A gentle rainstorm is generally less treacherous than a harsh blizzard. Rainstorms are more predictable and gentle, while blizzards bring dangerous snow and icy conditions. Doing homework is an everyday chore that some feel is drudgery or boring, while others see it as fun. When plunging into a swimming pool, one should resurface after entering the water. Picking up a smoldering ember from an old campfire is unsafe, as it could still be burning and cause a fire.

2. Which weather is more treacherous – a gentle rainstorm or a harsh blizzard? Why? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8V42NYdq4 treach·er·ous (adjective)- Something treacherous is dangerous and unpredictable. Benny had shoveled the snow off the walk, but the ice made it treacherous anyway. Synonyms: dangerous, unsafe.

3. What everyday chore feels like drudgery to you? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7043660530754605735# Homework- Drudgery or Fun? It is up to YOU! Take the drudgery out of doing the dishes… drudg·er·y (noun)- dull (boring), tedius, monotonous, unpleasant work: Theo did not enjoy the drudgery of cleaning dog kennels every day during the summer. Synonym- toil, slog, donkeywork.

4. What do you do after you plunge into a swimming pool? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMEuiOGwPXE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWFbvbMMSV0&feature=related plunge (verb)- To jump, dive, or fall, as into water. If you plunge into something, you rush into it suddenly. Did you see Fran plunge fearlessly into the pool? Synonym: dive, rush into.

5. If you see a smoldering ember in an old campfire, should you pick it up? Why or why not? http://www.ehow.co.uk/video_2355209_part-1-how-put-out.html smol·der (verb) . smol·der·ing To burn slowly with smoke but no flame: The campfire was still smoldering , so we poured more water on it. Synonym: burn.

6. If you altered the way the furniture in your classroom is arranged, describe what you would be doing. http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkqKpnU8sCE&feature=related al·ter (verb)- To make different; change. The suit will have to be altered because it is too big . Synonyms: change, modify

7. If your friend scoffed about a teams chances of winning, how did your friend feel? scoff (verb)- To show scorn or mocking disbelief; jeer. People scoffed at the scientist’s new theory. Synonyms: mock, ridicule.

8. Would you think skeptically about cows climbing trees or about cows eating grass? Explain. http:// dsc.discovery.com/videos/stephen-hawkings-universe-ufo-skeptic.html skep·ti·cal·ly (adverb)- With doubt or disbelief, express doubt about whether something is true. The teacher looked at me skeptically when I said the dog ate my homework . Synonyms: doubtfully, unbelievingly.

9. Would you be discouraged if someone told you that you had won a prize? Why or why not? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tjYoKCBYag&feature=related dis·cour·age (verb)- To cause to lose courage or confidence. If something discouraged you, it made you believe that things weren’t going to turn out as you hoped. The harsh criticism discouraged me from entering the competition. Synonym: d ishearten. Antonyms: encourage