FINALS DAY

Fathead reflection due
big ol' paper pass back
Invisible Children
HW:
have a nice life...

English 8C: 6.15.12

National Electricity Day, National Lobster Day,
National Smile Power Day, Go Fly a Kite Day
finish Fathead?
Work on Fathead documentary reflection
HW:
finish Fathead documentary reflection

English 8C: 6.14.12

7 Habits xwd due/ vocab test
Fathead  continues... notes for reflection
HW:
start Fathead documentary reflection

while i was out 6.13.12

viewing of Fathead
use question sheet and page for notes/thoughts
start 7 Habits xwd
HW:
7 Habits xwd due
7 Habits vocab test Thurs.

PERIOD 4 HABITS VOCAB

PERIOD 4

Habit 1:

Genetic determinism: genetic/inherent conditions influence thoughts & behavior

Environmental determinism: life experiences determine personality

Psychic determinism: all psychological make-up determine personality

Conscience: deep inner-awareness of right and wrong that governs behavior

Proactivity: being anticipatory, taking charge of situations

Habit 2:

Epitaphs: inscription, as on a tombstone in memory of one deceased

Vulnerabilities: susceptible to physical or emotional injuries

Criterion: standard or test on which to base judgment

Continuum: a continuous extent or whole

Exhilaration: being stimulated, refreshed, or elated

Habit 3:

Extrinsic: not essential or inherent—coming from outside influences

Intrinsic (repeat): belonging to something, native or inherent

Preclude: make impossible, prevent

Quantum: quantity or amount, share or portion

Discernable: perceptible by senses or intellect

Habit 4:

Reincarnation: belief that one is reborn after death

Psychosomatic: relating to a disorder having physical symptoms but originating from mental or emotional states

Transactional: stemming from a negotiation or exchange

Dichotomies: division into two parts or classifications

Contradictory: asserting the opposite, opposed

Habit 5:

Truncated: shortened, cut off

Intuit: to know by quick insight

Guile: cunning or deceit

Hypocrisy: professing beliefs not possessed

Empathic: compassionate, possessing empathy/feelings for other’s situation

Habit 6:

Synergy (repeat)

Authentic: not false or copied

The middle way: not a compromise—finding another option

Force field analysis: current level of performance as a result of driving and restraining forces

Driving forces: positive, reasonable, and economic influences

Restraining forces: negative, illogical, emotional influences

Ecology: synergism in nature, how things are interrelated

Habit 7:

Synergy: interaction of elements that have a greater combined effect than individual parts

Intrinsic: coming from within

Sedentary: resting a great deal, little exercise

Public victory: gain in respect and accomplishment from interdependence

Private victory: inner accomplishment, becoming independent

PERIOD 3 HABITS VOCAB

Habit 1:

Psychic determinism: upbringing and childhood experience laid out in personal tendencies and character

Environmental determinism: people and objects around someone affecting the way one acts and thinks

Proactivity: taking initiative, control of a situation

Reactive: affected by environment and situations

Independent will: free of other influences, ability based on self-awareness

Habit 2:

Paradigm: example, pattern, model

Criterion: standard or test used to base judgment

Resentment: anger or bitterness

Continuum: continuous extent or whole

Hypocrisy: professing beliefs or virtues one does not possess

Habit 3:

Endowments: natural abilities

Empowerment: having been given power or authority

Subordinated: made of lesser importance or rank

Spontaneity: resulting from natural impulse, not forced

Delegation: giving work, assignment, or duties to another

Habit 4:

Idyllic: extremely happy or peaceful or picturesque

Interpersonal: relating to relationships or communication between people

Adversarial: characterized by conflict, hostile

Psychosomatic: aggravated by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress

Permissiveness: a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior

Habit 5:

Chide: to scold mildly, reprimand

Incredulous: skeptical, disbelieving

Interpersonal (repeat)

Comparatively: relative in comparison

Caustic: cutting, corroding, emotionally stinging

Habit 6:

Endeavor: make effort, strive

Ambiguity: doubtfulness, uncertainty

Polarize: divide into opposing forces

Eloquence: speaking fluidly

Trepidation: fear and worry

Habit 7:

Implicity: unquestioning, unreserved, absolute

Inordinate: disorderly, uncontrolled

Dissipate: scatter

Explicitly: fully expressed, demonstrated

Synergy: interaction of two or more agents to produce a combined result greater than their separate effects

English 8C: 6.12.12

7 Habits vocab... any questions?
continue documentary lecture...
Documentary Guiding Questions
wrap up "BTT"?
HW:
7 Habits vocab test THURSDAY
7 Habits lecture test FRIDAY

English 8C: 6.11.12

National Hug Holiday
finish "BTT"
Documentary lecture
HW:
begin reviewing 7 Habits vocab & notes
bring all 7 activities TOMORROW

English 8C: 6.8.12

Abused Women and Children Awareness Day, 

Best Friends Day, Watch Day, Oceans Day, 

Stolen Car Day (The first stolen car was reported in 1896.)

finish presentations? (one can dream)

finish "BTT" article?

start documentary lecture?

HW:

start studying Habits vocab

English 8C: 6.7.12

National Cheer Coaches Day, National Family Recreation Day, 
Native American Appreciation Day, National Chocolate Ice Cream Day,
Freedom of the Press day 
Habit 5 presentation
Habit 6 presentation?
"BTT" reading
HW:
...

English 8C: 6.6.12

National Yo-Yo Day, Couple Appreciation Day,
National Applesauce Cake Day, National Family Day
next Habit group presentation...
Habit 5?
"Beyond the Textbook"?
HW:
...

English 8C: 6.5.12

National Gingerbread Day, World Environment Day, 

National Attitude Day

"BTT" review due, "BTT" test

Habits group #3

Habits group #4?

HW:

...

English 8C: 6.4.12

Salesman's Day, Old Maid's Day, Cheese Day
"BTT" vocal review
start article?
HW:
"BTT" vocab test tomorrow

English 8C: 6.1.12

Happy Flip a Coin Day & Go Barefoot Day
quick pass back
Habit 2 presentation
Habit 3 presentation?
documentary work
HW:
"Beyond the Textbook" vocab next TUESDAY