Wednesday, September 12, 2012.

Periods 5-7:

1. Photos in Multipurpose Room. Distribute survey.

2. Discuss "Harrison Bergeron" Tone and Style.

3. Begin viewing Ray Bradbury: An American Icon." Take notes.



Periods 1-3

1. SSR and LOG

2. Photos in Multipurpose Room. Distribute survey.

3. Distributed vocabulary List #1 for study at home.

PSAT Vocabulary List #1

1. immerse- (v) to submerge; to engross or preoccupy

2. inept- (adj) inappropriate; clumsy, foolish

3. laconic- (adj) using few words

4. excruciating- (adj) intensely painful; agonizing

5. oration- (n) a formal speech or lecture

6. exuberant- (adj) full of unrestrained enthusiasm; lively, enthusiastic

7. loiter- (v) to stand around idly with no obvious purpose

8. adjacent- (adj) close to; next to

9. cherubic- (adj) sweet, innocent, resembling an angel

10. effusive- (adj) expressing emotion without restraint; gushy

11. aptly- (adv) appropriately, suitably, accurately

12. cuisine- (n) a style of cooking

13. alienate- (v) to make unfriendly or hostile where there had formerly been affection; to estrange

14. vie- (v) to strive for superiority or victory, to contend or compete

15. secluded- (adj) isolated, remote; removed or remote from others; solitary

We will review tomorrow.

4. Continued film Ray Bradbury: An American Icon.