English III Blog
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loquacious: talkative
Example: The loquacious passenger next to me kept interrupting my reading on the flight to Seattle. Agenda:
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. 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. Learning intentions
 Learning intentions
Agenda:
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. Learning intentions
 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. Agenda:
ephemeral: lasting for a very short time Example: Most slang terms are ephemeral, dropping out of use in years or even months. Learning Intention
 digression: a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
Example: Teachers who often digress are the easiest to get off task. Learning Intention
AGENDA
Success Criteria
AGENDA
Success Criteria
AGENDA
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. Learning Intention
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