The Last Word of the Day Test

Iota -n 1. The ninth letter of the Greek alphabet, corresponding to the English i. 2. A very small quantity or degree; a jot; a bit.

Unctuous –adj 1.characterized by excessive piousness excessively smooth, suave, or smug 2.having an oily or soapy feel

Pervasive -adj 1.existing in or spreading through every part of something

Rancor –n 1.bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

Mercurial –adj 1.changeable; volatile; fickle; erratic 2.animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted. 3.pertaining to the metal mercury.

Affable –adj 1. pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite 2. showing warmth and friendliness

Decorous –adj 1. characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.

Verisimilitude –n 1. the appearance or semblance of truth; likelihood; probability 2. something having merely the appearance of truth.

Prodigal -adj 1.wastefully of recklessly extravagant 2.giving or yielding profusely;lavish (usually followed by of or with)

Debilitate -verb. 1. to make weak or feeble; enfeeble: The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.

Contemp Issues - Your Immigration Solutions

Well, our podcasts are finally done! I've just finished the last touches on my cut and I think I've figured out this hosting thing. You can use the mini players below  to listen to your Immigration Solution Podcast, or you can check out this link to download the mp3.

Good job guys!


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3rd Period - Opperation: Total Media Starvation

 This week we are starting our unit on technology and it's effect on our lives, a topic YOU chose. (Good job guys) Because of AP testing and Law Academy activities going on this week, I'll be posting assignments here for those of you who are missing class.

Operation: Total Media Starvation. Can you unplug?

On Friday we briefly discussed the differences between media and technology. We decided that technology is the means in which media is presented to us. For example: your iPod is technology and your music is media. This weekend I challenged you to give up media for a 24 hour period. No music, no radio, no newspapers, magazines, and no internet access. After some discussion we decided books were okay, and telephone use was fine as long as you didn't text.

So, how did it go?

Your assignment today is to write a 750 word response to my challenge OR draw/write a 10 cell comic strip on the same subject. You should discuss you experiences, was it hard? Easy? Impossible? Did things end up the way you feared/hoped? Did you learn anything new about yourself?

When you are finished, watch the documentary below. The film follows three college students as they try to give up using computers for 3 whole weeks, as they struggle to communicate, get their assignments done, and make it through "digital detox."


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