Vocabulary Words: Lesson Two

Write logoical, creative and grammatically correct sentences using the following words. There will be some lesson one words listed. Come on, you guys didn't think those words were going to disappear did you? You may talk to each other via blog, but comments will only be approved if they contain a vocabulary word from either lesson 1 or 2.

1. impotent, antithesis, gloat, impediment, bestial
2. perspicacity, nihilism, emandation, factious
3. aegis, maelstrom, chagrin, gloat
4. erotic, diaphanous, ephemeral
5. shard, bauble, altrusim
6. effete, enervate, fervent, rectify
7. bland, ignoble, boor
8. emendation, antithesis, labryrinth
9. amorphous, opulent, emendation, chargrin
10. Write 1-3 sentences using all vocabulary words as possible.

Welcome 12th CP

Today, you guys will get to blog. I will provide the initial topic, but feel free to go off on tangents, bring up issues, and ask questions.

So, the topic is sports. We can talk about this weekend's football games, the Phillies bid for the playoffs, your sports teams, or the irrelevancy of sports. So, read articles that interest you, write comments, and let's debate in a friendly manner!

Best Movies

I have enjoyed the conversations we have had thus far; many of you have made thought-provoking comments, provided clever insights, started interesting tangents, or have inserted humor. Bravo, keep it up!

Next topic: movies. They have the ability to move us, enlighten us, or simply humor us. Whatever the reason we watch them constantly, but we all have favorites. Access the follow sight which lists its top 100 movies of all time:

http://www.filmsite.org/mrshowbz.html.

Do you agree with this list? Why or why not? What would your top 3 movies be of all time? Why? What do you love about movies? Do you prefer comedy, action, or thriller? Are movies better than books? In all cases? Explain.

The Lighter Side

The world is amazingly interesting. Politicians debate policies that will mold our civil liberties, businessmen enact decisions that affect our finances, and businesses create products that affect our environment. But sometimes, its just fun to sit back and laugh at the oddity of this world. 

So today, search the news, read whats going on, and post and comment on people and events that seem incredulous, ridiculous, or just plain crazy! 

http://skunkpost.com/news.sp?newsId=3177

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE68C46220100913?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FoddlyEnoughNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Oddly+Enough%29

VMAs

Yesterday was 2010 MTV music Video Awards. http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2010/. Did you watch it? Why or why not? What did you think of this anniversary show? Do you like its format and performances? Why or why not? Do you agree with the nominees and winners? If not, who should have been picked for each category? Should there be other musical categories? If so, which ones?

Welcome to Blogging

http://www.blogger.com/goog_868045083

Today's Assignment:

1. Go to google.com and select the gmail tab.

2. Create a new account with an appropriate pseudonym. Must supply Ms. Rotter with the email address, pseudonym, and password to the account. 

3. Go to kimberlyrotter.blogspot.com and read the articles on blogging below. 

Here is an article that outlines what blogging is:

http://codex.wordpress.org/Introduction_to_Blogging

Here are some articles about writing appropriate blog content to preview before you start writing today: 

http://www.blogger.com/goog_868045083

http://www.problogger.net/archives/2006/02/18/writing-good-content/

4. Relax and enjoy surfing the web, reading articles that interest you about the topic below, synthesizing and analyzing information from your reading in order that you may write about the topic, and responding to fellow classmates' opinions.
              ****Remember: A blog post consists of links with analysis and synthesis that articulate a deeper understanding or relationship to the content being linked and written with potential audience in mind!