Headline: A non-bicrural human entered the concert last night!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Thesaurus Entry for Exasperating
Exasperating:
synonyms
displeasing
intensifying
infuriating
antonyms
calm
comfort
soothe
Shakaed
Flutter
Headline: " A fluttering puck, on a clearing attempt by Rian Kesler, leaves the Canucks hopeless for the Stanley Cup!"
Dictonary
Sacrilege: Who Steals Sacred things.
Eitology: The causes of a Disease or Abnormal Condition.
Acrostic for Foolish
Fred is absurd
Olivia is brainless
Oz is idiotic
Landon is half-witted
Ivor is nutty
Sara is zany
Hunter is wacky
By Ari Havusuha
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Incremental Dialogue
Setting: Parent teacher conferences
Parents: “How is Rob doing this semester?”
Mr G: “Rob is picking things quickly, staying on task and making incremental progress in math and written expression.”
Parents: “That’s nice to hear because his attitude towards homework has been much better at home.”
Mr G: “With this attitude he will have a very successful year.”
Monday, November 17, 2008
Epithet
DIALOGUE
By: Bayle James
A new kid comes to school.
Tom walks up to her and asks her name.
“Hey, what’s your name?”
“My name is Gabriela.” Replied Gabriela the new kid.
“Cool! My name is Tomas but everyone calls me Tom. Do you have a nickname?” asked Tom.
“Yes, my epithet is Gabi.” Gabi divulged.
Facebook Response
Facebook Response
Bayle James
Anything that is on the computer is fair game. You have to be totally careful about what you write and how you write it. Once something is in cyberspace there is no stopping it!
I think that it is seems unfair that the school was looking at the students account without them knowing. I think that if the school sent out a notice that mentioned the fact that they would be looking on Facebook it would have prepared the kids and they would not have written bad things. Since the school did not send out a warning this one student is like an example to the other students about what can happen when someone posts something inappropriate on the internet.
I heard that sometimes universities look at Facebook when they are choosing people to go to their schools. Anything that is posted can be seen. It is kind of funny how Facebook was made by two university students and now it can be used against university students.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
In my opinion I think that the student is wrong
because he posted the comment in public and involved a
name of the teacher. If it did no involve the name of
teacher it would not matter. It is false labeling
because the comment is not true.
The punishment fit the
crime because the teacher was so nervous to go back to school,
so she missed so she missed out on classes and salary. To make it even
he should miss out on the trip. If I were in the teachers shoes,
I would leave the school for a few days and if people do not forget, I
would move schools.
Coincide, Taut and Epitome Glossary posts
Newspaper Headline:
Coinciding sports games means bad traffic in downtown.
Dialogue:
“Ok, Jimmy, make sure you tie that knot tautly.”
“Don’t worry mom, I’ve been practicing tying really tight knots.”
“Just remember to---”
CRASH
“Use the thick rope” Jimmy’s mom sighed.
“Sorry!”
Analogy:
Epitome is to example as sad is to unhappy.
Facebook Situation
Bram offended and embarrassed his teacher. He was not aware that his conversation was not private at all and as a consequence was not being able to go on a trip to Montreal that he was looking forward to all year. Was it acceptable for Bram to do this and shoud he have gotten punished like he did?
My opinion is pulled to both sides so that I feel sympathy for each individual in this situation. I think that Bram was stupid and careless for discussing something that could potentially be harmful on his wall. He obviously did not realise the effects and consequences of the internet which is open to anyone. I think that the school was right to punish Bram but in my opinion the punishment did not fit the crime. The trip to Montreal seemed to be the highlight of the year that everyone was looking forward to, and I do not think that he should have gotten banned from the trip. I think the school should have told the students that they were monitoring their accounts before they stepped in. I think that if the school had told them that they were doing this none of this would have happened. I understand that what happens to the teachers affects the school in some way but I do not necessarily think that the school should have gotten involved. I think that Bram and the teacher should have worked it out before the school intervened. I can not decide what kind of punishment he should have received with out knowing how far it spread.
On the other hand I think what Bram did was very wrong. Not only was it lashon harah but he did it in a space where it could have gotten public and it did. If I was the teacher I would have been quite offended and upset with the students. Even if what he said was true it would be very mean but he made something up that was totally untrue. Also once you write something on the internet you can not take it back so a false lie was exposed in the net for any one to see.
Bram’s Facebook Dilemma
Bram’s Facebook Dilemma
By: Marc Levin
Was it right for Bram to make fun of his teacher on Facebook?
I think that everyone is right in their own way.
