HW: 3/28

(1) Word du Jour:  dignity (post definition and example on your blog)
   - A. a solemn and gentle attitude or force that has admirable authority.
      ex) He behaved with the great dignity as if he is a judge.
   - B. a graceful and solemn temper that no one can dare to treat thoughtlessly.
      ex) He was deprived his dignity. He can't be treated as a person any more!

(2) Find an example of spoken word poetry and post it on your blog. Why does it appeal to you?

   - It has a strong impression, I will listen it many times to understand !!





(3) Research Sarah Kay and Project V.O.I.C.E. What is her story?

   - Sarah Kay : Sarah Kay is a Spoken Word Poet who grew up in New York City and began performing her poetry when she was only fourteen years old. She founded Project V.O.I.C.E. and taught Spoken Word Poetry in classrooms and workshops all over the world, to students of all ages.

   - Project V.O.I.C.E.  ← CLICK !!

(4) Comment!!!

   - Oll Korrect. cut me some slack plz :)

HW: 3/23

(1) Answer the questions on the conversation prompt discussed in class.
a. Do you agree with these quotes?
   - Yes, especially  "We draw imaginary lines around what we think we can do - lines that often limit us much more than the rules imposed by society at large."

b. When is a rule really just a suggestion? And when do suggestions morph into rules?
   -in the library, we should keep quiet. It's not a rule but most of us keep this suggestion as if that is a rule. (Actually I don't know whether "KEEP QUIET" is a rule or a suggestion)
    When almost people agree with a certain suggestion and keep it for a long time, people think it is indispensible and have a large effect on them. Then a certain one morphs into a rule.

c. What are the consequences – good and bad – of getting “off the prescribed path” (breaking the rules)?
   - Maybe get a little Bad and get lots of Good.
     I think 'breaking the rules' is a kind of challenge. It would be not easy, make some problems to others. But it's the way to to think differently, and to find the problem that previous rules have.

d. What happens to those who break the rules?
   - restrict, penalty, punish, alienate, etc...
     (Or, maybe he or she can change the rules , get praised, or ......................be attacked..? )

(2) Post an example of the ‘herd’ mentality in action. [e.g.] photo or video

Is it correct?  : )

(3) On this day the expression ‘OK’ entered into the American vernacular. What does it mean and who is credited as being the first person to use the expression publicly?
   - It means good, fine, all right, it can be used all times when you nod your head. Ok? make sence?
     Martin Van Buren(the 8th president of USA)'s supporters called his hometown Old Kinderhook 'O.K.' for familiarity to people, but it was accepted as a spelling error.(All Correct → Oll Korrect). Later it became popular and widely used in the world.
    
(4) Comment, comment, comment!!!
   - I will, I will, I will !!!

HW: 3/21

(1) Find 3 quotes of inspiration from Chapter 3 of ‘What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20.’ Place them on your blog.
   - It is important to remember that idea generation involves exploration of the landscape of possibilities.
   - Knowng that you can question the rules is terrifically empowering.
   - Don't be afraid to get out of your comfort zone, to have a healthy disregard for the impossible, and to turn well-worn ideas on their heads.


(2) Define 5 of the idioms we discussed in class. Use them in a sentence.
A. a piece of cake - as easy as  just eating a piece of cake, very easy.
    ex) Falling asleep is a piece of cake.
B. beat around the bush - avoid saying something, quickly turn the issue, do other works, to hide something.
    ex) Don't beat around the bush, and tell me where you were!!
C. the ball’s in your court - can make a decision, choose and do something one's own way.
    ex) Just do what you want!! the ball's in your basket.
D. between a rock and a hard place - you have to choose between bad way and unpleasant way.
    ex) Oh, I don't know what to do! I'm between a rock and a hard place..
E. all your eggs in one basket - take one's all at a time to something
    ex) Don't put all your eggs in one basket, it's dangerous for you!!

(3) On this day, many years ago, Stanley went in search of Livingstone. Who are these individuals and what is their story? What is the famous quote attributed to this event?
A. David Livingstone - a scottish medical missionary
     Henry Stanley - a repoter
     STORY : David Livingstone went to Africa for missionary work, and there he wrote a letter about his trip, it became famous issue. But later the letter suddenly stopped. Reporter named Henry Stanley went in search of Livingstone. He found Livingstone in a small arab village. They traveled together, and after Livingstone died, Stanley cotinued travel to Congo. He named Congo's wide pool-"Stanley pool" and huge fall-"Livingstone fall"

B. Knowledge is Power....? well.. I think so.

HW: 3/16

A. How can I solve the world starvation with a rubber band?

1) good solution

   - I will make not "Rubber band", but "Lover band". It may be sold out ^^;; And I can help some hungry people with earnings of "Lover band" ^^. hh
2) bad solution
   - What!! do I have to help hungry people?? I'm hungry too.. SORRY there...

B. How can I solve daily problem with a random object?

1) My daily problem - Sleepy

2) A random object - Gum

Solution

   - I can chew gum when I'm sleepy!

     The gum will disturb my sleep because I have to chew it continuously, so I can't fall asleep.

HW: 3/14

a. What according to Dr. Niedenthal, is the scientific explanation for smiling?
   - “A smile is not this floating thing, like a Cheshire Cat, It’s attached to a body.”

b. How did Dr. Niedenthal and her colleagues begin to study the science of smiling?
   - they surveyed a wide range of studies, from brain scans to cultural observations, to build a new scientific model of the smile.

c. According to the article, is it correct to say a smile is simply an expression reflecting feelings of happiness? Explain.
   - No, a smile is complicated, because it is related to the circumstance, brain activity, eye contact, etc.
     And sometimes the same muscles contract when people feel sad, or disgusting.

d. What are some of the categories smiles fall into? What are some of the distinguishing features of each?
   - I think smiles fall into all of humans expression - happiness, sadness, pride, kindness, nervous, and so on.
     They can be distinguished by eyes, eyebrows, chin, mouth, lips, zygomaticus muscles, etc. But it's hard to distinguish person's feeling only with facial motion.

e. Is it possible that people use smiles to gain some advantage over others? How?
   - Yes. People can smile to get a good impression to others, and to calm down others feeling.

HW: 3/9

(1) Make your own definition - Stereotypes, Prejudice, Impartiality, Misunderstanding, Snap Decision.
   - Stereotyps : A fixed image of idea that someone thinks so.
   - Prejudice : An excessive dislike or preference regardless of the fact.
   - Impartiality : A principle of justice that should be based on fairness.
   - Misunderstanding : An act of accepting or understanding uncorrectly.
   - Snap Decision : A quick decision without careful consideration.

(2) Lesson we can learn from Kyle and his paper clip
   - You can get anything if you do try to get.
   - Challenge everything.
   - A small thing can have large effect.
   - Pay attention to all things, although they are trivial.
   - You can do it.

HW: 3/7

(1)-1 My daily routine
   - I go to school on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I take many classes that I've never taken. It's somewhat unfamiliar but interesting. On Tuesday and Thursday, I take a rest at home or go out to play with my friends. Weekend, what I have to do is finishing my homeworks. Then, I can have free time ! :0

(1)-2 If you had more time, what would you add to your daily routine?
   - I would like to do some activities, like exercise, riding a skateboard, etc.

(1)-3 Solution
   - I have some free times on weekends, so I can do what I want to do.


(2) Sympathy & Empathy
   - Sympathy : If you see someone who is in a bad situation, and you feel sorry for them and Sympathy to them.
   - Empathy : The ability to share another person's feelings and emotions as if they were your own.