Due September 4, 2019 (vocab, virtue essay, poem)

The assignment is as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1) Write one sentence for each vocabulary word. If there is more than one definition for a word, create your own sentences to demonstrate your understanding of each definition of the word.

2) Write an essay using a virtue as your prompt.
Here is a reminder of the virtues we discussed in class which are from William J. Bennett's Book of Virtues.

SELF-DISCIPLINE aka temperance -a cardinal virtue

COMPASSION  aka charity -a theological virtue

RESPONSIBILITY

FRIENDSHIP

WORK

COURAGE  aka fortitude -a cardinal virtue

PERSEVERANCE

HONESTY  aka justice -a cardinal virtue

LOYALTY

FAITH  a theological virtue  


PRUDENCE - wisdom, vigilance 

Everyone recognizes these traits as essentials of good character. Some of the best places to find examples of these virtues are in great works of literature and exemplary stories from history. William J. Bennett has collected hundreds of stories in The Book of Virtues. It is an instructive and inspiring anthology. From the Bible to American history, from Greek mythology to English poetry, from fairy tales to modern fiction, these stories are a rich storehouse of moral literacy. The Book of Virtues is a reliable moral reference point that serves to anchor its reader in our culture, our history, and our traditions. 

Please use the formatting rules we discussed in class. You can receive extra credit for vocabulary words that are used correctly and highlighted in blue. 

3) You need to know this poem by September 18th. Begin to memorize it.

The Arrow and the Song

BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW

I shot an arrow into the air, 

It fell to earth, I knew not where; 

For, so swiftly it flew, the sight 

Could not follow it in its flight. 

I breathed a song into the air, 

It fell to earth, I knew not where; 

For who has sight so keen and strong, 

That it can follow the flight of song? 

Long, long afterward, in an oak 

I found the arrow, still unbroke; 

And the song, from beginning to end, 

I found again in the heart of a friend. 

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And just in case you think you can't memorize this . . . check out this 1st grader!



One more!

September 4  Virtue (base-line writing)

Due September 4 -Vocabulary List 1

	ABATE v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount	As I began my speech, my feelings of  nervousness quickly abated.
	ABSTRACT adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality	Julie had trouble understanding the  appeal of the abstract painting.
	ABYSMAL adj. extremely bad	I got an abysmal grade on my  research paper!
	ACCORDINGLY adv. in accordance with	All students must behave accordingly.
	ACQUISITION n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something	Language acquisition is easier for  kids than it is for adults.
	ADAPT v. to make suit a new purpose v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation	The US has adapted many foreign  foods to better suit the tastes of  Americans. Dogs are known for their ability to  quickly adapt to their environments.
	ADEPT adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)	Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.
	ADEQUATE adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose	Though his resume was adequate,  the company doubted whether he’d  be a good fit.
	ADVENT n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)	The world has never been the same  since the advent of the light bulb.
	ADVERSARIAL adj. relating to hostile opposition	An adversarial attitude will make  you many enemies in life.

2019-2020 Calendar

We meet on Wednesdays from 1:00 to 3:00
Calendar 2019-2020 - class days
August 28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
November 6
Fall Break (no pun intended) - no class
December 4, 11, 18
Christmas Break - no class
January 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 4
Conroe ISD Spring Break - no class
March 18, 25
April 1
Holy Week - no class
April 15, 22, 29
May 6 - reserved as a make-up date