English III Blog
Mr. Restad keeps this page up to date
so you can check what we did while you were gone... or asleep.
so you can check what we did while you were gone... or asleep.
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proclivity: a tendency to choose or do something regularly
Example: She had a proclivity towards taking careful notes during class to make sure she kept her mind organized. Mnemonic device: I have a proclivity for coffee. I am PRO-coffee. DO NOWS
opulent: rich, lavish or luxurious.
Example: My 2002 Nissan pathfinder is the opposite of lavish: seats ripping, dented from trips to the mountains, messes in the back from my kids, and it's a stick shift. Mnemonic device: Opulent people go to the opera. DO NOWS
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loquacious: talkative Example: The loquacious passenger next to me kept interrupting my reading on the flight to Seattle. DO NOWS Learning intentions
PHONES IN PHONE JAIL
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I've been having some issues. Put phones in phone locker. Sorry folks who have been successful with personal phone management.
haughty: arrogantly superior and disdainful Example: The haughty store clerk at the record store sneered at my choice of the album Dr. Feelgood by Motley Crue. DO NOWS Learning intentions
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florid: elaborately or excessively intricate
Example: The florid writing of the poet left both the students and the teachers confused about the meaning of the piece. DO NOWS Learning intentions
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ephemeral: lasting for a very short time
Example: Most slang terms are ephemeral, dropping out of use in years or even months. DO NOWS Learning intentions
 disdain: the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect
Example: While a great producer, ever since Kanye spouted off anti-semetic nonsense, I have nothing but disdain for him. We'll be doing another lateral reading practice on Thursday for those who need/want to raise their grade for 1.2 - Lateral Reading. DO NOWS Learning intentions
digression: a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
Example: Teachers who often digress are the easiest to get off task. We'll be doing another lateral reading practice on Thursday for those who need/want to raise their grade for 1.2 - Lateral Reading. DO NOWS
circuitous: having a circular or winding course
Example: My 4 year old daugther does not possess the ability to walk in a straight line; rather, she takes the most circuitous route possible from point A to B. DO NOWS Learning intentions
ameliorate: make something bad or unsatisfactory better
Example: Mr. Restad will ameliorate English class on occastion by letting students listen to music. BRING YOUR IDs FRIDAY FOR THE LIBRARY. I'll be updating grades from unit 1. Make sure you have the quiz completed and any mastery checks completed by Friday. We'll do grade checks on Monday. DO NOWS
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