Monday, August 27, 2012
Fall vocabulary #3
accolade (noun): an expression of praise or admirations
acerbity (noun): harshness or severity, as of temper or expresssion
attrition (noun): wearing away
bromide (noun): trite saying
chauvinist (noun): excessive patriotism
chronic (adjective): constant; long lasting; habitual
expound (verb): to explain in detail
factionalism (adjective): self-interested, partisan
immaculate (adjective): spotlessly clean
imprecation (noun): curse
ineluctable (adjective): incapable of being invaded, inescapable
mercurial:animated; lively; sprightly; quick-witted
palliate:to relieve or lessen without curing; mitigate; alleviate
protocol: the customs and regulations dealing with diplomaticformality, precedence, and etiquette.
resplendent:shining brilliantly; gleaming; splendid
stigmatize:to set some mark of disgrace or infamy upon
sub rosa: confidentially; secretly; privately
vainglory:excessive elation or pride
vestige: a mark, trace, or visible evidence of something that is nolonger present or in existence
volition:the act of willing, choosing, or resolving
http://e2hotchkissrhsenglitcomp.blogspot.com/
also, special thanks to elizabeth for the last 8 words.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski
Also, put the volume on high! Sorry, my voice is so quiet.
Peer Feedback #1
I must say, I am NOT proud of this essay at all, because I had no idea how to start it. However, it's a start, so I'd love to hear some of your ideas. What can I improve? Don't be afraid to be a little tough!
Leisure is known as "time available for ease and relaxation." Leisure had not prospered, according to George Eliot. George Eliot describes "Old Leisure" in his poem, by refering to tradional times. The author believes leisure has left us, and how we are somewhat confused on what "real" leisure is today.
The author describes how philosphers tried to impose the great steam engine was to create a leisure of mankind. However, Eliot feels the more we try to prosper, the more we lose our traditional values. By improving our technology, we are creating a gap between traditional values, to selfish needs. For example, families would always go to church on Sunday morning, but now the audience has decreased. The obvious point the author is trying to make is how traditional values are being less focused on, and we are focusing on a way that will blind us from our past.
The author is imposing how the modern day society is "weak: and we do not look at life as happiness, but as a "task." We simply do what we are told, and do not go above what we are expected. For example, they're a various of types of students. Students who go to class, do their work, and nothing else. However, they're those students who go beyond and try to be opportunists. Eliot describes how our modern day society takes advantages of what we have. Our society looks more on what we don't have, and how we want more.
In conclusion, George Eliot's ideas on leisures explains old fashioned values, and modern day society ungratefulness. Today's society is selfish, and takes advantage on how good our life is. The old society showed appreciation by giving thanks in church, while we give thanks to no one. It's obvious our times have changed, however, there is hope for a change for the betterment of our society.
Leisure is known as "time available for ease and relaxation." Leisure had not prospered, according to George Eliot. George Eliot describes "Old Leisure" in his poem, by refering to tradional times. The author believes leisure has left us, and how we are somewhat confused on what "real" leisure is today.
The author describes how philosphers tried to impose the great steam engine was to create a leisure of mankind. However, Eliot feels the more we try to prosper, the more we lose our traditional values. By improving our technology, we are creating a gap between traditional values, to selfish needs. For example, families would always go to church on Sunday morning, but now the audience has decreased. The obvious point the author is trying to make is how traditional values are being less focused on, and we are focusing on a way that will blind us from our past.
The author is imposing how the modern day society is "weak: and we do not look at life as happiness, but as a "task." We simply do what we are told, and do not go above what we are expected. For example, they're a various of types of students. Students who go to class, do their work, and nothing else. However, they're those students who go beyond and try to be opportunists. Eliot describes how our modern day society takes advantages of what we have. Our society looks more on what we don't have, and how we want more.
In conclusion, George Eliot's ideas on leisures explains old fashioned values, and modern day society ungratefulness. Today's society is selfish, and takes advantage on how good our life is. The old society showed appreciation by giving thanks in church, while we give thanks to no one. It's obvious our times have changed, however, there is hope for a change for the betterment of our society.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Reflection on Week 1
1.Are there any factors that you think are going to affect your participation or experience in this class? (Access to a computer, cell phone, transportation? Family that can help or hassle? Friends that can help or hassle? Scheduling factors that can help or hassle?)
I am currently computerless and smart phoneless, therefore, I have to work twice as hard as gaining access. On the other hand, I do not believe this will affect my participation or experience in this class in a negative way. In fact, I believe it will help me. For example, since I only have access to my mother's work computer, I must get my work done, and I must take notes, in order to, be prepared for the next day. I must admit, it's a hassle to always come to my mother's work, but it also has a positive effect. I always do my schoolwork right after school, and I have a peaceful atmosphere.