Bram’s dad, David, is right because the school had no authority to punish his child while he was at home without discussing it with him first.
The school is correct as, it was a rude thing that Bram did, and maybe the school does not tolerate rude things.
Bram was right because he didn’t now what he was saying was public. After all, even the President of Schools in Montreal said that kids can be irresponsible. Maybe Bram was just getting carried away with his buddies.
Finally the teacher has a good point.
To me, she has the best point of all. This one wall post affected her reputation. No school will ever accept her if she wanted to move. If she was too embarrassed to go back to school, this would alter her financial situation.
How are we going to solve this problem? My solution would be to have an awareness week about this situation. I would bring in a guest speaker that knows about Facebook, have him/her inform us about its safety, and make it a fun and good learning experience for everyone.
Hopefully the teacher fixed her problem, and that Bram got an easier punishment.
Marc L. 7B
Euphonious Glossary By: Marc L.
Dialogue:
“Jim, what song would you like me to play for you on my guitar?”
“Well Jack, I would like you to play a song that is euphonious.”
“In that case I will play Classical Gas.”
“What a splendid choice Jack.”
Thanks,
Marc L.
Facebook Response
Facebook
My opinion on this situation is very mixed. I feel this is very wrong of the student because the teacher’s reputation is now wrecked. By doing a little joke on the web it can affect someone very much. If I was put in the teacher’s shoes I would be greatly hurt.
I also feel that doing what the school did was a huge invasion of privacy. The boy went onto Facebook assuming that he was able to post a joke about his teacher and would not be affected by it at all. If the boy had known that the administration team would be searching Facebook, he most probably would have avoided doing this to his teacher.
Another opinion I have on this situation is the punishment was not fair and a bit extreme. The father stated on the clip we head that he is very cautious of what his son does on the internet. His father also said that his son should not be punished because his action was done at home and not at school. In other words he should not be punished for what he has done outside of school. I agree with this because a boy lost the chance to go on an amazing trip just because of something he had done irresponsibly at home.
A possible solution to this problem is to make sure students set their settings to private. This could avoid public humiliation to the staff at the school. This is an easy task and if the students are not responsible enough to do so, is there fault. Although, in this boy’s case he was not sure how to so set his settings to private so under these circumstances it can be understood.
All in all I truly feel that this student’s action was not right but the punishment was not fair to the student. This will now teach all his classmates to be careful with what they say and do on Facebook and the internet itself.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Definition for ALGID
algid
(al'-jid) adj. chilly, cold. [from Latin algidus, from algere "to be cold."]
Glossary page headline
Headline for stupendous:
"Danny Greenberg displays stupendous technique in hockey."
Danny
Headline to Amphibian
"Amphibian museum is making millions off of tourists attractions"
-Janine Nifco 7B
Obliterated (dialouge)
Bob: Oh my gosh mom will kill me. I didn't listen to her when she said " Bob no playing soccer in the house".
Mom: Bob what have you done, you obliterated my new vase.
Bob: I am sorry mom.
Mom: I am sorry is not enough you are grounded young man
Bob: B- b-but MOM!
Mom: Shh!
Sharon Ardon 7B
Flabbergasted
An acrostic to flabbergasted:
Feeling very astonished and amazed
Like after the Canucks win a game with a shut out
And not lose like usual
Because it does not happen to often when we win and shut out the other team.
Benjamin was amazed at the way Zack wrote his essay
Everybody was astonished by the VTT Tornadoes win and it seemed that the new team would be
Real good and their performance would flabbergast everyone.
Greatly
Amazed.
Sometimes the occasional project is flabbergasting and amazingly surprising.
Tim was amused but also intrigued by how amazing the school play was.
Everybody was not expecting this to happen and they loved it.
Detention was unusual and flabbergasting.
Dialogue
"Hello Sara "
"hello Jenna"
Don't you totaly ornery that, the fact that food prices are going up"
"oh ya"
Dictonary
Mystique: an air or attitude of mystery and reverence developing around something or someone.
Aequeosalinocalcalinosetaceoaluminosocupreovitriolic Headline!!!
"Aequeosalinocalcalinosetaceoaluminosocupreovitriolic H2O leaks from processing plant in Brazil."
By: Bram 7A
P.S.: Aequeosalinocalcalinosetaceoaluminosocupreovitriolic H2O means spa water.
Glossary Page Post
Here is my acrostic for stupendous.
Surprising
Terrific
Unbelievable
Perfect
Excellence
Not common
Delightful
Outstanding
Uplifting
Stupendous!
