Science+Fiction+-+February+13+-+17

=Monday, February 13= = = =Tuesday, February 14= > 1) existing in reality; perceptible by the senses. > 2) relating to an actual specific thing, as in “it will take concrete evidence to convict this person.” = = =Wednesday, February 15= = = =Thursday, February 16=
 * in class writing: Blade Runner issues
 * vocab warm-up:
 * 5. abstract –
 * considered apart from concrete existence, i.e. the unknown in an algebra problem is an abstract idea.
 * having an intellectual and emotional content that depends solely on intrinsic form, rather than narrative content or pictorial representation
 * 6. concrete, adj. –
 * 7. rectify, v. – to make something right or correct; to right a wrong
 * 8. disparaging, adj. - derogatory; expressing the opinion that something is of little worth.
 * Comics - Chapter 2 - #2 questions
 * help each other!
 * Station Eleven study questions
 * vocab warm-up:
 * 9. amplify, v. – to cause something to become more noticeable or intense; to increase volume (especially using an amplifier!)
 * 10. irrelevant, adj. – not important to the subject at hand; unimportant
 * 11. inanimate, adj. – not alive, not an animal or human; showing no sign of life
 * 12. objective, adj. –
 * 1) - (of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions
 * 2) a thing aimed at or sought; a goal
 * Station Eleven character list
 * work together to put in info we know so far
 * Station Eleven questions
 * Station Eleven questions
 * ===vocab warm-up:===
 * ===13. subjective, adj. - based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions===
 * ===14. ambiguous, adj. - open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning===
 * ===15. reconcile, v. – to bring things back into harmony; to restore friendly relations===
 * ===16. aspect, n. – a particular feature of something; the positioning of something in a particular direction===

= = =Friday, February 17= > === 18. dynamic, adj. – characterized by constant change or activity; relating to the volume of a voice or recording === > === 19. synaesthetic, adj. - a neurological phenomenon in which stimulation of one sensory or cognitive pathway leads to automatic, involuntary experiences in a second sensory or cognitive pathway. ( from Greek // syn = // together and // aesthesis //= sensation)= === > === 20. cumulative, adj. - increasing quantity, degree, or force by successive additions ===
 * ===So - where are we?===
 * How is Station Eleven going? How about the questions?
 * Did you get the questions?
 * ===How about the comics questions?===
 * ===Do you need time?===
 * =vocab warm-up:=
 * === 17. duration, n. – how long something lasts ===
 * =go to the Library:=
 * =check out a comic book!=
 * =notes on Ch. 2 & 3=
 * =Ch. 3 questions - 1st 1/2 (tan)=