of a new and shameful loyalty"
Ralph
Who sharpened a stick on both ends intending to use it on ralph?
Roger
How did they try to get ralph out the thicket?
by smoking him out
"Nobody killed, I hope? Any dead bodies?"
British naval officer
Theyre going to hunt you tomarrow." Ralph
Ralph
Why would "bathing [Ralphs] injuries have to wait"?
he was in trouble
what did Ralph do to the "lord of the flies"?
knocks it off the stick
Who had the "memory of a new and shameful loyalty"
Ralph
Who sharpened a stick on both ends intending to use it on ralph?
Roger
How did they try to get ralph out the thicket?
by smoking him out
"Nobody killed, I hope? Any dead bodies?"
British naval officer
Theyre going to hunt you tomarrow." Ralph
LOTF DQ 11
Who "protested out of the heart of civilization?"
Piggy
Who killed Piggy?
Littluns
How did Piggy Die?
a boulder smashed his head
"After all we aren't savages really, and being rescued isn't a game."
Ralph
"well, we wont be painted, because we aren't savages."
SamnEric
"You're a beast and a swine and a bloody bloody thief!"
Ralph
"See? See? That's what you'll get! I meant that! There isn't a tribe your you anymore! The conch is gone-"
Jack
"Which is better, law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up"?
Piggy
Piggy
Who killed Piggy?
Littluns
How did Piggy Die?
a boulder smashed his head
"After all we aren't savages really, and being rescued isn't a game."
Ralph
"well, we wont be painted, because we aren't savages."
SamnEric
"You're a beast and a swine and a bloody bloody thief!"
Ralph
"See? See? That's what you'll get! I meant that! There isn't a tribe your you anymore! The conch is gone-"
Jack
"Which is better, law and rescue, or hunting and breaking things up"?
Piggy
LOTF DQ 10
What were SamnEric doing in the beginning of the chapter?
what is Ralph frightened of?
Who went with Jack to take fire from the others?
Roger
Bill
Before they were attacked , what did Ralph "desperately Pray?"
Who was Ralph fighting in the dark?
Jack
"That was murder"
Ralph
"we don't want another night without fire"
Jack
"I thought they wanted the conch"
Piggy
what is Ralph frightened of?
Who went with Jack to take fire from the others?
Roger
Bill
Before they were attacked , what did Ralph "desperately Pray?"
Who was Ralph fighting in the dark?
Jack
"That was murder"
Ralph
"we don't want another night without fire"
Jack
"I thought they wanted the conch"
Piggy
LOTF DQ 9
what was the "cannon" that "continued to play" throughout chapter 9?
littluns
Who sat, like an idol, painted and garlanded in the center of the lawn
Jack
During the party, evening had come, not with calm beauty, but with the...
threat of violence
At the party who acted like a pig?
Maurice
What happened to the parachutist?
He died
Who was killed because the boys thought he was the beast?
Simon
What happened to the body on the beach?
It drifted away
"Do our dance! Come on! Dance!"
Jack
"Let them go, I don't care"
Ralph
"P'raps we ought to go too...I mean to make sure nothing happens"
Ralph
littluns
Who sat, like an idol, painted and garlanded in the center of the lawn
Jack
During the party, evening had come, not with calm beauty, but with the...
threat of violence
At the party who acted like a pig?
Maurice
What happened to the parachutist?
He died
Who was killed because the boys thought he was the beast?
Simon
What happened to the body on the beach?
It drifted away
"Do our dance! Come on! Dance!"
Jack
"Let them go, I don't care"
Ralph
"P'raps we ought to go too...I mean to make sure nothing happens"
Ralph
LOTF DQ 8
Who called the first assembly?
Jack
During the Assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief?
none
The hunters get a new game. what is it?
savages
The group of boys looked at it with affectionate respect. what was is?
the conch
"I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you."
Jack
"I think we ought to climb the mountain"
Piggy
"we'll hunt and I'm going to be chief"
Jack
"The head is for the beast its a gift"
Jack
"I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning."
Ralph
"Fancy thinking the beast was on something you couldn't hunt or kill"
Piggy
"you knew didn't you? I'm part of you?"
Ralph
Jack
During the Assembly, how many voted that Ralph shouldn't be chief?
none
The hunters get a new game. what is it?
savages
The group of boys looked at it with affectionate respect. what was is?
the conch
"I'm not going to play any longer. Not with you."
Jack
"I think we ought to climb the mountain"
Piggy
"we'll hunt and I'm going to be chief"
Jack
"The head is for the beast its a gift"
Jack
"I'd like to put on war-paint and be a savage. But we must keep the fire burning."
Ralph
"Fancy thinking the beast was on something you couldn't hunt or kill"
Piggy
"you knew didn't you? I'm part of you?"
Ralph
Thursday, November 5, 2009
LOTF DQ 6-7
What was the "sign that came down from the world of the grown-ups?"
A parachute figure with dangling limbs.
Who saw the "beast" on top of the mountain?
Sam&Eric
What did the boys want to do instead of going to the other side of the island to check the fire?
Make a fort and roll rocks.
"I don't believe in the beast."
Simon
"We want smoke. And you go wasting your time. You roll rocks."
Roger
Who hit the boar with his spear?
Ralph.
Who got hurt playing the role of the pig?
Robert
Who went through the forest alone to tell piggy that the group hunting the beast wouldn't be back until after dark?
Simon
Who climbed the mountain to look for the beast?
Ralph
Jack
Roger
A parachute figure with dangling limbs.
Who saw the "beast" on top of the mountain?
Sam&Eric
What did the boys want to do instead of going to the other side of the island to check the fire?
Make a fort and roll rocks.
"I don't believe in the beast."
Simon
"We want smoke. And you go wasting your time. You roll rocks."
Roger
Who hit the boar with his spear?
Ralph.
Who got hurt playing the role of the pig?
Robert
Who went through the forest alone to tell piggy that the group hunting the beast wouldn't be back until after dark?
