Bellringers Week of 11/5-11/8

My Favorite Sentences from 11/1 “Sometimes I have the urge to hit my brother, but I can control my anger.” “The weather outside is exquisite.” “My sister is diligent when it comes to softball.” “The class [material] encompassed the Greeks.” “I was urged to clean my room.” “My mom urged me to go to my Dad’s exquisite house.” “I said to my mom, ‘you look exquisite today.”

11/5/13 Bellringer Use the context clues for the underlined word: A scientist had been working for months in the jungle. He was searching for plants that might help cure diseases. One day, he told his colleague that he made a thrilling discovery. He figured out how to derive an ingredient for medicine from a certain kind of tree sap. What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. Obtain B. Copy C. Carry D. Drive

11/6/13 Bellringer Use the context clues for the underlined word: Jason tried out for the soccer team but didn’t make it. His friends thought he would be disappointed. He was, but his stance was positive. He planned to practice a lot, have fun with it, and try out again the following season. What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. Score B. Idea C. Attitude D. Failure

11/7/13 Bellringer Use the context clues for the underlined word: Regina, her mom, and her dad stood before a large pile of wood in the backyard. They knew they had quite an endeavor ahead of them. “Let’s build this tree house!” Regina’s mom said. Following plans they had printed from the Internet, the trio built a small but nice tree house. What does the underlined word mean? (Write both the underlined word and answer). A. Model B. Task C. Decision D. Surprise

11/8/13 Bellringer Quiz Using one of the words included in our bellringers this week, write a sentence to show me you know the meaning of at least 1 of these words. (You can write a sentence for each at 1 extra point per correct sentence.) You will have 10 minutes for this task. Derive (verb) Stance (noun) Endeavor (noun)

Bellringer Checks: Be sure your name is on the bellringers. Be sure your team name is on the bellringers. Be sure each bellringer is labeled. Turn them into the turn-in box.