-Aviva
Bonus Opportunity
Post your response or comments to the Facebook lesson. Please check for spelling and grammar before posting. Watch for proper paragraphs as well.
Glossary posts and entries (two words) due tomorrow.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Melcryptovestimentaphiliac Headline
"Young Man Caught and Convicted of Being a Melcryptovestimentaphiliac."
By: Bram 7A
P.S.: Melcryptovestimentaphiliac means someone who compulsivly steals ladies underwear.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
I Made A Mistake!
Hi Everyone,
When I posted my analogy for the word zany I accidentally said it was a headline. So please not that Mr. G
Riddle
Manufacture: What do you call a soda that is manufactured in a factory that makes soda pop out of toads?
Croaka-Cola!!!
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Synecdoche
Dictionary entry:
\si-NEK-duh-kee\, noun: a figure of speech by which a part is put for the whole or whole for a part or general for the special or vice versa
Friday, November 7, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Debrief
Dictionary
debrief v receive a report from a (soldier, diplomat, etc.) after an event. debriefing n
Sharon Ardon 7B
Foofaraw
Dictionary Entry:
Foofaraw-to make a big deal over a little thing.
Example: Mr G. don't make a foofaraw over this grade.
slipshod acrostic
Some teachers get a
Little bit
Irritated with
Procrastination, and
Sulk marking
Homework that is way
Over
Due and slipshod
-Benny
My Headline to "Diffuse
This post is for next week....
The one for this week is Futtock...
Head Line:
Diffuse love for our 2010 olympic players
-Janine
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Astuteness Acrostic
An antonym
Such as
terrible lack of brain cells.
up front about cleverness
tremendessly intelligent
extra wisdom
never
ending
sense of
sorrow for those who aren't astute
Glossary Post for the Word Melee
Matthew the confused fighter
Elbows
Larry in the head
Eric joins in to the
Extreme and confused melee
BY ARI HAVUSHA
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Glossary Entry by Jed: Heliotrope
Heavenly rays of sun
Erupt on to the
Luscious green grass flares
In the morning at the
Ominous glow that
Tints the sky a
Reddish purple the
Oval shaped sun
Pierces through the mourning sky
Everyone watches in silence
-Jed S.
Melee
Acrostic
Marc punches Eric
Everyone screams "YAY"
Luckily
Eric has enough energy to
Eliminate Marc with a final punch ending the extreme melee
By Arieh Leon Dales
Monday, November 3, 2008
Obtuse and Cantankerous Glossary Posts
For obtuse:
Obtuse man electrocutes himself while trying to blow dry his hair in the shower.
For cantankerous:
Analogy:
Cantankerous is to grumpy as intelligent is to smart.
-Sam
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Connotation of Detestation
Detestation and hatred are synonyms but they have different connotations. When you hate something you strongly dislike it but the thing does not make you physically ill. However when you detest something it means you hate it but also you get physically disgusted by it.
by Adina
Dictionary entry for 'Futtock'
Each of the curved timber pieces forming the lower part of ships frame
-Janine
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Glossery Page for "devastating"
Headline:
Devastating news, only 28% of Vancouver voted in the last election
Aviva
Morose Glossary Page by Jonah
Acrostic:
Many people are depressed about failing the math test
On Monday Jason was gloomy
Ronald had a temper from fighting with his friends
Over the past week the class was sad because the pet hamster died
Sandy's tennis lesson was canceled, so she was gloomy
Everyday Jane misses her father
Friday, October 31, 2008
Homework
-Analogy worksheet (Monday)
-Multi-genre glossary entries and blog post (every Friday)
-Keep on drafting those essays
Have a fun and safe weekend.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Belligerent Bob Dialogue
“Hi,” said Ned. “High! I’m not high. I don’t do drugs. Is that what you think I do?” yelled Bob. “No. Really, I was just trying to be nice,” replied Ned. “Are you mocking me?” hollered Bob. “No!” “You know what, let’s take this outside!” "Well, somebody's belligerent today," muttered Ned as he ran away from Bob. -Sam Hi, my computer wouldn't let me underline belligerent so I put in bold instead.
defenestration
Headline:
Demonstration leads to defenestration - protestor gets thrown out of window.
NY Times
My Glossary page for the word"posthaste"
Hi Mr. G,
Here is my posthaste analogy:
Posthaste is to fast as unhurried is to slow
Aviva
Dictionary Entry
Pessimist: A person inclined to see all the difficulties and disadvantages or to look at the dark side of things.
Successor
Analogy
Successor is to replacement as thankful is to grateful.
Newspaper Headline
"Liberals chose new successor for Stephane Dion."
~Adina~
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