Starter Activities Days 1120 Day 11 Word of the day Churlish Definition rude mean difficult to work with The toddlers behavior was churlish when he threw a tantrum Reading ID: 255823
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Business Communications
Starter Activities
Days
11-20Slide2
Day 11
Word of the day:
Churlish
Definition
: rude, mean, difficult to work with“The toddler’s behavior was churlish when he threw a tantrum.”
Reading:
Pages 42-43
Discussion:
What is the
Sheex
factor?Slide3
Day 12
Word of the day:
Cajole
Definition:
to persuade or coax by flattery or promises
Reading:
Pages
45-49 1/2
Discussion
:
When has fear prevented you from achieving a goal in school, business, or your personal life? In what form did this fear come up? How did you react to it?Slide4
Day 13
Word of the day:
Quell
Definition
: To suppress or put an end to, to quiet or subdue.“The mother’s lullaby quelled the baby’s cries.”
Reading:
Pages
49 ½ - 53 ¾
Discussion:
What’s the worst mistake that you’ve ever made? What was the end result? Were the consequences as bad as you thought they might be?Slide5
Day 14
Word of the day:
Vindicate
Definition:
To clear from accusation or suspicion.“The jury’s decision vindicated him from the crime.”
Reading:
Pages
53 ¾ - Top of Page 57
Discussion:
If you had no fear at all, how would you live your life differently? Would you change jobs or start a new business? Dedicate yourself to a favorite passion? Finally ask out that special someone on a date?Slide6
Day 15
Word of the day:
Amicable
Definition:
characterized by showing good will, friendly, peaceful
Reading:
Pages
57 through 61
Discussion:
What are some strategies for dealing with fear while you are experiencing it?
In what way is fear a good thing?Slide7
Day 16
Word of the day:
Insolence
Definition:
rude or impertinent behavior or speech.“The teacher was offended by the student’s insolence.”
Reading:
Pages
62-65 ½
Discussion
:
What are the pros and cons that Blake faced when starting his business? Why is a pro/con list a good idea? Share a big decision you have made and its pros and cons.Slide8
Day 17
Word of the day:
Dastardly
Definition: mean and cowardly
“The villain was well known for his dastardly deeds.”
Reading:
Pages 25-29 ¾
Discussion:
Think of something you recently accomplished at work or school that was difficult. Now think of all the things that could have gone wrong, but didn’t, that would have prevented you from reaching your goal. How did you avoid these pitfalls?Slide9
Day 18
Word of the day:
C
ultivate
Definition: To promote or improve growth by labor and attention
Reading:
Pages
69-75 ½
Discussion:
What are some strategies for dealing with fear while you are experiencing it? In what way is fear a good thing?Slide10
Day 19
Word of the day:
Infernal
Definition:
hellish, fiendish, diabolical. Extremely troublesome, annoying, outrageous
Reading:
75 ½ - 82 ½
Discussion:
Think about the quote by Einstein on Page 69. How can having limited or no resources be a blessing in disguise?Slide11
Day 2
0
Word of the day:
Impotent
Definition: lacking power or ability
Reading:
Pages
82 ½ - top of 92
Discussion:
What are some creative ways that Blake was able to make the most from his limited resources?