SENTENCES FOR BLISS-JUBILATION: TEST IS WEDNESDAY MAY 23
A movie star has no
greater bliss than winning an Oscar.
The soldier’s reunion with
his family was blissful.
Our friend’s blithe look signaled that the final
had been easy.
Your kind words buoyed us and gave us hope.
We need your buoyant personality to get us through
this difficulty.
The boxing champion’s complacency made him believe no one
would beat him.
We mustn’t be complacent about our security; we must
be alert to security threats.
Our convivial host hates to dine alone.
We enjoy the conviviality of holiday parties.
The food was delectable; we enjoyed every bite.
If we win the championship,
there will be ecstasy.
We were ecstatic after we won the championship.
We were elated by all the conveniences offered
in our new neighborhood.
Our elation continued as we discovered more
and more conveniences.
Children need a safe
place to frolic.
The clown’s frolicsome antics amused the children.
A gala affair was held after graduation.
Bob is a jocund fellow who loves to tell
stories.
The defendant’s family
is jubilant over his acquittal.
On election night, jubilation reigned at the victor’s
headquarters.
SENTENCES
FOR ACQUIT-ZANY: TEST IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 16
“If
the glove doesn’t fit, you must acquit,” said the defense attorney.
Complex
math problems baffle even the best students.
Before
entering elective office, senators must consign all their property.
Your
disgusting comments are an effrontery to all good people.
Bob
was in excruciating pain after the accident.
I
ask your forbearance while we repair the DVD player.
Don’t
hamper my good fortune with your jealousy.
The
nagging child remained a nettlesome problem all through the flight.
We
kept the information from Bob so that he would remain oblivious to the truth.
Driving
without a valid license is a prodigious violation.
Vacations
help people rejuvenate from their daily tedium.
Smoking
leaves a residue of tar on the lungs of a smoker.
Regular
exercise has a salutary effect and leads to a longer life.
Teachers
must scrutinize every essay to find any errors.
In
the event of the president’s death, the vice-president shall supersede him.
I
was thankful that I had air conditioning on such a sweltering day.
Despite
the attacks against him, the senator remained unruffled.
Large packages are unwieldy and hard
to carry up the stairs.
I no longer wish to be a member and
so I withdraw my application.
The clown’s zany antics entertained
the children.
JOURNALS:
1. Who do you admire and why?
2. What do you need to survive?
3. Could you survive without your parents?
4. Apply to LOTF: Too many cooks spoil the broth."
5. Compare / Contrast: Ralph and Jack
6. What do Ralph, Jack and Simon represent?
7. For whom would YOU have voted?
8. Are people mostly good or mostly evil?
9. How do adults become so reasonable?
10. When did you learn that life is unfair?
11. What are the characteristics of a spiritual person (Simon)?
12: Free Writing
13: How was your break?
14: What evidence is there that Jack and Ralph are separating?
15: What do you think about when you have time to think?
16: Why do we need rules?
17: What are your unfounded fears?
18: Free Writing (turn in journals)
19: Why do we give gifts?
20: Why is their society breaking down?
21: Have you ever resolved a problem with violence?
22: What is the meaning of Piggy's death?
23: Final thoughts of LOTF
TTTC
24: What would you do if you were drafted?
25: Describe a time you justified a wrong action.
26: What is a true friend?
27: What personal item(s) would you take with you into war?
28: Which items that you own are representative of you?
29: What is the oldest thing you own? Why do you still have it?
30: Define: Friend, Enemy
31: What is truth? Can fiction teach more truth than non-fiction?
32: What are your fears and phobias?
33: When did first learn that truth is relative?
34: What is courage?
35: How moral are you?
36: Free Write
37: What part of your life would you like to revisit?
38: Have you ever felt the desire for revenge?
39: What's the worst trick you ever played?
40: Why are we fascinated by horror movies?
41: Does revenge make you feel better?
42: Free Write
43: Do you believe in the afterlife?
44: Which part of TTTC did you enjoy most?
VOCABULARY AND SENTENCES FOR TEST ON WED.,MAY 9
baffle: fill with confusion
cinema : movies
despise : regard as
inferior
ebullient: enthusiastic
exaggerate: overstate
exhort : urge
expertise : know-how
finicky : hard to please; fussy
gall : annoy; vex
inane: silly
indemnify : repay a loss
occidental: western (part of the world)
peruse : read; study
scuffle : wrestle, grapple
spurn : reject
stipend : fixed pay for
scholarship
surveillance : close watch
tepid : lukewarm; unenthusiastic
wager : gamble, risk
wane : decrease in power or size
Students are often baffled by math problems.
After school, I enjoy relaxing at the cinema and watching my favorite
stars.
Yankees fans despise the Red Sox.
The plans for a new building was greeted with an ebullient cheer.
Don’t exaggerate your test score; others will become jealous.
The teacher exhorted the students to turn work in on time.
Computer techs have the expertise to eliminate viruses.
A finicky child may reject even the most delicious foods.
It galls me how much advantage you take of my good nature.
Don’t interrupt an intellectual conversation with inane comments.
Insurance companies are required to indemnify the clients for fire
damage.
The US is located in the occidental region of the world.
By perusing your notes, you’ll be prepared for the test.
Don’t scuffle with your younger brother; you may hurt him.
Marcia spurned Bob’s pledge of love because she didn’t love him.
College students receive stipends to help them meet expenses.
Police surveillance cameras recorded the crime.
A bottle of tepid Coke is not refreshing.
Bob’s wager against the Patriots paid off and made him rich.
Each month, the moon waxes and wanes.
TTTC Truth Project: DUE MAY 2
PROJECT: Keep a journal for ten days.
Make note of TRUTHS and LIES
to which you are exposed each day.
These truths or lies may come from:
Media (including websites)
Friends and family
Teachers
Textbooks
Advertisements
FOR EACH ENTRY:
Did you or
did you not believe the statements?
Why or why not?
Which
theory of truth does it fall under?
Explain. 75 WORDS MINIMUM.
BREAK ASSIGNMENT:
You are applying for the job to direct the movie version of
LOTF. Write a letter to the producer in which you
must convince him to hire you. Your letter must indicate
a. which actors you would cast as Ralph, Piggy, Jack and Simon and why.
Think about the physical characteristics and personality traits;
b. a detailed description of the setting;
c. an explanation of the theme of this novel and why
it is particularly relevant to modern viewers
DUE DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27. LATE PAPERS LOSE CREDIT.
SENTENCES FOR VOCAB TEST: MAY 2
1.
Harming
another human is abhorrent to me.
2.
The
deans admonished the students about breaking school rules.
3.
The
sushi at the fine Japanese restaurant is ambrosial.
4.
After
breaking curfew, Bob was confined to his room.
5.
A
decade ago I was seven years old.
6.
The
bomb detonated killing two soldiers.
7.
A
butterfly’s life is ephemeral.
8.
A
gullible person believes everything he hears.
9.
In
an open market society, buyers and sellers can haggle over the price.
10. On
a hot day, it is pleasurable to immerse in a cold pool.
11. Due
to my insomnia, I fell asleep in English class.
12. Because
of a mental lapse, I forgot my phone number.
13. After
the deans probed the situation, the students were suspended for gross
stupidity.
14. At
graduation, New York
state will render your diploma.
15. After
the ceremony, we were served a repast of steak and shrimp.
16. Once
you run out of ink, I’ll replenish the supply.
17. Four
score and seven years equals eighty-seven.
18.
After
their fight, the young girl snubbed her ex.
19. The
wound required several sutures to close it.
20. I
unwittingly brushed against the bully who then proceeded to rearrange my face
and my life for me.
