VOCABULARY 7

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The more Alex spoke the more LOQUACIOUS Quatro Quatro became. As the concert went on Dan smith and EEEE were up to some SHENANIGANS that nobody wanted to join in. They were going around slapping girl’s butt and hiding in the crowd. In order to ESCHEW getting hurt by the women they pretended to rock out to the music like everybody else. Ivy then gave them a huge HARANGUE on why they should respect women. They stared blankly at her and took in her then GARRULOUS personality. She was dressed in a purple tight MUNGO dress and had a capricious look to her. If she was not so up tight she would be one of EEE and Dan Smith slapping competition victims. Ivy’s disappointment in the boys was EPHEMERAL, next thing you know she was dancing and shouting with them. The sweaty bodies briefly brushing against each other, the raspy screams making everyone deaf, it made the boys act so EBULLIENT.

“Dang…” EEE exclaimed.

“What? Where?” Dan shouted.

A beautiful young lady was walking past them, she smelled of channel perfume and sweat. She was very aware of her beauty so for some fun she turned around and winked at the boys.

Dan could not contain himself and he screamed at the top of his lungs

“Bomb!”

People turned to all places, the music stopped, before Dan could explain himself there were people running chaotically and screaming

“Bomb! There is a bomb!”

GREEN EGGS & HAMLET

a) What do you know about Hamlet, the "Melancholy Dane"? 

Honestly, all I know is that Hamlet is one of Shakespeare’s great works and that it is often taught in high school. I know nothing of the Melancholy Dane.

 b) What do you know about Shakespeare? 

As for Shakespeare I know he was a great writer that made a dent in the literature world. He is very well known for Romeo & Juliet.

c) Why do so many students involuntarily frown when they hear the name "Shakespeare"? 

The Old English is difficult to understand and when students do not understand they tend to loose interest. It also takes much more effort from the reader to understand the storyline rather than any other novel. The fact that all of his works were written such a long time ago also plays a part in that. Students want to read modern novels.

d) What can we do to make studying this play an amazing experience we'll never forget?

Collaborating and reading in groups and as a class would be great. I always learn more when more brains are involved J. We should alternate from group readings to class discussions the next. This way we have the chance to help our peers understand the play, and if our peers are doubtful about something we can discuss it as a class and Dr. Preston. If we would like to get more creative we can even play jeopardy with comprehension questions that would allow the whole class to get involved and understand what they did not.   

WHAT I MEANT TO SAY WAS

Chaucer's informal style of writing in the prologue ranged from ironic, to humorous and unpredictable.

THIS COURSE REALLY IS USEFUL!

YES!

From the time I have been in this class I have become irritably curious and questioning of what I do not understand and of why other people think the way they do. My mind has turned into some chaotic place full of wonder that my parents cannot stand. It's quite neat actually.

I cannot lie; sometimes I wonder why did I take this course? Why put myself through more work and time than I have to? Well I guess I will just have to see what I am willing to take out of this course.

One thing is for sure; I am glad that the vocabulary I learned was on my SAT test. I looked at the question and I got that exited feeling a 3 year old gets when they get something they really wanted. I was overjoyed that I knew the meaning of Punctilio and Curmudgeon.  I hesitated and thought oh my gosh I know this! I know this! Best feeling ever!

IF I JUST HAD MORE TIME

If i had more time to improve my performance on the midterm i would have divided the vocabulary and studied them separate days. When i knew one list i would move on to the next. That would give me more time to understand the words better. As for the essay there was not really a way i could study for that. I knew my stuff when it came to Chaucer so that kind of helped. Next time i need to better pace myself, develop my ideas better and focus. It was hard to focus because as i was writing i kept on remembering vocabulary words. I was constantly going back and forth.

QUOTE OF THE DAY #9

"Sometimes i think to myself
there are so many people in this world that have so much potential, but do not know how to use it. EVERYONE has something to offer. Find it, Use it! You are worth it, do not give up and always remember that FAILING IS NOT THE SAME AS LOOSING. Failure does not define you unless you let it. Get up, try again. I believe in you."

-just my thoughts

QUOTE OF THE DAY #8

"Feet,
why do i need them
if i have wings to fly?"

-Frida Kahlo