2. Think of an awesome (or the best ever) learning experience (or an experience where you changed) What was it you learned? [call it X] Where were you? What happened? Who else was there? Did it teach you anything about how you learn (or pay attention... or ?) How did you know what was happening?
An experience where I have changed is when I was a member of Key Club, my sophmore year. We volunteered for a homeless shelter at Good Samartian. I learned that good things happen to good people. I also learned, that the innocent are punished for no reason we understand. I remember the kids coming up to table for a glass of milk. They were not rude or mean, but polite and courteous. It taught me we take so much for granted, and I don't want to end up not going to college and furthering my education. I know I must push myself, in order to get what I want in life. I can't take the easy way out.
3.What are you most [excited/concerned] about in this class? What do you look forward to in learning? How do you think it can/will make a practical difference in your life?
I am most excited about this class, is to learn more about my peers way of thinking. Mostly everybody has their own points of views, and thinks differently from others. I find it very interesting that I have an opportunity to learn about my classmates in an academic way. I am most concered about this class, is the expectations to be met. I understand being a senior, means I have higher expectations than others, but everyone has doubts. However, I feel with the help of my classmates, and the perseverance. I am looking forward to learning about a new way of thinking, and it will create a practical difference in my life by giving me the opportunity to have a flexible mind.
I am currently computerless and smart phoneless, therefore, I have to work twice as hard as gaining access. On the other hand, I do not believe this will affect my participation or experience in this class in a negative way. In fact, I believe it will help me. For example, since I only have access to my mother's work computer, I must get my work done, and I must take notes, in order to, be prepared for the next day. I must admit, it's a hassle to always come to my mother's work, but it also has a positive effect. I always do my schoolwork right after school, and I have a peaceful atmosphere.
2. Think of an awesome (or the best ever) learning experience (or an experience where you changed) What was it you learned? [call it X] Where were you? What happened? Who else was there? Did it teach you anything about how you learn (or pay attention... or ?) How did you know what was happening?
An experience where I have changed is when I was a member of Key Club, my sophmore year. We volunteered for a homeless shelter at Good Samartian. I learned that good things happen to good people. I also learned, that the innocent are punished for no reason we understand. I remember the kids coming up to table for a glass of milk. They were not rude or mean, but polite and courteous. It taught me we take so much for granted, and I don't want to end up not going to college and furthering my education. I know I must push myself, in order to get what I want in life. I can't take the easy way out.
3.What are you most [excited/concerned] about in this class? What do you look forward to in learning? How do you think it can/will make a practical difference in your life?
I am most excited about this class, is to learn more about my peers way of thinking. Mostly everybody has their own points of views, and thinks differently from others. I find it very interesting that I have an opportunity to learn about my classmates in an academic way. I am most concered about this class, is the expectations to be met. I understand being a senior, means I have higher expectations than others, but everyone has doubts. However, I feel with the help of my classmates, and the perseverance. I am looking forward to learning about a new way of thinking, and it will create a practical difference in my life by giving me the opportunity to have a flexible mind.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
1. This commercial borrows the poem The Laughing Heart by Charles Bukowski, without credit.
2. The use of this poem by a corporation might be considered ironic because most commercials are extremely happy (Except those commercials about animals or children in Africa). Also, the poems mentions oneself as marvelous, and to take chances, but this is commercial is about selling jeans. The poem is about life, and the commercial is about jeans.
3. Yes, I do believe the poem represents the reputation of the author. When researching Mr. Bukowski, many sites mentioned how his poems emphasized the lives of ordinary people. It also mentions how he wrote about American lowlifes. Mr. Bukowski is an American poet that is to told to influence social, cultural, and econmical atmosphere of his home, Los Angeles.
4. I discovered the answers to #1 and #3 by clicking the link, which transferred me to youtube. I ended up reading the comments of the video, then a user(s) mentioned the name of the poem, along with the author. I, then, looked up Charles Bukowski and read a few sites on his life and inspirations.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Orientation
The reasons for taking this course is quite simple and short. I want to expand my vocabulary, along with my knowledge. Also, I want to learn a new way of viewing things, in order to, have a better understanding. I'm extremely excited to take a course where my mind will be challenged, and I will be able to learn in an environment where students are outspoken. However, I am nervous for the projects that will require a new way of thinking, and not matching up to the requirements. My goals for this course is to pass the AP test in May. I would also like to raise my writing skills on the SAT with the help of this course. I expect my writing and thinking would be highly improved by taking this course by challenging my way of thinking, and also learning how to see things in a different view of light.
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