Vocabulary:
#1: Word: Juxtaposition
Source Sentence: “he argued that body
language, facial expression, and stock mannerisms function ‘in
juxtaposition to words’ impartial feelings, attitudes, reactions, and judgments
in a different register.
Source: Why Gen-Y Johnny can’t read
non-verbal cues
Type of Context Clue: Inference
#2: Word: Acculturation
Source Sentence: “…and
how could they, for the ‘Silent Language’ is acquired through Acculturation,
not schooling.”
Source: Why Gen-Y Johnny can’t read
non-verbal cues
Type of Context Clue: Example
#3: Word: Diffidence
Source Sentence: “Lots
folks grumble about the Diffidence, self-absorption and general uncommon
inactiveness of Generation Y.”
Source: Why Gen-Y Johnny can’t read
non-verbal cues
Type of Context Clue: Example
Reflection:
The
things I carry in my backpack are: Family, Knowledge, and Hope. Family is
important, because they will always be there for you in your darkest moments,
regardless of who you are. Knowledge is what helps us to better understand
ourselves, and the world, in hope of preparing us for a future, and overcome
whatever life throws at us. Hope is what gives us the determination to live out
each day, regardless of how bad it gets, in hopes of something better coming
along for us. All these things are important to people, but they can mean
different things, depending on the person and where they come from.
When it
comes to family, one should never come to underestimate the bond one has with
his kin, for it can last through any predicament, and they will never let you
down, no matter how hard the situation might turn out to be. Knowledge is
something that can be passed between family, friends, or from the most unlikely
person, but it is these lessons we learn that keep us from repeating the same
mistakes again. Hope is what we carry with us in our darkest moment, it is the
will to carry on through any situation, good or bad, for things will turn out better
in the end.