1 Vocabulary Story 931 Visits to Van Gogh . Van Gogh seemed vacuous, doing menial tasks in an insane asylum. His art was reproved and laughed at. However; toward the end of his life, things started to invert. A new tier of artists braved the hoarfrost to visit him; it was a harbinger of things to come. For his part, Van Gogh had charisma and rapport and was garrulous about his ideas about art. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 931 Visits to Van Gogh . Van Gogh seemed empty headed, doing lowly tasks in an insane asylum. His art was criticized and laughed at. However; toward the end of his life, things started to turn around. A new generation of artists braved the cold to visit him; it was a sign of things to come. For his part, Van Gogh had charm and friendliness and was talkative about his ideas about art. .

1 Vocabulary Story 933 The French Army Fell Apart Before WW2 . The French in 1940 were intimidated by the stentorian speeches of Hitler. They heeded erudite experts who said the incipient war would lead to inexorable defeat. This incapacitated the army. Routine order broke down. Troops had an untoward appearance and they imbibed wine to forget. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 933 The French Army Fell apart Before WW2 . The French in 1940 were cowed by the loud speeches of Hitler. They paid attention to learned experts who said the coming war would lead to certain defeat. This crippled the army. Daily order broke down. Troops had a sloppy appearance and they chugged wine to forget. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 937 The Monitor - An All Metal Warship . The Monitor was an all metal warship, the archetype of a class of ships to dissuade the South from maritime trade. Dogmatic pundits said its corrugated construction would cause too much turbulence and blight its maneuverability. They said the Navy should abjure this technology and stick with wood and sail. The inventor, Erikson, said he’d rather use a dromedary. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 937 The Monitor - An All Metal Warship . The Monitor was an all metal warship, the first of a class of ships to turn the South away from sea trade. Conventional experts said its ridged construction would cause too much drag and ruin its handling. They said the Navy should forget about this technology and stick with wood and sail. The inventor, Erikson, said he’d rather use a camel. .

1 Vocabulary Story 940 How Malingering was Dealt with in WW1 . In WW1, fear of going over the top eventuated in malingering. Soldiers became facile at it, ripping their apparel and such. It was infamous. An escalation of this behavior caused eminent authorities to get involved. If a soldier even insinuated he would do it, he was shot. It was done in a stolid way. Couplets were written in protest. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 940 How Malingering was Dealt with in WW1 . In WW1, fear of going over the top lead to faking injury and illness. Soldiers became skilled at it, ripping their clothes and such. It was a scandal. An up tick of this behavior caused leading authorities to get involved. If a soldier even hinted he would do it, he was shot. It was done in a unflinching way. Verse were written in protest. .

1 Vocabulary Story 943 The Old Movie Palaces . People feel plaintive for the dissolution of the old movie palaces. You did not have to badger people to go; they tractably went voluntarily several times a week. They were vexed if movies were truncated. The double feature was a dogmatic element. The coming of cable dispelled many movie viewing traditions. It was a real coup. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 943 The Old Movie Palaces . People feel wistful for the disappearance of the old movie palaces. You did not have to nag people to go; they obediently went by free will several times a week. They were cross if movies were shortened. The double feature was a dyed in the wool element. The coming of cable changed many movie viewing traditions. It was a real revolution. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 945 Hospitals - The Good, the bad and the Ugly . People are thwarted to go to the hospital. There are strange olfactory sensations. You are contiguous to turbulence and trauma that never seems to abate. There are delays that inspire pique. You wish you could get a surrogate to go in your place. However there is occasionally a convivial moment there too. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 945 Hospitals - The Good, the bad and the Ugly . People are hesitant to go to the hospital. There are strange odor sensations. You are next to commotion and shock that never seems to end. There are delays that inspire irritation. You wish you could get a stand in to go in your place. However there is occasionally a sociable moment there too. . .

Here is a one page story using ten high school level words. See the story. A “translation” in to simpler words. A nice picture to illustrate the story.

1 Vocabulary Story 840 One Problem of Dieting . One facet of dieting is family must abide with diet foods as they supplant regular foods. In lieu of steaks, there are compotes and salads. Family members complaints hamper dieters; it’s a common malady. Renowned experts have diet plans. One wonders, is there hypocrisy and equestrian size eating behind the scenes? . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 840 One Problem of Dieting . One aspect of dieting is family must put up with with diet foods as they replace regular foods. In place of steaks, there are fruit desserts and salads. Family members complaints hold back dieters; it’s a common problem. Famous experts have diet plans. One wonders, is there falsehood and horse size eating behind the scenes? . . .

1 Vocabulary Story 841 World War One Battlefield: Verdun . During the World War One Centennial, the now bosky battlefield of Verdun was ballyhooed with complaints about its unique beauty. Many allegories were made about rebirth after the armistice was signed, more than one hundred years ago. I deferred going. When I did, the guide vented pique as he scrupulously showed me around the grounds. I felt malaise thinking about all those lost there. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 841 World War One Battlefield: Verdun . During the World War One Hundred Year Anniversary, the now wooded battlefield of Verdun was highlighted with praise about its unique beauty. Many poetic comparisons were made about rebirth after the peace treaty was signed, more than one hundred years ago. I delayed in going. When I did, the guide expressed irritation as he thoroughly showed me around the grounds. I felt mildly ill thinking about all those lost there. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City . Upper class New Yorkers in the gilded age had temerity and shrewd acquisitiveness. It alienated them from the public. It was an affliction. Carnegie was called a scrupulous curmudgeon. They lived set apart in mansions on 5th avenue. However, with people of commensurate status there was harmony. They also developed a type of family group in people doing menial jobs for them like cooks and servants - a type of Upstairs Downstairs. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City . Upper class New Yorkers in the gilded age had boldness and clever greed. It estranged them from the public. It was a problem. Carnegie was called an abusive bad tempered man. They lived set apart in mansions on 5th avenue. However, with people of equal status there was community. They also developed a type of family group in people doing lowly jobs for them like cooks and servants - a type of Upstairs Downstairs. .

