Science+Fiction+-+October+12+-+16

=Monday, October 12= = = =Tuesday, October 13=
 * ===vocab warm-up:===
 * ===6. synapse, n. - connection between cells in the brain that sends a message===
 * ===7. convulse, v. - to tighten up involuntarily for a short time. (like convulsion)===
 * ===8. propellant, n. - something that causes something else to move up or out===
 * ===9. epoxy, n. - a strong glue made of multiple synthetic polymers===
 * ===Kurt Vonnegut notes===
 * ===check out //Cat's Cradle// by Kurt Vonnegut===
 * ===p. 3 - 11:19===
 * ===p. 5 - 2:25===
 * What about our ideas about advanced robots?
 * What's the difference?
 * Star Trek statement
 * ===homework: finish "Johnny Mnemonic"===
 * ===pp. 10 - 22===
 * ===vocab warm-up:===
 * ===10. illustrious, adj. - well known, respected, and admired for past achievements===
 * ===11. cynical, adj. - believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.===
 * 12. desiccate, v. –
 * 1) to remove the moisture from (something, especially food), typically in order to preserve it.
 * 2) lacking interest, passion, or energy.
 * ===13. mawkish, adj. - sentimental in a feeble or sickly way===

> ===by Kurt Vonnegut=== > ===Reading Schedule=== > ===On the night of: Read:=== > ===Tues., Oct. 13 Ch. 1 – 13=== > ===Wed., Oct. 14 TESTING DAY=== > ===Thurs., Oct. 15 Ch. 14 – 30=== > ===Fri., Oct. 16 Ch. 31 – 43=== > ===Mon., Oct. 19 Ch. 44 – 57=== > ===Tues., Oct. 20 Ch. 58 – 73=== > ===Wed.. Oct. 21 Ch. 74 – 86=== > ===Thurs., Oct. 22 Ch. 87 - 99=== > ===Fri., Oct. 23 Ch. 100 – 113=== > ===Mon., Oct. 26 Ch. 114 - 127=== = = =Wednesday, October 14= = = =Thursday, October 15=
 * ===homework: start reading Cat's Cradle, ch. 1 - 13===
 * ===Cat’s Cradle===
 * ==="Johnny Mnemonic" study questions===
 * draw a picture from "Johnny Mnemonic"
 * include the visual details!
 * Due end of class on Thursday
 * Testing Day
 * ===vocab warm-up:===
 * ===14. cumbersome, adj. - large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.===
 * ===15. mire, n. - a large stretch of swampy or boggy ground; a situation difficult to get out of===
 * 16. novelty, n. -
 * the quality of being new, original, or unusual.
 * a small and inexpensive toy or ornament.
 * ===17. winsome, adj. - attractive or appealing in appearance or character.===
 * ===notes on Cat's Cradle===
 * The Big Questions of Science Fiction and new technology
 * Can someone do it?
 * Should someone do it?
 * Will someone do it?
 * [|Memory and Forgetting: Radio Lab]
 * 1st and 2nd segment
 * ===finish picture from "Johnny Mnemonic"===

=Friday, October 16=
 * =vocab warm-up=
 * =18. repose, n. - rest, position where rocks slide without slipping more (the angle of repose)=
 * =19. cunning, adj. - showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion. (In North America - attractive or quaint)=
 * =20. implication, n. - the conclusion that can be drawn from something=
 * =21. nihilism, n. - the rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless=
 * =[|Memory and Forgetting: Radio Lab]=
 * =3rd segment: start at 21:00__=