Wednesday, February 1, 2017

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