Vocabulary
What does tension mean?
mental or emotional strain
As a dentist, I see this problem a lot. I recommend using this toothpaste.
ethos
Fix this sentence: I walk to the store and I bought milk.
I walked to the store and I bought milk.
or
I walk to the store and I buy milk.
Why do we annotate?
to make sure you understand what is happening in a text
What are 2 ways you can make Marshall a better place? :)
What does intimidate mean?
to frighten someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants
If we don't adopt this puppy, he may never find a home!
pathos
Fix this sentence: Anna and Mike is going skiing.
Anna and Mike are going skiing.
Anna is going skiing.
Why is it important to have text evidence in your essays?
helps readers better understand and believe your point
List 3 school rules.
IDs around neck, school uniform, no phones at lunch, etc.
how likely something is to happen
probability
People who eat chocolate are 72% happier than those who don't, so we should eat chocolate every day.
logos
Fix this sentence: Anna and Pat are married; he has been together for 20 years.
Anna and Pat are married; they have been together for 20 years.
Pat is married; he has been together with Anna for 20 years.
What are 3 things you can do to prepare for college now?
make good study habits, explore extracurricular activities/clubs, read a lot, etc.
What was our last unit called?
Social Networking or Antisocial Networking
What does aspire mean?
to direct one's hopes towards achieving something
If you decide not to come for Thanksgiving, it would break your grandmother's heart.
pathos
Fix this sentence: Because I ate dinner.
Because I ate dinner, I was in a good mood.
I was in a good mood because I ate dinner.
What are 2 main reasons why schools give out financial aid?
1. financial need
2. in recognition of achievement
List 3 jobs that need more than a 4-year college degree.
nurse, counselor, teacher, etc.
Jobs that don't: engineer, computer science jobs, marketing/business, etc.
an activity at a school (or outside of school) pursued in addition to normal classes
extracurricular
He knows his dinosaur fossils. He has been a leading research for 20 years.
ethos
Fix this sentence: I can't hardly believe what she said.
I can hardly believe what she said.
I can't believe what she said.
What does literacy mean?
the ability to read and write
Are all students who attend college intelligent?
not necessarily, some have more opportunities, some have good work ethics, etc.