Composition Vocabulary Quiz: Swimming to Antarctica

Before you enter the quiz, let this serve as a reminder of the academic honesty policy you agreed to upon the start of the course. Any suspicion of cheating on this quiz will result in a "0" and a report to the office, with stiffer consequences possible based upon prior offenses. Remember spelling counts, so it may behoove you to copy and paste answers from the word bank. Good luck!

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Video for "Swimming to Antarctica"

A video of Lynne Cox from a documentary entitled Haunts of the Black Masseur, in which she provides insight on her 1.06 mile swim to Antarctica in 32 degree water. As you view the clip, consider the personal strength Cox exhibits, as well as the support she received from her team. How does a challenge faced alone hold more importance than one faced with a team? Consider Lynne Cox's swim, your personal experiences, and any other feats or challenges you can think of. Add details and support for your argument. Post your reflection on the Wallwisher by clicking here.

Speech: Fundamentals of Speech QUIZ

After reviewing the handout and having several classroom discussions, you are now being quizzed on the Fundamentals of Speech packet. Click here to enter the quiz. Remember you are being held to an academic honesty policy as agreed upon in the syllabus. Any report of suspicion of cheating will be dealt with accordingly, dependent upon number of offenses with the lost consequence being a "0" on this quiz.

Composition Vocabulary Quiz: "The Leap"

Click here to access the vocabulary quiz from "The Leap". Remember you are on the honor system for the quiz. You should not access any resources on the web or use the dictionary widget on your laptop. Failure to comply with the honor code will result in a report of breaking the Academic Honesty policy and will bring dire consequences such as a ZERO on the quiz, a failing grade for the grading period, or expulsion, dependent upon frequency. Please be aware that you will be monitored. Good luck!

English IV: Vocab Quiz--The Epic of Gilgamesh

Click here to access the vocabulary quiz from The Epic of Gilgamesh. Remember you are on the honor system for the quiz. You should not access any resources on the web or use the dictionary widget on your laptop. Failure to comply with the honor code will result in a report of breaking the Academic Honesty policy and will bring dire consequences such as a ZERO on the quiz, a failing grade for the grading period, or expulsion, dependent upon frequency. Please be aware that you will be monitored. Good luck!