Simon
Who climbed the mountain to look for the beast?
Ralph
Jack
Roger
LOTF DQ 5
What is "Taken short?"
Having Diharea
What does Ralph think they ought to do before they let the fire go out?
They ought to die before we let the fire go out.
Who scared the littlun by walking around in the jungle at night?
Simon
Who are the two littluns who hold the conch and speak about the beast at the assembly?
Percival
Phil
"The thing is, we need an assembly."
Ralph
"Serve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies!"
Jack
"Life....is scientific, that's what it is."
Piggy
"What I mean is...maybe it's only us."
Simon
"What are we? Human? Or animals? Or savages?
Piggy
Having Diharea
What does Ralph think they ought to do before they let the fire go out?
They ought to die before we let the fire go out.
Who scared the littlun by walking around in the jungle at night?
Simon
Who are the two littluns who hold the conch and speak about the beast at the assembly?
Percival
Phil
"The thing is, we need an assembly."
Ralph
"Serve you right if something did get you, you useless lot of cry-babies!"
Jack
"Life....is scientific, that's what it is."
Piggy
"What I mean is...maybe it's only us."
Simon
"What are we? Human? Or animals? Or savages?
Piggy
LOTF DQ 4
Who "still felt the unease of wrongdoing?"
Maurice
Who was affected by the "taboo of the old life?"
Jack
When Jack "liberated from the shame of self-consciousness?"
When Jack put pain on his face.
Why did the "lillteluns" always obey the summons of the conch?
Habbit
Respect
Why did Jack want Samneric to get him a coconut?
They got it for gathering water.
Why weren't the boys rescued?
Because Jack let the fire go out and went hunting instead.
Why were the littluns used to "Stomach aches and a sort or chronic diarrheoa?"
Because there were no grownups to tell them what to eat and they ate the bad fruit.
"You don't half look a mess"
Jack
"They don't smell me. They see me, I think. Something pink, under the trees."
Simon
Maurice
Who was affected by the "taboo of the old life?"
Jack
When Jack "liberated from the shame of self-consciousness?"
When Jack put pain on his face.
Why did the "lillteluns" always obey the summons of the conch?
Habbit
Respect
Why did Jack want Samneric to get him a coconut?
They got it for gathering water.
Why weren't the boys rescued?
Because Jack let the fire go out and went hunting instead.
Why were the littluns used to "Stomach aches and a sort or chronic diarrheoa?"
Because there were no grownups to tell them what to eat and they ate the bad fruit.
"You don't half look a mess"
Jack
"They don't smell me. They see me, I think. Something pink, under the trees."
Simon
LOTF DQ3
What was jack doing as the chapter opens?
Ralph and Simon are building huts
Why cant jack get the pig to stay in his spear?
He couldn't get one
who helps the littluns get fruit
Simon
At the end of the chapter where does Simon go?
Some pretty place
"we want meat!"
jack
"I was talking about smoke! Don't you want to be rescued? All you talk about is pig pig pig!"
Ralph
"I thought I might kill"
Jack
hunting
Ralph and Simon are building huts
Why cant jack get the pig to stay in his spear?
He couldn't get one
who helps the littluns get fruit
Simon
At the end of the chapter where does Simon go?
Some pretty place
"we want meat!"
jack
"I was talking about smoke! Don't you want to be rescued? All you talk about is pig pig pig!"
Ralph
"I thought I might kill"
Jack
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
LOTF VOCAB 5
Parody-a humorous imitation of a serious place-funny-making fun of something serious-his parody made the crowd fall down to laughter
parried-to ward off as in fencing-stroke-to parry and embarrassing question
pinnacles-Lotty beck-power- in complete control-the president pinnacles over everything
ruefully-causing sorrow or pity-sadness-making someone sad-the rueful look on the class
tacitly-unspoken-expressing yourself-the kids tactically talked to their classmates
vexed-irritated; annoyed-annoying- something annoying-the girls were vexed with the boys
vicissitudes-change from one thing to another-change-something that changes
vivid-very strong or intense-clear-clear and colorful-the boy's imagination is clear and vivid
vulnerable-capable of being wounded-hurt-open to an attack-the man was vulnerable to the gun shot
truculently-brutally harsh-cruel-aggressively hostile the husband truculently beat his wife.
parried-to ward off as in fencing-stroke-to parry and embarrassing question
pinnacles-Lotty beck-power- in complete control-the president pinnacles over everything
ruefully-causing sorrow or pity-sadness-making someone sad-the rueful look on the class
tacitly-unspoken-expressing yourself-the kids tactically talked to their classmates
vexed-irritated; annoyed-annoying- something annoying-the girls were vexed with the boys
vicissitudes-change from one thing to another-change-something that changes
vivid-very strong or intense-clear-clear and colorful-the boy's imagination is clear and vivid
vulnerable-capable of being wounded-hurt-open to an attack-the man was vulnerable to the gun shot
truculently-brutally harsh-cruel-aggressively hostile the husband truculently beat his wife.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
LOTF 4 VOCAB
Interminable-wearisomely dragged out-endless-something that will never end-the mans speech seemed interminable
iridescent-a play of colors producing rainbow effects-rainbow-something that produces many colors-the many bubbles reflected rainbows everywhere
lamentation-the act of expressing grief-sorrow-expressing your emotions-the lamentation on the boys face.
malevolently-wishing evil or harm on others-evil-evil in influence-the girl who was tormented, malevolently made the girls get hurt.
muted-reduced volume-softened-unable to hear or speak-the mute had a taught time communicating in school
obscurely-not clear or plain-vague-hardly seen-the room was dark and obscure
obtuseness-not quick or alert in precaution-dull-slow reaction-the kids reflexes were slow and obtuse.
officious-aggressive in offering help-advice-someone offering help/advice-the woman was an officious person
opalescence-having a milky iridescence-
opaque-not shining; dark-dull-not transparent-the plates at the table were opaque
iridescent-a play of colors producing rainbow effects-rainbow-something that produces many colors-the many bubbles reflected rainbows everywhere
lamentation-the act of expressing grief-sorrow-expressing your emotions-the lamentation on the boys face.
