1. Word of the Day Journal Check #4
AP Language and composition

2. Word of the Day
Journal 1/4/2017 ½ pg What was your favorite memory from Winter Break?
Abjure formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief
Sally abjured some long-held beliefs when she converted to another religion.

3. Word of the Day
1/6/2017 Journal ½ pg
“All television is educational television. The question is: what is it teaching?” -Nicholas Johnson
Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it glamorizes/romanticizes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Astute: marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
There would have been nothing left to do for someone less astute.

4. Word of the Day
1/10/2017 Journal ½ pg
“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.”
What are your ambitions? What work do you have to do? What prize do you seek?
Bowdlerize
edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate
The man presented a bowdlerized version of the story.

5. “Love is strong. Fear is weak.” -Buddha
Disparage
to lower in rank or reputation
Voters don't like political advertisements in which opponents disparage one another.
“Love is strong Fear is weak.” -Buddha
Who makes a better leader: someone who is loved, or someone who is feared? Take a position and explain your answer.

6. Word of the Day Paladin a leading champion of a cause
What do you know about Martin Luther King Jr.?
What do you want to learn about Martin Luther King Jr.? What do you think is his impact on the world?
Word of the Day
Paladin
a leading champion of a cause
The prince summoned the paladin to commend him for his actions in battle.

7. Word of the Day
Hubris
overbearing pride or presumption
His failure was brought on by his hubris.
“A blade of grass is a commonplace on Earth; it would be a miracle on Mars. Our descendants on Mars will know the value of a patch of green. And if a blade of grass is priceless, what is the value of a human being?” ~Carl Sagan
Do we place too little or too much value in human life? Use specific examples to explain your position.

8. Word of the Day
Donald Trump became president Friday. What do you believe is the most important issue this country is facing today? How should Donald Trump and his administration address that issue? ½ pg
Tenet
a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
A basic tenet of [Frank Lloyd] Wright's designs was that structures should grow out of the features that are already on the land.

9. “That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind
“That old law about 'an eye for an eye' leaves everybody blind. The time is always right to do the right thing.” ~Martin Luther King Jr.
Word of the Day
Uncouth
strange or clumsy in shape or appearance
While George comes from a very wealthy family, he often behaves in an uncouth manner and acts as though he has no social skills at all.
Is “an eye for an eye” a good basis for determining an appropriate punishment? Why or why not? Give a specific example to explain your claim.

10. The issue on the table…
Hamilton Argumentative Rap Analysis
Disobedient Figure Bio Rap Battle
Disobedient Figure Debate Battles

11. EDUCATION

12. DEATH PENALTY

13. MEDIA CENSORSHIP

14. TORTURE

15. AID TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES IN NEED

16. DEMOCRACY

17. GUN LAWS

18. HONEST AND POOR OR DISHONEST AND RICH