1 Vocabulary Story 832 New York City in 1890 . The upper class in 1890’s New York City was adamant reproving the raffish lower class. In their hubris, their only concern was having the police force in good kilter to protect themselves. They said the poor’s only motive was sloth and greed. For their part, the poor had reciprocal respect for each other. They noted how the rich squandered money on exorbitant mansions and parties. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 832 New York City in 1890 . The upper class in 1890’s New York City was firm in criticizing the dodgy lower class. In their pride, their only concern was having the police force in good order to protect themselves. They said the poor’s only reason for being was laziness and greed. For their part, the poor had mutual respect for each other. They noted how the rich threw money around on elaborate mansions and parties.

1 Vocabulary Story 831 The Old Gladiator’s Problem . The gladiator had a long epoch of success in the hippodrome. He started out as a vivacious youngster; then people started to feel ennui when watching him. The arena staged maritime battles to bolster interest. It was a common plight of older fighters. He had to have a claque to cheer for him. He got irascible and eschewed company. When he finally lost and was supine, they voted thumbs down. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 831 The Old Gladiator’s Problem . The gladiator had a long period of success in the circus. He started out as a lively youngster; then people started to feel bored when watching him. The arena staged sea battles to pick up interest. It was a common problem of older fighters. He had to have a chorus of fake clappers to cheer for him. He got irritable and shunned company. When he finally lost and was on his back, they voted thumbs down.

Here is a story using ten words from a high school vocabulary list. I give you the words and a short definition for each. You try to make a story. You then see my story and a paraphrase of it. I also give a illustration. The purpose of this is to see the vocabulary use in context and simpler words in a paraphrase story. This is a Power Point presentation.

Here is a story about the early USA’s society. You will get ten words to write a story. You will see my story and its paraphrase. An illustration is also provided. Suitable for Power point presentation.

Here is a story using ten vocabulary words. You get a list, a story, a paraphrase and an illustration. This is a power point presentation.

1 Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960’s . Sports cars were in vogue in the 1960’s. They had staunch supporters of their wanton speed and power. Coy young people trespassed on the psyches of the drivers, nullifying all rules of logic and safety. There were presentiments of accidents. Jaundiced adults fought against fast cars. All this fell into decadence with the oil shortages and fuel efficient car movement. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960’s . Sports cars were in fashion in the 1960’s. They had loyal supporters of their uncalled for speed and power. Shy young people invaded on the persona’s of the drivers, canceling all rules of logic and safety. There were fears of accidents. Envious prejudging adults fought against fast cars. All this fell by the wayside with the oil shortages and fuel efficient car movement. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th’s Abuses . King Louis the 14th was an insufferable potentate. It was enough to suffice for rebellion. An artist who worked at Versailles and got severance wrote a tell all book after his stint there. He saw blasphemy. Callow ingenue girls were pinioned to fountains just for show. The court patronized all types of vice. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 883 King Louis the 14th’s Abuses . King Louis the 14th was an intolerable dictator. It was enough to call for rebellion. An artist who worked at Versailles and got a pension wrote a tell all book after his stay there. He saw insults. Inexperiences innocent girls were chained to fountains just for show. The court supported all types of crimes. .

1 Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet’s Corps de Ballet . The ballets of the Ballet of Paris in the 19th century may look silly to us today; dozens of thin girls prancing together. How you got a part was up to chance. Some spots were reserved to girls old rich men simpered at; managers agreed to give them better roles. . . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 885 The Paris Ballet’s Corps de Ballet . The repertorie of the Ballet of Paris in the 19th century may look inane to us today; scores of slight girls cavoring en masse. How you got a part was up to serendipity. Some spots were alloted to girls octogenarian rich men puckered at; managers acceded to give them better roles. .

1 Vocabulary Story 894 Why People Like a Resort Town . An exhaustive study of why people have a predilection for Atlantic City was made. A synthesis of things was found. Rides give vertigo, games give booty; even things that go awry add interest. People say a trip there causes jubilation. After much council, the dormant Steel Pier amusement pier was reopened, in a ceremony reminiscent of the consecration of a church. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 894 Why People Like a Resort Town . An thorough study of why people have a liking for Atlantic City was made. A mixture of things was found. Rides give dizziness, games give prizes; even things that go wrong add interest. People say a trip there causes joy. After much deliberation, the dormant Steel Pier amusement pier was reopened, in a ceremony reminiscent of the dedication of a church. . .

1 Vocabulary Story 897 Plot Against Hitler . The insurrection against Hitler was intricate. It involved professionals and laymen in a kinetic action that almost succeeded. They acted listless, languid and lugubrious; jaded by being in the upper echelons of the Nazi Party. At a signal, they loped to their stations. When they thought they had killed Hitler with a bomb, there was jubilation but he survived and they were all hunted down and executed. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 897 Plot Against Hitler . The plot against Hitler was complex. It involved professionals and nonprofessionals in a lively action that almost succeeded. They acted tired slow and mournful; bored by being in the upper crust of the Nazi Party. At a signal, they ran to their stations. When they thought they had killed Hitler with a bomb, there was cerebration but he survived and they were all hunted down and executed. .