malevolently-wishing evil or harm on others-evil-evil in influence-the girl who was tormented, malevolently made the girls get hurt.
muted-reduced volume-softened-unable to hear or speak-the mute had a taught time communicating in school
obscurely-not clear or plain-vague-hardly seen-the room was dark and obscure
obtuseness-not quick or alert in precaution-dull-slow reaction-the kids reflexes were slow and obtuse.
officious-aggressive in offering help-advice-someone offering help/advice-the woman was an officious person
opalescence-having a milky iridescence-
opaque-not shining; dark-dull-not transparent-the plates at the table were opaque
Thursday, October 22, 2009
LOTF voacab 2
Credulously -ready to believe especially on sight or uncertain evidence -gullable -beliveing something mythical -It only took a foot print for the credulous boy to think it was big foots.
Cynically- contempuously distruthful o human nature and motives -unbelieving -not trusting anything human -the boycynically hid from himself and everyone else.
declivities- downward inclination -down -slope going down -the girls were in a shopping cart devliviting down a hill.
decorous- marked by property and good taste- decoration- beauty-the room had a decorous style.
demur- the act of objecting -hesitation- protest-the kids demured to the idea of more homework.
derisive-expressing or characterized by derision
diffidently-lacking confidence-low self esteem-not believing in your self-the boy diffidently gave up.
discursive-one topic to another-rambling on-changing the subject- the old man was discursive in his conversation.
disentangled- free from entanglement-untangled-not tangled- the girls fingers we're finally disentangled from the string.
disinclination- to make or be unwilling- force- forcing something- the girl was very disinclinated with the boy.
Cynically- contempuously distruthful o human nature and motives -unbelieving -not trusting anything human -the boycynically hid from himself and everyone else.
declivities- downward inclination -down -slope going down -the girls were in a shopping cart devliviting down a hill.
decorous- marked by property and good taste- decoration- beauty-the room had a decorous style.
demur- the act of objecting -hesitation- protest-the kids demured to the idea of more homework.
derisive-expressing or characterized by derision
diffidently-lacking confidence-low self esteem-not believing in your self-the boy diffidently gave up.
discursive-one topic to another-rambling on-changing the subject- the old man was discursive in his conversation.
disentangled- free from entanglement-untangled-not tangled- the girls fingers we're finally disentangled from the string.
disinclination- to make or be unwilling- force- forcing something- the girl was very disinclinated with the boy.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
LOTF DQ 2
who is the only one who may interupt holding the conch?
Ralph
Who saw the beast/beastie/snake-like thing?
the small boy
Who says, again and again that there isnt a beast?
Jack and Ralph
Ralph makes a two-fold "mission statement" what are the two parts?
1.The Queen has a room full of maps with islands
2.Sooner or later they'll be rescued
Why do they need a fire?
They need it to make smoke
What did the boys use to start the fire
Piggy's specs
who is the first boy to die?
the boy who saw the snake beast
"How do you expect to get rescued if you dont put first things first and act proper?"
Jack
"I told you to. I topld you to get a list of names!"
Ralph
"we'll have rules! lots of rules! then when anyone breaks em-"
sam n eric
Ralph
Who saw the beast/beastie/snake-like thing?
the small boy
Who says, again and again that there isnt a beast?
Jack and Ralph
Ralph makes a two-fold "mission statement" what are the two parts?
1.The Queen has a room full of maps with islands
2.Sooner or later they'll be rescued
Why do they need a fire?
They need it to make smoke
What did the boys use to start the fire
Piggy's specs
who is the first boy to die?
the boy who saw the snake beast
"How do you expect to get rescued if you dont put first things first and act proper?"
Jack
"I told you to. I topld you to get a list of names!"
Ralph
"we'll have rules! lots of rules! then when anyone breaks em-"
sam n eric
Monday, October 19, 2009
LOTF chapter 1
How did the boys arrive on the island?
Plane crash
How did Ralph call the first meeting?
blowing the conch
What are the names of the twins?
Eric and Sam
What does Ralph's Dad do?
Work in the Royal Navy
What nationality are the boys?
England
the island was roughly [boat]-shaped
what is the "Scar?"
long strip of land
for whom did Piggy vote as chief?
Ralph
who went to make sure the island was really and island?
a.Ralph
b.Simon
c.Jack
who is your favorite character so far?
Ralph
Plane crash
How did Ralph call the first meeting?
blowing the conch
What are the names of the twins?
Eric and Sam
What does Ralph's Dad do?
Work in the Royal Navy
What nationality are the boys?
England
the island was roughly [boat]-shaped
what is the "Scar?"
long strip of land
for whom did Piggy vote as chief?
Ralph
who went to make sure the island was really and island?
a.Ralph
b.Simon
c.Jack
who is your favorite character so far?
Ralph
LOTF vocabulary 1
Abyss-the bottomless gulf, pit, or chaos.- Hell- deep dark hole - In the deep abyss of the ocean, there are creatures that have never been discovered.
articulate-divided clearly into words and syllables- split- compound- the 2nd graders use articulate, or compound word, in complete sentences.
bastion-a projecting part of a fortification- fort- isolated-the bastion was not fully hidden in the forest; it was leaving the fort revealed.
blundered- to move unsteadily or blindly- unfocused- blind- the man hasn't been sober in so long, that everything was a blunder to him.
cascades-a small steep full of water- waterfall-something falling-they say behind every cascade, or waterfall, there is a cave.
compressed-flattened laterally- squeezed- squeezed together-the kids compressed the oranges to get the juice out.
contemptuously- of the same age/time- current- present-the items were all made in the same contemptuous, so they all expire at the same time.
contrite-sorrowful for a wrong that has been done- regret- grief- the kids made a contrite mistake for picking on the little boy.
