SYSTEM 44/READ 180 Bellringers 9/16-9/20

9/16/13 - Bellringer The word “POKE” has three sounds. The “e” is silent. What other words have a silent “e” at the end? Write a list.

9/17/13 - Bellringer A prefix is a language element made up of letters at the beginning of root words to change the meaning of a word. For example: “en” is a prefix that means to put or place in, to cause to be or into. Write, in your own words, the meaning of: Endanger

9/18/13 - Bellringer Using context clues: Grace and her friends watched a romantic movie about a boy who loved a girl but had to move 1,000 miles away. At the end of the movie, they were all crying – and hungry. They had been so engrossed with the movie that they hadn’t touched their popcorn! What does the underlined word mean? a. disturbed c. depressed b. captivated d. angered

9/19/13 A prefix is a language element made up of letters at the beginning of root words to change the meaning of a word. For example: “ex” is a prefix that means from, out, of, formerly or previously. Write, in your own words, the meaning of: Exclusion

9/20/13 – Bellringer QUIZ 1. Write the following words. Circle the prefix in each. Nonmember Restate Exhale Unknown Disengage Prerequisite 2. Write the word (from the list at top) which means: “to express again.”