Vista Language Arts Lessons

  Micro-expressions express the seven universal emotions: disgust, anger, fear, sadness, happiness, contempt, and surprise.  In the 1990's Paul Ekman *(clinical psychologist) expanded his list of emotions to include a range of positive and negative emotions not all encoded in facial muscles  Some emotions expressed as facial expressions: happiness, sadness, anger, surprise, disgust, fear, confusion, excitement, - Macro Expressions                                   Micro Expressions -obvious expression                                   -often misinterpreted or missed completely -last 1/2-4 secs                                             -occurs in ...

  Phrenology- The study of brain shape and reading...The beginning of this study was designed in 1796 by Physician Franz Joseph Gall. Gall conceived of the brain not as a single organ but as a mosaic of specialized parts that each governed a particular mental or emotional function. Phrenology was popular in the 1800's.   Vocabulary words and your first impression: 1. imitation 2. wonder 3. esteem 4. cautiousness 5. prudence 6.parental love 7. courage 8. acquisition 9.sublimity 10, ideality 11. reflective 12.perceptive 13. aspiring 14.domestic

  \ Reflexology is a type of massage that involves applying different amounts of pressure to the feet, hands, and ears.  It is based on the theory that these body parts are connected to certain organs and body systems. People who practice this technique are called reflexologists. Reflexology is based on the Chinese belief of qi (pronounced "chee") or vital energy. The qi flows through each person.  When a person is stressed, their body blocks qi. This can cause an imbalance in the body and can lead to illness.  Reflexology helps to keep the body in balance.  Touch is believed to send energy flowing into a person's body and reaches the area needed for healing. 1. What are the potential benefits of reflexology? -reduce stress and anxiety -reduce pain -lift mood -improve general well-being 2. What are additional benefits of reflexology? -boost immune system -fight cancer -relieve colds and bacterial infections -clear sinuses -recover from back problems -boost ferti...

Reviews of everyday questions for Covid-19 (Practice to continually improve English understanding) 1. What are the most common side effects in the elderly after receiving the Covid-19 vaccine ? The study results showed that the vaccines were safe and provided protection from Covid-19 in these older adults. The most common side effects were pain at the injection site and systemic symptoms like fever and chills.  These side effects were generally mild and moderate. 2. What are some suggestions to keep adults active during Covid-19? -Climb up the stairs as much as you can-an opportunity to keep active. -Use household chores as a way to be more physically active. -Join an online exercise class or make up your own routine. -Strengthen muscles with lift weight lifting or improvise by using full bottles of water -Make time for fun with dancing to music. 3.Do healthy adults under the age of 65 need to worry about Covid-19? Yes.  The risk of serious illness or death from Covid-19 incre...

     The questions below are designed to improve and increase your vocabulary through common/ordinary situations such as the Covid 19 concerns. 1. Is it safe to drink alcohol after Covid-19 vaccine? After the vaccine there is no evidence to show that alcohol consumption will have an effect on how the vaccine works. Of course use common sense and do not overdo your consumption of alcohol.  Having one beer, one glass of wine or one cocktail should be safe after your vaccination.   2. Is it safe to take ibuprofen after Covid-19 vaccine? If you have pain or discomfort, talk to your doctor about taking over-the-counter medicine, such as ibuprofen, aspirin, antihistamines, or acetaminophen(Tylenol), for any pain and discomfort you may experience after getting vaccinated. 3. Can I take aspirin after Covid-19 vaccine? see #2 4. Is it safe to take antihistamines after the Covid-19 vaccine? #2 Covid-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting Covid-19.  Yo...

TIME.....TINE   Time.....clock, hours, measures of time Tine...prongs of a fork, pitch fork, tuning fork practice pronouncing words that begin with "tim" and "tin" timeline timeless timber timecard timeworn timid timpanists tinker tinkerer   tinkering tingle tinsel  tinseling tinder tinctures tinplate tinsnips tinfoil tinhorn tinkertoys create sentences with tim and tin:  A timeless timecard for tinkering with tinkertoys.

Some of the “politically correct”   terms can be viewed seriously and satirically...what pictures/ definitions appear to you as you read them? (Think about synonyms-analogies-antonyms, adjectives) 1. bald - follically challenged  (sans hair, thin on top) 2. cowardly- challenge challenged ( ie: runaway volunteer, backward foot-stepper, bravery deficient) 3. Dish washer- utensil sanitizer 4. dorm- residence hall 5. ignorant- factually unencumbered  6. janitor- sanitation engineer  7. large nose- nasally gifted 8. lazy- energetically declined (is: productively delayed, recumbent expert) 9. mankind- humankind 10. Old persons- senior citizens (is: geriatric set) 11. poor- economically marginalized  12. quiet- conversational minimalist  13. complaint form- response form 14. Stewardess- flight attendant 15. Mailman- letter carrier 16. drug addict- substance abuser 17. fire- downsize, streamline, let go 18. Garbage collector- sanitation engineer/ person 19. bo...