corpulent-having a large bulky body- buff- excersize-the mans body was so corpulent and buff, that he ripped a phone book in half
covert-hiding place- secret- unknown-the covert place was where the kids hung out all day.
articulate-divided clearly into words and syllables- split- compound- the 2nd graders use articulate, or compound word, in complete sentences.
bastion-a projecting part of a fortification- fort- isolated-the bastion was not fully hidden in the forest; it was leaving the fort revealed.
blundered- to move unsteadily or blindly- unfocused- blind- the man hasn't been sober in so long, that everything was a blunder to him.
cascades-a small steep full of water- waterfall-something falling-they say behind every cascade, or waterfall, there is a cave.
compressed-flattened laterally- squeezed- squeezed together-the kids compressed the oranges to get the juice out.
contemptuously- of the same age/time- current- present-the items were all made in the same contemptuous, so they all expire at the same time.
contrite-sorrowful for a wrong that has been done- regret- grief- the kids made a contrite mistake for picking on the little boy.
corpulent-having a large bulky body- buff- excersize-the mans body was so corpulent and buff, that he ripped a phone book in half
covert-hiding place- secret- unknown-the covert place was where the kids hung out all day.
Who should survive?
If i were stranded on a crippled small ship, and could only bring 5 people with me to an uncharted island, I would bring Dr.Dane, Bobby, Mrs. Victor, Jean Garcia, and Mr.Blake. I would bring Dr. Dane because he has a PhD and his hobby is botany, that way we could know what kind of herbs could treat wounds, and what type we could eat. I would bring Bobby, because he has a cool name with a I.Q. of 70 and he's 10! Another reason i would bring Bobby is because he's had training in cub scouts and can survive in the wild. I'd bring Mrs.Victor because she's still young, she's been through prostitution, and works in a sucky job. I would bring her so she can get away from it all, and she can make cocktails. I would bring Jean Garcia the 3 month old baby, because if the baby dies on the ship i could not live with that on my conscious, and it might grow up to be of some use. And last i would choose to bring would be Mr. Blake. He is a handy man that can build houses and carpentry.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
KMG DQ 6
What little things go wrong with the kidnapping?
David's Alibi:
Betsy's Alibi:
In what way does Mr.Griffon earn the respect of his kidnappers?
How strong he was.
Why is Susan especially upset about her part in the kidnapping?
because she was part of it, and she relized how nice Mr.Griffon was to her.
Why does Betsy say the following to Susan?"Honestly, I dont understand you."
She saw Sue crying and she didnt want to go up to the mountains.
David's Alibi:
Betsy's Alibi:
In what way does Mr.Griffon earn the respect of his kidnappers?
How strong he was.
Why is Susan especially upset about her part in the kidnapping?
because she was part of it, and she relized how nice Mr.Griffon was to her.
Why does Betsy say the following to Susan?"Honestly, I dont understand you."
She saw Sue crying and she didnt want to go up to the mountains.
Is Murder Ever Justifiable?
I think murder is justifiable some of the time. The person who was murdered could've been a sick twisted person, that beat his family, or raped his wife, and it drives people to murder that person for putting them under physical and emotional depression. Most time murder is not justified in many situations like if a kid steals candy from a store, they shouldn't get shot for it. But in most cases such as killing, rape, physical/mental abuse, its most likely that some would could and sometimes should get murdered.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Killing mr.griffon (vocab)
Inference-the act of drawing a conclusion that is not actually stated.
allusion-whenever a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book or movie that he expects the reader will recognize. recognizing allusions, help us undertand characters better.
flashback-a scene that inturupts the ongoing action in a story to show an evaent taht happened earlier.
Rite o passage- the young adult must undergo sone ritual or test to become an adult.
foil-a character whose qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions or qualities of the main character, by providing a strong contrast.
allusion-whenever a writer refers to a person, place, poem, book or movie that he expects the reader will recognize. recognizing allusions, help us undertand characters better.
flashback-a scene that inturupts the ongoing action in a story to show an evaent taht happened earlier.
Rite o passage- the young adult must undergo sone ritual or test to become an adult.
foil-a character whose qualities or actions usually serve to emphasize the actions or qualities of the main character, by providing a strong contrast.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Killing Mr.Griffon 3&4 DQ
CHAPTER THREE
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
His Grandmother, Mom, and Dad.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
because his mom told him "he's the hope for the family."
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
he sat next to it and considered dialing any numbers, just to hear a voice.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English
grade to get into law school.
Support.
CHAPTER FOUR
1. Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
it meant she didnt have to get up in time to sit through the breakfast table crisis, with her family.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic
group.
"Hi Sue, great day for a picnic right?" "Almost like summer."
3. Who is Lana?
A girl Mark used to out with.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
not funny, felt a little afraid.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands
for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
Susan wheres them
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery
story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in
this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
David is leading her on, and Sue likes David.
1. The members of David’s family are introduced. Briefly identify them.
His Grandmother, Mom, and Dad.
2. Why does David think he needs a good education?
because his mom told him "he's the hope for the family."
3. Find the metaphor in this chapter that helps illustrate the emptiness of David’s life.
he sat next to it and considered dialing any numbers, just to hear a voice.
4. Support or refute the following statement:
David goes along with Mark because he dislikes Mr. Griffin and needs a better English
grade to get into law school.
Support.
CHAPTER FOUR
1. Why are Saturday’s special for Susan?
it meant she didnt have to get up in time to sit through the breakfast table crisis, with her family.
2. Find a quotation in the chapter that illustrates the idea that Susan feels a part of the picnic
group.
"Hi Sue, great day for a picnic right?" "Almost like summer."
3. Who is Lana?
A girl Mark used to out with.
4. How does Susan feel about Mark before the picnic?
not funny, felt a little afraid.
5. A symbol is an object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and that also stands
for something larger than itself. How may the eyeglasses be a symbol in this chapter?
Susan wheres them
6. Foreshadowing is also used to create interest and build suspense. Since this is a mystery
story, there are many examples of foreshadowing. Find an example of foreshadowing in
this chapter that lets the reader know Susan is going to have problems.
