Final Bellwork 4/11/17 - 5/19/17 (45pts)

4/11/17

 

 4/20/17

4/24/17

5/2/17

5/8/17

5/15/17

 

5/16/17

 

Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES:

 

 

5/18/17

 

Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES:

 

 

 

5/19/17

 

Answer the following questions in COMPLETE SENTENCES:

 

 

Bellwork 3/27-4/5

Mon 3/27

Re-write the following sentences into your composition notebook, THEN edit them:

Tues 3/28

Answer the following questions in complete sentences:

• What did you do for Spring Break (travel, stay at home, events)?

• What was the climax (highlight) of your Spring Break?

• What was the nadir  (low point) of your Spring Break?

• Do you have any regrets?

• If you could spend your Spring Break in any fashion, how would you do it?

• What 3 things should you include in an intro for an informative and an argumentative outline (2 same, 1 different)

Wed 3/29

NO BELLWORK

Thurs 3/30

Choose 5 words from Vocab Matrix 4.1. Create a 5 sentence paragraph that tells a story and uses the vocabulary words in context (these will be the words on your next test)

 
Fri 3/31

• Name 3 elements that make up a strong conclusion in an argumentative essay?
• Name 3 elements that make up a strong conclusion in an informative essay?
• What's similar?
• What's different?
• How long should a conclusion be?

 
Mon 4/3

Re-write the following sentences into your composition notebook, THEN edit them:

 
Tues 4/4

COPY THE BELOW QUESTION INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK AND ANSWER IT:

 

Read the following passage and answer the question that follows:

The brown sofa made the living room complete. Anthony used it for sitting and watching TV during the daytime and slept on it at night. The cushions were soft and it was very comfortable.

Which of these can be concluded from the information in the passage?

1. Anthony loves watching TV.
2. The sofa is currently being used as a bed.
3. Anthony does not have an actual bed.
4. Anthony bought the sofa.

 
Wed 4/5

COPY THE BELOW QUESTION INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK AND ANSWER IT:

Choose the option that produces a clear and precise sentence from the words below.

During the blizzard, the family nailed a piece of plywood to the opening of the barn, and they thereby blocked the animals from the snow and wind.

1. During the blizzard, the family nailed a piece of plywood to the opening of the barn, by which the snow and wind were therefore blocked from the animals.
2. During the blizzard, the family nailed a piece of plywood to the opening of the barn and therefore blocking the animals from the snow and wind.
3. No change is necessary.
4. During the blizzard, the family nailed a piece of plywood to the opening of the barn, thereby blocking the animals from the snow and wind.

Thurs 4/6

 COPY THE BELOW QUESTION INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK AND ANSWER IT:

“The strike outside the factory was deemed by local news an insurgence of angry union workers.”

Which of the following best defines the word “insurgence”?

1. Order
2. Excess
3. Series
4. Uprising

Friday 4/7

COPY THE BELOW QUESTION INTO YOUR NOTEBOOK AND ANSWER IT:

Choice the option that produces a clear and precise sentence from the words below.

Twilight is the brand of a book publishers would like to publish because it would earn them recognition.

1. Twilight is the sort of book publishers would like to publish because it would earn them recognition.
2. No change is necessary.
3. Twilight is the kind of book publishers would like to publish because it would earn them recognition.
4. Twilight is the category of a book publishers would like to publish because it would earn them recognition.

 

Bellwork 1/30-2/3

Monday 1/30

Tuesday 1/31
Read the article below and respond to the prompt in 3-5 sentences:

 https://www.yahoo.com/style/ivanka-trump-dress-tweet-refugee-ban-202610922.html

Do you feel that Ivanka Trump was foolish for posting the picture, or do you think that she should have to right to Tweet whatever she would like? Do you feel that political figures have to be conscious about what they broadcast through social media or do you feel that they should be able to express themselves freely? Why do you feel this way?

Wednesday 2/1

 In your bellwork notebook, create a 5 sentence paragraph using the vocabulary words from Vocabulary Matrix 3.2 in context. 

Vocabulary Matrix 3.2
https://docs.google.com/a/ocps.net/document/d/1azBErnKsWGQ-GE93ANPU-rVmF5_w-3GK2WKyXfSiJqU/copy

Thursday 2/2
Write down the definition of "allusion" below.

