English III Blog
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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.
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
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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
vacillate: to be indecisive
Example: He vacillated daily in his decision to attend U of M or MSU, unable to make a choice. HEY! There will be a Unit 1 quiz tomorrow for those who haven't taken it yet. Be sure to study/practice the source evaluation criteria and lateral reading. BRING YOUR IDs FRIDAY FOR THE LIBRARY. DO NOWS Agenda:
callous: showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others
Example: My brother became callous towards me after I told on him for breaking a window. HEY! There will be a Unit 1 quiz on Thurdsay for those who haven't taken it yet. Be sure to study/practice the source evaluation criteria and lateral reading. DO NOWS
PERIOD 5 and 6
PERIOD 3 and 4 egregious: outstandingly bad; shocking
Example: My teacher gave me an egregious ammount of homework on Friday. I didn't even get close to finishing. DO NOWS (spend the first 15 minutes of class working on these)
indoctrinate: teach to accept a set of beliefs uncritically
Example: My dad indocrinated me into hockey culture from an early age, taking me to a game at least every week. DO NOW
aberration: a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
Example: The aberration in the test scores led Mr. Restad to question whether the students really studied or just cheated. DO NOW Learning Intentions
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