David is leading her on, and Sue likes David.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
DQ-Antwone Fisher
Antwone gets into a lot of fights. Do you think he fights because people have made him angry, or is he already angry?
Because he's already angry.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with info about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speak?
Because its hard for him to talk about his past; no; they both have had a rough past in life, and both are trying to seek help.
3. Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative that he is given?
He wants to be left alone, he wont start a fight if he goes.
4. When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He has no one to go back to.
5. During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor's house, Antwone is put into an awkward situation when the doctor's father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him?
His childhood and past has been rough on him.
6. The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Yes, Melinda would be forgiving Andy and letting go of her past, since everyone knows that he's a pervert; and Antwane would be forgiving his foster mom, she told him his dad's name.
7. Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speak? Explain.
Yes, because they both had a troubled part in they're life, and later they found what they needed/looking for, and they got over what happened in the past.
Because he's already angry.
When Antwone first goes to see the therapist, he is very vague with info about his background. Why would he not just come out with all of his history? Is he hiding something? How is Antwone different or the same as Melinda Sordino in Speak?
Because its hard for him to talk about his past; no; they both have had a rough past in life, and both are trying to seek help.
3. Why does Antwone say that he should just go to the brig? How would that be easier for him than the alternative that he is given?
He wants to be left alone, he wont start a fight if he goes.
4. When his shipmates are talking about going home for the holiday, Antwone ignores the question. Why?
He has no one to go back to.
5. During the Thanksgiving dinner at the doctor's house, Antwone is put into an awkward situation when the doctor's father asks him questions. Why was it awkward for him?
His childhood and past has been rough on him.
6. The doctor at one point says that forgiveness is freeing yourself. Do you agree? Talk about Antwone and Melinda in terms of forgiving themselves. What would they be forgiving themselves for? Why?
Yes, Melinda would be forgiving Andy and letting go of her past, since everyone knows that he's a pervert; and Antwane would be forgiving his foster mom, she told him his dad's name.
7. Discuss two possible themes in Antwone Fisher? Are there similar themes in Speak? Explain.
Yes, because they both had a troubled part in they're life, and later they found what they needed/looking for, and they got over what happened in the past.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Speak DQ 4
Discuss the evolvement of the name of the Merryweather High mascot and the debate over each name.
they all mean something that they aren't.
2. What draws Melinda and Ivy together?
Ivy starts to feel sorry for her.
3. Do you agree or disagree with “Ten More Lies…” Why?
4. Describe Melinda’s inner turmoil when she discovers Rachel is dating Andy. What should she have done? Did she do the right thing?
She told, yes it was a good thing, because she still wants to be her friend.
5. What is the symbolism of Mr. Freeman’s statement, “…trees are flexible, so they don’t snap. Scar it, give it a twisted branch-perfect trees don’t exist…Be the tree”(p. 153).
He's trying to say humans are like tree's flexible, so we don't snap into insanity, but we are easily scared and hurt, but then again no one is perfect.
6. How does Melinda begin to assert herself and find her voice?
She rejects Heathers request
7. What happens when Melinda decides to talk to Rachel?
Rachel starts to talk to her.
8. What do the entries under Melinda’s initial graffiti in the bathroom reveal?
She isn't Andy's only victim
9. What is the correlation between Mr. Sordino’s treatment and explanation of the diseased tree with Melinda’s “survival?”
10. What happens at the Prom?
Rachel ditched Andy
11. What is the resolution to the story?
its bad to keep things locked inside.
Speak DQ 3
Discuss what precipitates Melinda’s skipping school and what she does.
She was going to a hospital, she lays in one of the beds and pretends she’s a patient.
Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood?
No;you could’t do what teens did; people baby you; sometimes you want to be treated like a kid and sometimes you don’t.
Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
She can start making good grades again.
Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda felt hurt when Heather didn't want to be her friend anymore; Friendship is standing up for your friend and helping them out when they need it
Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
Melinda thought she was in love with 'IT' until he raped her.
Melinda wishes her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Where do we learn about things like that? Can we learn about love from a book? Explain?
T.V.; no, because books aren't people and they cant express the joy of it.
Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
I would try my best to fall asleep.
Analyze Mr. Freeman’s effect on Melinda, inside and outside the art class. Do you agree with his statement, “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Yes.
Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
You have to do things on your own to find yourself; yes; Something about you.
Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
Life; people make mistakes, but you can learn and sometimes fix them.
Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
She started feeling even lonelier but she started finding her voice.
Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
Rachel didn’t believe her, so she felt a little angry and upset.
She was going to a hospital, she lays in one of the beds and pretends she’s a patient.
Was being a child better than being a teenager? In what ways? In what ways is it better to be older? Why is it hard to be in between childhood and adulthood?
No;you could’t do what teens did; people baby you; sometimes you want to be treated like a kid and sometimes you don’t.
Analyze the reference to the symbols in The Scarlet Letter and how Melinda would adapt the letter “A.”
She can start making good grades again.
Discuss the dissolution of Melinda and Heather’s friendship and the effect it has on Melinda. What is the meaning of friendship?
Melinda felt hurt when Heather didn't want to be her friend anymore; Friendship is standing up for your friend and helping them out when they need it
Analyze the events and effects of Valentine’s Day on Melinda and the aftermath.
Melinda thought she was in love with 'IT' until he raped her.
Melinda wishes her science teacher would teach them about love and betrayal instead of about the birds and the bees. Where do we learn about things like that? Can we learn about love from a book? Explain?
T.V.; no, because books aren't people and they cant express the joy of it.
Discuss what happens when Melinda is placed in In-School Suspension. How would you react to this situation?
I would try my best to fall asleep.
Analyze Mr. Freeman’s effect on Melinda, inside and outside the art class. Do you agree with his statement, “When people don’t express themselves, they die one piece at a time.”
Yes.
