The Fun They Had by: Isaac Asimov

Selection Vocabulary Dispute – to argue against –Sentence example: The neighbors were having a dispute over who owned the beautiful tree on their property. Nonchalantly – to not have a care in the world –Sentence example: In Surviving the Applewhites, Jake nonchalantly acts like nothing bothers him about his new situation. Sorrowfully – with a lot of sadness –Sentence example: When my dog died, I was filled with sorrow. Loftily – to believe you are better than others –Sentence example: After winning the award, John acted very loftily towards his friends. Adjusted – to change –Sentence example: When I started in a new school, I adjusted my routine to fit my new schedule.

Isaac Asimov He was born January 2, 1920, in Russia He taught himself to read at age 5 He was fluent in Yiddish and English He wrote hundreds of books during his lifetime He died in 1992

Other Asimov Works To you, a robot is just a robot. But you haven't worked with them. You don't know them. They're a cleaner, better breed than we are. When Earth is ruled by master-machines... when robots are more human than humankind.

Other Asimov Works SirSir: Why did the chicken cross the road? Andrew: One does not know, sir, possibly a predator was behind the chicken, or possibly there was a female chicken on the other side of the road, if it's a male chicken. Possibly a food source, or depending on the season it might be migrating. One hopes there's no traffic. Sir: To get to the other side. Andrew: To get to the other side. Ah, why is that funny? Andrew Sir Andrew

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