Phrases

Assignment: Go to the site (http://www.phrases.org.uk/ meanings/index.html). You will need to enter this directly into your address bar without any spaces. Search the etymology of common phrases and then post as your comment the phrase you have chosen. Then include an explanation of the history of the phrase in your own words so that a reader can understand. IMPORTANT: Once a phrase has been chosen and commented on by another student, it may not be used again.

Latin Root Question

Assignment: Your comment should reflect the answer to the question: What do you consider to be the most useful Latin root that you have learned thus far and how do your believe that your knowledge of Latin roots will be helpful to you in the future?

Question Answer

Assignment:
Answer one of the following questions in a minimum of one paragraph using five or more vocabulary words from your lists.

1. What has your day been like today?
2. Describe one of your scariest experiences?
3. Who would you consider a hero and why?
4. What is one of your favorite past times and why?
5. Describe one of your best or worst childhood memories?

Vocabulary Lists

Go to the following site (https://www.msu.edu/~defores1/gre/ vocab/gre_vocab.htm), you will need to enter this address directly without any spaces. Choose one word from the vocabulary list. As your comment, state the chosen vocabulary word and use it correctly in a well-thought out sentence. IMPORTANT: Once a vocabulary word has been chosen, it may not be used again.

Example of comment:
Magnanimity:
The children's charity was overwhelmed with the magnanimity of the anonymous donor that gave enough money to complete their ongoing project.

Descriptive Word

Assignment: Choose one of the above images. 1. Snowscape 2. Barn 3. Dive 4. Slide 5. Airplane

Comment by stating the chosen photo and then choosing a vocabulary word from our list that you associate with the photo. State the vocabulary word and then an explanation of why you associate this word with the photo. IMPORTANT: Once someone has chosen a vocabulary word in conjunction with a photo- it may not be used again.

Example of comment:
Photo 2- Barn. I associate the vocabulary word "rustic" with this photograph. The word rustic means 'from the country' and this barn with the cattle lying in front of it is the perfect example of weathered country life,

Name Origin

Instructions: Use the name origin site (http://www. name-meanings.com/). You will need to enter this directly into your search bar without spaces. Enter your name on this site and leave a comment here on the blog with your name, the meaning of your name, the gender of your name, and the origin.
Example:
Name: Teresa
Meaning: Harvester
Gender: Female
Origin: Spanish