Mr. Freeman tells his class, “You must walk alone to find your soul.” What does this mean? Is it true? What is a soul?
You have to do things on your own to find yourself; yes; Something about you.
Mr. Freeman also says that “art is about making mistakes and learning from them.” What else is like this? Explain.
Life; people make mistakes, but you can learn and sometimes fix them.
Examine Melinda’s self-image and her survival techniques after Heather’s rejection.
She started feeling even lonelier but she started finding her voice.
Examine Melinda’s revelation about the night of the party and its residual effect on her.
Rachel didn’t believe her, so she felt a little angry and upset.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Speak DQ 2
Discuss Melinda’s decline, including physical symptoms.
She always looks depressed, hygiene issues, and the way she dresses.
Analyze the social studies “debate” and its aftermath. Note who challenges the teacher and the position each person takes. How do you feel about this type of debate? Is the teacher right or wrong? Do students have a right to challenge a teacher?
Dave P.; I think it can affect some people, Mr.Neck is wrong; sometimes
She always looks depressed, hygiene issues, and the way she dresses.
Analyze the social studies “debate” and its aftermath. Note who challenges the teacher and the position each person takes. How do you feel about this type of debate? Is the teacher right or wrong? Do students have a right to challenge a teacher?
Dave P.; I think it can affect some people, Mr.Neck is wrong; sometimes
Who is a “real” American? What do you think of Mr. Neck’s opinion? Going by his definition, are some of you not really Americans?
anyone who pays taxes and lives in America, i think his opinion is racist and wrong; no
Discuss the Thanksgiving dinner for Melinda’s family and why this is significant.
It wasn't successful; she could create from the turkey bones.
Analyze Melinda’s statement about her parents, “I bet they’d be divorced by now if I hadn’t been born.” What does this reflect about her self esteem?
her self esteem is in between, but dropping.
Examine Melinda’s references to her secret and what this reveals about her relationship with her parents. What do you think happened at the party?
when she came home , her parents didn't notice she was gone, she was raped.
she's very athletic; she compares them on how life has its ups and downs.
Analyze the deterioration of the relationship between Melinda and Heather. Why is it that people sometimes like us more when they can get something out of us? Are the Martha's good friends to Heather? Why or why not?
they want to know more about you; no, they don't treat her like she's part of the clan, they treat her more of a maid.
What should we value in other people? What qualities are important in a person? What do you usually notice first about people? Does that really matter?
the way they are; attitude, and how they take things; the way they dress, not really
Examine Melinda’s reference to IT. Pages 85-86 & 89-90
Discuss the school conference with Melinda’s parents and the aftermath. What do you think about Melinda’s suicide attempt? Was it real? What does it indicate? What do you think about her mother’s reaction?
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Speak Vocabulary Words
Obscene-offensive to mortality or decay, repulsive.
Abstinence-denying self any form of indulgence, appetite, or craving.
Fascism-a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictaional leader.
Predator-one that preys, destroys, or devours
indoctrination- instruct, with doctrines, beliefs; can also be brainwashing.
morphing-a special effect that makes people or objects seem to change form, shape in a smooth way.
potpourri-mixture of flowers, herbs and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
paparazzi-a free lance photographer who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photos.
inperstion-an inspiring animating action or influence.
expiration-a coming to and end termination.
floundering-to make clumsy to move or regain balance.
blathers-to talk without making sence
interim- a temporary arrangement, stopgap, make shift.
drone-a male bee, especially a honey bee, that is characteristically stingless, performs no work, and produces no honey; its only function is to mate with the Queen Bee.
xenophobic-a person who is very fearful or disliking of foreigners, people from other countries, or strangers.
Sun Shadow Mandala-symbolic circular designs that represent outer and inner demensions of a persons personality.
redemption-the art or process of reedeming or the state of being redemed
redeem-to buy or pay off.
abysmal-extremely or hopelessly bad or severe.
demure-characterized by shyness and modesty.
bigoted- utterly intolerent of any creed, belief, or opinoin that differs from ones own.
asphixiated-to cause to die or lose consciousness by imparing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke, suffocate, smother.
classical-of or pertaining too;characteristic of Greek and Roman aniquity.
cubism-a style of painting and sculpting developed in the early 20th century, characterized by the emphasis on formal structure, geometrical shapes.
Abstinence-denying self any form of indulgence, appetite, or craving.
Fascism-a political philosophy, movement, or regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a government headed by a dictaional leader.
Predator-one that preys, destroys, or devours
indoctrination- instruct, with doctrines, beliefs; can also be brainwashing.
morphing-a special effect that makes people or objects seem to change form, shape in a smooth way.
potpourri-mixture of flowers, herbs and spices that is usually kept in a jar and used for scent
paparazzi-a free lance photographer who aggressively pursues celebrities for the purpose of taking candid photos.
inperstion-an inspiring animating action or influence.
expiration-a coming to and end termination.
floundering-to make clumsy to move or regain balance.
blathers-to talk without making sence
interim- a temporary arrangement, stopgap, make shift.
drone-a male bee, especially a honey bee, that is characteristically stingless, performs no work, and produces no honey; its only function is to mate with the Queen Bee.
xenophobic-a person who is very fearful or disliking of foreigners, people from other countries, or strangers.
Sun Shadow Mandala-symbolic circular designs that represent outer and inner demensions of a persons personality.
redemption-the art or process of reedeming or the state of being redemed
redeem-to buy or pay off.
abysmal-extremely or hopelessly bad or severe.
demure-characterized by shyness and modesty.
bigoted- utterly intolerent of any creed, belief, or opinoin that differs from ones own.
asphixiated-to cause to die or lose consciousness by imparing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke, suffocate, smother.
classical-of or pertaining too;characteristic of Greek and Roman aniquity.
cubism-a style of painting and sculpting developed in the early 20th century, characterized by the emphasis on formal structure, geometrical shapes.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
200 word sceneario
The 10 signs of an abusive relationship would be when your friend and her boyfriend are together, he acts very controlling and puts her down in front of other people. This would probably be the most common sign, because guys, and sometimes girls, like to act different in front of either people to see who has the upper hand. Another sign would be if the boyfriend/girlfriend acts extremely jealous toward others who pay attention to him/her. He/She is quiet when they're boyfriend/girlfriend is around, the fear of making him/her angry might cause a fight. More signs would be wearing long clothing, becoming quiet and isolated, cancelling plans at the last minute. The reasons of abusive relationships maybe because they're afraid of the other gender.
