Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Stargirl
Stargirl and Leo are officially a couple. Leo is having second thoughts about what he is sacrificing to be her friend. Have you ever sacrificed anything to be friends with someone? If so what was it? Was it worth it?
Vocabulary test for this week will be taken from all of the words so far. There will be 15 words.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Stargirl Week four
At the end of Chapter 17 Stargirl took Leo to her Enchanted Place. Do you have an Enchanted Place? What I think the author means by an enchanted place is where you feel completely comfortable and at ease. I would have two places one would be my home, but the other place is when I go to a baseball game. I feel very "at home" when I go to a baseball game. The atmosphere is very comforting for me.
Words for the week:
impulsively- acting or doing without forethought
unhinged- unsettled or distracted
paranoid- mistrustful or suspicious
excommunicated- to exclude from membership of a group
ambled- to walk at a slow, easy pace
consult- seek advice from someone
revel- take part in noisy or lively activities
introverted- shy; keeping to oneself
Check out the new video. Let me know what you think.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Stargirl week three
Boy her classmates really let Stargirl have it on Hot Seat. Do you think Stargirl will change after her appearance on Hot Seat? Why or why not? Check out the new link let me know what you think.
vocabulary for the week
cascade-a succession of events like a waterfall.
hostility-a state of unfriendliness
flailing-to wave or swing vigorously
raucous-rowdy; disorderly
delusion-a false belief or opinion
jubilation-a feeling of or expression of joy or exultation
defiance-open disregard; contempt
annihilated-to reduce to utter ruin or nonexistence
promenade-a public place where people walk arm in arm
commotion-noisy disturbance
serenity-the state of being calm or tranquil
interrogate-to ask questions that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Comment from Mrs. Raum
Great job giving your opinions. You are participating the right way and being respectful of what other people say.
Thanks and keep it up!!!!
Monday, September 15, 2008
Stargirl week two
Thanks to Cayden and Corbin for their two posts last week. Let's see if we can double it this week. Here's you question to respond to:
If our school could have a TV program like "Hot Seat" who would you want to be on it? Why?
Vocabulary words for the week.
mortified-to humiliate or shame
suppress-to put an end to the activities of a person
oblivious-not aware of or not concerned with what is happening
hapless-unlucky, unfortunate, luckless
infamous-well known for some bad quality or deed
undermining-to destroy or injure by some deceitful activity
impromptu-made without previous preparation
literally-taking words in their usual or most basic meaning
traitor-a person who betrays a friend
earnestly-serious in intention and sincerity of feeling
meddle-to intrude into other people's business
impish-mischievous
Monday, September 8, 2008
Stargirl
Stargirl is quite an interesting and unique character. What do you think would happen if she came to our school? Check out the website for the author of the book. Tell me what you think.
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