Welcome to Mrs. Bliss's English Class Website!
This website is a space where you can find information about your upcoming assignments
and any other important information regarding due dates, test dates and expectations.
You can also come here to ask questions or share thoughts about what we read, write, and discuss in English class.
Important Announcements
Students should make sure their Stargirl packets and highlighting are complete. I am checking the Vocabulary Unit 3 packets for the quiz on Tuesday. The definitions of the words are below:
1. Sneering (Chapter 2) verb: to openly express dislike and a lack of respect
2. Absurdity (Chapter 2) noun: the act of being silly, foolish or ridiculous
3. Glared (Chapter 2) verb: to look directly at someone in an angry way
4. Theory (Chapter 2) noun: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events
5. Snickered (Chapter 2) verb: laughing in a covert or partly suppressed manner
6. Expose (Chapter 2) verb: to leave (something) without covering or protection
7. Hoax (Chapter 2) noun: an act intended to trick or dupe
8. Nonconformity (Chapter 2): noun: refusal to behave the way most people behave
9. Vague (Chapter 3) adjective: not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific
10. Hypothesis (Chapter 3) noun: an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion
This website is a space where you can find information about your upcoming assignments
and any other important information regarding due dates, test dates and expectations.
You can also come here to ask questions or share thoughts about what we read, write, and discuss in English class.
Important Announcements
Students should make sure their Stargirl packets and highlighting are complete. I am checking the Vocabulary Unit 3 packets for the quiz on Tuesday. The definitions of the words are below:
1. Sneering (Chapter 2) verb: to openly express dislike and a lack of respect
2. Absurdity (Chapter 2) noun: the act of being silly, foolish or ridiculous
3. Glared (Chapter 2) verb: to look directly at someone in an angry way
4. Theory (Chapter 2) noun: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain facts or events
5. Snickered (Chapter 2) verb: laughing in a covert or partly suppressed manner
6. Expose (Chapter 2) verb: to leave (something) without covering or protection
7. Hoax (Chapter 2) noun: an act intended to trick or dupe
8. Nonconformity (Chapter 2): noun: refusal to behave the way most people behave
9. Vague (Chapter 3) adjective: not clear in meaning : stated in a way that is general and not specific
10. Hypothesis (Chapter 3) noun: an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion
