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VOCABULARY STORY   221   WHAT CAUSES ASSIMILATION?
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VOCABULARY STORY 221 WHAT CAUSES ASSIMILATION?

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New York City culture is a solvent that creates uniformity. The metaphor melting pot is apt. It is a misconception that meticulous methodical teaching is needed to do this. It is done inadvertently because people want to belong. It mitigates lament for the old country. Even the use of the old language becomes illicit and lampooned by the new generation. New York City culture is a dissolvant that creates a sameness. The image of a melting pot is suitable. It is wrong headed that careful systematic teaching is needed to do this. It is done automatically because people want to belong. It lessens longing for the old country. Even the use of the old language becomes taboo and mocked by the new generation.
VOCABULARY STORY 224    HOW DID BANNING ALCHOHOL DO IN THE USA?
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VOCABULARY STORY 224 HOW DID BANNING ALCHOHOL DO IN THE USA?

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It is erroneous to think you can ban alcohol in a free society. Superfluous unprecedented laws tried to eliminate alcohol in the USA in the 1920’s. These unwarranted laws led to a ponderous crime network selling alcohol! Nothing could placate an angry public which felt betrayed. Gangster gained notoriety. Some had a callous nonchaltance about killing. There were a variety of these bad guys with nuances. The government was powerless to sanction them. It is in error to think you can ban alcohol in a free society. Unnecessary never seen before laws tried to eliminate alcohol in the USA in the 1920’s. These uncalled for laws led to a giant crime network selling alcohol! Nothing could calm down an angry public which felt betrayed. Gangster gained an evil fame. Some had a hardened casualness about killing. There was an assortment of these bad guys with twists. The government was powerless to punish them.
VOCABULARY STORY 226  WHAT IS SNOW WHITE ABOUT?
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VOCABULARY STORY 226 WHAT IS SNOW WHITE ABOUT?

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Snow White has a concise plot: An ominous queen is culpable of jealousy against little Snow White for being more beautiful than her. She brews up an opaque, acidic potion. She turns herself into an old officious witch, without even a vestige of beauty. She is an opportunist, trying to get the princess to dismiss her doubts and acquiesce to eat a poison apple. Snow White has a tight plot: A menacing queen is guilty of jealousy against little Snow White for being more beautiful than her. She brews up a dark, bitting potion. She turns herself into an old meddlesome witch, without even a scrap of beauty. She takes advantage, trying to get the princess to shrug off her doubts and agree to eat a poison apple.
SONG:      AFTER THE BALL
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SONG: AFTER THE BALL

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THIS IS THE MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE EDWARDIAN ERA. IT SOLD 5 MILLION COPIES. IT IS AN EXTREMELY IMPLAUSIBLE SILLY STORY. RUN THE PROGRAM. TYPE IN AFTER THE BALL. YOU CAN USE THE SAME PROGRAM TO ENTER YOUR OWN SONGS.
VOCABULARY STORY 228   HOW DID THE PROBLEM WITH ENGLAND DEVELOP?
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VOCABULARY STORY 228 HOW DID THE PROBLEM WITH ENGLAND DEVELOP?

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When England abridged USA’s maritime rights, without abating it, it led to profound adversity. It was indicative of disrespect for the new USA. The issue lingered; the King had a type of detachment - one of his idiosyncrasies. The US public had a determination to fight. A hypothetical war was debated. When England limited USA’s maritime rights, without stopping it, it led to deep turmoil. It was a show of disrespect for the new USA. The issue festered; the King had a type of remoteness - one of his quirks. The US public had a resolve to fight. A possible war was debated.
SONG:   ADESTE FIDELES
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SONG: ADESTE FIDELES

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THIS IS A NICE CHRISTMAS SONG. TO PLAY THIS LOAD THE PROGRAM. TYPE ADESTE FIDELES. THIS SONG HAS 2 PARTS. THIS SAME PROGRAM CAN BE USED TO ENTER SONGS YOU HAVE. SONGS ARE ENTERED NOTE BY NOTE WITH POINT AND CLICK WITH THE MOUSE.
VOCABULARY STORY 223      WHAT WERE EARLY TV SHOWS LIKE?
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VOCABULARY STORY 223 WHAT WERE EARLY TV SHOWS LIKE?

