August 29, 2022

Vocabulary Word of the Day (Merriam Webster) Devolve - verb (dih-VAHLV) Devolve means "to gradually go from an advanced state to a less advanced state," or "to pass something, such as responsibility or power, from one person or group to another person or group at a lower level of authority." // Over time, the weekly book club meetings devolved into mean-spirited gossip sessions.

Trivia: What Day is it Today? August 28, 2022 (240th day) - Crackers Over The Keyboard Day - Emirati Womens Day - Race Your Mouse Around the Icons Day - Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - Social Justice Sunday - World Alternative Games August 29, 2022 (241st Day) - National Heroes Day of Philippines - Founding Anniversary of the Philippine Senate - International Day against Nuclear Tests - Literacy & Numeracy Week - More Herbs, Less Salt Day

Topic: Heroes (1) Who is your hero? (2) Who is your country’s biggest national hero and why? (3) Is there a local hero in your town? (4) What makes a hero a hero? (5) Do you think one person’s hero is another person’s villain? (6) What questions would you ask your hero if you met him/her? (7) Who were your heroes when you were a child? (8) What do you think an unsung hero is?

Topic: Heroes (Part 2) 1. What is a hero for you? Do they exist? 2. Would you like to be a hero? What sort? 3. What makes a hero a hero? 4. Which superhero do you want to be? 5. What’s the difference between a hero and a fool?

Topic: Heroes (Part 3) 1. Why do people need heroes? 2. How do heroes change the world? 3. How do heroes impact our daily lives? 4. Would you call yourself a hero? 5. How would you describe a hero? 6. Why would you like to be a hero?