This is a very funny video i found thought Ms.Jones would like it lol

Don't forget your vocabulary quiz tomorrow! The Scarlet Test won't be too bad as long as you were paying attention to the film.

Worst Analogies Ever Written in a High School Essay

Most of these are pretty funny. They also serve as examples of what not to write in an essay.

http://www.interweavers.com/brett/humor/analogies.html

So what do you guys think about The Scarlet Letter film? I understand that it isn't exactly something you would have rented for a Friday with friends, but do you like it? Do you understand it? What do you like/dislike about it?

CLOVERFIELD

I just saw Cloverfield and thought that it was epic and intense! I recommend those who aren;t afraid to get a little dizzy (shot though the scope of a camcorder) and not afraid of some thrill to go see it. And if you get the chance to, at the end of the movie there are strange occurrences (hint- watch closely at the end when they are at the carnival.) If you are a real loser like I am, stay after the credits to hear a creepy message. I don't want to give it away but you might have to hear it backwards to get the whole message. It was the best movie I have seen in a while and I hope you all get to see it. Field trip anyone?



(see if you can see the hidden picture in this poster)

Week 2- Vocabulary

Vocabulary- Week 2

persecution- a program or campaign to exterminate, drive away, or subjugate a people because of their religion, race, or beliefs

engulfed- To swallow up or overwhelm by or as if by overflowing and enclosing

feign- to invent fictitiously or deceptively, as a story or an excuse.

salvation- the act of saving or protecting from harm, risk, loss, destruction, etc.

rigor- a severe or harsh act, circumstance, etc.

lusty- spirited; enthusiastic.

peril- exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger.

narrative- a story or account of events, experiences, or the like, whether true or fictitious.

phenomena- something that is impressive or extraordinary.

predestination- fate; destiny.

flashcardexchange.com

For those of you who weren't satisfied with your vocabulary quiz scores, check out this website. A student from my AP class uses it and she says it will let you turn your flashcards into a memory game so you can quiz yourself on the computer. It sounds pretty useful to me. By the time you have typed in the words and definitions and then played memory for a few rounds, it seems like you would be pretty familiar with the words.

HI GUYS!!!

Hey guys whats up? Nothing much here dudes. Just posting on the class blog. Its so rad! I can't wait to hang out with you dudes tomorrow!
PEACE!

Funny Grammar Mistakes in Church Bullitens

Here’s some announcements that actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services that just sound a little funny:

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The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of thosethings not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.
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Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.
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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7 PM. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
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The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours"

Do we have the vocabulary quiz tomorrow?

I figured I might start by sharing a few cool websites that some of my students have shared with me. Neither of them are academic, but visually interesting all the same.

maninthedark.com

or

http://dura.cell.free.fr/home/swf/arms12.swf

Hi guys! I just want to set up some ground rules on academic blogging:

1. No innappropriate content will be tolerated. This includes photos, links, and comments.

2. Do not reveal personal information via your profile. Either leave it blank or make it fictional/funny.


Now, for those of you who don't know what to do, here are some suggestions:

1. Link us to a cool site you find about college, something we are studying (literature, authors, grammar, etc.) or some link you just thought was cool.

2. Post a question. This can pertain to class, homework, politics, pet peeves, etc.

3. Comment on other students' posts. Tell 'em what you think!

4. Give us a movie review so we know what to add to our weekend plans.

5. Share thoughts on life, school, assignments, teenagehood, etc.

6. Do your classmates a favor; post the vocab. definitions or homework reminders for those forgetful members.

7. Ask Miss Jones a question. I'm not Jeeves, but I can help you out when it comes to this class and some other minutia.

8. Post an English cartoon, game, or photo. Grammar mistakes found in the public domain always makes me smile. Not because I like grammar mistakes, but because you are able to identify them.

9. Comment on class. Did you like/dislike our discussion? Why? Hated the reading assignment? Why? Loved writing your myth? Why?

These are just suggestions. Explore the possibilities of academic blogging. I'm am excited and interested to see how well you will do with this.