Find an example of an allusion in pop culture and tell me what it is alluding to...

Definition:

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference

Examples:



What is the allusion?

What is it alluding to?


Friday 2/3

If you woke up late, and only had 5 minutes to get ready before being late, what would you do? What do you prioritize in your morning ritual?

 

Bellwork 1/23-1/27

Monday 1/23

Respond to the following video from CBS News in 3 sentences or more...
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/donald-trump-inauguration-protest-damages-downtown-washington/

Tuesday 1/24

Rewrite the following sentences into your bellwork notebook and edit them.


Wednesday 1/25

Do you have "GRIT!?!" Are you the type of person who never gives up, or gives up easily? Can you think of a time that you set a goal, but didn't follow through (gave up before it was complete)? When you set goals, do you usually finish them, despite the obstacles in your way?

Respond to the above prompt in 3-5 sentences. Provide examples from your life.

Thursday 1/26

Watch the following video from the hit 1980's film, "The Karate Kid":

 



Why does Mr. Myagi have Daniel do mundane tasks rather than just teaching him martial arts techniques? How does this film clip exemplify the idea of  "perspiration over inspiration?"

Respond in 3-5 sentences

Friday 1/27

 In your bellwork notebook, create a 5 sentence paragraph using the vocabulary words from Vocabulary Matrix 3.2 in context. 

Vocabulary Matrix 3.2
https://docs.google.com/a/ocps.net/document/d/1azBErnKsWGQ-GE93ANPU-rVmF5_w-3GK2WKyXfSiJqU/copy

Bellwork 1/17-1/20

Tuesday 1/17

Rewrite these sentences into your bellwork notebook. THEN edit them for any errors.

Wednesday 1/18

Click on the "Satire Bellwork" link below. Respond to the prompt in your composition/notebooks

https://docs.google.com/a/ocps.net/document/d/1mjBDLjdWj36EEyMg2t-Yc3s5Rgg_X0LQQUuJkIs1i-Y/copy

Thursday 1/19

Tomorrow we will have a new president. How do you feel about the changing of power from Democratic President Obama to Republican President Trump? What changes do you expect to see? Is this a good move for America? Write a response of three sentences or greater in your composition notebook.

Friday 1/20

What is irony? Listen to the following song. "Ironic." Choose two examples of irony from the song, and explain why each example is an example of irony.

 

Bellwork 1/9/17-1/13/17

Monday 1/9
 
Write the two paragraphs from MUG below into your composition book and correct it for any spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors:
 

Tuesday 1/10

Write an introductory paragraph for an argumentative essay that is either for or against the legalization of marijuana.

Your introduction must include:

• A hook/attention grabber

• Some background information that introduces the topic

• A strong thesis, take a stance and give the reader an idea of the direction you will take the essay

Wednesday 1/11

Five, Seven, and Five,

This is what you have to do,

When you write Haiku.

Write a Haiku using at least 3 words from Vocab 3.1 in your composition/notebook.

REMEMBER: A basic Haiku follows the format above...

5 syllables

7 syllables

5 syllables

 

 

Thursday 1/12

 

Define the following terms in your own words:

• Idiom
• Realism - in literature
• Irony
• Satire
• Cause and effect - in literature

Friday 1/13

Answer the following question in your composition/notebooks...

What were two aspects of or moments in the story, "The Censors" that you found especially effective as satire? Explain?  

Friday  9/23/16 - Dynamic & Static

What characters from the book, "The Cat in the Hat" exemplify dynamic and static characters? Tell me which character is an example of each quality. Provide evidence from the book, and explain your evidence.

Please structure your response as below:

Dynamic

Claim: The ____ is an example of a dynamic character.

Evidence: "Put a direct quote here" (you may need two for dynamic)

Analysis: Explain why your quote supports your claim.

Static
 
Claim: The _____ is an example of a static character.
 
Evidence: "Put a direct quote here"
 
Analysis: Explain why your quote supports your claim.

Here are the definitions of static and dynamic we previously covered in class:

Static - Character remains the same throughout the plot

Dynamic - Character demonstrates a change in attitude or behavior as the plot develops