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People have commented meticulously on early TV shows. The writers had trepidation they would be canceled, as many were. The solution was to have succinct trite story lines that are superficial. They were tentative and husbanded their plot possibilities. However; some shows were popular and stand out. They have tenacity even now with endless reruns. The Honeymooners is one of these. It has symmetry and artistry. People have talked in fine detail about early TV shows. The writers had a dread they would be canceled, as many were. The solution was to have brief unoriginal story lines that are light stuff. They were hesitant and used their plot possibilities sparingly. However; some shows were popular and stand out. They have staying power even now with endless reruns. The Honeymooners is one of these. It has balance and craft.
VOCABULARY STORY 229:     WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE USA DECLARED WAR ON ENGLAND
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VOCABULARY STORY 229: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN THE USA DECLARED WAR ON ENGLAND

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To appease the public’s antagonism against England, war was declared. The new US was barely viable at that time; the antithesis of mighty England. England did not have antipathy for its former colonies. There was apathy in the English populous toward the war; but in the colloquial, England kicked ass. To satisfy the public’s hatred for England, war was declared. The new US was barely surviving at that time; the direct opposite of mighty England. England did not have bad feelings for its former colonies. There was indifference in the English populous toward the war; but in common language, England kicked ass.
SONG:   MADEMOISELLE FROM ARMENTIERES
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SONG: MADEMOISELLE FROM ARMENTIERES

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THIS IS ANOTHER WW1 SONG. TO PLAY IT: LOAD THE PROGRAM. TYPE MFA. THIS SONG HAS ONE PART. THIS SAME PROGRAM HAS THE ABILITY TO SCAN YOUR OWN MUSIC FROM MUSIC PAGES. IT IS A POINT AT THE NOTES AND CLICK PROGRAM.
VOCABULARY STORY 230:   WHAT HAPPENED AS THE WAR WAS STARTING?
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VOCABULARY STORY 230: WHAT HAPPENED AS THE WAR WAS STARTING?

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You have to appreciate the appropriate apprehension in the USA for the coming WAR of 1812. Astute politicians articulated soothing statements to assuage the public’s fears. They had the assumption the young USA could win a war with England; like in the REvolution. However; despite assiduous effort, the archaic nature of the American Military made it useless. You have to realize the justified dread in the USA for the coming WAR of 1812. Aware politicians said soothing statements to calm the public’s fears. They took it for granted the young USA could win a war with England; like in the REvolution. However; despite hard effort, the backward nature of the American Military made it useless.
VOCABULARY STORY 213   WHO FIRST NOTICED LATIN TURNING INTO FRENCH?
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VOCABULARY STORY 213 WHO FIRST NOTICED LATIN TURNING INTO FRENCH?

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Discriminating English scholars in the early Middle Ages had a dilemma. In their diligence, they noticed excerpts of old prayers in Latin differed from the way Latin was being spoken then. The concentration on the discrepency was because they were averse to and had a disinclination to altering prayers; they may not work in the changed form! This was the first time the digression of a language was noticed in the Middle Ages. Latin was turning into French, Spanish and other languages. People have a disdain for Middle Ages learning but this was an important discovery. Alert English scholars in the early Middle Ages had a problem. In their steady effort, they noticed passages of old prayers in Latin were different from the way Latin was being spoken then. The focus on the change was because they did not want to and had an aversion to changing prayers; they may not work in the changed form! This was the first time the wandering of a language was noticed in the Middle Ages. Latin was turning into French, Spanish and other languages. People have a low opinion for Middle Ages learning but this was an important discovery.
SONG:   BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
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SONG: BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC

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BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC THIS IS AN AMERICAN NORTHERN CIVIL WAR TUNE. IT WILL PLAY ON MY MUSIC PLAYER. OPEN THE EXE FILE NAMED ‘FIXED’. SELECT 1 PLAY SONG. TYPE IN BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC. PLAY IT SLOWED UP 170% ON TRUMPET. THE MUSIC PLAYED CAN BE USED TO ENTER YOUR OWN MUSIC FROM PICTURES OF MUSIC SHEETS WITH NOTES ON IT.
VOCABULARY STORY 215      FACTORS IN ROME'S DECLINE
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VOCABULARY STORY 215 FACTORS IN ROME'S DECLINE

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Historian have adopted ingenious new methods to check the civil condition of Late Rome. Adherents use inference to measure the inexorable decline. The economy - stagnant. The Army once adroit - inert. A profusion of factors came together to cause this ruin. Historian have started to use clever new methods to check the country’s condition in Late Rome. Follower use deduction to measure the unstoppable decline. The economy - dead. The Army once dynamic - powerless. A host of factors came together to cause this ruin.
THE RETURN OF THE TEACHING MACHINE?
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THE RETURN OF THE TEACHING MACHINE?

