1. identify & define challenging vocabulary (3?)

2. restate the main idea

3. respond .. agree or disagree? Why? Questions? Examples from our lives?

Stray: describes something or someone that has become lost.

Main idea: emphasize the idea of decorum, which means acting in harmony with nature and what is fitting.

• We agree. Because this is the rule of the universe. There is a chain between humans and nature; if you break this chain may be disrupted.

Example: If we don’t pay attention to our nutrition and don’t eat from nature our health may deteriorate.

trivial: something that is small, unimportant

vigor: great force, strength

jot: to make a quick note of something

main idea:

This paragraph supports the idea that glory, magnificence and advantage should never come in first place. Drive and discipline are what makes men great. The writer gives the idea that a heroic mind doesn’t concern itself with ordinary wishes such as things that seem ‘glorious and attractive’ to most people. Not becoming like most and having a common character will mark one as ‘a strong spirit.’

we generally agree:

Pain improves our mental durability. Moreover, we shouldn’t care what most people think as glorious and attractive in order to live a life that is most suitable for us.

pertinent : relevant or applicable to a particular matter.

sensuality : the enjoyment, expression, or pursuit of physical, especially sexual pleasure.

main idea

Self control and intellectual curiosity are the characteristics that separate humankind from other animals therefore it is an obligation of a capable man to be in constant pursuit of knowledge.

response

Agreed. Lifelong inquiry and learning is what keeps one's mind healthy and sharp, which makes being a "student" in any form an essential part of a healthy life.

devoted: loving and loyal

interfere: prevent an activity continuing

main idea: actions should be serious and important; you should prioritize important stuff first and then amusement should come

respond: I don’t agree with the writer; thinking about your actions all the time makes your life so complicated and you should be yourself.

Subordinate: placed in or occupying a lower rank, class, or position

Frenzy: a state of extreme mental agitation or wild excitement

Main idea: We should follow our reasons and our logic instead of our heart and our passions while enjoying what we do.

Respond: We agree because we should look out for our own interests instead of our lusts.

Example: I love İstanbul because I lived there for 5 years and have lots of memories with my loved ones, but for my own interests I came to Ankara to have a good law education at Bilkent University.

Plausible: Reasonable, acceptable

Reason and passion are two origins of our soul. We should make the reason main point and we should not let the passion take control of us while we are acting.

We agree because in some situations emotional and passionable decisions or actions may lead to irreversible consequences. For example, if you choose a university for just because your feelings about campus and you regret because of the education level of university, you cannot undo your decision.

Succumb: to not be able to fight against pressure

Shun: to avoid or ignore sth or someone

Greed: the wish to have a lot more food, money than you need

Contempt: a strong feeling that you do not respect sth or someone

Infatuation: a strong feeling that you attached and loved sth or someone.

Main idea: One must develop the will to stand against his instinctive desires. And also, one must stay away from the desire of money and wealth. Not having much wealth should not be a big deal, and being wealthy is meaningless if it does not lend to generosity. One must be in a search of accomplishment benefit and acquisition; not of reputation.

Agreed. Just as we have seen many people who have money but have not been able to enjoy life because of their greed for money, we also seen that it is possible to live a good life with limited money.

Personal Conduct Rules: If you consider that the actions of some people do not suit you, you do not have to keep going. You can distance yourself. For your mental health, you can think of yourself first.

We should not succumb to the temptation of money or prosperity by putting aside the things we find truly meaningful, valuable and right in life.

main idea:

We shouldn’t do something for reputation or for our own benefit but simply because it’s the moral thing to do. People usually crave fame and if they go after that relentlessly they might commit crimes to reach fame. So we should do it for the accomplishment and not for our own status.

We agree that every person should have their own moral beliefs and they should not follow the craving to be seen blindly.

I will wake up early everyday even if I am tired.

Example 2: Shopping while looking out for your economic freedom.

You shouldn't make decisions or take action in a passionate state like in a situation that you are full with emotions.

Everyday = I allocate time for myself everyday.

~ Doing a good deed even if it wasn’t to my advantage

Everyday: I study in order to become a teacher and share my knowledge with younger generations. I don’t wish for the class to get canceled or getting easy tasks.

~ Not wishing things that seem “glorious” for most people

•Example:

•I will ensure that all my online posts maintain the respectful tone I would use in a formal, face-to-face conversation. (for temperance/propriety)