150 word scenario
If my friend had cuts and bruises all over her body, I would know that she hasn't been falling and running into lockers, because she's no where near as clumsy as I am. I would text her and ask if she's OK, she doesn't reply. So I ask some kids who hang around with her, and they're not too sure what the problem is either. The next day she comes to school with a black eye. I text her boyfriend if he knows whats going on, he doesn't know either but he is furious. On the way home from school I finally ask her how she got a black eye, she doesn't open her mouth or even look in my direction. It starts to aggravate me that my best friend wont even make a peep to me. The next day I ask her boyfriend to help me out and find out whats going on. He already finds out before me me, it turns out her dad is turning into abusive alcoholic, if he gets mad at the smallest thing he punches her, he even cut at her a few times with knife. Later on that same day she ran away from home and we never saw her again.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Speak Discussion Questions 3-46
Analyze Malinda's reaction to the first day of high school and why her fears seem more intense than that of others. Analyze why she says "I am Outcast."
Because of something that happened over the Summer, there was a party that everyone went at school went to, she called the police on the party, and a lot of people were busted; she's now an outcast, her friends don't want to hang with her, and now she doesn't fit in any of the 'clans.'
Examine the meanings of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, music, art, or school? Is this fair? Are adults like this?
Clans are groups of people who have things in common, there close like family, some maybe be enemies to other clans; the clans may be enemies with others because they might be jealous of the other persons talent or just hate the way they are; i ts not fair because its not there fault that there good at things others aren't; Adults can be just the same way.
Discuss the "first 10 lies they tell you about high school." Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda's assumptions that they are "lies" is valid?
Yes i think Melinda's "10 lies" are valid, because they're like empty promises.
Examine Melinda's characterization of the teachers. What do these descriptions reflect?
They reflect on how Melinda sees through things through her eyes and in her world.
Discuss Mr.Freeman's approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style.
No; but it would be good to have one.
Discuss Melinda's home life. How does communication break down in Melinda's family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would communication be in your family?
They communicate through notes; to improve they could talk to each other; If i were a parent, my family would communicate through texting, and talking.
Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together?
Heather talks a lot while Melinda agrees with simple replies; I think they're friends and the thing that brings them together is that they're opposite.
Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are on the inside? How? Why is this true, do you think?
Yes, sometimes people act different or wear certain clothes to be someone they're not on the outside, and on the inside they're feel smothered, depressed, or confused.
Because of something that happened over the Summer, there was a party that everyone went at school went to, she called the police on the party, and a lot of people were busted; she's now an outcast, her friends don't want to hang with her, and now she doesn't fit in any of the 'clans.'
Examine the meanings of the "clans" and the prevalence of high school cliques. Why do we sometimes not like people who are really good at things, like sports, music, art, or school? Is this fair? Are adults like this?
Clans are groups of people who have things in common, there close like family, some maybe be enemies to other clans; the clans may be enemies with others because they might be jealous of the other persons talent or just hate the way they are; i ts not fair because its not there fault that there good at things others aren't; Adults can be just the same way.
Discuss the "first 10 lies they tell you about high school." Compare with your first day. So you think Melinda's assumptions that they are "lies" is valid?
Yes i think Melinda's "10 lies" are valid, because they're like empty promises.
Examine Melinda's characterization of the teachers. What do these descriptions reflect?
They reflect on how Melinda sees through things through her eyes and in her world.
Discuss Mr.Freeman's approach to teaching art. Have you had similar experiences in classes with this type of teaching style.
No; but it would be good to have one.
Discuss Melinda's home life. How does communication break down in Melinda's family? What could each person do to improve it? If you were a parent, how would communication be in your family?
They communicate through notes; to improve they could talk to each other; If i were a parent, my family would communicate through texting, and talking.
Discuss the interaction between Melinda and Heather. Are they friends? What brings them together?
Heather talks a lot while Melinda agrees with simple replies; I think they're friends and the thing that brings them together is that they're opposite.
Are we sometimes different people on the outside than we are on the inside? How? Why is this true, do you think?
Yes, sometimes people act different or wear certain clothes to be someone they're not on the outside, and on the inside they're feel smothered, depressed, or confused.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Harison Burgen DQ
1. What is the theme of the story?
2. What do you think Harrison's rebellion reveals about his character and valves? support your opinion with refrences to the text.
3. What conclusions can you draw about the society in which the characters live?
4.What do you think Vonnequt might be trying to say about todays society and the role a government can play in achieving equality among people? At what point does the government go to far?
2. What do you think Harrison's rebellion reveals about his character and valves? support your opinion with refrences to the text.
3. What conclusions can you draw about the society in which the characters live?
4.What do you think Vonnequt might be trying to say about todays society and the role a government can play in achieving equality among people? At what point does the government go to far?
Black Cat DQ
1. Discuss the significance of the following quote: "There is something unselfish and self-sacrifising love of a brute, which goes directky to the heart of him who has had frequent occasion to test the paltry friendship and gossamer fidelity of man."
Because a dog is loyal no matter, what you call or do to it.
2. What is the significance of the cat's name, Pluto?
Its a smallest, furtherest, and most insignifacant planet in our galaxy.
3. Why did the narrator initially restrain himself from maltreating the calt while maltreating other animals?
He loved the cat, because he hated it.
4. Why does he eventually mistreat the cat?
Beacuase the cat loved him.
5. Describe the narrator's feelings after abusing the cat. Why is that significant?
It didnt bother him that much that he hung the cat, because he lost his concience.