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THOUGHTS ON A TESTING MACHINE A testing machine is a device to receive answers from a student and mark them. The first such device was made here in the USA. It was mechanical and needed to be precise. Its inventor was a perfectionist and suffered. A run of about one hundred were made. Because of the Depression, they were slow to sell and failed - I wish I had one now! Programmed learning was introduced. Animals could be taught with a schedule of rewards for proper responses. Courses were designed for people. I got involved with this. A teaching machine by Grolier was offered to me to help my bad spelling - still in evidence today, when I was twelve year old, during its brief popularity (Five million were sold!) Why did it fail and almost disappear, after such high hopes and hype?? HOW I USED TEACHING MACHINES: I myself made a teaching machine with a computer, when I was a Speech teacher wiTH small groups. At the time, made short answers were used as a teaching method. My program accepts answers from several students at the same time. It is on TES. It worked well and I continued to develop it while using it. I used two choice questions (Alternate Choice), adequate to quickly determine if you know your stuff. For example: Several of these questions brings the certainty to near complete, if you know the story: Snow White or The Three Little Pigs. Were pigs or dwarves in the story? Was a wolf or an evil queen the villain? Were any of the houses in the story made of bricks? If you answer randomly, you will be wrong and you don’t know the story. Alternate Choice is a recognized accepted method. WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW: I was pleasantly astounded to find the Grolier Teaching Machine and Its Spelling course on Ebay from 1962! A computer teaching course with alternate choice and the program steps of a teaching program is thoroughly possible. WHY A TEACHING PROGRAM: We are on the cusp of a new age. Great amounts of education are needed; probably more than was needed in WW2. (the military then turned to teaching machines to fill their need for training.) Programmed learning has fallen out of favor. Greed; exorbitant fees for programs and a disinterest in learning are involved?? I will look into this and see what I can do. Another perfectionist is needed. Paul Skittone 2024
SONG:      THE BOWERY
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SONG: THE BOWERY

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THIS IS A SONG OF NEW YORK CITY. THE BOWERY WAS (IS) A NOTORIOUS LOWER MANHATTAN DISTRICT NEAR THE FORMER DOCKS. THE SONG IS A LAMENT ON STRANGE THINGS HAPPENING AND HOW HE WILL NOT GO THERE ANYMORE. IT WAS KNOWN FOR DANCE HALL AND CRIME. TO PLAY THE SONG: LOAD THE PLAYER. TYPE IN THE BOWERY. THIS SONG HAS ONE PART. YOU CAN SCAN IN YOUR OWN SONGS FROM MUSIC SHEETS ALSO.
VOCABULARY STORY 219     WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RELIGION?
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VOCABULARY STORY 219 WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF RELIGION?

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Religions have common narratives with consistency. Stock messages that stem from the need to battle compound detrimental trends - deterents to theft and killing. To get people submissive to God. Some religions also have nebulous features, but the likelihood of hyperbole is rare. Religions have common themes with regularity. Standard messages that derive from the need to fight added up harmful drift - preventatives to theft and killing. To get people obedient to God. Some religions also have mysterious features, but the likelihood of way out statements is rare.
song : BILLY BOY
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song : BILLY BOY

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THIS IS AN OLD AMERICAN FOLK SONG. LOAD THE PLAYER. TYPE IN BILLY BOY. BILLY BOY HAS 1 PART. THIS PLAYER CAN ALSO BE USED TO SCAN IN YOUR OWN SONGS.
SONG:  BUFFALO GALS
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SONG: BUFFALO GALS

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THIS IS A JAUNTY SONG BASED ON AN ENGLISH TUNE. RUN THE PROGRAM. TYPE BUFFALO GALS. THIS SONG HAS 1 PART. THIS PROGRAM CAN BE USED TO SCAN YOUR OWN MUSIC FROM AN IMAGE OF A MUSIC PAGE WITH NOTES ON IT.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF VOCABULARY STORIES
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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF VOCABULARY STORIES

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WHAT THE VOCABULARY STORIES ARE FOR The stories are writing exercises. I select ten vocabulary words from a pack of 500 SAT words. Then, I try to make a very short story with them. This forces me into writing things I would never think of. I then translate it into other words - paraphrasing it. This is enjoyable for me. You can read the story and try to paraphrase it also as an exercise. Using the words is an activity that refreshes them in your mind. Just rote learning of vocabulary is much too boring and ineffective.
SONG:  ANCHORS AWEIGH
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SONG: ANCHORS AWEIGH

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THIS IS THE UNOFFICIAL US NAVAL ANTHEM. IT HAS CHILDISH WORDS. IT PLAYS ON MY MUSIC PLAYER. LOAD THE PROGRAM. TYPE ANCHORS AWEIGH. ANCHORS AWEIGH HAS ONE PART. THIS SAME PROGRAM CAN BE USED TO ENTER YOUR OWN MUSIC FROM A PICTURE OF A MUSIC SHEET WITH NOTES. IT IS A POINT WITH THE MOUSE PROGRAM AND WORKS!