My Critique on Long Island Medium

On TLC, a reality television show has aired over a year ago and I have been hooked on it since. Theresa Caputo captured my attention because of her unique talent. She has been blessed with the gift of the ability to connect with people who have passed away. She says that they speak to her in ways people do not understand. It astounds me to know someone can have that connection with people who are not here with us physically but are here in some way, spiritually.
Although some people do not believe in this, I am intrigued by this reality show and the guests that have been reconnected with their loved ones. Ultimately, she helps people by bringing them closure to their worries and questions about their loved ones who have passed.

Vocabulary:

Hooked - trapped into something

Intrigued- interesting 

Reconnected- connect with something or someone again

Ultimately- at the end; bringing the idea together at the end 

Astounds-surprise 

Unique-one of a kind; different 

Spiritually- having to do with the soul; religious 


Vocabulary Activity:

1. Ally was so interested in the television show, she was immediately ______________ on it and could not stop watching it.

2. The fashion designer had a very different and ____________ sense of style of clothing.

3. Tommy was __________________ when his best friend threw him a surprise party for this birthday.

4. I was ________________ by the variety of animals at the zoo. There were so many shapes and sizes. It was very interesting.

5. It was nice to see the relatives again, after not have seeing them for months.  We all _________________ and talked about old times.

6.  At the end, he __________________ chose to go continue his degree in college.

7. When believing in God, some people are deeply _________________involved and dedicated their life to him.

Grammar Point:

Identify the verbs that are written in the past.

Grammar Activity:

Write 10 sentences using the past tense; free write.

My critique on MTV new reality show series

After having an outstanding outcome of viewers, MTV has successfully satisfied viewers with their hit show Jersey Shore.  They have recently aired a new reality show series that has taken over Jersey Shore called Washington Heights. This series takes place in uptown Manhattan. Briefly this show is about 9 young adults living in the heights who all aspire to be known in the world of music, arts and sports. They all have their own unique personalities but they have  all one thing in common; their drive to succeed.
This show drove me in because of their culture, heritage and ideas.  Just like me, these young adults are all first generation Dominican- Americans.  Just like my parents, their parents immigrated from the Dominican Republic in the mid 1980's to New York for an opportunity to achieve the American dream. The parents of these young adults went through many of the same struggles that my parents went through trying to make a living and bring food to the table. The talents that these young adults acquire are impressive and their desire to become big are inspirational. Its nice to see that their are young Dominican Americans who are willing to put their mind to achieve their dreams.   

Vocabulary:

outstanding- something that stands out

satisfied - being content; happy; complete

aspire - to rise up; to aim for

unique- different from others; having no like; only

succeed- to grow; to complete goal

opportunity- a chance

struggles - a problem


Vocabulary Activity:

Across
4. different from others; having no like; only
6. a problem
7. being content; happy; complete
Down
1. something that stands out
2. a chance
3. to grow; to complete goal
5. to rise up; to aim for

Grammar Point: Find seven adjectives in the critique.

Grammar Activity:Write a critique about your favorite television series in the present tense. Must be at least