6. How does the narrator define "perverseness"? Do you agree with the definition? Do you agree that it is human nature?
He defines it as self destructive and wants to destroy himself; yes i agree with the definition; no, people choose to move tword that mature because its bad.
7. Discuss the significance if the following quote: "[I] hung it because i knew it had loved me, and because I felt it had given me no reason to offense; because I knew that im doing so I was commiting a sin"
He hated what he loved.
Harison Bergeon Vocabulary
Calibrated-check, adjust, settings on instruments used for measurement.
The teacher tried her best to calibrate her smart board, but it would not properly sync.
Consternation- sudden, alarming amazement resulting in confusion.
The alarm clock's alarm woke the whole family up in consternation.
Cower- crouch, recoil, flinch.
The young children in the house cowered in a closet and covered their ears, so the could not see lightning and hear the thunder.
Hindrance-stopping; preventing.
Almost all the girls in the class thought Rei was a hindrance, because she would not do any work.
Luminous-radiating or reflecting light.
The art work had so many bright luminous colors, that the viewers had to wear shades.
Symmetry-Equal proportions.
If you cut a circle in half, it would have a symmetrical even half.
Synchronizing- causing to work or operate at the same time, unison.
Due to the girls soar throat, she had to synchronize her lips to the music.
Vague-unclear.
The sky was so cloudy and vague that you could no longer see the clear blue sky.
vigilance-watchful, alert, paying attention.
In any sport, you should defiantly have enough vigilance, and be on guard.
wince- to draw back or tense the body as if experiencing pain.
As the nurse began stitching his wound, the boy kept wincing and groaning with each stitch.
The teacher tried her best to calibrate her smart board, but it would not properly sync.
Consternation- sudden, alarming amazement resulting in confusion.
The alarm clock's alarm woke the whole family up in consternation.
Cower- crouch, recoil, flinch.
The young children in the house cowered in a closet and covered their ears, so the could not see lightning and hear the thunder.
Hindrance-stopping; preventing.
Almost all the girls in the class thought Rei was a hindrance, because she would not do any work.
Luminous-radiating or reflecting light.
The art work had so many bright luminous colors, that the viewers had to wear shades.
Symmetry-Equal proportions.
If you cut a circle in half, it would have a symmetrical even half.
Synchronizing- causing to work or operate at the same time, unison.
Due to the girls soar throat, she had to synchronize her lips to the music.
Vague-unclear.
The sky was so cloudy and vague that you could no longer see the clear blue sky.
vigilance-watchful, alert, paying attention.
In any sport, you should defiantly have enough vigilance, and be on guard.
wince- to draw back or tense the body as if experiencing pain.
As the nurse began stitching his wound, the boy kept wincing and groaning with each stitch.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
The Black Cat Vocabulary
Solicit: (v)- to seek for (something) by earnest or respectful request, formal application
The man solicitly searched for work, so he can pay off his rent.
mad: (adj)-mentally disturbed; deranged, insane
The woman ran around screaming to the top of her lungs, everyone in the room thought she was mad.
succinct: (adj)- expressed in few words; terse
The little girl wouldn't talk, only succinct words could express her
phantasm: (n)- an illusory likeness of something
The house was so old and run down, that you might see a phantasm like image.
Docile: (adj)- Easily managed or handled
The conflict was docile and resolved so smooth, that the two enemies became friends.
disposition: (n)- the predominant or pervading tendency of ones spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude.
The boy's disposition was made him seem like a problem child.
sagacious: (adj)- having or showing keen discernment, and sound judgement
The kids sagaciously ignored the movie that the teacher played.
Paltry: (adj)- lacking in importance
Paltriously sleeping in class will cause you to fail.Gossamer: (n)- something delicate, light or flimsy.
The boy thought all girls were gossamer and nice until he moved to another school.
Fidelity: (n)- faithfulness to obligations, duties, or observations
The girl's fidelity was so rare that she was promoted on the first day.
procure: (v)-to get by special effort; obtain or acquire
Everyone was so dedicated to there work that they procured more money than what they usually get.
Allusion: (n)- the act of alluding; indirect reference
Everyone's alluding cause them to go the wrong way.Intemperance: (n)- excessive use of alcoholic beverages
The friends had intemperance, and were alcohol abusers.Maltreat: (v)- to treat rough or cruel way; abuse
The boy maltreated his reports, because he didn't care what happened to it.
Scruple: (n)- a moral or ethical consideration or standard that acts as a restraining force or inhabits certain actions
The kids were scruplling to keep the man from going out and destroying another mans car.
Malevolence: (n)- ill will; malice; hatred
All the kids were malevolence towards the girl in the back of the room, because she was different.
Atrocity: (n) - the quality of being extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, and brutal.
The woman was in such a rage that she atrociously beat the other woman.
Debauch: (n) -a period of wanton self-indulgence, and excessive party which includes consumption of alcohol
The debauched party was filled with so much alcohol that anyone and everyone who stepped in had a drink.
Sentiment: (n) -a mental feeling; emotion.
The man felt no sentiment towards what he had done.Remorse: (n) -deep and painful regret for wrongdoing
At the funeral, everyone felt a terrible remorse for murdering the victim.
Friday, August 7, 2009
The Best Thing That Happened This Summer...
The best thing that happened to me this summer, was from June 29th, my birthday, to July 4th. Those days were the best because my dad came to visit, and he gave my brother and I 200 dollars each. After that, we went to my grandmas house for a combined birthday party of four. Since me, my brother, and two younger cousins have birthdays in June and July, we decide to a pool party on the fourth of July. The best part was when my auntie brought out the balloons, some were blown until I put one to the water jet and made a water balloon. After my bigger cousin and I made the water balloons we started throwing them at each other, the house, and the little kids. when the night came, my grandma brought out fire works, I only got to ignite one since I'm not trusted with fire. The fire works made tons of sounds and it had bright red, green, and yellow colors. hours later we left and went home, but the next day i was sore!
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